American River Diet’s GG-Gold ingredient will get GRAS self-determination

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American River Nutrition’s (Hadley, MA) GG-Gold ingredient containing geranylgeraniol (GG) has been self-determined as generally safe for food and beverages by an independent panel of experts from AIBMR Life Sciences (Seattle, WA). GG is found both in the body and naturally in foods like flax, sunflower, and olive oil. In humans, it is key to the production of CoQ10 and vitamin K2 MK-4 and plays a role in muscle protein synthesis. Both GG and CoQ10 levels can decrease from taking statins.

American River Nutrition’s GG Gold ingredient is extracted from the tropical annatto plate. Barrie Tan, PhD, Founder and President of the company, said in a press release, “Given the essential nature of this compound, we see the application of GG-Gold in a wide range of healthy aging protocols, including its use in functional foods and beverages. We are committed and plan to continue research in the areas of cardiovascular health and anti-aging platforms … “The company offers GG-Gold as an oil concentrate and cold water-dispersible powder for inclusion in food and beverages, including in Combination with CoQ10 in products for heart health.

American River Nutrition is the first company in the world to make the critical GG nutrient commercially, according to Tan.