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EpiCor® Science Update: Promoting Health with a Balanced Immune System
Location: Booth 18073
There are numerous immune-boosting and enhancing ingredients in the marketplace, but only one that has the ability to balance the immune system. Learn about the latest clinical trials on EpiCor®, a unique all-natural ingredient with a growing body of research that validates its support of a healthy immune system by modulating immune response. Backed by numerous safety studies and science showing EpiCor increases salivary IgA and increases the activity of natural killer cells, this high-metabolite immunogen is the first of its kind. Join us to discover how EpiCor is creating a new paradigm for consumers who want to maintain their health.

Speaker: Larry E. Robinson, Ph.D., Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Embria Health Sciences

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Clarinol CLA: Win by Losing Body Fat
Location: Booth 18071
Dr. Corey Scott will present ground-breaking information regarding Clarinol CLA, published in the March 2007 issue of the British Journal of Nutrition. The clinical study aimed to assess the regional effects of Clarinol CLA in body composition. Results showed Clarinol CLA decreased body fat mass in the waist and leg area in overweight and obese adults.

Speaker: Dr. Corey Scott, Manager Technical Nutrition, Lipid Nutrition

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Sustained Release Granulations – A Practical Cost-Effective Approach
Location: Booth 18073
The pharmaceutical industry has led the way in creating sophisticated slow-release dosages not only as a point of differentiation, but also to control therapeutic effect and to improve consumer compliance. This innovation typically brings along high costs that are out of reach for most dietary supplement manufacturers. Today, BI Nutraceuticals leads the way in sustained release formulations by taking a practical cost-effective approach. Discover the different alternatives available and how a sustained release, cGMP-complaint product is indeed within your budget.

Speaker: Emilio Gutierrez, R.Ph., Vice President of Technical Services, BI Nutraceuticals

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Another Inconvenient Truth: Collision of Omega-3 Market Forces–Supply vs. Demand vs. Environment
Location: Booth 18071
Join Bioriginal’s Dr. Adrian Hughes to gaze into an industry expert’s crystal ball of where the market for essential fatty acids (EFAs) is headed. Gain insights into Bioriginal’s view of the impact of regulations, contamination and environmental stresses on the sustainability and quality of the omega-3 market.

Speaker: Adrian Hughes, BSc, Ph.D., Director of Technical Services & New Business Development, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp.

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Medicine Hunting for Hoodia Gordonii
Location: Booth 18073
The South African cactus Hoodia gordonii demonstrates significant benefit in the fight against unwanted excess body weight. In this one-of-a-kind presentation, medicine hunter Chris Kilham will present the South African Hoodia scene from field to science, and will discuss the benefits, market opportunities and current misinformation surrounding this plant. Hoodia gordonii is poised to be a very big weight loss product with a long and profitable lifespan. But can it be saved from mislabeling and a plethora of products that contain no Hoodia at all? Find out from an insider who knows the Hoodia landscape well.

Speaker: Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter, Naturex Consultant

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Powergrape®: A New Ingredient to Fight Oxidative Stress in Energy and Sports Nutrition
Location: Booth 18071
With an innovative mechanism of action, Powergrape® could renew vitality in athletes. Indeed, supplementation at 400 mg/d was shown in a clinical study to significantly improve the antioxidant status in athletes during competition. Various plasma biomarkers of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity were measured. No side effects have been reported. The specificity and quality of Powergrape is guaranteed by a unique composition in polyphenols, OPC and monomers.

Speaker: Elise Guyard, European Commercial Manager, BERKEM

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New Frontiers in Probiotic Delivery: Pushing the Boundaries Beyond Pills
Location: Booth 18073
The boundaries between probiotic foods and supplements are collapsing. Traditional food companies are beginning to offer products that have the look and feel of supplements. To be competitive in this changing environment, supplement companies need to look at delivery vehicles beyond capsules and tablets. Incorporating probiotics into new delivery vehicles poses challenges given the diversity of technical factors impacting shelf-life and efficacy. Come learn how the FloraFit™ and Howaru™-branded probiotic ranges, exclusive to Danisco, can be successfully added to chocolates, spreads, and a host of new and exciting delivery vehicles, to stay competitive in the dynamic world of probiotic delivery.

Speaker: Gregory Leyer, Ph.D., Probiotic Technical Director, Danisco USA Inc.

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Protein Hydrolysates for Nutritional Bars and Beverages
Location: Booth 18071
Nutritional, meal replacement and sports nutrition products are a multi-billion dollar industry. Key considerations for formulators are the nutritional profile of the protein, whether from milk, wheat, whey, soy, etc., and the functionality of the selected protein in the product matrix. In high protein content bars, for example, formulators work to maintain texture and prolong shelf life in high protein content bars. For protein drinks, solubility and clarity of solution are important, along with stability in distribution channel.

