Resto-Health+ conducts Research & Development on plant-based hydrogels from sustainable sources for application in the food, food supplement, health, and pharmaceutical industries.
Technology
Resto-Health was founded in 2020 by Dr Edward Okello and Dr Mosharraf Sarker. With over 35 years of scientific research experience each and more than 150 peer reviewed publications between them, they have extensive knowledge of natural products and their application in the life science and healthcare sectors.
APPLICATIONS
Plant hydrogels (hydrocolloids/ mucilage) are non-toxic and biodegradable polymeric polysaccharides with emerging potential in the food, cosmetic, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors.
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They provide functional properties for use as:
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Anti-hyperglycaemic agents (blood sugar regulators)
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Sources of dietary fibre
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Pre- and Probiotics
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Stabilising agents in foods
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Emulsifying agents in foods
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Thickening/gelling agents in foods (replacing eggs/ fat)
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Drug delivery systems (excipients)
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Resto-Health aims to be a leader in the development and provision of specific natural plant hydrogels to boost and improve health in the general population.
TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
Collaborations
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We work closely on collaborative projects with Industry and Academia.
If you have ideas for potential collaboration, please contact us.
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CONTACT US
RESTO-HEALTH LTD,
71-75 SHELTON STREET,
COVENT GARDEN,
LONDON,
WC2H 9JQ