Lunch brief: The future of folate: Fueling innovation in dietary supplements (Balchem)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · 1 hr. (America/Los_Angeles)

Lower Level, South Pacific Ballroom A

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As the demand for dietary supplements grows, leveraging advanced folate formulations can enhance product offerings, supporting areas like prenatal and postnatal health, cognitive function, cardiovascular health and epigenetic well-being. Learn about utilizing a new L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from the Balchem team by:

Understanding how folate is integral to one-carbon metabolism, a process essential for cellular function and overall health.
Introducing the choline-enriched L-5MTHF, Optifolin+®, a bioactive form of folate that bypasses the conversion required by traditional folic acid, offering higher bioavailability and seven times more methyl groups than other folates on the market to support epigenetic health.
Delving into the latest applications of folate in dietary supplements, highlighting its potential to meet diverse consumer needs and improve health outcomes.
Engaging with our experts to discover how Optifolin+® can transform your product line and drive consumer interest.

Speakers:

Eric Ciappio, Ph.D., RD, senior nutrition science manager, Balchem
Lauren Eisen, senior strategic marketing & BD manager, Balchem

This brief is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Shilo Lusson at shilo.lusson.us@informa.com.

Balchem Corp.5165For over 55 years, Balchem has developed innovative solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. With a diversified business portfolio, our products and technologies impact the health and wellbeing of millions of humans and animals worldwide. We provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers and have built a reputation for delivering results for all of our stakeholders. Balchem consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health, Animal Nutrition & Health, and Specialty Products. The Minerals & Nutrients ingredient lineup includes: •VitaCholine®, to supercharge bodies and minds and VitaCholine Pro-Flo, a patented microencapsulated technology that is a turnkey solution for incorporating choline in multivitamins. •K2VITAL™, for healthy bones and heart, including the patented K2VITAL DELTA, now available with vitamin K2 made from fermentation, for exceptional stability in K2 + mineral formulations. •OptiMSM®, enhancing joint health and nourishing hair, skin and nails. •Albion® Minerals, a premium range of chelated minerals - including magnesium and Ferrochel® iron - which cater directly to growing consumer demands.