Speaker: Jeffrey Kegel, B.Sc, MBA, Product Development Specialist, Protient Inc.

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Chia Plant-based Omega-3s: Activity, Stability and Taste Create New Market Opportunities
Location: Booth 18073
There is a strong push today toward developing plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids versus fish-based sources, with concerns about heavy metals, taste, acid reflux and resource depletion. There is also mounting evidence of exciting health benefits associated with plant-based omega-3s. Valensa’s Tresalbio™ chia seed extract has a higher level of omega-3 fatty acids than any other practical natural source with more than 600 mg omega-3 per 1 gram of extract. In addition, Tresalbio is more stable than expeller-pressed flaxseed oil and chia oil meaning higher efficacy and purity on store shelves. It also has a clean taste, making it ideal for inclusion in consumer products.

Speaker: Dr. Rudi Moerck, President, Valensa International

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Natural Vitamin K2 as Menaquinone-7 (MK-7) Recommended for Bone Health, Cardiovascular Health and Kids!
Location: Booth 18071
Learn about the latest research for vitamin K2 as Menaquinone-7 (MK-7) with demonstrated benefits for bone health and cardiovascular health, and the latest studies on MK-7’s benefits for children. In healthy individuals, substantial fractions of the K-dependent proteins necessary for these benefits are not fully activated, indicating subclinical vitamin K deficiency. This is especially important for children, who have high levels of inactive osteocalcin, the protein necessary for bone growth. Natural vitamin K2 as MK-7 is recommended as the obvious choice for enrichment of dietary supplements and functional foods to be used for disease prevention in healthy subjects as MK-7 has the greatest bioactivity in the body and by far the longest half-life in the blood.

Speaker: Leon J. Schurgers, Ph.D., VitaK and Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Maastricht

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Betaine for Strength & Power
Location: Booth 18073
Betaine is a nutrient widely distributed in nature, functioning as an organic osmolyte, protecting cells from stress and dehydration, and as a methyl donor in important biochemical pathways. Several studies have shown betaine can also enhance physical performance; recently, the University of Connecticut showed betaine supplementation for 14 days increased power, force and maintenance. There were significant improvements in bench throw power, isometric bench press force, vertical jump power and isometric squat force. Therefore, supplementation with betaine can improve the nutritional and performance profile of a variety of foods, beverages and supplement formulations targeted for active lifestyles.

Speaker: Dr. Stuart A. S. Craig, Director, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Danisco USA Inc.

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AstaREAL®–Natural Astaxanthin for Your Heart
Location: Booth 18071
Astaxanthin, the nutrient that gives salmon its pink color, is showing promising results from recent human intervention studies and animal models in improving heart health. The positive results on heart and vascular health are due to the strong antioxidant properties of astaxanthin and its anti-inflammatory effect. Thereby astaxanthin not only protects the most sensitive fatty acids in plasma from oxidation but it also retards inflammation in the arterial cell wall. These factors are important for the initiation and progression of heart and vascular diseases. The presentation will also give a summary of some of the other health and wellness benefits of astaxanthin supplementation.

Speaker: Ake Lignell, Ph.D., General Manager, BioReal (Sweden) AB
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FOSHU Trade Secrets
Location: Booth 18073
Foods for Specified Health Use (FOSHU) products are highly popular nutritional products in Asia. Demand for these products has grown by 60 percent in the past four years. Toyo Shinyaku is the leader in FOSHU product manufacturing, with over 80 FOSHU products on the market. Toyo Shinyaku, along with its U.S. branch, Toyo Bio-Pharma™, will share secrets to navigating this competitive and lucrative market. Dr. Hiroyuki Ono will explain how Toyo acquired its solid footing and how U.S. manufacturers may discover similar potential for their product ideas.

Speaker: Hiroyuki Ono, Ph.D., Division Manager of Research & Development, Toyo Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

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Newly Recognized as a Vitamin—PQQ® for Cognitive Health and Neuroprotective Activity
Location: Booth 18071
Maypro Industries introduces PQQ®—a newly-recognized micronutrient in the vitamin B family, documented for its neuroprotective activity. PQQ was developed by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Corp. (MGC) using a proprietary natural fermentation process. The launch of PQQ will build on a very successful 20-year partnership between MGC and Maypro, which helped established Mitsubishi’s coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) as one of the leading specialty ingredients. Derrick DeSilva, M.D., will discuss recent studies demonstrating the effect of PQQ on the neurological system (Neuro Growth Factor) with CoQ10. Discover PQQ’s significant market potential and the opportunities of formulating PQQ together with CoQ10.

