IIT Bombay has developed a nutraceutical and phytopharmaceutical based on natural flavouring and spice bioactives with antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. All constituents are FSSAI approved and approved Ayurvedic components and includes approved permeation enhancers for improved absorption. The actives have a direct action, degrading the outer lipid envelope of enveloped viruses, thus deactivating them. The compositions have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant effects and act as immune boosters. The formulation also reduces the cytokine storm and inactivates SARS n COV2, with potential in COVID therapeutics including complications. The technology has been incorporated into multiple product formats with taste masking, stability, quality control and scaled up under GMP conditions.
Biosciences and Bioengineering
