Extensive research is dedicated to the safety of Belinal® and to establish benefits for human health. Scientific research and clinical studies are led by Ljubljana University and National clinics.
Research network of universities, medical clinical centers and national laboratories allow us to develop effective and safe innovative ingredient for the worldwide health market.
Belinal® is protected by three patents. We offer Belinal® active powder ingredient for Food Supplements and for Cosmetic products.
Efficacy of Belinal® is backed by a robust scientific foundation:
- 30 scientific and clinical research studies
- 10 peer reviewed scientific publications
Whether you’re looking for a new ingredient to add to a finished product, you’ll find unmatched innovation.
Laboratory researches contribute to safety and bioavailability. Special attention is paid to mechanisms that contribute to our health and well being.
Human clinical trials have demonstrated health benefits and safety of Belinal®.
Purity and potency of Belinal® are continuously monitored and analysed.
We declares that high quality of Belinal® extract is constantly maintained.
Proprietary articles published in scientific magazines
- Debeljak J, Ferk P, Čokolič M, Zavratnik A, Tavčar Benković E, Kreft S, Strukelj B. Randomised, double blind, cross-over, placebo and active controlled human pharmacodynamic study on the influence of silver fir wood extract (Belinal) on post-prandial glycemic response. Pharmazie. 2016; 71(10).
- Drevenšek G, Lunder M, Tavčar Benkovič E, Mikelj A, Štrukelj B, Kreft S. Silver fir (Abies alba) trunk extract protects Guinea pig arteries from impaired functional responses and morphology due to an atherogenic diet. Phytomedicine. 2015; 22(9)
- Drevenšek G, Lunder M, Tavčar Benković E, Štrukelj B, Kreft S. Cardioprotective effects of silver fir (Abies alba) extract in ischemic-reperfused isolated rat hearts. Food Nutr Res. 2016; 60(1).
- Tavčar Benković E, Žigon D, Mihailović V, Petelinc T, Jamnik P, Kreft S. Identification, in vitro and in vivo Antioxidant Activity, and Gastrointestinal Stability of Lignans from Silver Fir (Abies alba) Wood Extract Belinal. J Wood Chem Technol [Internet]. 2017 Nov 2;37(6):467–77.
- Lunder M, Roškar I, Hošek J, Štrukelj B. Silver Fir (Abies alba) Extracts Inhibit Enzymes Involved in Blood Glucose Management and Protect against Oxidative Stress in High Glucose Environment. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 2019 Mar; 74(1): 47–53.
- Sirse M, Fokter K S, Strukelj B, Zupan J. Silver Fir (Abies alba) Polyphenolic Extract ( Belinal) Shows Beneficial Influence on Chondrogenesis In Vitro under Normal and Inflammatory Conditions. Molecules 2020, 25, 4616.
- Kreft S. Phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical studies of an extract prepared from silver fir branches Belinal® (Abies alba). Biologia Serbica, 2021, 43(1): 57-62.
- Stojanov S, Ravnikar M, Berlec A, Kreft S. Interaction between silver fir (Abies alba) wood water extract Belinal® and lactobacilli. Pharmazie 76 (2021)
- Schoss K. , Benedetic R. and Kreft S. The Phenolic Content, Antioxidative Properties and extractable Substances in Silver Fir Branch (Abies alba Mill.) Branches Decrease with Distance from the Trunk. Plants 2022, 11, 333