VITI Group

09/10/2025

🌿 Sustainability Starts at the Source

At VITI Group, every botanical ingredient we use begins with traceable, GAP-certified farms — not the wild. 🌱

We partner only with growers who follow Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to ensure quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. Our commitment means:
✅ No harvesting from wild or endangered plants
✅ No sourcing from non-renewable ecosystems
✅ Full traceability — from farm to finished extract

Because true innovation in natural APIs starts with ethical, sustainable sourcing.

09/10/2025

🦷 From Nature to Next-Gen Oral Care

A team at São Paulo State University has unveiled a controlled-release powder using morin—a natural flavonoid found in guava leaves, apple peels, figs, and almonds—that shows powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity against bacteria linked to gum disease.

Unlike conventional antibiotics, this plant-based API candidate adheres to oral surfaces and slowly releases morin, maintaining protection without tooth staining or taste alteration.

At VITI Group, we see research like this as part of the future we’re building—where botanical molecules evolve into validated therapeutic APIs through rigorous science, formulation technology, and global collaboration.

🦷 A Natural Compound That Could Transform Gum Disease Treatment

A natural compound found in everyday foods like guava leaves, apple peels, figs, and almonds may soon become a game-changer in oral health.

Brazilian scientists at São Paulo State University have developed a controlled-release powder made from morin, a plant-based flavonoid with strong antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In lab studies, this morin powder successfully reduced harmful bacteria linked to periodontal disease (gum disease) while being gentler than conventional antibiotics.

What makes it special is its slow-release system: the powder sticks to oral surfaces and resists being washed away by saliva, steadily releasing morin over time. This approach not only fights bacteria but also avoids side effects like tooth staining or altered taste—common issues with current treatments.

While human trials are still ahead, researchers are optimistic that this natural, scalable, and cost-effective therapy could provide millions with a safer way to prevent and manage gum disease, one of the world’s most widespread chronic conditions.

📖 Source: Sales, L. S., Brighenti, F. L., et al. (2025). Archives of Oral Biology, June 24, 2025.

09/10/2025

Ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora)—the elusive, ghostly plant once thought to be just forest folklore—is now showing real analgesic potential in early Penn State studies. Researchers have identified promising pain-relieving activity and begun mapping its unique chemistry with advanced mass spectrometry.

🧪 A new potential natural API is officially under investigation—reminding us how much undiscovered therapeutic value may still be hidden in the wild.

🌿 BREAKING NEWS: Ghost Pipe Finally Gets Studied! 👻

For the first time in over a century, researchers have actually taken ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora) into the lab — and the results are wild.

Penn State scientists found promising analgesic (pain-relieving) activity in animal models, and they’re now mapping its chemical makeup with advanced mass spectrometry.

💀 Spoiler: still no confirmed grayanotoxins, but plenty of mystery molecules.

Translation? Ghost pipe might not just be forest folklore after all — but it’s still delicate, rare, and wildly under-researched.

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27/09/2025

New research from the COSMOS trial suggests that cocoa extract supplements rich in flavanols may support healthy aging. Participants taking cocoa extract showed an 8% annual drop in hsCRP, a key inflammation marker linked to heart health.

While not a replacement for lifestyle choices, this highlights the potential role of plant-based bioactives in reducing “inflammaging” and supporting cardiovascular well-being.

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Cocoa flavanols lowered inflammation markers in aging adults. The effect may help protect cardiovascular health. Could cocoa extract supplements, which are rich in cocoa flavanols, help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of age-related chronic disease? In a recent investigation from the COcoa

25/09/2025

Vascarta has commenced a Phase I clinical study of VAS101 for osteoarthritis—an exciting milestone that demonstrates how botanical-derived compounds are advancing into modern pharmaceutical applications.

This progress highlights the potential of plant-based APIs to address unmet medical needs and bring new options to patients worldwide.

At VITI Group, we share this vision by supporting the development of botanical APIs through sustainable sourcing, green chemistry, and rigorous quality standards—building bridges from agriculture to pharma innovation 🌍.

🔗 Learn more about the VAS101 clinical study:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vascarta-commences-a-phase-i-clinical-study-of-vas101-in-osteoarthritis-302403061.html