Nestlé Health Science, a leader in the field of nutritional science, has agreed to acquire IM HealthScience, along with its brands IBgard, FDgard, Fiber Choice and REMfresh.
IM HealthScience states on its website that it is a “science driven and patient centric company whose mission is to research, develop and make available state of the art medical foods,” for a range of conditions.
IBgard is a nonprescription solution for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); and FDGard is a medical food designed to help manage functional dyspepsia (FD).
In 2017, IM HealthScience introduced Fiber Choice, a line of prebiotic fibres, to its portfolio. Meanwhile, REMfresh is a continuous release-and-absorption melatonin (CRA-melatonin) supplement for sleep.
“The IMH products offer proven and trusted solutions for dietary management of specific digestive problems as well as a separate solution for regulating sleep,” said Greg Behar, CEO of Nestlé Health Science.
“IMH’s dedication to developing products to address overall health and wellness by bringing cutting-edge life science and world-class research fits perfectly with our mission of empowering healthier lives through nutrition.”
“Science, patents and meaningful differentiation has enabled our company to grow at several times faster than the market,” said Fred Hassan, chairman and founder of IM HealthScience.
“IBgard, FDgard and Fiber Choice have become the number one recommended by gastroenterologists in their own segments and REMfresh is the number one sleep aid recommended by sleep specialists. The high repeat purchase rates of our four brands attest to the high patient satisfaction.”
Hassan continued: “We are glad that our brands have helped millions and now, under Nestlé Health Science’s able hand, millions more will benefit around the world. We are confident that under the dynamic leadership of Greg Behar, our products will keep thriving and growing.”
IBgard, FDgard, Fiber Choice and REMfresh are available online and at retailers in the US and Canada.
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