Day: July 20, 2021

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Blue California Commercializes Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) for Supporting an Increased Healthspan

A better cost-effective option is now available for dietary supplement, functional food, and beverage manufacturers.

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue California joins with the innovative Massachusetts-based biotech company Conagen to announce the commercialization of high-purity, fermentation-derived nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). A nature-based metabolic component which has caught the attention of health-conscious consumers for supporting energy and longevity.

The quest to age healthily and support longevity is surging among health-conscious consumers. “Consumers are reassessing their dietary regimen to make room for ingredients that can support an increased healthspan,” said Chief Science Officer at Blue California, Dr. Priscilla Samuel.

NMN supplements are highly sought-after for healthy aging applications, including brain health, vitality, heart health, metabolic health, and even cosmetics. However, current NMN ingredients used in products on the market are mostly produced by chemical synthesis.

While consumers are exploring dietary supplements for a holistic approach to health, they are also demanding clean labels from their supplements, and moving away from synthetic ingredients. Blue California’s fermentation-derived NMN opens new opportunities for producers to consider consumers’ health more holistically while acquiring a closer-to-nature position.

NMN serves as a precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme present in all living cells and critical for mitochondrial function.

Increased intracellular levels of NAD+ boost energy production and improve cellular health, but levels decline dramatically with age. Replenishing NAD+ in the body with its precursor NMN has been proposed as a way to possibly combat age-related degeneration and increase healthy lifespan.

“Our fermentation-derived offering is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing recognition of NMN as an important ingredient in the food and supplement spaces,” said Samuel. “NMN is a well-known molecule in the longevity research community, and emerging research also suggests potential applications for immune health as well as sports nutrition.”

Harvard professor David Sinclair, a well-recognized leader in the field of aging research, is an advocate of NMN for improving the health of aging populations.

“NMN is a logical extension to our line of “longevity ingredients” which includes ergothioneine and pyrroloquinoline quinone. All of these molecules are made by our own proprietary fermentation processes, enabling our customers to better serve consumers who might reject chemically-derived ingredients,” said VP of Innovation at Conagen, Dr. Casey Lippmeier. “Because of the way we make it, Conagen’s NMN is of the highest purity and quality.  It is also very cost-effective and compatible with clean-label trends, all of which demonstrates our strength as a strategic partner with Blue California.”

As innovation in dietary supplemental nutrition advances, so does the growth of global vitamin, mineral and supplement (VMS) launches. Mintel reported a growth of 67% of global VMS launches in Apr 2020 – Mar 2021, as compared to Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 — where the United States leads the VMS market.

About Blue California

Blue California is a vertically integrated technology company providing innovative ingredient solutions to global partners. With more than 20 years of innovation success, our ingredients are used in commercial products and applications in the industries of nutrition, personal care, healthy aging and wellness, functional food and beverage, and beauty. www.bluecal-ingredients.com

About Conagen

Conagen is making the impossible possible. Our scientists and engineers use the latest synthetic biology tools to develop high-quality sustainable nature-based products through systems of manufacturing on a molecular level and fermentation basis. We focus on the bioproduction of high-value ingredients for food, nutrition, flavors and fragrances, pharmaceutical, and renewable materials industries. www.conagen.com

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UET Lahore Appoints First Female Engineering Professor in 100 Years

Lahore, July 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Dr Saima Yasin has been appointed as professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore. This makes her the first professor of engineering at the oldest and largest seat of higher learning in engineering and technology in 100 years since the establishment of UET as Mughalpura Technical College in 1921. This also makes her the first professor of engineering in the province of Punjab. Being the only professor in her department of 23 teachers, the university Syndicate has also appointed her as Chairperson of her department, which also makes her the first female chairperson of any engineering department at the UET and the province.

“The university has come a long way from only one female engineering student in 1975 and no female engineering teacher to over 24% female engineering students and about 25% female engineering faculty. Currently, the university has around 210 female faculty members at the university with only six professors, including Dr Saima,” said Prof Dr Syed Mansoor Sarwar, Vice Chancellor, UET, Lahore. “Dr Saima has become an important milestone in the history of this great institution and I’m pleased that it happened during my tenure as VC,” added Sarwar.

Prof. Dr. Saima has an illustrious academic career. She graduated from the UET with BSc and MSc degrees in Chemical Engineering in January 2005 and April 2007, respectively. During her bachelor studies, she was a recipient of the NFC Scholarship award. She joined her alma mater as lecturer soon after completing her BSc degree in 2005. Dr Saima proceeded to UK in 2008 to pursue PhD degree from Imperial College London. She earned her PhD degree in June 2011. She also spent time at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil, as a post doctoral research scholar. On her return to the university after PhD, Dr Saima was appointed Assistant Professor in September 2011. She was appointed as the first Associate Professor in Engineering at UET Lahore in 2015.

