
The countdown has begun for the Vital Nutrients Symposium 2025, which will take place from April 2nd to 3rd in Kassel, Germany. This exclusive event will bring together experts from science and industry to explore the forward-looking topic of Longevity—not just living longer but living better.
Leading experts in nutraceuticals and longevity fields will come together to share their knowledge on the latest trends, market developments, and innovative solutions transforming the health and wellness landscape. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge research, consumer trends, and product concepts shaping the future of longevity and lifespan support.
Event Sponsors
The event is organized through a partnership of the esteemed teams at Kaneka, AstaReal, Alzchem Group, and Gnosis by Lesaffre—trusted leaders in producing and advancing vital substances for decades. Together, they are exploring how innovative ingredients and nutritional supplements can support consumers on their journey to longevity.
Among the exciting sessions, Gnosis by Lesaffre will contribute with two speaking sessions focused on the theme “Integrated Solutions for Health-span and Well-Being: The Mind-Heart-Movement Connection.”
Gnosis by Lesaffre’s Contribution and Speakers
- Kimmo Makkinen, Head of Scientific Affairs, will present clinical advancements and nutrient outcomes on “How to Address Age-Related Metabolic Changes to Add Health to Life.”
- Lorena Carboni, Product Manager, and scientific communication expert will describe the role of vitamins (such as active folate/Quatrefolic® and vitamin K2/MenaQ7®) and biological compounds (such as chondroitin/Mythocondro® ) in health and life-span support.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of longevity research and innovation.
For more details and to register, visit the official event page.
Ingredients mentioned

Quatrefolic®
Active ingredients
Folate: An innovative dietary ingredient designed to act as a nutrient in all areas where folic acid and folate supplementation is recommended and allowed.
Reproduction & Women’s
Wellness & Immune
Mobility & Joint
Fertility
Pregnancy
Menopause

MenaQ7®
Active ingredients
Vitamin K2: MenaQ7® is the optimal bioavailable 99.8% all-trans vitamin K2 as MK-7, produced in the only European plant manufacturing K2 by natural fermentation under the highest quality standards and sustainability measures.
Mobility & Joint
Wellness & Immune
Reproduction & Women’s
Bone
Cardiovascular
Menopause

MyCondro™
Active ingredients
Chondroitin sulfate: A fermentation-derived form of chondroitin sulfate, an ingredient linked with superior joint health. Chondroitin sulfate has become widely used as a dietary supplement to help keep joints healthy and treat osteoarthritis.
Mobility & Joint
Digestion & Gut
Joint
Sports Nutrition
Digestive Comfort
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