Vitamin D researchers win DSM nutrition prize
“Over the past decade the understanding of vitamin D has extended beyond its well established effects on bone metabolism to encompass vitamin D needs in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, immunological disorders and certain forms of cancer,” said Manfred Eggersdorfer, senior VP research & development, DSM Nutritional Products.
“The award winners have made major contributions to our understanding of the role of nutrition in human health,” he added.
The award carries a shared cash prize of €50,000.
“We are very pleased to honor here today two of the world’s most outstanding scientists working in the field of human nutrition,” said Mauricio Adade, president human nutrition & health, DSM Nutritional Products.
