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Welcome to the July/August edition of The Nutritional Supplement.
This edition has news of recent BSc students' posters at the NTEC stall, new Invivo mini webinars and a graduate interview with Valia Makropoulou. As always, please keep your contributions coming!
Happy reading - Coriander Stone
CNELM does not necessarily endorse the content and views expressed in the content of the links to external websites, podcasts, reviews and publications and provide links to such information we think will be of interest to students and challenge views on a variety of topics. CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of content provided by external agencies and provides links in good faith. Please contact the Editor of the Student Newsletter Coriander Stone coriander@cnelm.co.uk in the first instance if you have any cause of concern regarding the content of this edition of the Newsletter.
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CNELM is delighted that the following BSc students' posters were recently submitted for 'display' at the NTEC stall at the recent BANT AGM, which took place on May 22nd 2021: -
Laura Waring: ‘An exploration of nlrp3 mediated neuroinflammation in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and the potential efficacy of curcumin as a therapeutic intervention.’
Elisa Sciandro: ‘A mechanism review on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease and application of Resveratrol as a possible mediator of the AMPK-SIRT1-PGC1a pathway.’
Leah Haffner: ‘The Impact Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids have on Inflammatory Mechanisms Implicated in Postpartum Depression: A Mechanism Review.’
Lauren Bernicchi: ‘Ergogenic or anxiogenic: a mechanistic review of caffeine supplementation in sports performance with suggestions for future research.’
Rachel Page: ‘An investigation into the role of arachidonic acid in the pathophysiology of depression and the role of omega-3 fatty acids in ameliorating depressive symptoms.’
Bernadette Fuller: ‘A mechanistic review of the role of the Nrf2/ARE antioxidant defence system in providing neuroprotection in Alzheimer’s Disease pathology and the role of Curcumin as a potential activator of Nrf2.’
Scotti McLaren: ‘An investigation of the role of oestrogen on the serotonergic system, targeting soy isoflavones as a potential strategy to reduce perimenopausal and postmenopausal depression.’
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The RSM are running an excellent and informative 10-part series on the Health Emergency of Climate Change, which includes episodes on the effects of unclean diet, water on health and that of unborn children. If you cannot join the webinars live, or have missed the first few, you can see all of the catch up’s on YouTube here.
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Invivo have introduced a series of Microbiome Shorts: A Mini Webinar Series Exploring The Microbiome, which take place on the last Wednesday of every month up until, and including, November at 12.00-12.30 UK GMT. They will last around 30 minutes, including Q&A.
These webinars will explore the many connections that our microbial residents have with different areas of health and function and will share Invivo’s digestion of the most recent research and their understanding of different topics related to the microbiome, as well as a few clinical considerations.
You only need to register once for the series and then you can join as many of the webinars as you’d like. They will also be recorded and available to watch logged in on our website shortly after each has finished.
You can read more about these webinars here. |
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Lifestyle Medicine Review
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The British Journal of General Practice have written a short review of their interpretation of Lifestyle Medicine which you can read here.
BANT have recently responded, and their comprehensive and fair response to it can be read here. I would like to gather some staff and student thoughts on this - what did you agree or otherwise on in the BJGP article, and would you add anything to the BANT response? Please email me with your thoughts at coriander@cnelm.co.uk
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Chemical Farming & Human Health
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Zach Bush MD is a physician specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. He presents here an absolutely fascinating video on the way farming techniques have changed over the past few decades, the politicisation of the food chain and the consequential loss of human health due to the chronic inflammation of disease. This is one of the most concise and well presented videos I have seen on this subject. |
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Valia Makropoulou
MSc Personalised Nutrition
Valia graduated from the MSc in Personalised Nutrition in 2015 and the NTPD in 2018, having previously worked as an advisor to the Ministry of Finance in her native Greece.
Read her story here...
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Researchers in America have discovered a way of turning food waste into paraffin that can be used in jet engines. Previously, biofuels had to come from ‘virgin’ vegetables, grown especially for fuel. This alternative method is able to turn food waste, animal manure and waste water into a competitive, cleaner jet fuel.
