Advantages of Keratin in its Oral Dosage Supplement Form Called Cynatine

Keratin is a protein constituting sulphur in extremely high content and it makes up the bulk of the epidermal limbs of living beings such as nails or claws, horns, whale baleen, beaks, and hair and feathers. It is responsible for supporting in regulating the movement of these cells, their growth, and healing of wounds. Hence, as it makes up the tissues in the skin, hair, and nails it can safely be called the fundamental building block of the human body. It is the regenerative layer of the skin and a protective protein, less prone to scratching than any other cell of the human body. Keratin may be derived from animal horns, feathers, wool etc. to be used as an ingredient in hair cosmetics. Keratin Supplements or treatments are believed to strengthen our hair and make it healthier and shinier, less frizzy and straighter in appearance and prevent hair loss. Since Keratin is a protein, it is important to eat protein-rich foods such as eggs, salmon, onion, sweet potato which are also known to produce Keratin. Yet till some time back there was soluble form of it fit form human consumption.

It has also been confirmed by studies and clinical trials that Keratin plays key roles in each stage of wound healing that includes the hemostasis stage, inflammation, proliferation, and the remodelling stage. Thus Keratin-based goods are some of the best candidates for wound dressings.

There is also an unmet need to identify and validate tumour-specific therapeutic targets to enable more effective treatments for cancer. Heterogeneity in patient characteristics and biological and genetic features of tumours offer huge challenges for the optimisation of therapeutic interventions. The expression of Keratin 17 is a hallmark of several forms of the most aggressive types of cancer. Studies are underway to explore the role of Keratin 17 in the halls of cancer and identify its function for further investigation, as this may advise the development of novel therapeutic strategies. There are also preclinical studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of targeting cysteine metabolism in various cancer models. Based on recent results of these studies, the industry has new perspectives on this crucial metabolic pathway in cancer.

Cynatine: An Advanced form of Keratin

Cynatine is an advanced form of Keratin whose USP is that it’s Keratin in a soluble and oral form, when there is none other in the same form available in the healthcare market. Deficiency of the fibrous protein called keratin in hair and nails results in increase in hair loss, thin and grey hair, as well as easily breakable and discoloured fingernails. Conversely, lack of keratin in the skin makes it more prone to wrinkles, sagging, and dullness. Keratin, in its original form, is insoluble and non-absorbable by the body, hence cannot be consumed by humans. However, Cynatine has high bioavailability, making it capable of delivering keratin peptides to the body and can be consumed by humans, with no fear of toxicity associated with it.

Hence, this is a revolutionary step-up in the healthcare and supplements segment, and Akums will write the Indian chapter of Cynatine’s story. This is because LC Ingredients, the creator of Cynatine, that holds the exclusive rights of Cynatine to sell and market it, has signed a technical agreement with Akums for all exclusive sale rights in India.

Following this prestigious nod, Akums will have the exclusive rights to procure the raw material from the company LC Ingredients and sell finished products containing Cynatine to all Indian big pharma and nutraceutical companies for the benefit of consumers. This move is another assent to Akums’ “Quality First” approach to work, since they identified a gap in the supplements market and bridged it as promptly as possible.