Research Focus at the University of Illinois

Nutraceuticals and functional foods represent one of the leading topics in the food industry today. Regardless of what we call these physiologically active foods or food components, what is important is whether there is credible science to substantiate the health benefits they are purported to deliver to the consuming public.

Fortunately, sound science is recognized as a critical driving factor in the functional food/nutraceutical industry. In Nutrition Business Journal’s recent 3rd Annual CEO su…