Gynulin™ – Functional Drink for General Wellbeing

BRIEF TECHNOLOGY

Evidence-based herbal supplement product for management of blood glucose, pro-fertility and pro-libido.

INSPIRATION OF THE INVENTION

  • Malaysia is the 12th most biodiverse country in the world, with rich natural resources that could be used as alternative anti-diabetic and pro-fertility treatments. 
  • Sambung nyawa (Gynura procumbens) and Kelulut honey contain high flavonoid content beneficial for blood glucose management and fertility booster.

PROBLEM STATEMENT & CURRENT ISSUES

  • Approximately 1 in 5 adults in Malaysia (3.9 million) have diabetes (National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019)
  • 80% of male diabetic patients suffer various fertility issues including loss of libido, erectile and sexual dysfunctions as well as debilitating sperm quality 
  • Current treatments in the market have side effects such as infertility problem:
    o Reduced sperm quality (count, motility)
    o Reduced size and weight of testicles
    o Damaged seminiferous tubule (Proven by our lab test!)
  • Available herbal products in the market have yet to be thoroughly investigated in terms of their efficacy and safety.

INVENTIVENESS  & NOVELTY

The first supplement  that has proven 3 in 1 benefits:

  • Anti-hyperglycemia (blood glucose management)
  • Pro-fertility
  • Pro-libido

A novel green approach:

  • Patented method of producing a medicament and its use for reducing blood glucose level and improving fertility.
  • This product is environmentally friendly- Endocrine Disruptor Chemical (EDC) free.

Natural product based on local resources (as recommended by MoA):

  • Gynura procumbens
  • Kelulut honey
  • Efficacy and safety 
  • Fully tested with excellent result in pre-clinical and molecular studies 
  • Non-toxic and no adverse effects
  • Insulin mimic- Advantage for Type II Diabetes Mellitus

USEFULNESS & APPLICATION

  • Economical health supplement-3 in 1 solution (anti-hyperglicemic, profertility & prolibido.
  • Green Pharma Solution – Environmentally Friendly.
  • Huge potential in Bio Economy-Herbal Industry

IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT

  • Huge potential in Bio Economy-Herbal Industry: The export value of Malaysia’s herbal-based food is expected to reach between RM300 million – RM400 million/year. 
  • Competitive Advantages: Supported by years of evidence-based experimentation to ensure the product efficacy and safety.
  • Health and Socio-Economic Impact: In line with the United Nation (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 to ensure healthy population and foster well-being in all age groups.

MARKET POTENTIAL 

Relevant industry: Nutraceutical and health supplement industries

TRL : 9

Project Leader : Prof. Madya Dr. Mahanem Mat Noor

Co-Researcher : Dr. Wan Aizat Wan Kamaruddin

Dept./Fac./Inst : Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology

Expertise: Animal Reproductive, Biology, Zoology

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