Joining this Table Talk Podcast is Derek Vardon, Research Scientist and Project Team Leader at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), to explain this exciting concept.
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The Queen's Speech on the 11th May revealed that the UK Government will commit to restrict junk food adverts pre-9pm watershed and a total ban online. Industry had been lobbying intensely against the proposed measure, so this is welcome news that the Government has held firm.
It would be good to gather your thoughts on this and whether you feel it will be effective, and what more can be done. It would be interesting to hear from students across the world, living in countries that have other policies and what they feel the benefits of these are on children’s and the wider population’s health. Please email me at coriander@cnelm.co.uk with your thoughts.
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The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), an activist non-profit organisation, have now launched their membership option — ANH-Intl Pathfinders. Becoming an ANH ‘Pathfinder’ means that you can choose your level of membership based on whether you are joining as an individual, a health professional, a group or a business.
You can register your interest in becoming an ANH Pathfinder by emailing Melissa Smith at info@anhinternational.org
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Diet and Covid Severity:
A new study suggests the role of diet in managing Covid-19. The study looked at 2,884 healthcare professionals working on the front lines of COVID-19 care from six countries and concluded that those eating a plant-based diet were 73% less likely to experience moderate to severe COVID-19, and those following a plant- or fish-based diet were 59% less likely to get seriously ill. The researchers hypothesise that the mechanism is do to with the anti-inflammatory effects of the diets and that nutrient-dense options can help mitigate a number of chronic conditions.
Recent research suggests that a Western-style diet may affect the risk of chronic gut infection. Mice in the study which ate a Western-style diet had a rapid decrease in the number of bacteria in their faeces. They were then fed Citrobacter rodentium - which mimics the effects of E. coli - and found that mice that ate a Western-style could not manage to clear the infection as well as mice on a grain-based diet. Mice on the grain-based diet were also completely resistant to reinfection with C. rodentium, whereas those that ate the Western-style diet were prone to repeat, chronic infections with the bacterium.
Vegetables & Cardiovascular Health:
This study suggests that just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables is associated with improved cardiovascular health. Participants who consumed the most vegetables - equivalent to 2–2.5 cups of leafy vegetables daily - had the greatest fall in blood pressure, associated with a 15% reduction in CVD admissions over the 23 years of follow-up.
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This recipe comes courtesy of AP Chef and would make a delicious side or light meal for summer.
Ingredients (serves 4):
1 Large Cauliflower
1 tbsp Curry Powder
1 tsp Turmeric
4 tbsp Tahini
1 Garlic Clove (crushed)
1 Lemon (juice)
3 tbsp normal or coconut natural yoghurt
2 tbsp Mango Chutney
4 Spring Onions
25g Fresh Coriander
Toasted Flaked Almonds
Salt and Pepper
Heat oven to 200C and add a large flat baking tray to the oven to heat up. Cut the cauliflower into even sized florets and add to a mixing bowl. Shred the cauliflower leaves, keeping them separate from the cauliflower florets. Wash the leaves and set them aside.
Drizzle the cauliflower florets with olive oil. Add the curry powder, turmeric and salt and pepper. Mix to combine everything. Add the cauliflower florets to the hot baking tray and make sure they are in one even layer. Roast in the oven for 12 minutes until they have charred slightly.
Add the shredded cauliflower leaves to the roasted florets and roast for a further 10 minutes until the leaves have gone slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
Add tahini, crushed garlic clove, lemon juice, yogurt and mango chutney to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine everything.
Finely slice the spring onions. Wash and pick the leaves of the coriander. Finely chop the leaves.
Add the cooled roasted cauliflower to a mixing bowl. Add the dressing, chopped spring onions and coriander. Taste it and season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the toasted flaked almonds.
Please email me your favourite recipes to coriander@cnelm.co.uk and how you came to find them!
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All times are UK time unless specified.
