The ARM & HAMMER™ brand is pleased to announce the granting of patent US 12,318,417 B2 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its innovative work on the use of Lactobacillus reuteri and its role in promoting a healthy vaginal tract.
The New Patent
This new patent covers the unique use of Evolved Probiotics™ Lactobacillus reuteri 3613-1 for the reduction of certain pathogenic microorganisms (i.e., Escherichia coli, Gardnerella vaginalis, and a Candida species) in the urogenital tract. The inventive use of this strain is set to enhance the women’s health dietary supplement category by providing a novel choice for women looking for a solution to UTI discomfort. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 50-60% of women experience urinary tract infections at least once in their lives with 26% of the women having a recurrence within 6 months of treatment. The use of Evolved Probiotics™ 3613-1 was uniquely identified with women’s health in mind, providing more UTI symptom-free days.
“With the focus on women’s health, the identification of a new method for the maintenance of a healthy vaginal tract is a welcome solution for the dietary supplement category,” said Amy Wescott, Operations Manager at ARM & HAMMER Performance Products. “This patent is a testament to our commitment to scientific discovery and our dedication to advancing the probiotic industry.”
The development of this patented use of Evolved Probiotics™ Lactobacillus reuteri 3613-1 underscores the ARM & HAMMER brand’s position at the forefront of probiotic innovation. Melissa Patasnick, Director of Performance Products concurs. “We are excited to introduce this ground-breaking new use of this strain to our dietary supplement customers, helping them uniquely position their women’s health products and accelerate their product development time.”
Join Us at SupplySide Global
📍 The ARM & HAMMER team will showcase Evolved Probiotics™ branded prototypes at SupplySide Global, booth 2218. Stop by and learn why Evolved Probiotics™ 3613-1 won the “People’s Choice Award” at Ingredient Idol in 2024! To schedule an interview or meeting, please contact Marlena Hidlay, Director of Marketing & Communications at marlena.hidlay@churchdwight.com.
For more information about this notable patent and the ARM & HAMMER brand’s Evolved Probiotics™ portfolio, please visit https://www.ahperformance.com/products/evolved-probiotics/.
ARM & HAMMER Performance Products is part of Church & Dwight’s Specialty Products Division, the B2B engine behind its legendary bicarbonate products and beyond.