Miliacin dosage

Miliacin, also known as methylated oleanolic acid, is a pentacyclic triterpene naturally present in certain plants, particularly millet ( Panicum miliaceum ) and other ancient grains. As a bioactive molecule, it is attracting increasing interest for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties.

Beyond its potential health effects, miliacin is used as a chemical marker to characterize the authenticity and composition of certain plant extracts. Its dosage is therefore essential for manufacturers developing food supplements, functional formulations, or standardized extracts from plant raw materials.

Analytical methods

The dosage of miliacin is mainly based on liquid chromatography:

• HPLC or UPLC for reproducible and reliable quantification.
• LC-MS or LC-MS/MS , offering increased sensitivity and allowing the detection of miliacin even at very low concentrations in complex matrices.

These methods guarantee high analytical precision and meet the quality standards expected in the nutraceutical and phytotherapeutic sectors.

Affected matrices

Miliacin can be assayed in many matrices:

• Dried extracts of millet and other ancient grains
• Standardized plant powders
• Food supplements and nutraceutical formulations
• Research samples in phytotherapy and plant nutrition

Industrial applications

• Quality control of plant extracts and raw materials to validate their authenticity and their richness in miliacin.
• Standardization of food supplements to ensure consistent content that meets specifications.
• Development of nutraceutical products with antioxidant, hepatoprotective or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Scientific research on the bioactive compounds of ancient grains and their role in nutrition and health.

Additional analyses

The dosage of miliacin can be associated with other analyses in order to strengthen the characterization of the extracts:

• Triterpene assay for an overview of bioactive molecules of the same family.
• Total polyphenol assay to assess overall antioxidant potential.
• Dosage of flavonoids in addition to triterpenes to characterize plant extracts.

Regulations and quality issues

Standardizing extracts from cereals or medicinal plants is a key requirement for nutraceutical manufacturers. Miliacin dosage helps meet traceability, compliance, and market differentiation expectations. The authenticity and stability of miliacin-enriched formulations also provide a guarantee of safety and confidence for consumers.

YesWeLab Expertise

YesWeLab collaborates with a network of laboratories specializing in physicochemical and nutritional analyses, most of which are ISO 17025 certified and COFRAC accredited. Each project is assigned to the most suitable laboratory based on the matrix, the required sensitivity, and the chosen analytical technique.

Our digital platform simplifies access to these services: sample submission, online tracking, and centralized results reception. Since 2020, YesWeLab has supported numerous manufacturers, distributors, and design offices in securing and enhancing the value of their analyses.