
At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, BioVivo highlights green tea and green coffee-derived caffeine as a cleaner alternative to synthetic sources, offering smoother energy and stronger appeal in functional beverages.
James Roza is chief science advisor at Layn Natural Ingredients–USA (Newport Beach, CA). For over 30 years, he has driven and directed research, product development, and quality assurance for leading nutraceutical manufacturers, and has been instrumental in establishing standards in the natural products industry.

At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, BioVivo highlights green tea and green coffee-derived caffeine as a cleaner alternative to synthetic sources, offering smoother energy and stronger appeal in functional beverages.

At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, Jim Roza explains how domestic partnerships, seed innovation, and close-to-source manufacturing are shaping more consistent, clinically relevant botanical extracts.

In the final part of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Jim Roza, chief scientific officer with Layn Natural Ingredients, shares how 99% purity and flexible formats for NAD and NMN ingredients enable diverse delivery systems—from beverages and gummies to liposomal supplements—while supporting mitochondrial health and longevity-focused nutrition.

In part I of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Jim Roza, chief scientific officer with Layn Natural Ingredients, explains how NAD and its precursor NMN support cellular energy, mitochondrial function, and healthy aging—driving growing interest in longevity and performance-focused supplements.

Live from SupplySide Global 2025, Nutritional Outlook interviewed Jim Roza, chief scientific officer at Layn Natural Ingredients about the launch of its NMN ingredient, plus the advantages of precision fermentation.

While botanicals are not a panacea, there is much science-backed evidence for leveraging them to help manage good sleeping habits and reduce stress.

September 21st 2020

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