Kerala Industries Minister Shri. P Rajeeve launches market debut on ICAR-CMFRI’s seaweed-based product for liver health
Shri. P Rajeeve, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir, Govt.of Ketala P Rajeeve launched the market debut of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute’s (CMFRI) seaweed-based nutraceutical product for liver health on 21st October 2024.
The product named GreenRexTM is the commercial brand of ICAR-CMFRI technology which 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. Dr Kajal Chakraborty, Head of Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division of ICAR-CMFRI developed the nutraceutical product.
The Minister appreciated ICAR-CMFRI for ground-breaking research initiatives on developing a series of nutraceuticals from marine orgnaisms to combat lifestyle diseases. He stated that it is commendable that research institutes are coming up with scientific solutions to address issues in the society. Minister Rajeeve also stressed the need for establishing a robust connection between the research institutes and he industry.
Dr Grinson George, Director of ICAR-CMFRI said that nutraceuticals of marine origin play a major role in the healthcare sector, providing essential nutrients and potential disease-fighting compounds to support overall well-being. He also said that ICAR-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 ICAR-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.
The newly launched 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.
ICAR-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. Dr Kajal Chakraborty, Shri. Evanjalist Pathrose Emineotech, Managing Director. Dr. K Anilkumar, Assistant Professor, Govt TD Medical College Alappuzha, Anilkumar Rajendran, Director of Emineotech also spoke on the occasion.
