Research and Development

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR):

There has been a lot of interest surrounding the use of NMR. While it is an analytical method that can indicate the structure of molecules in a compound, the use of NMR goes well beyond structure. NMR is a useful tool for monitoring, in real-time, reactions that occur in the body. NMR can also be used to identify biological activity through the production of the by-products of metabolism. NMR is an invaluable tool for the study of free radical scavenging, metabolic production, and structural analysis. 

Oxidative Reduction Potential (ORP) Meter:

ORP is an accurate measure of the reducing capacity of antioxidants in a liquid, but not necessarily measure effectiveness in scavenging free radicals. The ORP is generally used in conjunction with other methods to give a true indication of the possible biological benefits of a compound.

Spectrophotometry:

Spectrophotometers allow a researcher to follow reactions, including biological reactions, in real-time, and can indicate both immediate changes as well as changes over time of chemical reactions.

Ion beam analysis (IBA):

IBA gives a very detailed atomic composition of a compound or molecule. It allows researchers to understand exactly what compound they are working with and gain insight into how it may react with other compounds.