Promin

What Promin does

Promin is an Italian dietary supplements manufacturer (PROMIN Srl) that develops, produces and packages branded food supplements and foods for special medical purposes at a facility in Cormano (Milan) authorized by the Italian Ministry of Health. The company operates a portfolio of ~20 branded SKUs organized around therapeutic areas including mood/cognitive support (InoSAMe Brain, based on SAMe, Inositol and Magnesium), liver and metabolic health (Inosima 500, Inosima Complex, InoVITIS, based on Inositol with slow-release technology), voice and respiratory care (Coro Erisimo line — tablets, spray, drops, syrup — and Corotuss), musculoskeletal/joint health (Quisedol), intestinal regularity (Mannolì), immune/antioxidant support via mineral ascorbates (CK Promin, Ascopromin Mg), urinary tract support (Delturil), and dermatological care (Inocrema Bianca).

Product technology is centered on two patented galenic platforms: orodispersible (orally dissolving) tablet technology used in InoSAMe Brain, which directs active ingredients through buccal venous drainage for rapid absorption, and slow-release tablet technology used in the Inosima line, which protects active ingredients from gastric acid and enables absorption at the duodenal level. The company applies pharmaceutical-grade selection and testing of natural active components and markets synergistic herbal formulations.

Promin distributes primarily through the Italian pharmacy channel via a network of nine pharmaceutical wholesalers/distributors (COMIFAR, UNICO, VIPROF, CEF, FARVIMA, FARMA MORRA, GUACCI, UNIFARMA DISTRIBUZIONE, ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE Italia) and also sells directly through its own e-commerce storefront (promin.it/negozio) at pay-as-you-go unit pricing typically in the €7–€23 range, with multi-pack promotional bundles. Commercial reach extends into France through a French-language storefront and French-branded SKUs. Marketing is executed through content/SEO, email newsletters, and direct outreach to doctors and pharmacists. The company is privately held with a stated paid-in share capital of €10,000, no institutional investors, and no disclosed financial scale metrics.

Name

Promin

Legal name

PROMIN Srl

Website

https://promin.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Promin is an Italian manufacturer (PROMIN Srl) of branded food supplements, producing ~20 SKUs across mood, metabolic, joint, voice, intestinal and immune categories using patented orodispersible and slow-release tablet technologies, distributed through Italian pharmacies and its own e-commerce site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dietary Supplements / Nutraceuticals

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Weight Management & Metabolic Supplements (CRADAGAG), Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

Keywords

• Dietary supplements
• Integrated medicine
• Nutraceutical manufacturing
• Phytotherapeutic products
• Mineral ascorbates

Headquarters

HQ city

Cormano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Dietary Supplements Sales: Promin generates revenue through the sale of branded dietary supplements (integratori alimentari), including products for mood support (InoSAMe Brain), musculoskeletal health (Quisedol), voice/respiratory health (Coro Erisimo line), liver/metabolic health (Inosima line), and mineral ascorbates (CK Promin, Ascopromin Mg). Products are sold both directly via their e-commerce platform and through pharmacy channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Promin develops, manufactures, and distributes branded dietary supplements (integratori alimentari) for integrated medicine, including SAMe/Inositol/Magnesium-based mood support, phytotherapeutic joint and metabolic health formulas, Erisimo-based voice and respiratory supplements, mineral ascorbates, and eudermic creams. Products are manufactured in a Ministry of Health-authorized facility in Cormano (Italy) using patented orodispersible and slow-release tablet technologies, and are sold without prescription through Italian pharmacies and the company's own e-commerce site.

