The SAMRC’s innovation divisions drive the organisation’s primary purpose – to promote better health for all South Africans and improve their overall quality of life. with a focus on introducing new knowledge, techniques and products to improve health policies and practices to prevent and treat disease
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Aspalathus linearis, commonly known as rooibos, is well known for its various health properties, some of which include anti-oxidant and stress-lowering activities. Rooibos is also rich in polyphenols and is the only plant known to contain the phenolic antioxidant, aspalathin. |
“The SAMRC continues to commit itself to research and development that will ultimately advance the health of South Africa. Umbiflow is one such innovation that will save babies’ lives” – Glenda Gray, SAMRC President and CEO. |