Bioactives, Functional Foods, and Supplements

Engage in Research on Bioactive Compounds and Supplements

ILSI's bioactives and supplements research hub is where cutting-edge science meets practical health solutions. Our portfolio focuses on advancing knowledge about dietary bioactives, functional foods, and supplements to support improved health outcomes. By providing evidence-based intake guidance and identifying key research gaps, we are committed to contributing the most accurate, up-to-date insights. These insights focus on how to effectively and safely incorporate bioactives into daily nutrition.

Bioactive and supplement research for health optimization, intake guidance, and safety insights

The Bioactives, Functional Foods, and Supplements Research Portfolio is dedicated to advancing health through enhanced understanding and communication of the optimal utilization of dietary bioactives. Through the development of recommended intake guidelines and pinpointing research gaps, we strive to elevate the dissemination of crucial health and safety insights pertaining to bioactive substances.

Portfolio Goals and Impact

Provide Quantified Intake Ranges for Bioactive Compounds in Food

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Identify knowledge Gaps in Bioactive Compound Research

Improved Communication and Heighten Consumer Awareness Among Bioactive Compounds

Portfolio Goals and Impact

April J. Stull, PhD, RDN, FAND (Chair)
Baylor University, USA

Richard M. Black, PhD
WISEcode & Tufts University, USA

Joy Dubost, PhD, RD
NJOY Health & Nutrition, LLC, USA

Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD
Jean Mayer USDA HNRC on Aging at Tufts and Professor of Medicine, Tufts Medical School, USA

Kelsey Mangano, PhD, RDN
Nutrition Program Director, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA

Janet Novotny, PhD
Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USA

Connie Weaver, PhD
San Diego State University, USA

Portfolio Sponsors

Amber Wilson, MS, RD
American Quality Pistachios

Alison Ramsey, MD
Bausch & Lomb

Joanne Lasrado, PhD
Kemin Human Nutrition and Health

Rory Coleman, PhD
OmniActive

Marissa Kuehn, MS, RD
Amway

Pharmavite

NOW Foods

Projects

Framework for Developing Recommended Intakes for Dietary Bioactive Supplements

This project aims to establish a framework for the development of intake guidance for dietary supplements while considering bioavailability, efficacy, […]

Recommended Intake Ranges for Lutein

Project details coming soon..

References

  1. Yates, A.A., Dwyer, J.T., Erdman, Jr. J.W., King, J.C., Lyle, B.J., Schneeman, B.O., Weaver, C.M. (2021) Perspective: Framework for developing recommended intakes of bioactive dietary substances. Advances in Nutrition 12: 1087-1099.
  2. Crowe-White, K.M., Evans, L.W., Kuhnle, G.G.C., Milenkovic, D., Stote, K., Wallace, T., Handu, D., Senkus, K.E. (2022). Flavan-3-ols and Cardiometabolic Health: First Ever Dietary Bioactive Guideline. Advances in Nutrition 13, 2070–2083.