With COVID-19 restrictions being eased for business events, we are pleased to be able to offer this in-person event. Please see details below regarding COVID-19 compliance.
***Registration for this event is now closed****
The next Food Supplements Interest Group (SIG) will take place in-person on Thursday 7th October. The SIG will discuss Sleep – a holistic approach, where nutrition and supplementation have a role to play.
Topics to be covered:
*Sleep – some truths and myths explained
*Differentiation between food supplement claims and medicinal claims
*Traditional herbal remedies – why are these so different?
*Botanical food supplements – what are they and how can I use them?
*What is a systems biology approach?
*How are the principles of system biology applied in the world of nutrition?
*A review of known nutrients used for sleep claims using a systems biology lens
*Melatonin medicine or food supplement?
*Dietary considerations
To book, please complete the online booking form below. Due to social distancing, places will be limited. Your application will be reviewed and a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place. Unfortunately due to the number of places available, we are only able to offer one place per organisation.
This free to attend event will be held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £255, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
The venue and all participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times. