Professor M. Gulrez Zariwala, Director of the University of Westminster’s Centre for Nutraceuticals, and Doctoral researcher Helena Tiekou Lorinczova have recently shared the Centre’s cutting-edge research and work with industry figures at one of the leading global nutraceuticals events Vitafoods Europe 2024 which took place in Geneva, Switzerland between 15-16 May.
Vitafoods Europe is the leading global nutraceutical industry event, with over 18,000 visitors from 110 countries attending to forge long-term collaborations, enrich their understanding and initiate critical conversations. The Vitafoods Europe annual conference presents an opportunity for researchers and industry professionals to discover the latest nutraceutical innovations, products and trends and to initiate discussions around issues concerning the health and nutrition industry.
On 15 May Professor M. Gulrez Zariwala delivered his talk on the results of the Centre for Nutraceuticals’ latest clinical research study titled The Impact of Levagen® Palmitoylethanolamide Supplementation on Cognition and Stress – Novel Insights from a Crossover Trial. The research study was supported by the industry partner Gencor Pacific from Hong Kong and designed and carried out at the Centre for Nutraceuticals in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster. The study provides valuable insights and robust scientific evidence on the effects of palmitoylethanolamide supplementation and its potential to optimise cognition in university students. Palmitoylethanolamide is a chemical substance made from fat, and it occurs naturally in foods such as egg yolks and peanuts as well as in the human body.
Doctoral Researcher Helena Tiekou Lorinczova was also selected to present at the conference as a Nutraceutical Pioneer. On 16 May, Helena presented her research titled Dairy or Plant-based Proteins for Appetite Regulation – Does It Matter? Whilst sharing the insights from her recently conducted human study, Helena successfully engaged the audience into the issues surrounding obesity and appetite regulation.
Professor Zariwala said: “This was another brilliant opportunity to highlight the important work being conducted at Westminster’s Centre for Nutraceuticals in several disciplines and in playing a leading role in promoting the translation of robust science-based research into innovation and product development for the industry globally.”
Helena Tiekou Lorinczova said about having the opportunity to present her research to such a high- profile audience: “I was privileged to be granted this exceptional opportunity to present my research at an international platform as a PhD student at the Centre for Nutraceuticals. I gained invaluable experience presenting and discussing my research with leading individuals within research and industry and enhancing my communication and networking skills. Having recently started a role as a Research Associate at the Centre I look forward to participating in more such events and representing the University!”
The Centre for Nutraceuticals is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the area of nutraceuticals, supplements and functional foods. It is a globally recognised source of scientifically validated knowledge and acts as a catalyst for improving health and wellbeing guided by research and innovation.
The Centre has recently hosted the Student Health and Nutrition Conference 2024, bringing together students from across the School of Life Sciences to share perspectives, network with peers and external experts and learn more about the vast field of health and nutrition.
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