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Nutrition for immune health
Gallery Room 8
10.15 – 11.15
The market for immune health products has seen signi cant growth as consumers become increasingly aware of the role nutrition plays in shaping and optimising immune functions.
Consumers are also looking for both affordable and natural substances for self- care.
This seminar stream will explore how the food and drink industry is responding to the latest immune health trends. Through case studies and discussion, industry experts will highlight new areas of research to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of nutritional intervention on the immune system.
Exploring new R&D advancing the understanding of nutrition and immune health across the lifespan
This session will explore the link between diet and immune health across all life stages and examine what is driving innovation. Leading experts will provide an insight into the latest research examining the impact of physical performance on immune health. They will also explore the latest developments on the early introduction of allergens.
Chair: Professor Adrian Martineau, Clinical Professor of Respiratory Infection and Immunity, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London
The role of nutrition and immune support for sports performance
Dr Laura Collins, Nutrition Analyst, Kerry
Early life nutrition and allergy risk reduction
Dr Tim Lambers, Associate Director, Global Discovery, Mead Johnson Nutrition
The role of Vitamin D in supporting immune function: latest research
Professor Adrian Martineau, Clinical Professor of Respiratory Infection and Immunity, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London
10.15 – 10.35 10.35 – 11.55 11.55 – 11.15