SUANNUTRA USA has announced a new distribution agreement with Spanish biotech Fitoplancton Marino to provide TetraSOD for the North American market.
TetraSOD is a patented, bioactive marine complex that is designed to support cellular and metabolic health.
It is derived from the microalgae Tetraselmis chuii and delivers high superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, along with a diverse matrix of bioactive compounds.
"We invested more than 20 years in developing the ingredient, revealing the science behind the ingredient's action and obtaining the regulatory approvals in many countries," said Carlos Unamunzaga, CEO of Fitoplancton Marino.
Now, everything is aligned for consumers to enjoy TetraSOD's benefits and adopt the mindset of agelessness.
The ingredient is sustainably sourced and manufactured, with the phytoplankton cultivated and harvested in closed, outdoor bioreactors in El Puerto de Santa Maria, near the Spanish coast.
This patent-protected technology that Fitoplancton Marino developed enables cultivation under controlled temperature, oxygen levels, stressors and nutrients to maximise the content of SOD to a minimum of 30,000 µ/g.
"TetraSOD represents a strong addition to SUANNUTRA USA's portfolio of science-backed ingredients," said Anthony Weston, CEO of SUANNUTRA.
With its solid clinical evidence, low effective dose and benefits that were perceived by subjects in under a month, we believe TetraSOD has the potential to become a true hero ingredient in the US market.
"Its unique marine origin and sustainable production further reinforce its differentiation in a highly competitive, yet fast-growing market — particularly across metabolic health, performance and healthy ageing categories."
TetraSOD is protected by ten patents and supported by 17 peer-reviewed studies. Its efficacy at a daily dose of just 25 mg has been demonstrated in multiple human clinical trials, with supplementation with TetraSOD associated with improvements in aerobic capacity, oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and recovery markers.
"Additional studies have demonstrated TetraSOD's role in supporting post-workout muscle recovery, noting its ability to reduce muscle damage," said Marián Gutiérrez Montero, Business Development Director of SUANNUTRA.
"According to a couple of preclinical studies, the daily ingestion of TetraSOD reduced markers associated with oxidative stress and inflammation and most recently we uncovered evidence of its potential role as a prebiotic."
This micro-seaweed's wellness attributes are proving to be diverse and all-encompassing and already feature in a full spectrum of supplement formulations targeting healthy ageing, sports and active nutrition, GLP-1 support and cellular health.
TetraSOD is a tested ingredient that complies with strict quality standards in Asia, the EU, the US and Canada. It has received multiple awards and holds Novel Food approval in the EU, self-GRAS status in the US and a Natural Product Number in Canada.