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Valensa’s USPlus® Remains First, Only US Pharmacopeia Verified Saw Palmetto Extract For Third Year In A Row

Posted on April 5, 2021 at 6:30 am.

USPlus® Pure Lipidosterolic Extract of Saw Palmetto, derived from Valensa’s GEMS Supply Chain Excellence Program, delivers an effective product and enables brands to meet emerging Amazon requirements ORLANDO, Fla. (April 5, 2021) — Valensa International announced today that for a third consecutive year the company’s USPlus® Pure Lipidosterolic Extract of Saw Palmetto, is the only […]

Valensa Raises the Bar in Prostate Health

Posted on January 27, 2021 at 2:01 pm.

New video and USPlus® logo reflect company’s commitment to truth and transparency for consumers ORLANDO, Fla. (January 27, 2021) — Since the launch of USPlus® in 2002, the industry has been faced with a dramatic shift in product quality, largely due to the proliferation of crushed saw palmetto berry powder supplements and adulterated products that […]

From Supply Chain to Science — Get to Know Saw Palmetto Extract For Prostate Health

Posted on September 3, 2020 at 5:52 am.

From Supply Chain to Science – Get to Know Saw Palmetto Extract for Prostate Health Natural Products Insider hosts a 50-minute webinar with Valensa’s own Uma Pal, CEO; Margaret H. Dohnalek, PhD, Chief Science Officer; and Larry McCarty, SVP of Production and Supply Chain. In the webinar, learn how USPlus®, a lipidosterolic saw palmetto extract supports […]

Saw Palmetto Efficacy and Evidence: Video Series

Posted on August 11, 2020 at 10:13 pm.

Valensa International introduces a new Saw Palmetto video series, featuring Chief Science Officer Margaret H. Dohnalek, PhD. Dr. Dohnalek describes the breadth of research on saw palmetto lipidosterolic extract derived from this special berry, and the scientific evidence for a standardized extract that supports a healthy prostate.

Valensa in a COVID-19 World

Posted on July 20, 2020 at 10:26 pm.

Dear Colleague: Please watch the brief video titled Valensa in a COVID-19 World in which our company addresses how Valensa assures the continuity of your business through comprehensive safety and quality protocols which have been enhanced to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The video features and interesting conversation between our CEO and one of our production supervisors that […]

Valensa Awarded U.S. Patent for Joint Pain Relief

Posted on July 8, 2020 at 5:11 pm.

The patent US10,624,919 covers a combination of hyaluronic acid and astaxanthin to alleviate joint deterioration, inflammation, and pain ORLANDO, Fla. (July 8, 2020) — The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently awarded Patent No. 10,624,919 to Florida-based Valensa International for the “Composition and Method to Alleviate Joint Pain Using Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid […]

Study Finds FlexPro MD® Formulation Reduces Joint Pain, Inflammation in Osteoarthritis Model

Posted on May 7, 2020 at 10:05 pm.

New Study Validates FlexProMD’s Contribution To Mobility and Quality of Life
Nutrients, a well-respected, peer-review professional journal, published a study that finds ingredients in Valensa’s FlexProMD® reduces joint pain and inflammation in an osteoarthritis-induced model. The study builds on existing research that shows that FlexProMD® is three times more effective at relieving joint discomfort than glucosamine and chondroitin. Ask us how to incorporate this natural formulation into your product line.

What USP Means to USPlus® Saw Palmetto and Parry™ Organic Spirulina

Posted on April 20, 2020 at 9:48 pm.

A new infographic explains how USP verification builds accountability and trust. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) helps regulate the dietary supplement industry, which provides a third-party auditing service that reviews, tests and monitors the potency and purity of the brand and related products seeking authenticity. For Valensa International, both the USPlus® Pure Saw Palmetto extract, and […]

United States Pharmacopeia Renews Verified Status for First and Only Saw Palmetto for Valensa’s USPlus®

Posted on April 7, 2020 at 5:30 pm.

USPlus® Saw Palmetto, which supports prostate health, successfully completes annual surveillance by USP’s Ingredient Verification Program for Dietary Ingredients, reflecting adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and recognized quality standards. ORLANDO, Fla. (April 7, 2020) — Valensa International, a leading provider of Fresh from Florida™ saw palmetto extract, announced today that the company’s USPlus® Saw […]

Letter from the CEO

Posted on March 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm.

RE: Supply Chain Excellence To Count On Dear Wellness Colleague: Like you, we here at Valensa International are focused on the global health issue, and understand your concerns around business disruption. For decades, you’ve trusted us to deliver the highest quality nutraceuticals. I want to assure you that our long-standing commitment to supply chain excellence allows us to sustain production and inventories across our portfolio, even in uncertain times, to support your business […]