Malaysia approved two health claims for palm tocotrienol-rich fraction may help to improve cognitive function and an antioxidant and may help to reduce oxidative stress.
The Ministry of Health (Malaysia) has approved two health claims for palm tocotrienol-rich fraction (Palm TRF or Palm Tocotrienols/Tocopherol Complex): “may help to improve cognitive function” and “an antioxidant and may help to reduce oxidative stress.”
After reviewing the scientific evidence and feedback from industry stakeholders, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (Food Safety and Quality Division) announced that it has officially approved nutrient function claims for Palm TRF as follows: Palm TRF may help to improve cognitive function, and Palm TRF is an antioxidant and may help to reduce oxidative stress.
To make these claims, a finished product (fortified food or drink) must have at least 10 mg of pure tocotrienols per 100 g of solid finished product or 10 mg of pure tocotrienols per 100 ml of liquid finished product.
“The science and work carefully achieved during the past years in assessing the safety and beneficial health effects of Palm TRF continue to receive official acknowledgements. As a result, we are overjoyed that the Ministry of Health recognises the role of Palm TRF in improving cognitive functions and reducing oxidative stress, particularly in addressing the risk of degenerative conditions associated with ageing.
“This is an important step in demonstrating that Palm TRF can support and improve cognitive functions, particularly in the elderly population, in addition to its role in many other bodily functions,” said Dr. Ariati Aris, Scientific Affairs Specialist at PhytoGaia, a leading supplier of Palm TRF under the brand name “TocoGaia.”
PhytoGaia’s Palm TRF is the first tocotrienol complex to receive such health claims, backed up by a large body of scientific evidence and clinical studies carried out by the international scientific community. “Palm TRF especially in improving cognitive function and reducing oxidative stress, has received this important approval from the regulatory authority in the Malaysian market,” said Bryan See, Vice President of Phyto Gaia.
Palm TRF can improve cognitive functions and reduce oxidative stress – two of the most important factors for healthy ageing, according to World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Dr. David Bryan. Palm TRF consumption can help people live longer and healthier lives as well as address degenerative conditions associated with ageing, he said.
“PhytoGaia’s Palm TRF—TocoGaia is a natural full-spectrum tocotrienol complex extracted from sustainably sourced palm fruits using a novel process that does not use any solvents or chemicals.” “It is the cleanest Palm TRF option for companies or brands interested in formulating products with tocotrienols for various product concepts.”