Novozymes recognized as P&G top supplier

MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND – October 11, 2010 – Procter & Gamble (P&G), the largest consumer goods company in the world, recognizes Novozymes as one of its most outstanding suppliers.

Out of P&G’s 80,000 suppliers, Novozymes was one of 76 supplier and agency partners who were awarded an “Excellence Award.” Of those, Novozymes was one of only six companies recognized with the prestigious “Supplier of the Year” award. This was due to its strong commitment to innovation and supply excellence, which is a benchmark for the industry.
P&G announced the award winners during a celebration Thursday evening in connection with the 2010 Supplier and Agency Summit. This followed a P&G Supplier Award event at the 7th World Conference on Detergents which took place in Montreux, Switzerland, last week, where Novozymes was presented the Supplier of the Year trophy.

“We’re honored to win this award once again because it clearly shows that Novozymes’ customers value our commitment to developing innovative solutions. These awards indicate that we're delivering at a very high level and that our customers see us as partners and as instrumental to their business,” says Peder Holk Nielsen, Executive Vice President for Enzyme Business at Novozymes.

Since 2008, P&G has committed to meeting annually with its top-performing suppliers to recognize and celebrate those partners that have demonstrated their excellence in a number of categories associated with commercial, operational, innovation, and relationship performance. Novozymes has won the Supplier of the Year award every year since 2008.

Hyaluronic Acid - Fill Those Gaps in the Skin

Beauty is only skin deep, right? Well that's what we would all like to believe but the matter of the fact is, that we all want to be beautiful on the outside as well as the inside.

Nobody likes to feel old or unattractive, so when our faces start to age, we all try to do something about it, that's where cosmetic treatments can help.

Hyaluronic Acid is used as filler and can be used as an anti-ageing treatment. Following extensive tests, it has been proved that if there is a Hyaluronic Acid deficiency in the body then premature ageing is likely to occur as the skin does not protect against the suns UVB rays as effectively. With this in mind, having a treatment of Hyaluronic Acid otherwise known as dermal filler can stall the ageing process.

Originally surgical procedures such as the traditional facelift were popular but since the introduction of non-invasive corrective treatments have been introduced such as Hyaluronic Acid fillers; the amount of people opting for treatment has sky-rocketed.

As we get older our faces start to lose elasticity, the reason for this is that the underlying support system of the skin becomes weak. The system is made up of collagen, which is responsible for producing flexible skin with firm contours. Dermal fillers are injected under the skin in areas such as around the mouth, in-between the eyes and around the nose. They work by holding up the top layers of the skin and provide volume making the skin look younger again.

Treatment can be as quick as fifteen minutes long, especially using dermal fillers like Hyaluronic Acid and many people can be in and out of a clinic during their lunch breaks.
Hyaluronic Acid dermal fillers, like with any other cosmetic treatment can have side effects and making sure it's the right treatment for you before you start is essential. For example some filler are made with bovine collagen which comes from cows where as others are silicone based. There are also the types that are made from human body fat.

However with Hyaluronic Acid, there is a much slimmer chance of a reaction because the body already produces the chemicals making it a much better option, meaning allergic reaction is very slim if not rare.
The treatment may be uncomfortable and can cause some swelling and bruising which should subside shortly after.

Hyaluronic Acid injections should be administered by a registered healthcare provider in a licenced clinic and is available to buy online via specific pharmaceutical organisations.

Mark Smith - Years of experience in biomanufacturing and process development. Areas of interest include bioproducts used in drug formulation and drug delivery. Applications of interest include Hyluronic Acid, Growth platforms and Albumin.

Hyaluronic Acid - A Possible Solution for Anti-Aging?

If there was a way to make you look and feel younger without the need for cosmetic surgery, would you take it? As much as many of us are quite noble in saying that we want to grow old gracefully, there are many that would, if they could, do whatever they could to preserve youth and vitality.

Hyaluronic Acid also known as Hyaluronan is a complex carbohydrate found in the connective tissues throughout the body. Its main function is to cushion and lubricate while it coats the cells in cartilage that surrounds bony surfaces in joints.

As well as the functions explained previously it is also a major component found in the skin and can be highly efficient when activated for skin damage repair. Following extensive tests, it has been proved that if there is a Hyaluronic Acid deficiency in the body then premature aging is likely to occur as the skin does not protect against the suns UVB rays as effectively.

Hyaluronic Acid injections have been used for the last seven years to treat wrinkles and some people think it is the key to life longevity. Although testing is inconclusive as to whether it's the next major player in anti-aging treatments, many are taking the supplement regardless.

There are two possible ways to take Hyaluronic Acid, by oral administration or by injections, with injections proving to be more effective than the oral supplements. The body cannot absorb Hyaluronic Acid because of large molecular weights, so now many manufacturers are claiming that their supplements have low molecular weights, making it more popular to take it orally.

