Prebiotic Potential and Beyond

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 2:00 PM EDT{LOCAL_TZ}

Event Overview:

Prebiotics have gained a lot of mainstream attention as consumers begin to understand the connection between gut integrity and overall well-being. But how can companies stand out in this increasingly crowded space? Dr. Meletis will discuss new research highlighting the mechanistic role of pomegranate ellagitannins from Pomella® extract and its influence in multiple areas associated with gut and skin integrity including:
  • Pomegranate ellagitannin conversion into urolithins
  • Bacteria-specific impact with correlated effects on both skin and gut integrity
  • Short chain fatty acid production
  • Gut influence on skin integrity

Key Learning Objectives:
  • Learn about Pomella® extract’s polyphenol prebiotic role
  • Learn Pomella® extract’s influence on ellagitannin postbiotic and amino acid production
  • Understand Pomella® extract’s prebiotic impact to health
Who Should Attend:
  • R&D
  • Product Development/Formulators
  • Product Category Specialists
  • Marketing/Creative

Dr. Chris D. Meletis
Dr. Chris D. Meletis
Clinical Educator
Verdure Sciences


Dr. Chris D. Meletis is an educator, international author, and lecturer. His mission is “Changing World’s Health One Person at a Time.” He believes that when people become educated about their bodies, that is the moment when actual change and wellness begin.
 He has written over 200 nationally published articles and over a dozen books to share his passion and amazement of the human body and what is required to maintain health. Dr. Meletis served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for seven years at NCNM, the oldest naturopathic university in North America. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians awarded him the 2003 Physician of the Year.


Speaker’s Email: DrMeletis@gmail.com
Speaker’s LinkedIn: Chris Meletis


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