Carnosic Acid

Carnosic acid powder is suitable for antioxidant use in oil-soluble ingredients. Our manufacturer produced carnosic acid is widely used for both antioxidant, antiseptic and preservation of edible oils, fried foods, sauces, dairy products, meat, aquatic products and candies.
It has a variety of health-promoting effects, such as delaying aging, enhancing weight loss and lipid lowering, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, treating cardiovascular disease and anti-cancer effects, also has broad application prospects in the biomedical and cosmetic industries.

1. Antibacterial effect:

Carnosic acid powder has a certain antibacterial effect, can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi and help prevent infections.

Studies have shown that rosemary extract carnosic acid has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, both Bacillus subtilis and Hansenula yeasts. It is also be used as a food preservative.

Inhibit oral bacteria: It can inhibit the growth of oral bacteria. Not only prevent dental caries and bad breath, but also keep the oral cavity clean and healthy. In short it binds to strep bacteria in the mouth, preventing them from producing acid and sticking to teeth.

2. Anti-tumor：

Rosemary extract carnosic acid can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis on a variety of human cancer cells. Such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and liver cancer.
It can exert its anti-tumor effects by regulating cell cycle, also activating mitochondrial pathway and extrinsic pathway. Eventually inhibiting angiogenesis and metastasis.
Studies have found that carnosic acid has an inhibitory effect on the proliferation of HL-60 cells. So it is expected to become a new drug for the treatment of hematological malignancies, cardiovascular disease and anti-cancer.
Kaloustian et al. introduced that carnosic acid powder also have certain therapeutic effects on heart disease and respiratory diseases. It have antibacterial effects, and can also inhibit HIV infection.

3. Anti-inflammatory ：

Carnosic acid can inhibit inflammatory reactions, reduce inflammatory symptoms, and has a certain effect in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Studies have found that carnosic acid maintains the stability of the body's redox system by regulating oxidative stress-related signaling pathways such as Nrf2-Keap1 and NF-κB.
It has good preventive and therapeutic effects on oxidative damage-related diseases such as neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, liver damage, renal fibrosis, retinopathy, etc.
At the same time, it can also inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandin E2, interleukin, tumor necrosis factor α, etc., thereby reducing the inflammatory response.