Mar 25
Gut Health
Phytocompounds: Solutions for Stress, Sleep, and Metabolic Balance
Phytocompounds in Action: Solutions for Stress, Sleep, and Metabolic Balance
5th March | 4:00 – 7:00 PM GMT | Live Online Symposium
Discover the powerful role of phytocompounds in restoring balance to the body’s natural rhythms, optimising metabolic function, and enhancing stress resilience. This exclusive symposium brings together leading experts in the field of functional medicine and nutrition to explore the science behind polyphenols, vitamin D, and other bioactive plant compounds that influence circadian health, sleep, and metabolic regulation.
Featured Experts & Talks:
SESSION 1: Circadian Regulation: Harnessing Nutrients for Rhythmic Balance with Dr. Deanna Minich
Understanding the body’s circadian rhythm is fundamental to achieving optimal health. Dr. Minich will explore the role of circadian nutrients, including vitamin D, polyphenols, and phytochemicals, in aligning the body’s internal clock, supporting relaxation, and reducing stress. This session provides clinical insights into how nutrition can mitigate circadian dysregulation and improve overall well-being.
Key Learning Objectives:
– Discuss the role of the circadian rhythm in health and disease.
– Examine the influence of circadian nutrients on sleep, stress, and metabolic function.
– Provide practical clinical solutions for circadian misalignment using targeted nutrients.
SESSION 3: From Molecules to Dreams: How Polyphenols Influence Sleepy Melanie Bleffgen, MSc | Biogena
Sleep disturbances are increasingly common, but nature holds solutions. In this session, Melanie Bleffgen explores the link between nutrition and sleep, focusing on the role of polyphenols and ashwagandha in improving sleep quality. Discover the latest research on how phytonutrients impact sleep regulation and gain practical strategies for supporting clients in achieving restorative sleep naturally.
Key Learning Objectives:
– Understand the impact of disrupted sleep on health and well-being.
– Examine the connection between nutrition and sleep quality.
– Explore evidence-based phytonutrients, including polyphenols and ashwagandha, for sleep support.
– Learn practical tools to enhance sleep quality naturally.
SESSION 3: Phytocompound Solutions for Metabolic Dysregulation Impacting Stress, Sleep, and More by Dr. Christopher Shade | Quicksilver Scientific
Metabolic dysregulation disrupts key biochemical pathways, leading to stress-related disorders, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, and systemic inflammation. In this session, Dr. Shade will break down the biochemical mechanisms involved in metabolic dysfunction, including AMPK and sirtuins, insulin signalling, and CLOCK genes. Learn how targeted phytocompounds can restore homeostasis, optimise metabolic pathways, and support restful sleep.
Key Learning Objectives:
– Explore how metabolic dysfunction affects key biochemical pathways.
– Identify plant compounds that directly support stress resilience, sleep, and metabolism.
– Phytonutrient supplementation solutions for optimising sleep and metabolism.
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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and gain valuable knowledge in the field Phytonutrients
Early bird tickets now available for £25/ $30/€30
Accredited by the NNA, ANA and GNC.
Speakers
Dr. Deanna Minich
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Dr. Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author, with over twenty-five years of experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries, and currently the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. She has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™). She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people to transform their lives practically and artfully through nutrition and lifestyle. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com
Dr. Christopher Shade
Founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific
Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific and a recognised expert in mercury, heavy metals, and detoxification. With a background in chemistry and biology, he has developed innovative lipid-based delivery systems for nutraceuticals, including liposomes and micro-emulsion technologies. Dr. Shade has lectured internationally, training doctors in advanced detoxification protocols and metabolic health solutions. His pioneering work focuses on improving bioavailability of key nutrients to enhance metabolic function, stress resilience, and sleep quality.
Melanie Bleffgen
Scientific Expert and Educator Biogena
Melanie Bleffgen, MSc, is a scientific expert and educator specialising in personalised nutrition and nutritional medicine. With a background in human intervention studies, she has extensive experience in the interplay between nutrition and health. Since December 2024, she has been part of the Biogena science team in Austria, advocating for high-quality dietary supplements and facilitating knowledge transfer. Her work focuses on translating cutting-edge scientific research into practical applications for health professionals and consumers alike.
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