Biotropics Malaysia Berhad Berhad
Biotropics Malaysia Berhad (Biotropics) was incorporated in February 2007 to develop and commercialise Malaysia’s bio-resources into superior natural health product for the international market. At Biotropics, we are driven by our philosophy to turn yesterday’s traditional approach to health and well-being, into tomorrow’s innovative health solutions by verifying the time-honoured traditions through modern science.
Biotropics’ products includes proprietary standardised extracts, all-natural dietary supplements, ingredients for nutraceutical, functional food and cosmeceutical applications, and are continuously developing herbal medicines and botanical drugs.
We bring together Malaysia’s biodiversity and health traditions, applying state-of-the-art science to develop superior natural products
Our Recognitions & Accreditations
- Biotropics Malaysia Berhad has been selected as one of the six exemplary companies which has successfully commercialised research, in the Malaysian Productivity Blueprint 2017-2020 by Economic Planning Unit.
- Biotropics Malaysia Berhad has been appointed as the official Adopter of Tongkat Ali in the Adopt-Herb Programme launched by American Botanical Council and leading international authority in herbal and natural product.
- BIOKESUM which is the standardised Kesum extract has been awarded the Bronze medal for Most Innovative F&B Product at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase 2017 for its memory, immune boosting and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Success Story companies are selected for their innovation and high quality of research in successfully bringing the product or ingredient through the full production cycle from clinical trial to market. The selection is by the Vitafoods Europe Conference Executive Advisory Board (vitafoods.eu.com/eab) comprising members from leading industries and highly regarded academia, through competitive Vitafoods Call-for-Papers process.
Pre Clinical Research
Protective effects with 100mg/kg of BioKesum™ and do not show scopolamine induced deficit in learning and memory (equivalent to donepezil) and Gingko biloba. This effect is further validated in two clinical trials looking into cognitive function and memory in healthy subjectsReference: George A, Ng CP, O’Callaghan M, Jensen GS, Wong HJ. In vitro and ex-vivo cellular antioxidant protection and cognitive enhancing effects of an extract of Polygonum minus Huds demonstrated in a Barnes Maze animal model for memory and learning. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 May 19;14:161. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-161.
Clinical Research
HIGH IN ANTIOXIDANT
Kesum have been shown to have the highest total phenolic content amongst other ‘Ulam’ (salad) plants (Maizura, et. al., 2011). BioKesum™ shows strong antioxidant properties that slow the oxidative processes and free radical damage such as:
