AIDP R&D Director Talks Bone, Brain Health at SupplySide East

SACACUS, N.J.Jennifer Gu, Ph.D., director of research and development, AIDP Inc., is speaking about two functional ingredients, KoACT and MgT, at SupplySide East 2011, May 3 and 4, in Secaucus, NJ. According to AIDP, research shows dual-action KoACT supports increased bone mineral density (BMD) and flexibility for stronger bones by adding collagen to a superior source of calcium, and MgT, or magnesium L-threonate, is a patented and trademarked macro mineral that could be the next key compound for reduced memory loss and improved cognitive health.

Gu, available at booth #1700 during the show, has been the director of research and development for AIDP since 2004, responsible for new product development, clinical studies and intellectual property development. She received her doctorate in experimental pathology at the University of California, Los Angeles and completed her post-doctoral work at the California Institute of Technology in the division of biology.  During her time at AIDP, Gu has been involved in the discovery and commercialization of dual-action KoAct®.

Traditional calcium supplements may help strengthen bones, but they do little to support bone flexibility that would normally help absorb impact and avoid a crack, shatter or break, according to AIDP. The company said in contract, KoACTs formulation of chelated calcium and collagen increases bone density by delivering proteins and minerals in a form that mimics the natural biological structure of the bone matrix.

MgT helps to prevent cognitive decline by supporting healthy magnesium levels in the brain, AIDP said. MgTs ability to enhance recognition memory, spatial working memory, and synaptic bouton density may benefit individuals with severe memory loss, trouble concentrating, limited attention spans and natural memory loss due to oxidation and aging.

AIDP has provided functional ingredients since 1996 with a focus on proprietary ingredients under the anti-aging platform for bone and joint health and cognitive health.