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 measurement is therefore essential for manufacturers developing dietary supplements, functional formulations, or standardized extracts from plant-based raw materials.

Analytical methods

Miliacin levels are primarily measured using liquid chromatography:

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

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

Matrices involved

Miliacin can be measured in many matrices:

• Dry extracts of millet and other ancient grains
• Standardized plant powders
• Dietary supplements and nutraceutical formulations
• Research samples in herbal medicine 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 a consistent content that conforms to 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

Miliacin levels can be measured in conjunction with other analyses to enhance the characterization of extracts:

• Triterpene assay for an overview of bioactive molecules of the same family.
• Measurement of total polyphenols to assess overall antioxidant potential.
• Flavonoid analysis 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 allows them to meet expectations for traceability, compliance, and market differentiation. The authenticity and stability of miliacin-enriched formulations also guarantee safety and trust for consumers.

YesWeLab Expertise

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