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Alfasigma USA, Inc. is an American company that makes special foods called medical foods. It is part of a bigger company called Alfasigma Group, which is based in Bologna, Italy. Alfasigma USA's main office is located in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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Company History
Early Years
The company started in the medicine business in 1957. Back then, it first made special cough and cold medicines that doctors prescribed.
Changes in Ownership
In 1987, a couple named Samuel and Judith Camp bought the company, which was then known as Pamlab. Later, in early 2013, a large company called Nestlé Health Science bought Pamlab. Then, in December 2016, the Alfasigma Group from Italy bought Pamlab, and it became Alfasigma USA, Inc.
What Alfasigma USA Makes
Alfasigma USA, Inc. creates medical foods for people with different health needs. These include foods for those with nerve problems from diabetes, early memory issues like Alzheimer's, and people dealing with depression. They also make products for high-risk pregnancy and other health conditions.
Key Products
Some of the important products made by Alfasigma USA include:
- VSL#3
- Deplin
- Metanx
- Cerefolin
- Cerefolin NAC
- Neevo DHA
- Proxeed Plus
- Colief
- Carnitine Bulk Ingredients
Questions About Products
Sometimes, there are disagreements about how products are made or what they contain. Alfasigma USA, Inc. has been involved in discussions about its product VSL#3. These discussions were about whether the product was exactly the same as an original version and if it was advertised correctly. Scientists have also talked about how important it is for patients to know if a product they are taking is made differently from the original version that was tested.
See Also
- Nestlé Health Science
- Medical Food
External Links
- Alfasigma USA Human Resources
