With Venture Cash, Pronutria Mines Food Supply For Drugs And Supplements
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Amino acids and protein mixtures are nothing new to bodybuilders and people whose diseases require special diets. The new Flagship company wants to make better cocktails, backed by clinical data.
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