Supplementing vitamins and minerals presented by Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos
Evidence update, indications and safety considerations
This presentation discusses current supplementation use by the Australian population. It includes evidence-based recommendations for supplement use, as well consideration of indications for use, at risk groups, and the consequences of toxicity.
Learn about:
- What are the most common supplements taken in Australia
- An overview of each popular vitamin, mineral and oil supplements
- Current research updates
Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos is the Head of the Healthy Lifespan and Chronic Diseases Program RMIT University, Australia. She is a Distinguished Professor and is a Professor of Immunology. She has contributed significantly to the development of drugs and vaccines, with a focus on improving human health and longevity.
Vasso has over 30 years’ experience in research in the area of vaccines and drugs for cancer and chronic diseases with a large focus on translating research into practical applications. Vasso is deeply committed to the advancement of immunotherapy and has applied her research to various diseases, including diabetes, drug addiction, and Alzheimer’s disease. Her research is dedicated to understanding disease mechanisms and developing novel interventions for cancer, mental health disorders, diabetes, chronic diseases, infectious diseases, and autoimmunity, using vaccines, drugs, and natural bioactive compounds. She is particularly focused on improving healthy aging and strives to advance her research programs to improve the quality of life for aging populations.
With over 500 research papers published her remarkable career continues to shape the fields of immunology, translational medicine, and public health.
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