World Congress on Nutraceuticals and Natural Medicine October 22-23, 2018 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Biography:

Girish is born and brought up in Mumbai, India. He studied, lived and worked in different European countries like Sweden, Germany and The Netherlands. He is Pharmacist and holds PhD in Neuroscience from Vrije University, Amsterdam. Girish is Founder and CEO of GLOVERK Consultancy that provide services to Cosmeceutical, Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical industry. The service ranges from raw material supply, private label manufacturing, formulation development, clinical studies etc. Along with Europe, GLOVERK also provide similar services to its pan India client base. The mission is to be the one-stop solution provider to small and medium sized companies around the globe. He is also student ambassador in Vrije University and a independent Career Coach for PhD and Post-Doctorate candidates.

Abstract:

The perception of being healthy is changing in European consumer. It is evident that consumers are taking conscious steps not only to become healthy but also age healthy, prevent illness and look radiant. In Europe, the health trend and societal changes are leading to a growing demand for natural ingredients for health products. Use of alternative medicine and in particular food supplements continues to increase. Sustainability is still a strong trend, demanded by European companies as well as consumers. Such focus on healthy lifestyle is a boon for natural ingredients, Alternative medicines and Food supplements manufacturers around the world. However, stringent European regulation and consumers demand for best quality products makes it challenging for manufacturers. The talk will mainly focus on current and future trends on European policies, consumer mindset, important health sectors, growth opportunity and manufacturers roles & responsibility

Biography:

Ekin is a PhD student in Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy for 2,5 years. she is working as a research assistant at the same university, Department of Pharmacognosy.

Abstract:

Alchemilla species are used in Turkish folk medicine for treatment of many disease together with diabetes. Alchemilla persica belonging to this genus, widely distributed in East part of Anatolia as well as Caucasica, north and northeast of Iran and north Iraq. In present study Alchemilla persica aerial part and root methanolic-water extracts were evaluated for their hypoglycemic activities on alloxan induced diabetic mice in order to verify its usage in folk medicine. Any of the tested extracts did not exhibit significant lowering effect on blood glucose levels. On the other hand A. persica aerial parts increased blood glucose level at 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg notably. A. persica usage for its antidiabetic activity is not confirmed in present study.

Biography:

Mrittika had completed her education in Master of Science (Nutrition science) from Indira Gandhi National Open University, India. She is expert in Insulin injection and previously worked has Dietician at saltlake city medical centre, India. Presently she is working as freelance Nutritionist in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Abstract:

Cruciferous vegetables are part of the Brassica genus of plants. They include the vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts etc.

Cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin); vitamins C, E, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are a good fibre source. 

In addition, cruciferous vegetables contain a group of substances known as glucosinolates, which are sulphur-containing chemicals. These chemicals are responsible for the pungent aroma and bitter flavour of cruciferous vegetables.

During food preparation, chewing, and digestion, the glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables are broken down to form biologically active compounds such as indoles, nitriles, thiocyanates, and isothiocyanates (1). Indole-3-carbinol (an indole) and sulforaphane (an isothiocyanate) have been most frequently examined for their anticancer effects as they are the  regulators of microRNAs (miRNAs) and inhibitors of histone deacetylases (HDACs) and DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs). The mis-regulation and overexpression of these genes are responsible for the uncontrolled cellular proliferation and viability of various types of cancer cells.

There are different types of studies regarding the associations between intake of cruciferous vegetables and the risk of cancer. The evidence has been reviewed by various experts. Key studies regarding four common forms of cancer like prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer.

In addition, several case-control studies have shown that specific forms of the gene that encodes glutathione S-transferase, which is the enzyme that metabolizes and helps eliminate isothiocyanates from the body, may influence the association between cruciferous vegetable intake and human lung and colorectal cancer risk.

The federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommend consuming a variety of vegetables each day. Different vegetables are rich in different nutrients.

Vegetables are categorized into five subgroups: dark-green, red and orange, beans and peas (legumes), starchy, and other vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables fall into the “dark-green vegetables” category and the “other vegetables” category. Higher consumption of vegetables in general may protect against some diseases, including some types of cancer.