Dr Saima is a skilled researcher experienced in rheology and atomic force microscopy measurements. She has consistently exhibited qualities of conducting economic and feasibility research in a variety of areas related to Chemical engineering, Environment, and Energy engineering. She has published 36 research papers including 29 in reputed impact factor journals of Chemical Engineering and one book chapter. She has won multiple competitive research grants worth approximately 25 million rupees from federal Higher Education Commission and Pakistan Science Foundation.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer
University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
G.T. Rd, Lahore – 54890
Tel: +92-42-99250274, +92-42-99029358
Cell: +92-321-9467302
Email: tanveerqasim@yahoo.com
Website: www.uet.edu.pk

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Eid prayer to be offered on 21st July in Faisal Masjid at 7:30 AM

Islamabad, July 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Eid-ul-Adha Prayer will be offered on Wednesday, 21st July, 2021 in Faisal Masjid at 7:30 a.m. As per details provided by Dawah Academy of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Hakeem of Faculty of Shariah and Law, (IIUI) will deliver “Khutaba-E-Eid-ul-Adha”.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

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I pray that Eid-ul-Azha heralds an auspicious future for not only our nation, but the entire world – Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Karachi, July 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari wholeheartedly felicitated the Muslims throughout Pakistan and the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message, the PPP chairman said Eid-ul-Azha is a day of remembrance of the unconditional surrender and belief to Allah, and a lesson to sacrifice for a cause greater than oneself.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged people to remember, amidst their Eid festivities, those deprived of the most basic needs of life due to poverty and inequality, and to share ones bounties with them. He also urged every citizen to follow the Slandered Operating Procedures (SOPs) to stop the surging fourth-wave of Covid-19, adding that every Pakistani should come forward to ensure the vaccination of each and every citizen eligible for the vaccine. PPP chairman added that his heart goes out to Kashmiris living in Indian Occupied Kashmir who are unable to enjoy Eid because of the unchecked brutalities of occupied forces.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his solidarity towards the families of martyrs of armed forces, police, and civilian administration, who rendered sacrifices to protect the nation and its citizenry. “I pray that the holy Eid-ul-Azha herald an auspicious future for not only our nation, but the entire world, and that humanity finds the strength and faith to put aside their differences and bring peace to the entire world”, he concluded.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

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Hajj is a manifestation of equality among human beings: Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri

Lahore, July 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Hajj is a great manifestation of human equality. During the course of performing its rituals, all pilgrims become equal without any discrimination of caste, race, ethnicity and colour. They prostrate themselves before their Lord and beseech Him for forgiveness with tearful eyes.

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri made these remarks in his congratulatory message to Muslims on the blessed occasion of Hajj. He said that Hajj teaches believers to fear God, adopt piety and cleanliness and ward off all satanic insinuations with strong faith and convictions. He said that we should always pray to Allah to strengthen our faith, adding that it is the only way to resist the evil temptations.

The MQI leader said that the rituals of Hajj are all about reverence for Allah, and being immersed in the love of His chosen people. They educate us to be humble and beseech Him for forgiveness and become deserving of His blessings and mercy. He said that unity among Muslims of all regions and continents is an important highlight of the pilgrimage that forges a sense of togetherness in the spirit of faith.

“Hajj is a great message of unity against all kinds of divisions. It heralds equality among humanity. The performance of rituals of faith is in fact an admission of Oneness of Allah Almighty from the core of one’s heart,” he concluded.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

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Arrangements completed for collective sacrifice under MWF

Lahore, July 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minhaj Welfare Foundation has completed all arrangements for offering of the collective sacrifice across the country including Lahore. Modern slaughter house has been set up in Lahore. Animals have reached the central sacrificial place that will be slaughtered over the course of three days of Eid.

MQI Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur visited the central sacrificial place along with MWF Director Syed Amjad Ali Shah, Jawwad Hamid and the heads of the administrative committees. The senior leaders inspected the arrangements and passed special instructions for upkeep of the animals, their food and security. Khurram Shahzad, Haji Manzoor Hussain, Ayub Ansari, Mian Zahid Javed, Saeed Akhtar and others were present on the occasion.

Talking to the heads of different administrative committees, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that massive arrangements have been made for the distribution of meat among the deserving like the practice of the previous years. He said that cooked food will be distributed in different hospitals of Lahore during the three days of Eid. He said that inmates serving jail terms will also be included in the happiness of the festival. He said that MWF volunteers will distribute the food in the jails.

MQI Secretary General said that thousands of people pre-booked their share in the sacrifice of animals this year as well, which is a sign of their trust in the MWF and its Eid operation. He said that a team of expert butchers will perform the ritual of slaughtering in the presence of veterinary doctors and religious scholars.

Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that the services of MWF for the ailing humanity are like an open book. He said that hundreds of thousands of children are being provided free education. Orphan Care Home, an institution of highest standards, has been set up that provides educational and residential facilities to the orphan children absolutely free of cost.

He said that wells for the provision of clean drinking water are being dug up in the far-flung areas of Punjab and Sindh. He said that hundreds of other schemes are being implemented for the provision of drinkable water to the people. He asked the people to include others in their happiness on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, stating that this is the essence of the festival.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org