Kochi: Minister for Industries, Law and Coir P Rajeeve on Monday launched the market
debut of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute’s (CMFRI) seaweed-based
nutraceutical product for liver health.
The product named GreenRex TM is the commercial brand of the technology developed by
CMFRI and is commercially produced and marketed by Emineotech, Private Limited.
A unique blend of 100% natural bioactive ingredients extracted from select seaweeds, the
product is made of an eco-friendly green technology to improve liver health.
“The product promises to offer a natural and effective solution for individuals struggling
with liver health issues. With its unique formulation derived from seaweed, it helps improve
cholesterol levels and other factors that can lead to liver diseases”, said Dr Kajal
Chakraborty, Head of Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division of CMFRI
who developed the product.
Speaking on the occasion, CMFRI Director Dr Grinson George said: “Nutraceuticals of
marine origin plays a major role in the healthcare sector, providing essential nutrients and
potential disease-fighting compounds to support overall well-being”.
He also said that CMFRI’s nutraceutical products receive an overwhelming response from
the public which indicates a surge in demand for products developed from marine
organisms.
On significance of seaweed farming, Dr Grinson George said that CMFRI has identified 342
suitable farming sites for its cultivation in the country sprawling over 24167 ha with
a production potential of 9.7 million tonnes (wet weight) per year.
CMFRI has already commercialised nutraceuticals to combat lifestyle diseases such as type-2
diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol, hypertension, hypothyroidism and osteoporosis besides an
immunity booster.
The product is available on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart and at all
major pharmacies, said Emineotech Managing Director Evanjalist Pathrose. Dr. K Anilkumar,
Assistant Professor, Govt TD Medical College Alappuzha delivered an awareness talk on liver
health. Anilkumar Rajendran, Director of Emineotech also spoke on the occasion.
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