Day Two
The western diet – and the modern world, from antibiotic use to hyper-sanitary environments – are wreaking havoc with our microbiome and our metabolic system, so how can we shift consumption patterns in a healthier direction?
Join the FoodNavigator-USA team along with leading industry experts for two content specific sessions, as they bridge the gap between functional nutrition and health care.
The western diet – and the modern world, from antibiotic use to hyper-sanitary environments – are wreaking havoc with our microbiome and our metabolic system, so how can we shift consumption patterns in a healthier direction?
Food is a central force of life – giving us the fuel we need to go about our days, but unfortunately it is also the number one cause of poor health in America, with an estimated 700,000 deaths annually related to what we eat. Food doesn’t have to be the enemy, though. So how can we boost access and affordability to healthy food through innovative public-private partnerships that bring together retailers, manufacturers, health care providers, insurers and national leaders?
From cordyceps and reishi to chaga, lion’s mane, turkey tail and shiitake, so-called ‘medicinal’ mushrooms are gaining traction in foods and beverages, buoyed by growing interest in adaptogens and immunity. But as with any trending functional ingredients, buyers should do their homework.
As an inanimate, pH and heat stable ingredient EpiCor postbiotic offers the formulation flexibility brands need, with the beneficial properties consumers want. This ingredient, made using baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), is backed by over a dozen published studies shown to support the gut microbiome, immune health and nasal comfort.
With interest in immunity and gut health at an all-time high, ‘biotic products are propelled forward. Justin will present the clinical and application benefits of EpiCor postbiotic.
1. What a postbiotic is and why adhering to the consensus definition is important
2. An overview of the EpiCor’s clinical research and how it has been shown to provide health benefits on the host
3. Application ease with an inanimate yet efficacious ingredient
COVID-19 has accelerated interest in foods and beverages that support the immune system, with scores of brands now seeking to fortify their shots, beverages, and snacks with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, botanicals, and other ingredients claimed to support the body’s natural defenses. We explore what consumers are looking for, which ingredients brands are looking to, and whether this is a fad, or a sustainable trend.
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