Product overview

Promin è un'azienda farmaceutica italiana specializzata in integratori alimentari di medicina integrata, con uno stabilimento autorizzato dal Ministero della Salute a Cormano (MI). Il portafoglio prodotti è organizzato in linee tematiche: la linea Inositolo (InoSAMe Brain per sistema nervoso e umore, Inosima 500 e Inosima Complex per metabolismo epatico e ormonale, InoVITIS per resistenza insulinica), la linea Coro Erisimo (compresse, spray, gocce e sciroppo Corotuss per voce, gola e vie respiratorie con Erisimo come ingrediente principale), la linea Ascorbati minerali (CK Promin con potassio e Ascopromin Mg con magnesio per vitamina C ad alta biodisponibilità), prodotti fitoterapici come Quisedol per articolazioni e Mannolì per regolarità intestinale, e creme come Inocrema Bianca. I prodotti sono distribuiti in farmacia e online tramite e-commerce, con tecnologie galeniche brevettate come compresse orosolubili e a lento rilascio per ottimizzare la biodisponibilità degli attivi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• inoSAMe Brain: Dietary supplement in orodispersible tablets based on SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine), Inositol and Magnesium for normal functioning of the nervous system and psychological function. Features patented orodispersible tablet technology.
• InoVITIS
• Coro Erisimo
• Quisedol
• Mannolì
• Ascopromin Mg

