Nutrition Collective Online Symposium - Phytocompounds: Solutions for Stress, Sleep, and Metabolic Balance
Published to Upcoming Events on Feb 04, 2025
Discover the powerful role of phytocompounds in restoring balance to the body’s natural rhythms, optimising metabolic function, and enhancing stress resilience. This exclusive symposium brings together leading experts in the field of functional medicine and nutrition to explore the science behind polyphenols, vitamin D, and other bioactive plant compounds that influence circadian health, sleep, and metabolic regulation.
Featured Experts & Talks:
SESSION 1: Circadian Regulation: Harnessing Nutrients for Rhythmic Balance with Dr. Deanna Minich
Understanding the body’s circadian rhythm is fundamental to achieving optimal health. Dr. Minich will explore the role of circadian nutrients, including vitamin D, polyphenols, and phytochemicals, in aligning the body’s internal clock, supporting relaxation, and reducing stress. This session provides clinical insights into how nutrition can mitigate circadian dysregulation and improve overall well-being.
Key Learning Objectives in this session:
- Discuss the role of the circadian rhythm in health and disease.
- Examine the influence of circadian nutrients on sleep, stress, and metabolic function.
- Provide practical clinical solutions for circadian misalignment using targeted nutrients.
SESSION 2: From Molecules to Dreams: How Polyphenols Influence Sleepy Melanie Bleffgen, MSc | Biogena
Sleep disturbances are increasingly common, but nature holds solutions. In this session, Melanie Bleffgen explores the link between nutrition and sleep, focusing on the role of polyphenols and ashwagandha in improving sleep quality. Discover the latest research on how phytonutrients impact sleep regulation and gain practical strategies for supporting clients in achieving restorative sleep naturally.
Key Learning Objectives in this session:
- Understand the impact of disrupted sleep on health and well-being.
- Examine the connection between nutrition and sleep quality.
- Explore evidence-based phytonutrients, including polyphenols and ashwagandha, for sleep support.
- Learn practical tools to enhance sleep quality naturally.
SESSION 3: Phytocompound Solutions for Metabolic Dysregulation Impacting Stress, Sleep, and More by Dr. Christopher Shade | Quicksilver Scientific
Metabolic dysregulation disrupts key biochemical pathways, leading to stress-related disorders, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, and systemic inflammation. In this session, Dr. Shade will break down the biochemical mechanisms involved in metabolic dysfunction, including AMPK and sirtuins, insulin signalling, and CLOCK genes. Learn how targeted phytocompounds can restore homeostasis, optimise metabolic pathways, and support restful sleep.
Key Learning Objectives in this session:
- Explore how metabolic dysfunction affects key biochemical pathways.
- Identify plant compounds that directly support stress resilience, sleep, and metabolism.
- Phytonutrient supplementation solutions for optimising sleep and metabolism.
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