Silypur: natural oral microbiome modulation ingredient
Silypur is a natural, ready-to-market ingredient derived from milk thistle seeds that selectively modulates the oral microbiome. It targets harmful pathogens while preserving beneficial bacteria, offering a superior alternative to traditional antiseptics for oral care products.
Overview
Silypur is an innovative, 100% natural active ingredient designed for oral microbiome modulation. Derived from French milk thistle seeds, it contains 10% or more silymarin. Unlike traditional broad-spectrum antiseptics that indiscriminately eliminate bacteria, Silypur's targeted approach inhibits pathogens such as S. mutans and S. sobrinus responsible for dental plaque and gingivitis, while preserving beneficial bacteria like S. sanguinis. This selective action helps maintain a balanced oral microbiome, preventing dysbiosis and promoting long-term gingival health.
Technical specifications
- Natural Source: Derived from French milk thistle seeds.
- Active Compound: Contains at least 10% silymarin.
- Formulations: Validated for use in mouthwashes and toothpastes (Formulas SYL-002-05 and SYL-003-02).
- Compatibility: Optimal solubility in glycols and compatibility with natural gelling agents and common oral care matrices.
- Industrial Maturity: Market-ready with established industrial protocols.
Technology readiness level
Silypur has achieved Technology Readiness Level 9, indicating its full commercial readiness and validation for integration into oral care products. The ingredient is ready for immediate market deployment, supported by GREENTECH's expertise in botanical active ingredients and biotechnology.
About GREENTECH
GREENTECH is a French biotechnology company founded in 1992 that specializes in the research, development, and production of high-tech active ingredients derived from natural sources, including plants, marine life, and microorganisms. The company utilizes advanced biotechnological processes to extract and transform natural molecules into effective active ingredients that target specific physiological mechanisms. Its extensive portfolio, which includes over 100 active principles and thousands of extracts, is developed to ensure scientific integrity and proven efficacy, supported by biochemical, in vitro, and in vivo testing. By combining nature-based inspiration with rigorous technology, GREENTECH offers sustainable and innovative solutions that address complex biological needs.
These innovations serve major global industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food and feed, agronomy, and environmental sciences. The company prioritizes sustainability and fair trade by forming ethical partnerships with local producers across more than 20 countries, ensuring that resource extraction respects biodiversity and provides economic benefits to local communities. GREENTECH’s business model focuses on long-term value creation through scientific progress that aims to preserve human health and environmental balance. Its commitment to these principles has earned the company numerous industry awards and international recognition for excellence in plant biotechnology and sustainable product development.
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