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Stabilized Rice Bran—Small Grain Ingredient ... Big Impact
Location: Lido 3001
How did one of the world’s truly under-utilized by-products become a nutrient dense ingredient powerhouse with the potential to boost the nutrition of foods and beverages of all kinds? Join NutraCea as we explore the power of rice bran, its amazing nutritional attributes, applications and the potential to end world hunger. Learn how NutraCea’s Stabilized Rice Bran ingredients can take functional foods to a whole new level.

Speakers: Kurt Kreuter, Vice President, Food Ingredients Division, NutraCea; Dr. Rani Patel, Chief Science Officer, NutraCea

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Speaker: Alexander Schauss, Ph.D., FACN, Senior Director of Natural and Medicinal Products Research, AIBMR Life Sciences

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Developing Custom Skin Care Products that Showcase Key Botanical Ingredients & Increase Sales
Location: Lido 3001
The ingredients in your internal products can likely make excellent featured ingredients in skin care products. Understanding the process will help you better sell your ingredients; you may want to develop demonstration products or even your own skin care brand. CoValence is a custom skin care product developer and manufacturer offering a turn-key solution for taking a product concept through manufacture and fill, packaging, design and product data writing. We have been developing products for private brands within the esthetic, spa, medispa and medical markets for 18 years, during which time botanicals and natural ingredients have played a huge role in product development.

Speakers: Linda Walker, CEO/President, CoValence; Kris Campbell, Director of Sales, CoValence; Darcy Taylor, Development, CoValence

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Naturally Stable Omega-3 for Food, Beverage and Nutritional Supplement Applications
Location: Lido 3101
While many companies offer omega-3s, particularly from fish oil, there is huge potential for food manufacturers to deliver all-encompassing products that incorporate the benefits found in both flaxseed (ALA) and fish oil (EPA and DHA). Shanna Remmers, senior sales associate with Pizzey’s Milling USA Inc. will discuss incorporation of MeadowPure™ Omega-3 Ultra–a proprietary, stable, pleasant-tasting blend of flaxseed and fish oil–into food applications, and how to make label claims on products containing omega-3s.

Speaker: Shanna Remmers, Senior Sales Associate, Pizzey’s Milling USA Inc.

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Efficacy and Safety of HEP-40™, a New Novel Ingredient for Managing Hypercholesterolemia
Location: Lido 3001
HEP-40™ is a low molecular weight chitosan produced using a patented hydrolysis process. This unique, short-chain chitosan has a molecular weight of 40,000 daltons. The novel, homogeneous structure provides HEP-40 with superior fatty acid binding ability relative to chitosan, further restricting lipid absorption in the GI tract. The LDL lowering properties and safety of HEP-40 were demonstrated in a 200 patient randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study. The multi-center clinical trial demonstrated efficacy of four different dosing regimens for HEP-40 in treating patients with predominantly low cardiovascular risk. HEP-40’s clinical efficacy and safety profile will be presented.

Speakers: John S. Sampalis, Ph.D., Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, and JSS Medical Research Inc., Montreal, Quebec; Jean-Francois Huc, COO, Diversified Natural Products, New York

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Anti-Aging Bioenergetics, Metabolic Syndrome & Beauty from Within
Location: Lido 3101
Bioenergetics, metabolic function and sustained antioxidant protection–Kaneka Q10™ and Kaneka QH™ provide this ultimate combination for ageless health, energy and stamina. Incidence of metabolic syndrome has grown to epidemic proportions, with increased visceral fat cited as a major factor. Kaneka Glavonoid™ is an exciting new product with effective, clinically demonstrated visceral fat reducing properties. Beauty-from-within product introductions have also accelerated in the marketplace. Kaneka offers a remarkably effective new product, Kaneka Hyalurogluco™, clinically proven to improve and maintain youthful, healthy skin.

Speaker: Robert J. Barry, Ph.D., Scientific Affairs, Research & New Product Development, Kaneka Nutrients L.P.

