Company’s Proprietary Antioxidant Ingredient Awarded U.S. Patent

Natural products company ChromaDex Corp. was awarded a U.S. patent for the  proprietary antioxidant polyphenol pterostilbene, an ingredient in its nutraceutical product line. According to the company, pterostilbene has shown “great promise” for supporting cardiovascular health, cognitive function and anti-aging. The patent covers several claims for pterostilbene, including the lowering of fat levels in the blood and either treating or reducing the risk of dyslipidemias (high blood cholesterol). The company’s proprietary pterostilbene brand (pTeroPure) is a key ingredient in BluScience, ChromaDex's line of dietary supplements.