Unlocking Women's Health: Kerry Ingredients' Expert Insights

Alexandra Boelrijk, Global Vice President R&D at Kerry Ingredients, is spearheading a movement to highlight the importance of nutraceutical solutions across women's life stages. Focusing on issues like mastitis, menstruation, and menopause, Boelrijk advocates for the use of probiotics and botanicals to support women's health. With the upcoming Nutra Healthspan Summit, experts will discuss these critical topics. In the UK, a significant 85% of women feel comfortable discussing taboo health concerns, but 84% do not feel listened to by their healthcare providers. Boelrijk believes it's time to raise awareness of nutraceutical solutions, addressing the knowledge gap between health professionals and patients.

Key Takeaways:

• Mastitis, a painful inflammatory breast infection, affects breastfeeding mothers, leading to cessation in 85% of cases.
• Kerry's Lactobacillus fermentum probiotic demonstrated clinical evidence in resolving symptoms and improving emotional well-being in breastfeeding mothers.
• 300 million people worldwide menstruate, experiencing physical and psychological issues, yet often face dismissal and lack of support.
• Menopause affects over 100 million women, with 80% experiencing symptoms, and 12% are going through this stage of life.
• Kerry Ingredients' Sensoril ashwagandha has been used to reduce stress and support overall health as an adaptogen.
• The female microbiome, an underdeveloped area, holds potential for supporting women's health through botanicals and biotics.
• Key topics for discussion at the Nutra Healthspan Summit include the female microbiome, GLP-1 trend, and natural alternatives with additional benefits.

Statistics:

• 85% of UK women feel comfortable discussing taboo health concerns with health professionals.
• 84% of UK women do not feel listened to by their healthcare providers.
• 300 million people worldwide menstruate.
• Over 100 million women experience menopause, with 80% experiencing symptoms.
• 12% of the population is going through a stage of menopause.

Sources:

• Alexandra Boelrijk, Kerry Ingredients' Global Vice President R&D.
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