Recently, there has been criticism in the United States national media about unsafe or ineffective weight-loss ingredients. The organizers at Nutracon see a need for the industry to present that there are weight loss/management products and ingredients that are well researched and provide the weight loss/management benefits for which consumers are looking.

“Lipid Nutrition is honoured to be invited to participate in this special panel,” said John Kurstjens, global group manager Marketing at Lipid Nutrition. “We feel Lipid Nutrition can best represent the over 20 years of published clinical data on CLA and weight management and to explain why CLA as a dietary supplement and functional food ingredient is a well-researched, safe, effective and beneficial ingredient for the consumer. We acknowledge the importance and seriousness of providing functional ingredients that are backed by published clinical data. We believe this helps to ensure accurate information and communication which ultimately builds consumer knowledge and confidence.”

Nutracon is the premier event for ingredient and technology innovation in the health and nutrition industry. The conference goal is to help companies develop new science-supported products in the supplements, functional foods and beverages, and nutricosmetics sectors.

Nutracon’s “Weight Loss Ingredients – Slim Slam: Make Your Case” panel will assemble at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the Capistrano Room at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel. Lipid Nutrition’s presentation on CLA and its clinical science around weight management benefits will begin at 4 p.m. and include a question-and-answer period with the audience. More information on this panel can be seen at www.nutraconference.com

Netherlands-based Lipid Nutrition B.V. is a global leader in the supply of scientifically sound lipid ingredients from natural origin, which improve and maintain health and well-being. The company offers a variety of branded products, including Clarinol for body-weight management, PinnoThin for satiety and appetite suppressing, Safflorin isomerised safflower oil for immune health, Marinol concentrated fish oils for heart health and brain development, and Betapol human milk fat substitute for infant nutrition.

For more information: www.lipidnutrition.com.