Gnosis by Lesaffre, a business unit of Lesaffre, is a world expert in yeast, bacteria and pure molecule from fermentation, dedicated to human health and nutrition. The company aspires to be a trusted innovation partner for its clients in the pharmaceutical, nutritional and functional food industries, and to assist them in helping consumers lead healthier and happier lives.

From nutritional and fortified yeasts to yeast fractions, probiotic yeasts and bacteria, vitamin or pure molecules, Gnosis by Lesaffre develops and supplies innovative solutions and ingredients of natural origin with scientifically proven efficacy to target a wide range of applications: digestive health, bone protection, immunity enhancement, joints and liver health, women health, vegetarian support and overall wellbeing. The broad range of differentiating solutions aims at improving and boosting human health by bringing to our diet bioactive nutrients.  

Gnosis by Lesaffre products are designed for dietary supplements, functional foods, drugs or medical devices. Gnosis by Lesaffre is a trustful partner for dietary supplements marketers for decades, remaining the core-business of the business unit. Gnosis by Lesaffre has been able to develop its production practices to produce APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) under GMP certification. Gnosis by Lesaffre also offers its expertise in the implementation of its ingredients in functional food applications thanks to its applications lab.

• Quatrefolic^® - The 4th generation folate
  The (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt is the innovative folate that the body can immediately use without any kind of metabolizing. Useful at various stages of life, active folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy, to normal amino acid synthesis, blood formation
   
• VitaMK7^® - The natural vitamin K2 as MK7
   The vitamin K2 as MK7, produced naturally through a patented fermentation process of Bacillus subtilis natto (soy-free) and within our own European cGMP approved plant, is a safe and effective support to bones and cardiovascular health of women and men, from childhood to old age.
  
  
• Mythocondro^® - The Non-Animal Chondroitin Sulfate
  The first and only Non-Animal Chondroitin Sulfate (CS) obtained through a fermentation-based manufacturing process. As a support of joint health, Mythocondro^® solves any concerns related to the production origin, the possible presence of transmissible infective agents, the contaminations and adulterations typical of animal-derived raw materials and promises to completely change the global CS industry. Once-a-day dose efficacy and safety clinically proven.
  
  
• IbSium^® - The breakthrough for complete intestinal support
  An exclusive beneficial live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856) patented by Lesaffre and designed to reduce intestinal pain, bloating and constipation. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated on more than 1700 volunteers including 600 during clinical studies.
  
  
• Quatreflora^™ - Your ally to support healthy vaginal microflora
  Quatreflora^™ is an innovative and patented range of solutions of natural origin from beneficial yeast to support healthy balance of vaginal microflora. Discover the science behind it with several peer-reviewed publications explaining its mechanism of action and clinical efficacy.
   
• LifeinU^™ L. rhamnosus GG - An alternative source of high-quality L. rhamnosus GG
  With more than 1200 scientific publications and 300 clinical studies, L. rhamnosus GG is one of the most studied probiotic bacteria. It has shown beneficial effects on both digestive and immune health. LifeinU^™ L. rhamnosus GG is a high-quality source of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.
  
  
• Biootic^®
  A probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii) with clinically proven beneficial effect on digestive health. It can help maintain or restore a balanced gastrointestinal flora as well as manage different types of diarrhea.
  
  
• Lynside^® Nutri - The traditional Superfood      
   Used by consumers around the world for decades and not only for their overall well-being but also for nails, hair and skin care, this superfood ingredient is a reliable source of non-animal proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers.
  
  
• Adonat^® is the commercially stable form of S-Adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) and it has been shown to have mood enhancing, hepatoprotective and pro-joint activities. Adomet^® is produced from a selected proprietary highly productive yeast using fermentation technologies which generate a superior quality of the ingredient.
  
  
• Emothion^®is S-Acetyl Glutathione, an alternative form of the reduced GSH. Several studies have shown that this precursor of GSH is well-absorbed and more stable throughout the digestive tract than the L-glutathione reduced and has a positive effect on many oxidative stress biomarkers.