The art of nutricosmetics.

OUR ETHOS

At MINERVA Research Labs our Research & Development expert team of scientists, doctors and nutritionists puts the core principle and ethos of “you are what you eat & drink” at the heart of whatever we do. More importantly, we drive an evidence-based approach to everything we develop and investigate to ensure the efficacy and relevance of our developments.

“YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT AND DRINK”

This leads us to a scientifically developed, clinically tested and carefully formulated range of products that redefines skincare and nutraceuticals to fit with modern lifestyles. We master the importance of guided supplementation without ignoring the importance of healthy dietary habits and lifestyle choices.

“Eating well” is becoming more and more a lifestyle habit, with new upcoming cutting-edge research showing which foods may help people live a healthier life, lowering the risk of diseases. Our team develops innovative and efficacious formulations based on the latest findings in nutritional and anti-ageing science. This is why we continuously work with independent research centres, universities and doctors to better understand how nutrients work in the human body, in terms of absorption rate, individual nutrient compliance and bioavailability.

Proof is the cornerstone of our brand and our products. We perform in-house studies with high-tech instruments and collaborate with renowned universities, gold standard testing facilities, suppliers and manufacturers to deliver clinically tested and scientifically developed products all made with three fundamental attributes: research, high quality and efficacy. It is also very important to develop formulations that can be patented to protect the ir uniqueness and give more certainty to our consumers that there is nothing like our products out there.

Pioneer of the collagen-based liquid supplement category,we are considered an international leader of excellence for our continuous and strategic investment in scientific research, technological innovation and high quality products.

PUBLICATIONS

Publication Number	Products(s)	Experimental Design	Number of tests / volunteers Key measures	Duration	Key Findings
1	Pure/ Forte	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	180 Ageing & Pigmentation	16 wk	skin condition skin hyperpigmentation
2	Pure/ Forte	Varied	Authoritative review on the health benefits of collagen	n/a	skin health and beauty skin changes with PMS
3	Active/ Forte	Fibroblast culture model	16 test cells 8 biomarkers	n/a	production of matrix production of collagen
4	Active	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	120 volunteers Elasticity and mobility	12 wk	elasticity joint mobility
5	Forte	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	120 volunteers Elasticity and histology	12 wk	elasticity Improvement in histology
6	Hydrogel Mask	Open label bilateral trial	92 volunteers Hydration	4 wk	skin hydration and skin tone fine lines and wrinkles
7	Forte / Active	Pilot study clinical	80 volunteers Elasticity and ultrasound	14 wk	elasticity collagen density
8			Authoritative review on the health benefits of collagen	n/a	wrinkle length hydration; elasticity
9	Pure	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	18 volunteers Profilometry and elasticity	12 wk	wrinkle length elasticity
10	Pure	Open label Multicentre clinical	294 volunteers Elasticity and ultrasound Skin hydration	12 wk	collagen density elasticity hydration
11	Pure	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	108 volunteers Profilometry	12 wk	wrinkle length
12	Pure		Authoritative review supplements for skin health	12 wk	skin beauty anti ageing interventions
On going	Artron	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	80 volunteers Bone and Joint health	16 wk	musculoskeletal function, mobility bone mineral density
On going	Forte / Artron	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	150 volunteers Cardiovascular health	24 wk	skin blood flow cardiovascular health
On going	Hairlift	Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled clinical	60 volunteers Hair growth	20 wk	hair growth Trichogram and hair density

CLINICAL TRIALS & UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (UK)
“Efficacy and safety of Gold Collagen^® supplements on vascular function: a pilot double blind randomized placebo controlled clinical trial”

Minerva Research Labs Ltd is collaborating with University College London Eastman Dental Institute (University College London) and is funding a four year research programme to investigate and measure the efficacy and safety of GOLD COLLAGEN^® liquid food supplements on vascular function. A pilot double blind randomised placebo controlled clinical trial is being carried out to prove the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of GOLD COLLAGEN^® products, their effects on the lipid/glycemic profiles, and on the endothelial function. Collagen bioavailability, formation and degradation is being measured through collagen biomarker in the plasma to further prove that GOLD COLLAGEN^® products can boost collagen production in humans.

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH (UK)
“Regulation of elastin and collagen expression by human dermal fibroblasts exposed to collagen peptides in culture. Study of cell proliferation and antioxidant activity of the compounds present in GOLD COLLAGEN products.”

JOHN MOORES LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY (UK)
“Interactions of Muscle-Tendon Mechanics during Stair Climbing, and Efficacy of GOLD COLLAGEN Products for Functional Improvement”

UNIMORE (UNIVERSITY OF MODENA AND REGGIO EMILIA, ITALY)
“Research study on the benefits of GOLD COLLAGEN products systemic treatment on epidermal/dermal and scalp properties by reflectance confocal microscopy and digital dermatoscope.

SECONDA UNIVERSITÀ DI NAPOLI (ITALY)

PATENTS

MINERVA Research Labs, established in 2009 with headquarter in London, is the innovative leader in the field of beauty and nutraceutical products designed to provide to give beneficial skin, hair and nail support, along with overall health benefit. GOLD COLLAGEN has been granted: 4 granted patents and 1 pending patent.

NUTRIGLOW – EU Patent (No. EP 2532252): “Food supplement to improve skin health”

ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX – EU Patent (No. EP 2979684) and USA Patent (No. US 9668953): “Antioxidant and anti-ageing nutritional supplement for the improvement of the integumentary system”

WELLCARTILAG – EU Patent (No. EP 2695610): “Food Supplement to improve connective tissue health”

CONFERENCES AND MEDICAL CONGRESSES

5 Continents Congress on Lasers and Aesthetic Medicine (5CC) – Cannes, September 2015
Corso Anti-Aging – MedicalSpa Roma, October 2015
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and Clinical + Cosmetic + Reconstructive (CCR) Expo – London, October 2015
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and World Congress of Aesthetic Medicine (WCAM) – Miami
NUCE – Bologna, March 2016
11th European Congress of Aesthetic Medicine – Rome, May 2016
Innovation Days – Ghent, June 2016
FACE London – June 2016
CCR Congress – London, 6-7 October 2016
AMEC – Paris, 21-22 October 2016
Aesthetic Medicine LIVE London Olympia – 4-5 Feb 2017
DUBAI DERMA – 27-29 March 2017 STAND

Royal Society of Medicine Aesthetics – 24th February 2017, London
AMWC Monaco – 6-8th April 2017
38° SIME Congress – (Rome) 12-13-14 May 2017
5-Continent-Conference – Barcelona 29th August-1st September 2018 AWARD WINNING RESEARCH
CCR EXPO Congress – London 4th -5th October 2018
Pharmacy Show – Birmingham 7-8th October 2018
IMCAS – Paris 30 th Jan – 2nd Feb 2019
DUBAI DERMA – Dubai 18-20th March 2019 AWARD WINNING RESEARCH
AML (Aesthetic Medicine London) – London 23rd -24th March
Infarma/strong> – Barcelona 19 th -21 st March 2019

AMWC/strong> – Monaco 4-6 th April 2019

40° SIME Congress – Rome 17-19 th May 2019