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ImmunoLin: Strengthening the Gut Barrier Brings Rest to Overactivated Immune Systems
Location: Lido 3001
U.S. consumers are beginning to connect nutrition, healthy intestinal tract function and controlling inflammation as critical factors in maintaining their health. Successful launches of probiotic-enhanced foods and beverages signal greater consumer acceptance of the immune-gut health connection. Moderation and rest are key factors to staying healthy, and the immune system is a perfect example of this. Immunoglobulin and other proteins and peptides play critical roles in defense and modulation of immune activation in the gut. ImmunoLin is the first and only immunoglobulin concentrate in the nutraceutical market. Come and learn how ImmunoLin can provide defense and rest for overactivated systems.

Speaker: Dr. Eric Weaver, Chief Scientific Officer, Proliant Health and Biologicals

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The Effect of HMRlignan™ on Mammalian Lignan and Estrogen Metabolite Levels in Post-Menopausal Women
Location: Lido 3101
Dr. Donald Brown, a leading authority on evidence-based natural medicines, will present new research from a clinical trial in U.S. women, conducted by Medicus Research, that explored the effect of HMRlignan™, a highly bioavailable, low-dose source of lignans from the Norway spruce, on enterolactone production and estrogen metabolite levels in post-menopausal women. Dr. Brown will also present data on the effect of HMRlignan on menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Consumption of lignans has been associated with decreasing menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, as well as improving breast health, cardiovascular health and cognitive function in postmenopausal women.

Speaker: Donald J. Brown, N.D., Founder and Director, Natural Product Research Consultants Inc.

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Speaker: Lakshmi Prakash, Ph.D., Vice President, Innovation & Business Development, Sabinsa Corporation

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire—SupplySide West Edition
Location: Lido 3101
Test your knowledge of contract research services, intellectual property, product development and supplement delivery system technologies! Based on the formerly popular game show, one lucky seminar attendee will have the opportunity to win a Nintendo® Wii™ console by answering multiple choice questions correctly. As in the original game, contestants will have access to the three lifelines for help. Audience participation required. Regis Philbin was not able to attend this event, but your co-hosts will educate you in this unconventional, but fun seminar setting. You will learn helpful information to make your company worth millions! Make “yes” your final answer to attend.

Speakers: Kristen Reynolds, BA, Associate Director, Marketing & Sales, KGK Synergize Inc.; Jeanette Fisher, RD, Marketing Director, Soft Gel Technologies Inc.

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The Discovery and Uses of a Novel Vitamin C Preparation: PureWay-C™
Location: Lido 3001
PureWay-C™ is a new patent-pending form of vitamin C that contains vitamin C-lipid metabolites. It is prepared through a proprietary process. Heightened stimulation of neurite outgrowth, increased fibroblast wound healing activities, and protection of the immune system from xenobiotic-induced inflammatory mechanism as well as uptake, concentration and utilization efficacy of PureWay-C will be discussed during this presentation, based on the results from multiple research studies, including a human clinical trial. PureWay-C can be used in dietary and nutritional supplements, functional foods, dairy products, healthy beverages, cosmetics and personal care products, human and animal food and pharmaceutical preparations.

Speaker: Pedro P. Perez, Ph.D., President, Innovation Laboratories Inc.

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Natural Colorants—A Technical and Regulatory Examination
Location: Lido 3101
colorMaker will examine the unique qualities of select natural colorants: anthocyanins (i.e., grape juice, elderberry juice, purple carrot juice, red cabbage juice, purple sweet potato juice, red radish juice), carotenoids (annatto, beta-carotene, lycopene, paprika, saffron), betalains (beet juice), and other natural colorants (including caramel color, chlorophyll, carmine/cochineal, titanium dioxide and turmeric). Some or all of these colorants are sensitive to light, heat or changes in pH, or interact with other ingredients such as vitamin C. The examination will conclude with a thorough discussion of the current regulatory status of natural colorants.

Speaker: Stephen J. Lauro, President, colorMaker Inc.

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Regulatory Challenges: Understanding & Compliance for the Gelatine Capsule Industry
Location: Lido 3001
Today’s regulatory landscape is fast-moving and ever-changing. Unfortunately, not all regulations are interpreted in the same way. The gelatine capsule industry, in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields, is faced with the challenge of understanding, complying with and adapting to new and changing regulations. GELITA North America, the world gelatine production market-leader, is in regular contact with U.S. and other important global regulatory organizations to reach a common understanding of new developments and the implications for the gelatine capsule industry.

