Bioactives, Functional Foods, and Supplements Research Portfolio

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
Overview

Our Purpose

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.

Leadership Committee

  • April J. Stull, PhD, RDN, FAND (Lead) – Associate Professor, Baylor University, USA
  • Richard M. Black, PhD – Chief Scientific Officer, WISEcode; Adjunct Professor, Tufts University School of Nutrition, Tufts University, USA
  • Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD – Senior Scientist Jean Mayer USDA HNRC on Aging at Tufts University and Professor of Medicine Tufts Medical School, USA
  • Kelsey Mangano, PhD, RDN – Associate Professor, Nutrition Program Director, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA
  • Janet Novotny, PhD – Research Physiologist, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Beltsville, USA
  • Connie Weaver, PhD - Distinguished Professor of Research, San Diego State University; CEO Weaver and Associates Consulting LLC., USA
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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a global, nonprofit federation committed to improving public and planetary health by convening international experts from academia, the public sector, the private sector and other NGOs to advance evidence-based scientific research.

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