About Macanity®
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Macanity® Bio is a highly concentrated organic red maca extract from Peru, developed by Expanscience to support vitality, mobility and healthy ageing. Produced through a clean-label extraction process and sourced through a certified fair-trade supply chain, Macanity® Bio offers a differentiated solution for brands targeting women's health and active ageing. Traditionally recognised for its energising and adaptogenic properties, red maca has been reimagined through modern scientific research to address key health concerns associated with menopause, including muscle strength, mobility and bone health. The result is a science-backed ingredient that combines efficacy, sustainability and premium quality.
Macanity® - application areas
Macanity® Bio is ideally suited for food supplements positioned in the women's health, healthy ageing, mobility and active lifestyle categories. Its particular focus on supporting muscle and bone vitality during menopause makes it a valuable ingredient for formulations designed to help women maintain strength, independence and quality of life as they age. The ingredient can be incorporated into capsules, tablets, powders and functional nutrition products, allowing formulators to address a broad range of consumer needs.
Beyond menopause support, Macanity® Bio also aligns with growing consumer interest in natural vitality solutions, making it relevant for products promoting physical resilience, recovery and overall wellbeing. Its organic certification and fair-trade credentials further enhance its appeal in premium nutraceutical applications where sustainability and transparency are increasingly important purchasing factors.
Macanity® Research
Macanity® Bio is derived from fresh organic red maca roots and standardised to deliver a high concentration of naturally occurring benzyl glucosinolates, compounds believed to contribute to its biological activity. Research conducted by Expanscience has demonstrated positive effects on key cellular pathways associated with muscle and bone health. In vitro studies indicate that the ingredient helps regulate inflammatory processes in muscle cells, supports muscle regeneration and promotes recovery.
Additional research highlights benefits for maintaining bone vitality, a critical consideration for menopausal women who experience natural declines in both muscle mass and bone density. By targeting these interconnected aspects of healthy ageing, Macanity® Bio provides a scientifically differentiated approach to supporting long-term mobility and physical wellbeing through natural nutrition.
About Expanscience
Founded in 1950 by the father of the current president of the company, Jean-Paul Berthomé, Laboratoires Expanscience is a family-owned, French, committed and responsible company. Today, Laboratoires Expanscience has 4 activities: Dermo-Cosmetics, Rhumatology, Dermatology and Natural Active Ingredients.
The Natural Active Ingredients department was founded in 1977 following the upcycling of Avocado Oil, a co-product of their pharmaceutical activity. Thanks to this decision, Laboratoires Expanscience launched its activities as a supplier of natural ingredients for the cosmetic and nutraceutical markets.