Scientists from CPSBB in a collaboration with researchers from Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are developing a nutraceutical for longevity based on a specific Bulgarian honey. The scientific team from the “Plant Cell Biotechnology” department already has achieved proven results that this type of honey extends the life of the model organism by more than 30%.

“Our goal is to create a product that is 100% explored in terms of quantity and quality of the substances in its composition. For this purpose, we use metabolomics based on a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. This is one of the most powerful modern analytical methods for qualitative, quantitative and structural analysis, used to ensure a high level in fundamental and applied research. This technology will enable us to develop a product with a specific metabolic footprint so that each future batch will be precisely standardized. Our scientific team consists of pharmacologists, pharmacists, molecular biologists, biotechnologists, and food engineers”, explains Prof. Dr. Milen I. Georgiev, Head of the “Plant Cell Biotechnology” department at CPSBB.

Prof. Georgiev also reveals that the processing of this type of honey produces a by-product that does not contain sugars. This will potentially contribute to the nutraceutical being suitable for people who suffer from diabetes or other metabolic disorders.