The conference programme at this week’s Vitafoods Asia 2019 (25-26 September, Singapore) will zone in on five key themes currently shaping the Asia Pacific region.
Delegates will have the opportunity to dive deep into the latest regional trends in the Asian nutraceutical industry. Five themed content platforms including Personalised nutrition, Nutricosmetics, Digestive health, Mental wellbeing and Sports and fitness nutrition will be presented in compelling programme over the two-day event.“This year, we are thrilled to present the Vitafoods Asia Conference, which will give delegates the opportunity to learn from, and network with, leading nutraceutical, supplement and functional food industry experts,” said Chris Lee, managing director, GHNN Europe at Informa Markets, the organiser of Vitafoods Asia. “We are also particularly excited to bring you sports and fitness nutrition presentations during Vitafoods Asia 2019. The Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing sports nutrition region and the presentation will allow participants to learn about the latest ingredient research as well as opportunities to develop new products in the space.”
Spotlight on keto
Conference speaker, Dr Stephen Burns, associate professor, physical education & sports science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, will discuss evidence that supports the use of ketogenic diets for training and performance in athletes, in consideration of the potential downsides for performance and health.Another conference speaker, Nabil Bosco, healthy ageing team leader, Nestlé Research (Singapore), will outline a holistic view of the digestive health market, mechanisms of action and fermented products to reassess the benefits of different ingredients aimed at a healthier gut. He will also discuss the role of food and nutrient synergy for digestive health and highlight any new research and market opportunities.
• Vitafoods Asia 2019, takes place on 25-26 September, Singapore