Speaker: Derrick M. DeSilva Jr., M.D., practicing Internist, Raritan Bay Medical Center

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Adulterated Ingredients and How to Avoid Them
Location: Booth 18073
Use of adulterated ingredients can be a problem for dietary supplement manufacturers worldwide. Among other practices, unscrupulous ingredient manufacturers and suppliers beat standardized tests by “spiking” cheap base ingredients with actives in an effort to meet product specs. The result is an inexpensive ingredient that meets spec and quickly displaces its authentic counterpart in the market. Ultimately, the consumer loses since they are not receiving the ingredient supported by the history of use and the scientific research that made the ingredient popular in the first place. Don’t miss this important VendorWorks Seminar on the show floor at SupplySide West.

Speaker: Jay Lee, M.D., Ph.D., President, Beijing Gingko Group North America

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Opextan™ olive fruit extract FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN
Location: Booth 18071
Olive extracts standardized in polyphenols exert a free radical scavenging activity that has a direct impact on skin health, preventing oxidative damage related to wrinkle formation, skin thinning and dehydration. Moreover, UV rays generate free radicals causing rash and skin roughness at an early stage. The scavenging and anti-inflammatory ability of olive polyphenols can be one of the treatments of choice for maintaining healthy, beautiful skin while guarding against the effects of photoaging.

Speaker: Enrico Mercalli, Scientific Support Manager, Indena, Italy, SpA

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Cinnulin PF: Unlocking the Mechanisms Behind Performance Enhancement and Improvements in Metabolic Syndrome Factors
Location: Booth 18073
Discover new insights into the mechanisms by which Cinnulin PF® exerts its effects. Through the use of innovative research techniques, scientists have begun to unlock the mysteries and pathway interactions by which Type A polymers function. The effects are broad reaching, spanning the areas of metabolic syndrome, glucose control and perhaps performance enhancement in athletes.

Speaker: Darryn S. Willoughby, Ph.D., FACSM, FISSN, CSCS, CISSN, Associate Professor of Exercise/Nutritional Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology Associate Professor, Baylor Biomedical Science Institute Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation Exercise Nutrition and Resistance Training Research Unit Director, Exercise and Biochemical Nutrition Laboratory Baylor University

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Fast Track to GMP Certification with Buchi’s FTNIR
Location: Booth 18071
Buchi Corp.’s FT-NIR enables clients to identify, purity test and track every drum of raw materials received, being successful in detecting those herbals adulterated with undisclosed and unwanted synthetics. The presentation will include FTNIR theory on how are materials nondestructively tested in seconds; how the spectral data is analyzed to provide pass/fail results; and what is a typical SOP (standard operating procedure). The use of the ChromaDex ITS library of certified reference materials to provide traceability of the method will also be discussed. Attendees will learn how to implement the technology so they may streamline their compliance with the newly released dietary supplement GMPs.

Speaker: Cynthia Kradjel, Project Manager, Dietary Supplements, Buchi Corp. and Principal, Integrated Technical Solutions Inc.

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MAK Wood, Inc. Detoxification Enzymes, Natural Antimicrobials and Water Dispersible Lipids
Location: Booth 18073
MAK Wood is a leader in the discovery and promotion of technically esoteric ingredients allowing for the development of novel markets. Mark Brudnak and Eric Baer will discuss the science behind using novel enzymes exclusive to MAK Wood to support the body’s natural detoxification of toxins such as alcohol. Enzymes for use in the ‘gluten-free’ markets will also be discussed. Novel natural antimicrobials with nutritional benefits and methods to make lipids naturally water dispersible will be presented. Please come visit us at booth 26076.

Speakers: Mark A. Brudnak, Vice President Technology, MAK Wood Inc.; Eric J. Baer, Manager, Technical Sales, MAK Wood Inc.

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Confirmation of Absorption of Oral High Molecular Weight Hyaluronan and Uptake into Tissues
Location: Booth 18071
To date, the use of HA has been limited to injections or topical applications, but there has been no data on pharmacokinetics after oral intake. Fenchem is the world’s first company to research and test the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of HyaMax™ HA in the body. This research demonstrates that HA is absorbed and distributed to organs and joints after a single oral administration, proving that HA may be used as dietary supplement or applied in functional foods with high efficiency for joint health.

