SAFE
Fermented botanical extracts
Biotransformed plant extract supplements
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Specialty Bioactives
PubMed Studies
680
About
Plant extracts subjected to microbial fermentation to improve bioavailability or create novel bioactive metabolites (fermented ginseng, fermented soy isoflavones, fermented mushrooms).
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Fermentation changes metabolite profile — allergens and bioactive compounds may differ from parent plant. Generally well tolerated. Source plant cautions apply. Novel metabolite safety specific to fermentation conditions.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Biotransformed plant extract supplements