Speaker: Michael Dunn, Ph.D., Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, GELITA North America

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Tonalin®—Market Leader Gains Brand Value from New CLA Meta-Analysis—Body Toning Plus Reduced Weight Gain
Location: Lido 3101
Dr. Leah Whigham will summarize her recently published meta-analysis on the efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). This comprehensive meta-analysis, which analyzed 18 randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trials, confirmed Tonalin® CLA can effectively reduce body fat and provides additional compelling evidence to the well-known, body-toning benefits of Tonalin CLA. Tonalin CLA is used in 15 of the 18 trials, confirming it is the most studied CLA brand worldwide. Attendees will learn how this scientific evidence can expand the competitive advantages for Tonalin CLA and understand more about the market strategy behind science-based brand development.

Speakers: Leah Whigham, Ph.D., Associate Scientist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin at Madison; Sharrann Simmons, Senior Marketing Manager, Cognis Nutrition & Health

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Bioavailable Turmeric, a Complete Anti-Inflammatory
Location: Lido 3001
Turmeric remains the major spice in Ayurveda, traditionally used to treat billary disorders, anoxia, hepatic disorders and sinusitis. But the main uniqueness of curcumin is its complete anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin not only blocks the COX pathway, but also other inflammatory mediators. Curcumin’s anti-TNF action, without inhibiting TNF but eliminating the negative effects of conventional anti-TNF therapy, makes it a complete and safe remedy for arthritis. Curcumin’s up-regulated MKP-5 may also contribute in suppressing prostatic inflammation. Concerns about curcumin’s bioavailability have been resolved by newly formulated BCM-95®.

Speaker: Derrick M. DeSilva Jr., M.D., Internist, Raritan Bay Medical Center, adjunct professor at JFK Medical Center, author of “Coping with Lyme Disease” and “Ask the Doctor”

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EarthBottles: An All-Natural, Functional Packaging Solution for Dietary Supplements
Location: Lido 3101
As the dietary supplement industry faces rising prices and increased health concerns associated with petroleum-based plastic packaging, a new category of all-natural biodegradable plastic packaging solutions has emerged. Gaia Herbs, a certified organic U.S. herbal manufacturer, funded research with Clemson University and commercialized the first all-natural plant-based composite bottle. This bottle looks and feels natural, while providing phytochemical antioxidant benefits in its matrix. EarthBottles™ present a flexible, functional platform on which companies committed to planetary health can differentiate their products. The presentation will provide a technical review of EarthBottle specifications in comparison to existing biodegradable and petroleum-based plastics.

Speaker: Greg Cumberford, Principal, Earth Renewable Technologies LLC, and Vice President, Gaia Herbs Inc.

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All Natural Viscofiber® Promotes Significant Weight Loss
Location: Lido 3001
Weight loss continues to be a top concern among a variety of Americans. The key for successful weight loss with a dietary supplement ingredient is promoting a healthy and sustainable loss of excess weight. Cevena recently completed a pilot clinical study showing not only statistically significant weight loss, but decreased hunger and significantly increased satiety. Join Cevena to learn how to add fiber to product offerings and meet the growing market demand for healthier products. Viscofiber® is the only high viscosity, high concentration oat beta-glucan available in a multi-functional ingredient. Viscofiber not only helps promote weight loss, it is a pure fiber concentrate that also promotes healthy cholesterol and improved glycemic response.

Speaker: Frank Greenway, MD, Professor--Chief of Outpatient Clinic, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System

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Improving Cognitive Performance & Brain Chemistry with Cognizin™ Citicoline
Location: Lido 3101
McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, recently completed a study on Cognizin™ Citicoline in healthy volunteers. One set of findings was presented at the Society for Neuroscience conference in San Diego on Nov. 4. These results indicated after six weeks of Cognizin supplementation, energy stores within the brain were increased. Neuroimaging data also demonstrated increased regional brain activation related to increased concentration, greater ability focus and improved accuracy on cognitive tasks. Greater performance on a spatial memory task was also found following six weeks of treatment.

Speaker: Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, Ph.D., Director of the Cognitive Neuroimaging and Neuropsychology Laboratories, McLean Hospital Brain Imaging Center, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

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