Press Release Slimming Ingredients 2008

Press release –June 2008–

Slimming Ingredients Germany 2008

2nd International Conference on the
Latest innovations and trends in weight loss and weight management 

25–26 June, 2008 - Berlin, Germany 

Dear Colleagues,

During Slimming Ingredients Germany 2008 which will be held in Berlin, we will discuss the latest advances in the weight loss and weight management field by the use of ingredients, foods, cosmetics and dietary supplements. From the current used ingredients and their improvement, to emergent molecules and new mechanisms involved in weight loss and weight management, this international event aims to bring together the world specialists in the field (scientists, industrials, regulatory bodies…), in order to debate and exchange ideas, leading to the design of the Slimming Ingredients of tomorrow.

►The conference will be introduced by Prof. Susanne Klaus, Germany, she will expose the different strategies to manage the body weight?

►The Targets of Slimming Ingredients: 

During Slimming Germany 2008 many academics speakers will focus on some of possible targets and discuss their mechanisms:

• Muscles and Adipocytes : Dr Abdul Dulloo, Switzerland
• Mitochondria :  Dr Marvin Edeas, France
• Estrogen Receptor : Dr Anna Foryst-Ludwig, Germany
• PPARs Receptors : Dr Markus Clemenz,Germany
• LXR, Liver-X-Receptor modulation: Dr Thomas Henkel, Germany
• Satiety: Dr Jason Halford, United Kingdom

► Prof.  Hans K. Biesalski, Germany will discuss if Nutritargeting is a Science or fiction?

►Prof. J. Alfredo Martínez, Spain will show us if Nutrigenomics is a huge perspective or illusions?

►What are the current ingredients on the market with an efficiency approved by clinical trials? Presentation reserved to companies

Lipid Nutrition : New studies confirm satiety benefits

Ninapharm : Acid-Base Balance: a new option for weight management

New formula from rice vinegar to balance body’s acidity and reduce weight

Beneo-Palatinit GmbH : Inulin and oligofructose: evidence of their role on satiety and weight management

Tate and Lyle: How can dietary fibres help to increase satiety and manage weight?

Bionaturel : A patented saffron extract clinically proven  to support  weight loss in decreasing snacking by triggering emotional wellness

BG Group, North America :  ThinOgen™ Fucoxanthin : A unique marine carotenoid

►Slimming Ingredients and beauty foods: How to find new ingredients for slimming and beauty will be discussed by Dr Sybille Buchwald-Werner,Germany

          ►The European Market of Slimming Ingredients :

Dr Joerg Gruenwald,Germany will focus on: Leading consumer products and used ingredients. New upcoming products, concepts and trends.Success factors: science and marketing. International product news and trends

►What are the latest developments in the slimming ingredients regulatory field ? The new EU food/supplement claim directive and its consequences

Dr  Christiane Alexander, Germany will expose :

How to substantiate a claim?

How to develop a new proprietary claim ?

Implementation and registration timelines

Practical examples and case studies

►Clinical trials to proof satiety, slimming and weight loss will be presented by Dr Christine Bentley, Germany

How to plan and perform clinical trials for slimming

Practical examples from recently performed studies

Claim substantiation requirements for clinical trials

Costs and timelines

►Round Table Discussion of the conference:
"What are the ways to improve the scientific credibility of slimming ingredients?"

 ►Slimming Ingredients Germany 2008 Award

 We remind you that our Scientific Committee will name the most innovative project. 

You will find the final program and on our website www.slimming-ingredients.com

Rouby Joubet

Conference coordinator

Industrial  and exibitors will be present at Slimming Germany 2008 :

Lipid Nutrition, Ninapharm, Beneo-Palatinit Gmbh, Tate And Lyle ; Bionaturel, Intermed Discovery Gmbh ; Beijing Gingko Group, Cognis Gmbh, Inqpharm Group, Lesaffre Human Care, Kampffmeyer Food Innovation, Capsugel, Procter & Gamble, Delpharmea Nutraceutical, Europa Trade Links, Biocentury SLU, Kampffmeyer Fodd Innovation...

Speakers :

Prof. Susanne Klaus, Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung (DIFE) Potsdam-Rehbrücke, Nuthetal, Germany

Dr Marvin Edeas, President of The French Society for  Antioxidants,  Paris, France

Dr Abdul Dulloo, Department of Medicine / Physiology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland 

Prof. J. Alfredo Martínez, Dpto. Fisiología y Nutrición, Universidad de Navarra, Edificio de Investigación, Pamplona, Spain

Dr Jason Halford, Kissileff Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behaviour University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Dr. Christine Bentley, Director Clinical Research, analyze & realize AG, Berlin, Germany

Dr Joerg Gruenwald, President analyse & realize ag, Berlin, Germany,

Prof.  Hans K. Biesalski, Department of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstrasse 30, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.

Dr Markus Clemenz, Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Dr. Christiane Alexander, Senior Consultant, analyze & realize AG, Berlin, GermanyDr Anna Foryst-Ludwig, Center for Cardiovascular Research(CCR), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Dr Sybille Buchwald-Werner, Cognis, Düsseldorf, Germany