Kyowa Hakko Experts on Hand at SupplySide West

LAS VEGASKyowa Hakko USA will hold "Meet the Expert" events during  both SupplySide West 2010 exhibit hall days at its booth number 16043. Experts will provide information and take-away materials addressing both cognitive function and holistic approaches to health.

On Thursday, Oct. 21, show-goers can stop by the booth to meet Dr. Robert Paul, a clinical neuropsychologist and principal formulator of Nawgan cognitive beverages. Dr. Paul will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss important nutrients and exercises for maintaining optimal mind health, and to explain how Nawgan's blend of researched ingredients helps to promote memory and overall brain function. Booth visitors can sample Nawgan natural beverages featuring Kyowa Hakko's branded ingredient Cognizin® Citicoline for a refreshing mental boost.

On Friday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon, naturopathic physician Lise Alschuler and medical journalist Karolyn Gazella will be on hand to sign copies of their new book, "The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing." Now in its third edition, the guide offers preventative strategies, holistic approaches to cancer and a thorough discussion of nutrition's role in healing. Alschuler and Gazella have created CancerThrivers.net, a multi-media mind-body-spirit initiative to help people flourish. Complimentary book copies will be available courtesy of Kyowa Hakko's antioxidant ingredient Setria® Glutathione.

Cognizin Citicoline is a branded ingredient from Kyowa Hakko USA and is produced through a proprietary fermentation production technique. It has been used for the promotion of optimal neural and cognitive function, and the company said it has been shown to improve attention, recall and focus. Research conducted at McLean Hospital an affiliate of Harvard Medical School showed that Cognizin significantly increases brain metabolites among healthy adults (Silveri et al., 2008).

Setria Glutathione is a tripeptide of three amino acids and found in every cell in the body. Glutathione fights free radical damage, helps to support the liver so it can detoxify the body, as well as promotes a healthy immune system. 

Kyowa Hakko is an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin® Citicoline, Hydrafend Hyaluronic Acid, Lumistor® L-Hydroxyproline, Setria® Glutathione, Pantesin® Pantothenic Acid, Kyowa CoQ10 as well as Sustamine L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine.