En-Quercetin™
- Superior Bioavailability
- Compared to quercetin, it has higher absorption in the body & demonstrates much greater bioavailability.
- High solubility
- With a high water solubility of up to 100 g/L, it offers significantly greater usability compared to rutin (0.1~0.2 g/L).
- Excellent Stability
- Excellent stability under heat, light and varying pH conditions, with superior UV absorption for improved formulation stability.
- Variety of Health Benefits
- A broad range of functional benefits has been reported, spanning anti-obesity effects, enhancement of muscle function and inner beauty–related applications.
- Patent Holder
- En-Quercetin™ is produced through our patented, proprietary process, ensuring consistent quality and reliable functional performance.
- Extensive Applications
- A wide range of applications such as health functional foods, protein powders, sports nutrition, functional drinks, and cosmetics.
Overview
En-Quercetin™ (Enzymatically Modified Isoquercitrin, EMIQ) is a functional ingredient developed using our proprietary glycosylation technology, which significantly enhances the absorption, stability and bioavailability of quercetin. Quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonoid known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. However, conventional quercetin is limited by its poor water solubility and low intestinal absorption, which restrict its practical application and physiological effectiveness. By enzymatically attaching glucose moieties to the quercetin backbone, En-Quercetin™ overcomes these inherent limitations, enabling improved solubility, enhanced stability, and superior bioavailability, thereby maximizing the functional potential of quercetin in food, beverage, and nutraceutical applications.
Health Benefits
1Anti-Obesity
Supports healthy weight management by activating the AMPK pathway, which promotes lipid metabolism and helps suppress adipocyte differentiation and lipogenesis. In addition, lipase activation contributes to more efficient triglyceride breakdown, supporting overall metabolic health.
- References
- Anti-obesity effects of heat-transformed green tea extract through the activation of adipose tissue thermogenesis.
- Synergistic Effects of Heat-Treated Green Tea Extract and Enzymatically-Modified Isoquercitrin in Preventing Obesity.
- Anti-Obesity Effects of Soybean Embryo Extract and Enzymatically-Modified Isoquercitrin.
- Enzymatically modified isoquercitrin promotes energy metabolism through activating AMPKα in male C57BL/6 mice.
2Muscle Function Enhance
Inhibitory effect on muscle atrophy
Helps maintain muscle health by suppressing muscle atrophy through anti-catabolic mechanisms, thereby supporting muscle function and physical performance. It suppresses the expression of Atrogin-1 and MuRF-1, key regulators of muscle protein degradation, thereby reducing muscle breakdown and protecting muscle cells. As a result, it exhibits an overall inhibitory effect on muscle atrophy. When consumed in combination with whey protein, it demonstrates a synergistic effect in supporting muscle preservation and maintaining muscle strength.
Enhanced neuromuscular efficiency
EMIQ supports neuromuscular efficiency by promoting the release of neurotransmitters involved in nerve–muscle communication. This enhanced signaling between motor neurons and muscle fibers contributes to improved neuromuscular coordination, faster muscular responsiveness, and overall enhancement of physical performance.
3Inner Beauty
Promotion of Hair Growth
EMIQ activates the AMPK signaling pathway, facilitating the clearance of accumulated cellular waste and damaged proteins within hair follicle cells. This cellular renewal process supports the restoration and activation of hair follicle function, contributing to faster hair growth and increased hair thickness.
Protection Against Photoaging
Photoaging is a process in which ultraviolet (UV) exposure induces excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, leading to oxidative damage, inflammation, and accelerated skin aging. EMIQ exhibits strong antioxidant activity, effectively scavenging ROS and modulating inflammatory responses in skin cells. Through these mechanisms, EMIQ supports skin elasticity and helps slow the progression of wrinkle formation associated with UV-induced skin aging.