CNELM Events:
The CNELM professional enhancement days can also be found here.
- Wednesday 20th October 2021, Student Research Presentations
- Wednesday 3rd November 2021, Engaging with Industry - Natural Products
Non CNELM Events:
- Friday 17th September, Biolab Mitochondrial Day (6 hours CPD awarded), Holiday Inn Regent's Park, Carburton St, London W1W 5EE, £79 – £115.
- The Reproductive Microbiome & Its Effect on Fertility with Leah Hechtman, ND online education course is available now for £199 (12 hours CPD). You can enrol here.
- AIC 2020: Advancements in Clinical Research and Innovative Practices in Functional Medicine Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time ever the 2020 AIC experience will be entirely online. $875.00
- Demystifying SIBO with Dr Jason Hawrelak
- Human Nature - ancient drives in a modern world, Various dates and locations, Free, 10AM - 3:30PM
- Unnatural selection - evolution or devolution?, Various dates and locations, Free, 10AM - 3:30PM
- List of discounted clinical education seminars here
More webinars, events and podcasts can be found in the Science and Education section of the BANT website.
Archived Recordings:
Disclaimer
CNELM occasionally circulates information regarding external events which we think may be of interest to students, graduates and/or staff. Please note that CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of such events and circulates all such information in good faith.
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We would like to gather your feedback for CPD events at CNELM. There are several upcoming events to be held at CNELM and it would be great to gather your thoughts on these events, as well as internal events such as Lab days and other events run by CNELM staff.
Could anyone who has attended these events please email me their brief thoughts on them to coriander@cnelm.co.uk.
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NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST & EDUCATOR:
Location: National: – (Home based, with travel as required)
Contract Type: – 9 Month Maternity Cover (3-4 days per week)
Sector: Vital Proteins & Minam
Our client is a globally renowned company, specialising in delivering a range of medical nutrition products for patients requiring tailored management. They attribute their continued success to their ability to attract and retain talented, passionate people who share their values and commitment to excellence and revel in being part of a winning team.
They are looking for someone to provide expert guidance, recommendations and advice on a range of the company’s existing and new developing products. If you are looking for a role with a company that has incredible plans for growth, apply today!
Key responsibilities:
- Achieve positive endorsement for product range through key influencers (buyers, retailer staff, consumers, brand advocates)
- Conduct regular trainings for consumers & trade (webinars, events, ad hoc training)
- Engage and act as brand ambassador at events
- Develop & promote local product advocates, helping build advocacy program Key Performance Indicators
Traits of an ideal candidate:
- Qualified Nutritional Therapist
- Experience in a commercial environment
- Passionate about health and wellness, knowledgeable about Omega-3 and Collagen
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of confidence and initiative
- Strong communication and presentation skills
For more information or to apply for this role, please call Kelly Beetham on 07710 172604 or click here.
Star OUTiCO is a full service resourcing and outsourcing company which resources at all levels for pharmaceutical, medical devices and technology, clinical research and healthcare communications companies in the UK and Ireland on a headcount and outsourced basis.
If you haven’t heard from us within 7 working days of submitting your application, please assume that you haven’t been successful on this occasion. We wish you the best of luck with your job search.
If you are a student and apply for this Job Opportunity then please make sure the work involved enables you to keep within CNELM Policy and BANT Student Membership requirements.
More classifieds can be found here, here and here.
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CNELM occasionally circulates information regarding external events/job opportunities which we think may be of interest to students, graduates and/or staff. Please note that CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of such events and circulates all such information in good faith. This includes events held at CNELM by independent organisations hiring CNELM premises to deliver the Event. CNELM may also provide a platform for external or internal contributors within CNELM's Nutritional Supplement circular, via Moodle or CNELM Social Media that may contain Links to websites or other resources related to an external contributor or organisations. Such Links are included in good faith and are strictly not an endorsement by CNELM of the organisation or content of Linked websites and/or resources. CNELM is not involved in such Organisations unless otherwise stated.
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