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|Articles|September 19, 2012
NattoPharma Secures U.S. Patent for Vitamin K2 in Heart-Healthy Food
NattoPharma says that the patent gives it “broad coverage” in the use of vitamin K2, also known as menaquinones, in these types of products.
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NattoPharma says that the patent gives it “broad coverage” in the use of vitamin K2, also known as menaquinones, in these types of products.
“The approval of the patent represents a milestone for NattoPharma and our partners in the U.S. market,” says company CEO Hogne Vik, PhD. “This will strengthen NattoPharma’s global IPR-platform and improve our competitive position in the United States within the food supplement market as well as the functional food market.”
The patent is No. 09/850,804: “Vitamin K2 Containing Food Product.” NattoPharma is the supplier of branded vitamin K2 ingredient MenaQ7.
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