Polyphenols presented by Professor David Cameron-Smith
Their role as functional regulators of human physiology
Polyphenols are bioactive plant compounds that are system-level regulators of cellular stress, inflammation and metabolism. We learn more about the link between the polyphenol content of the food, beverages and supplements that Australian’s consume and the physiology of their diverse health benefits.
Learn about:
- Why polyphenol diversity is necessary to drive their function
- What amount of dietary intake of polyphenols is needed to reduced mortality risk
- Their prebiotic and antimicrobial action via the microbiome
This presentation covers:
- Population level evidence
- Chemical diversity of polyphenols
- Dietary patterns and polyphenol exposures
- Digestion, absorption and microbiome conversion
- Biological functions
- Supplements
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Professor David Cameron-Smith is a globally recognised clinical scientist, with 25 years’ experience in human nutrition research. Most recently he was Director of the Singapore Clinical Nutrition Research Centre, previously having been Professor for Food Innovation (University of Newcastle, Australia) and prior to that Professor of Human Nutrition (University of Auckland, New Zealand). He was also the inaugural Science Director of High Value Nutrition, a National Science Challenge of New Zealand.
His scientific research includes leading 20+ registered clinical trials and publishing 300+ scientific papers covering many aspects of nutritional biochemistry and health. His focus is on the mechanisms (biochemical, genetic, microbiome) that connect dietary intake with health outcomes, with a focus on ageing, muscles and cardiovascular health.