There are no known side effects when taking Hyaluronic Acid supplements for anti-aging purposes orally and can be taken either as pills, creams, serums or liquids. If injected in the face, the treatment can be painful and there are some reported side effects which are not seen in all patients but some. These include swelling and redness but will be less and less over a short time period, much the same as anti-aging injections such as Botox.
There hasn't been as much media attention on Hyaluronic Acid as much as there has been on Botox, which is why some consider it the undiscovered wonder treatment although it has been featured on a television news programme in the United States. ABC news featured a village in Japan called 'The village of long-life'.

The programme featured a village called Yuzuri Hara, where the percentage of people over the age of 85 was ten times greater than America. Scientists believe the reason for this is largely down to the diet, which mainly consisted of starches and root vegetables. These starches increase the body's ability to produce Hyaluronic Acids, which in-turn slows down the ageing process.

As well as living longer the villagers are much more healthy, so with this in minds it would appear that Hyaluronic Acid could be the next major anti-aging treatment and we will no doubt see many celebrities championing the product sooner rather than later.

But why wait until the media frenzy, you can buy Hyaluronic Acid from most health shops or major pharmacy's, but always read the label and check with a doctor if you are unsure about taking it.

Mark V. Smith - Years of experience in biomanufacturing and process development. Areas of interest include bioproducts used in drug formulation and drug delivery. Applications of interest include Hyluronic Acid, Growth platforms and Albumin.

HYALURONIC ACID: Side Effects & Safety

Prescription forms of hyaluronic acid are SAFE for most people. There isn't enough information about hyaluronic acid to know if it is safe when taken by mouth. Sometimes hyaluronic acid can cause pain and redness where it is injected. Increased pressure in the eye may occur after hyaluronic acid is used for eye surgery. Rarely, hyaluronic acid may cause allergic reactions.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Hyaluronic acid is POSSIBLY SAFE when given by injection during pregnancy. However, not enough is known about the safety of hyaluronic acid when taken by mouth or applied to the skin during pregnancy. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

If you are breast-feeding, don’t use hyaluronic acid, even by injection. Researchers don’t know whether it can get into breast milk and what effect that might have on an infant.

Source: webmd.com

HYALURONIC ACID: Uses & Effectiveness

Likely Effective:

• Sores in the mouth, when applied to the skin as a gel.
• Eye surgery and corneal transplant, when injected by an eye surgeon.

Possibly Effective for:

• Osteoarthritis, when injected into the joint by a healthcare provider. Despite being approved by the FDA for treatment of osteoarthritis by injection, results vary. Some people report a moderate improvement in joint stiffness and pain decrease with hyaluronic acid treatment, but this is not always the case. Whether hyaluronic acid might delay or lessen progressive joint damage with long-term use is unknown.

Insufficient Evidence:

• Healing skin wounds and burns.
• Detached retina and other eye injuries.
• Preventing the effects of aging.

More evidence is needed to rate hyaluronic acid for these uses.

Source: webmd.com

HYALURONIC ACID: Overview Information

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints. The hyaluronic acid that is used as medicine is extracted from rooster combs or made by bacteria in the laboratory.

People take hyalurinic acid for various joint disorders, including osteoarthritis. It can be taken by mouth or injected into the affected joint by a healthcare professional.

The FDA has approved the use of hyaluronic acid during certain eye surgeries including cataract removal, corneal transplantation, and repair of a detached retina and other eye injuries. It is injected into the eye during the procedure to help replace natural fluids.

Hyaluronic acid is also used as a lip filler in plastic surgery.
Some people apply hyaluronic acid to the skin for healing wounds, burns, skin ulcers, and as a moisturizer.

There is also a lot of interest in using hyaluronic acid to prevent the effects of aging. In fact, hyaluronic acid has been promoted as a "fountain of youth." However, there is no evidence to support the claim that taking it by mouth or applying it to the skin can prevent changes associated with aging.

How does it work?

Hyaluronic acid works by acting as a cushion and lubricant in the joints and other tissues. In addition, it might affect the way the body responds to injury.

Source: webmd.com

Hyaluronic Acid Wiki

Hyaluronan (also called hyaluronic acid or hyaluronate) is an anionic, nonsulfated glycosaminogly can distributed widely throughout connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. It is unique among glycosaminoglycans in that it is nonsulfated, forms in the plasma membrane instead of the Golgi, and can be very large, with its molecular weight often reaching the millions. One of the chief components of the extracellular matrix, hyaluronan contributes significantly to cell proliferation and migration, and may also be involved in the progression of some malignant tumors.

The average 70 kg (154 lbs) person has roughly 15 grams of hyaluronan in the body, one-third of which is turned over (degraded and synthesized) every day.  Hyaluronic acid is also a component of the group A streptococcal extracellular capsule, and is believed to play a role in virulence.

Source: Wikipedia.