WHAT IS PPLs®?
The Unique Feature of Taiwanese Green Propolis Extract
NBM’s researchers discovered and patented the neurotrophic activities of active ingredients in Taiwanese green propolis, an unique feature not seen in other propolis.
Proprietary Extraction Technology
The company’s proprietary extraction technology can efficiently remove debris, environmental contaminants and unwanted resin and wax in the raw propolis. The active components are enriched and their absorption is increased.
Special Assay Methodology
Propolis from different regions varies widely. Taiwanese propolis has its own characteristics. An assay method was jointly developed by our scientists and world renowned propolis researcher, such that quality specification of Taiwanese propolis becomes possible.
PRODUCTS
Focus on the new drug development of small molecules, and look for beneficial substances from natural sources, developing them into medicines or health products.
Our products pass tests for the residual amount of nine plasticizers:
BBP, DBP, DIBP, DEP, DMP, DEHP, DNOP, DINP, DIDP allowed, a food safety standard set by Taiwanese FDA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ARTICLES
Taiwanese Green Propolis Ethanol Extract Delays the Progression of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Rats Treated with Streptozotocin/High-Fat Diet
Abstract: Taiwanese green propolis ethanol extract (TGPE) is produced only in Taiwan and has a different composition from other types of propolis. TGPE is known for its anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and anti-microbial properties, but the effects and mechanisms of TGPE in the modulation of diabetes are unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of TGPE on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a streptozotocin/high-fat-diet (STZ/HFD)-induced T2DM rat model.
FROM THE FARM TO THE LAB
The NBM’s R&D team works together with Taiwanese local beekeepers to enhance the world recognition of Taiwanese bee products by scientific researches.
PPLs® PATENTS
Having patents and quality assurance
The NBM’s R&D team developed a unique technology to extract “Isoprenoid flavonoids” from Taiwanese green propolis and developed a method to test quality of products made with Taiwanese green propolis. The biological activities discovered by NBM have been patented in many regions of the world. The extract produced with NBM’s proprietary method was registered with a trade mark of PPLs®.
Therefore, PPLs® is an approved trademark of NBM. Some of the ingredients were first discovered by NBM and many biological activities such as neurotrophic and anti-diabetic have been patented world-wide.
LipoCol Forte® Capsule
LipoCol Forte® is the first traditional Chinese medicine underwent clinical trial in accordance with “Good Clinical Practice” and approved in Taiwan to lower cholesterol and triglyceride. LipoCol Forte® is derived from Monascus purpureus Went fermented on premium rice. The active constituent of LipoCol Forte® can inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-controlling enzyme in the cholesterol synthesis pathway. It is indicated for hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.