A look at the challenges faced in conducting clinical trials of this kind, maintaining quality, standards and effectively interpreting findings, particularly in the face of commercial and regulatory expectations.
At a time when consumers are on the search for ‘immune boosting’ food and supplements, we discuss the science that suggests a ‘boost’ in microbiome diversity may well play a fundamental role. We will take a critical look at what products are already available...
Taking a look at the science behind elements of immune system support that botanicals may offer that also include new delivery formats and effects on improving wellbeing and mood.
Staying active has a huge impact on our immunity, with regular and moderate exercise helping keep the immune system in shape, yet excessive training can take us over the edge and impair immunity. So what can consumers – both ‘active lifestylers’ and professional...
The microbiome is now understood to have one of the most important roles in our mental and physical health and the industry is capitalising on its popularity with new gut health focused nutrition and services appearing on the market every day.
The European sports nutrition market is in a hurry, constantly innovating and exploring new sectors to keep up with today's consumer and one step ahead of the chasing pack.
But despite the speed of technological change, category disruption...
The omega-3 industry has benefited from decades of scientific research which has helped build strong consumer trust but with shoppers generally becoming increasingly sceptical about health claims and concerned about environmental sustainability, businesses...
Aging presents new challenges for us all. Declining immune function, increased susceptibility to infections, and loss of muscle mass are common problems that have the potential to be addressed through diet and supplementation. In this presentation, Mark...
Now, with the global population getting older and an increasing number of over 50s in every country, the concept of healthy ageing has never been so important.
In this panel discussion, we’ll explore how to develop products and target them...
In 2018, people aged 65 years or over worldwide, outnumbered children under age five for the first time in history. By 2050, an estimated of 1.5 billion people will be aged 65 or older. The healthy ageing industry is expected to become highly competitive...
The rapid growth of mobile health technologies, apps and wearable devices in recent year provides the clearest evidence of changing times and accelerated innovation in the mHealth space. This session will explore how these new technologies are impacting...
In highly competitive industries, differentiation is key. The alimentary and nutraceutical sector has faced multiple challenges within the last few years, particularly, in terms of the regulation around the marketing of functional foods and their associated...
Clinical trials are an insurance policy for claims purposes. Designing good randomized clinical trials that can prove efficacy for dietary supplements is challenging. For clinicians to be convinced of the value of Dietary Supplements, they need the proof...
