Three New Studies Show Benefits Of NuVim's Key Ingredient

Main Category: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
Article Date: 09 Nov 2007 - 2:00 PDT

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NuVim, Inc. (OTCBB:NUVM) announced that three studies were recently published relating to GTC Nutrition's flagship ingredient solution NutraFlora(R) (short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS®) prebiotic fiber). NuVim has the exclusive rights to use NutraFlora in its ready-to-drink beverages and powder products for reconstitution into beverages when marketed specifically for the benefits of enhanced immunity and joint health.

These studies, published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition and the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, complement the more than 20 studies that support the role scFOS plays in helping to support immune health.

The published studies include:

1. Karakan, T., et al. Comparison of early enteral nutrition in severe acute pancreatitis with prebiotic fiber supplementation versus standard enteral solution: a prospective randomized double-blind study. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2007; 13(19): 2733-2737.

2. Adogony, V., et al. Effects of dietary scFOS on immunoglobulins in colostrums and milk of bitches. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 2007; 91: 169-174.

3. Fukasawa, T., et al. Identification of market genes for intestinal immunomodulating effect of a fructooligosaccharides by DNA microarray analysis. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2007; 55: 3174-3170.

"We are pleased to see the ongoing research that reconfirms the many health benefits of NutraFlora®," said Richard Kundrat, Chief Executive officer of NuVim, Inc. NutraFlora® is one of the ingredients in the NuVim® beverages that help people feel better. "Consumers are increasingly demanding better-for-you beverage alternatives, and NuVim is certainly one product that meets this need. We applaud the work being done by GNC to further confirm NutraFlora®'s benefits," he said.

About NuVim

NuVim® is a one-of-a-kind beverage that is sold in the refrigerated juice section in 2,000 supermarkets from Connecticut to Miami to Ohio. In addition to NutraFlora®, NuVim® contains whey protein as the first item on the ingredient statement after water; has only 45 calories per eight ounces; the anti-oxidant vitamins; 100% of vitamins C, E, B12 and Zinc; and does not contain, fat, cholesterol, caffeine, lactose, or artificial flavors.

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