Healthy Eating and Nutrition Supplements. Finding the Right Balance
As more and more people pay closer attention to their health and nutrition today, the consumption of dietary supplements is becoming more popular. At the same time, it is still crucial to find an optimal balance between the need for additional nutrients and possible risks from the use of dietary supplements, as well as increase awareness about such issues among consumers, manufacturers, and clinical specialists. This means there is an urgent need to discuss regulatory issues, clinical recommendations, and risks associated with the dietary supplement market. What role do healthy nutrition and dietary supplements play in maintaining people’s health and preventing diseases? What framework is used in clinical studies to confirm the effectiveness and safety of dietary supplements? How is the dietary supplement market regulated? How can we establish interaction between dietary supplement manufacturers, clinicians, and consumers to ensure the latter receives quality products and makes an informed choice? How are the risks and side effects of consuming dietary supplements evaluated? What is the role of education and information campaigns in raising awareness about healthy eating and the use of dietary supplements? Why is it crucial to create a professional standard for specialists in sensible nutrition and a healthy lifestyle?
Moderator
Alexey Veremeev,
Advisor to the Director, FGBU "NMIC TPM" of the Ministry of Health of Russia
Panellists
Veronika Aksenova,
Director of the Center for Biological and Medical Technologies in the field of Integrated Diagnostics and Monitoring, Skolkovo Foundation
Oksana Drapkina,
Director, National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Alexander Zhestkov,
Executive Director, Self-Regulatory Organization Union of Dietary Supplements Producers
Roman Ivanov,
Director of the Scientific Center for Translational Medicine, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Technological Development, Sirius University of Science and Technology
Sergey Okladnikov,
Deputy Head of Federal State Statistics Service
Marina Rykova,
Director of Strategic Marketing, GEROPHARM
Front row participants
Eric Brovko,
Social Entrepreneur; Founder and CEO, Health.ru; Partner, Youtalk; Member of the Public Council of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Svyatoslav Vilk,
General Director, Aqua Holding
Hovhannes Davidyan,
Founder, General Director, Avicenna