Speaker: Luke R.Bucci, Vice President, Research, Schiff Nutrition International

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New Evidence for FloraGLO® Lutein’s Role in Skin Health
Location: Booth 18073
Lutein is an important dietary nutrient that may play a valuable role in helping maintain skin health. Research suggests a mixture of nutrients, including lutein, may help protect the skin from light exposure and other environmental assaults. Until now there have been no studies conducted to determine the impact of lutein alone on the human skin. An exciting new study shows oral supplementation of 10 mg/d FloraGLO® Lutein may significantly increase skin hydration, elasticity and superficial lipids while simultaneously decreasing skin lipid oxidation. Additionally, the simultaneous topical application of FloraGLO Lutein may provide further benefits to the skin.

Speaker: Richard L. Roberts, Ph.D., Senior Scientific Affairs Manager, Kemin Health LC

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New Hope for Joint Health: UC-II® Shown Superior to Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Location: Booth 18071
Osteoarthritis remains a serious health concern for millions of Americans. Learn how UC-II®, a natural joint-health ingredient with a small daily dosage requirement (40 mg), opens new frontiers for the joint-health market. Osteoarthritis remains a serious health concern for millions of Americans. Learn how UC-II®, a natural joint-health ingredient with a small daily dosage requirement (40 mg), opens new frontiers for the joint-health market. Hear Dr. Debasis Bagchi discuss research that shows how UC-II compares to glucosamine and chondroitin. Dr. Bagchi will present the latest scientific findings on how this unique undenatured type II collagen provides optimum benefits for people suffering from arthritis.

Speaker: Dr. Debasis Bagchi, Ph.D., FACN, CNS, MAIChE, Professor, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE and Senior Vice President, Research & Development, InterHealth Nutraceuticals

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CoQH-CF™—A Targeted Antioxidant Solution for Oxidative Stress
Location: Booth 18073
While coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is necessary for cellular energy production, the body must first convert CoQ10 (ubiquinone) to its reduced form, ubiquinol. Elevated oxidative stress disorders and age-related diseases diminish the levels of ubiquinol and ubiquinone in the body. Kaneka developed a patented and stable form of ubiquinol, QH™. Because ubiquinol is highly oxidative, a novel soft gelatin delivery system was developed by Soft Gel Technologies Inc. Using its crystal-free technology to protect QH from oxygen exposure, CoQH-CF™ provides an efficient way to boost CoQ10 levels in those whose ability to produce and/or convert it has been hindered by aging or disease.

Speaker: Andrew Myers, N.D., President and Chief Science Officer, NutraGenetics

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Micro-Encapsulation Technologies to Address Emerging Consumer Needs
Location: Booth 18071
BASF’s newest micro-encapsulation technology enables tablet manufacturers to address emerging consumer needs, while still meeting traditional tablet requirements for tablet stability, delivery and ease of handling. BASF’s new technology responds to specific consumer diet needs and health concerns, such as preferences for allergen-free and vegetarian formulations. With its new technology, BASF is able to offer manufacturers solutions for friendlier labels; remove concerns about allergenic substances; respond to specific diet and religious food preferences; and enable further product differentiation. Our global formulations enable a multivitamin product line to advance into new segments and markets, including the vegetarian consumer base.

Speaker: Emile Henein, Industry Product Manager - Dietary Supplements, BASF USA; Grethe Thaysen, Global Marketing - Nutrition, BASF Germany

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VitaSmooth: Differentiating Tablets through Superior Mouthfeel, Size & Economics
Location: Booth 18073
VitaSmooth™ is a new patented multifunctional tableting composition for direct compression that provides quickly disintegrating tablets with a smooth mouthfeel. It can replace ingredients currently used for chewable and orally disintegrating tablets to give a proprietary alternative. In addition to the quick disintegration and smooth mouthfeel, one can reduce the size of tablets, as will be shown with a 600 mg calcium chewable. VitaSmooth readily disperses fine particle cohesive actives and imparts excellent flow properties for use in capsule filling or tableting with good active ingredient content uniformity.

Speaker: Bob E. Sherwood, Ph.D., Head of Commercial Development, Balchem Corp. Encapsulates Division

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Cutting Edge Technologies to Speed Scientific Substantiation of Nutraceutical Ingredients and Products
Location: Booth 18071
A significant series of new technologies have emerged that can speed up IP discoveries (patents, trade secrets), greatly broaden structure/function claims, accelerate requests for approval of health claims, generate data in support of GRAS self-affirmation, strengthen safety data, determine drug interactions, and increase visibility by publication of results in ranked scientific journals. Panelists joining AIBMR’s technical staff to describe these breakthrough innovations will be one of the world’s leading scientists describing the newest technology and the impact such research can have on increasing the level of claims that can be scientifically substantiated based on competent and reliable research.

Speakers: Alexander Schauss, Ph.D., FACN, CEO/President, AIBMR Life Sciences Inc.; John Endres, B.Sc., N.D., Director of Research Services, AIBMR Life Sciences Inc.

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