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MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Development and clinical testing of juice rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants

Awarded: NOK 3.3 mill.

We will develop juice rich in natural antioxidants and phytochemicals and test bioactivity in clinical trials. Specifically, together with TINE R&D we aim at develop two juices based on grapes, pomegranates and/or blueberries. By screening potential ingre dients available on the marked we will optimize these juices by selecting raw material with best phytochemical and antioxidant profile. Based on our previous experience, such optimization of raw material can increase content of bioactive components by a f actor of 5-10. We will then test the ability of these juices to improve antioxidant defence, reduce oxidative stress and dampen inflammation in to clinical trial, one involving prostate cancer patients and the other with follicular lymphoma patients.

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MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land