BioPQQ™, Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)
Pyrroloquinoline quinone was discovered as the third coenzyme for oxidoreductases next to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) in 1979. In 2003, Researchers of Riken reported the possibility that Pyrroloquinoline quinone is the 14th vitamin in mammals. Pyrroloquinoline quinone has potent anti-oxidative and nerve protective activities. We have established our original manufacturing technology of Pyrroloquinoline quinone by fermentation of bacteria, and put it on the market as food ingredient.
Pyrroloquinoline quinone has great potential as a safe ingredient of dietary supplement for the brain.
Physiological Activity
- Anti-oxidative activity
- Protection of neurons
- Regeneration of neurons
- Promotion of synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF)
- Improvement of memory and learning capacity
- Activation of mitochondria
Specifications
| Examination item | Value of standard | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | > 99.0% | HPLC |
| Property | Reddish brown powder | Visual inspection |
| UV absorption | 0.90±0.09 (A223/A259) | Spectrophotometry |
| 0.56±0.03 (A322/A259) | ||
| Water | < 12.0% | Karl Fisher method |
| Na/PQQ | Min: 1.70 Max: 2.10 |
IC/HPLC |
| Heavy metal（as Pb, Cr, Cd） | < 10ppm | Atomic absorption method |
| Arsenic | < 2ppm | Atomic absorption method |
| General bacteria | < 300cfu/g | Examination of food hygiene guidance (JP) |
| Coliform bacteria | Negative | Examination of food hygiene guidance (JP) |
| Fungus | Negative | Examination of food hygiene guidance (JP) |
Package
| Size | Inner bag | Outer package |
|---|---|---|
| 500g | aluminum bag | corrugated cardboard case |
Storage method
Seal and avoid moisture absorption, store at room temperature and in the dark
Expiration date
3 years from the date of manufacture
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