Lunch brief: The role of the mitochondria for broad health benefits and new product opportunities (Kaneka)

Lunch brief: The role of the mitochondria for broad health benefits and new product opportunities (Kaneka)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · 1 hr. (America/Los_Angeles)
South Pacific Ballroom B, Lower Level
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The mitochondria have been known as the “powerhouse” of the cell, but perhaps we should consider promoting the mitochondria to the CEO of the cell. How does this CEO work in promoting healthy aging, cardiovascular health, preconception health and other health areas?

Join our distinguished panel, including David Foreman, RPh, Zita West, and Risa Schulman, Ph.D., as they discuss the role of mitochondria in the health landscape throughout the body. Learn how targeted, research-backed ingredients can impact mitochondrial health and activity; plus, uncover how new format options incorporating these foundational ingredients into your product portfolio can fulfill your customers’ healthspan needs.

Panel:

  • David J Foreman RPh President, Herbal Pharmacist Media LLC
  • Sid Shastri M.Sc., Kaneka Nutrients’ Director of Research
  • Risa Schulman, PhD President, Tap Root
  • Zita West Zita West, Fertility and Pregnancy Expert

Moderator:

  • Melissa Olivadoti, PhD, Medical Affairs Consultant for Kaneka Nutrients

This brief is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to heather.eberly@kaneka.com

Location
South Pacific Ballroom B, Lower Level
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Registered attendees

Adena Mock
Adena Mock
DirectorFenchem Inc.
Amanda Storjohann
Amanda Storjohann
Director, Product FormulationNiagen Bioscience
AP
Arpan Parikh
Senior V.P.Ampak Company