Products and services

• InoSAMe Brain Dietary supplement in patented orodispersible tablets based on SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine), Inositol and Magnesium, formulated to support mood, cognitive function, and normal nervous system function. Sold without prescription in pharmacies and online.
• InoSAMe Cerveau French-market version of InoSAMe Brain — dietary supplement in orodispersible tablets combining SAMe, Inositol, and Magnesium for mood and cognitive support.
• Inosima 500 Dietary supplement of pure Inositol formulated in patented slow-release tablets to protect the active ingredient from stomach acid and optimize duodenal absorption, supporting liver and metabolic function.
• Inosima Complex 30 Dietary supplement combining Inositol, Vitamin E, and Choline in patented slow-release tablets, formulated to support hepatic function and detoxification processes.
• InoVITIS Dietary supplement combining Inositol, Chromium, and Ecovitis, formulated to address insulin resistance and support sugar metabolism.
• Quisedol Dietary supplement combining Boswellia, Curcuma, Equiseto, Bromelain, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in vegetable capsules, formulated for joint tension relief with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and draining action.
• Coro Erisimo Gocce Liquid dietary supplement based on Erisimo (Sisymbrium officinale), Malva, Altea, and Salvia glycolic extract, designed to be ingested or gargled, marketed as a 'mouthwash for the vocal cords' for throat and voice wellness.
• Coro Erisimo Compresse Orodispersible tablets based on Erisimo fluid extract with natural balsamic flavors, providing emollient and soothing action on the oropharyngeal mucosa.
• Coro Erisimo Zero Sugar-free, gluten-free, and intensive-sweetener-free orodispersible Erisimo tablets designed for aphonia, hoarseness, and voice loss.
• Coro Erisimo Spray Oral spray based on Erisimo alcoholic extract combined with Thyme serpillo and Melaleuca, formulated for voice and throat wellness.
• Corotuss 100% natural syrup combining Erisimo, Castanea Vesca, Thyme Serpillo, Echinacea, and Linden, formulated to support the fluidifying and expectorant function of the upper respiratory tract.
• CK Promin 100+100 Dietary supplement of Potassium Ascorbate (Vitamin C combined with Potassium) in 100 separate heat-sealed sachets, formulated as a highly cellularly-bioavailable form without excipients.
• CK Promin 50+50 Dietary supplement of Potassium Ascorbate (Vitamin C combined with Potassium) in 50 separate heat-sealed sachets, formulated as a highly cellularly-bioavailable form without excipients.
• Ascopromin Mg Dietary supplement of Magnesium Ascorbate, a highly bioavailable, stable, and well-tolerated form of Vitamin C, with antioxidant, antiallergic, and anti-inflammatory function.
• Mannolì Dietary supplement combining Madonie Manna (Fraxinus ornus), Inositol, and Fennel and Cinnamon extracts in single-dose sachets, formulated for intestinal freshness and regularity through osmotic action.
• Inocrema Bianca Eudermic and soothing cream based on Inositol, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and synergistic plant extracts, formulated for skin repair and improvement of physiological skin condition.
• So Fresh Dietary supplement based on Cardamom seeds (Elettaria cardamomum) in orodispersible tablets, formulated to support fresh breath.
• Promin Contract Manufacturing (conto terzi) Third-party (conto terzi) manufacturing service offering Promin's Ministry of Health-authorized facility for the production and packaging of dietary supplements, foods for special medical purposes, phytotherapeutic, homeopathic, opotherapy, and eudermic products under partner brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• InoSAMe Brain contains 220mg S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe ion), 1760mg Inositol, and 56.25mg Magnesium per 2 tablets daily dose
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• COMIFAR S.p.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.
• UNICO S.p.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.
• VIPROF S.p.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.
• CEF - Cooperativa Esercenti Farmacia scrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmacy cooperative that distributes Promin products to member pharmacies. Also listed as distributor for French market presence.
• FARVIMA S.p.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.
• FARMA. MORRA SpAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.
• GUACCI S.p.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.
• UNIFARMA DISTRIBUZIONE S.p.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.
• ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE Italia S.p.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution company (part of Alliance Healthcare group) that distributes Promin products to pharmacies across Italy.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Named S.p.A. Italian dietary supplements company with multiple product lines (Named, Named Sport, Salugea) covering mood, metabolism, joint health, and wellness — overlapping directly with Promin's therapeutic segmentation and pharmacy distribution.
• PharmaNutra S.p.A. Italian nutraceutical company specializing in iron-based and mineral supplements (Sideral) plus a broader portfolio of dietary supplements sold via pharmacies. Comparable on galenic technology emphasis, Italian pharmacy distribution, and therapeutic-area segmentation.
• ESI S.p.A. Italian producer of dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and medical devices sold through pharmacies across Italy and internationally. Comparable on supplement range, natural-ingredient positioning, and pharmacy/wholesale distribution model.
• Specchiasol: Italian phytotherapeutic and dietary supplements company with a strong herbal and botanical portfolio distributed through Italian pharmacies. Closely comparable to Promin on botanical/SAMe-adjacent formulations and pharmacy-channel GTM.
• Naturando: Italian manufacturer of dietary and phytotherapeutic supplements with a strong natural-ingredient positioning and pharmacy-channel distribution. Directly comparable to Promin on product philosophy (natural, research-backed botanicals) and Italian pharmacy GTM.
• Aboca: Italian manufacturer and brand of natural and botanical-based dietary supplements and medical devices, distributed primarily through pharmacies in Italy and across Europe. Highly comparable to Promin on product category (integratori), galenic innovation, pharmacy-led GTM, and Ministry-of-Health-style regulatory positioning.

Emerging players

• Fitomed: Italian producer of phytotherapeutic and dietary supplements sold through pharmacies and herbalist shops. Smaller-scale player with overlapping botanical/SAMe-adjacent product lines and a similar galenic/quality emphasis to Promin.
• Pizeta Pharma: Italian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company focused on natural and plant-derived supplements distributed in Italian pharmacies. Smaller and more niche than Aboca/ESI but competes in the same therapeutic categories (mood, metabolic, joint) as Promin.

Broad incumbents

• Solgar Italia: Italian subsidiary of Solgar (Nestlé Health Science), one of the most established premium supplement brands in Italian pharmacies. Comparable as a competing pharmacy-channel supplement brand but with vastly broader scale, international parent, and deeper marketing budget.
• Bayer Consumer Health (Italia): Multinational consumer health player with a broad portfolio of OTC and supplement brands (e.g., Supradyn, Berocca) sold through Italian pharmacies. Comparable in pharmacy-channel supplement presence but at materially larger scale and with global R&D/marketing muscle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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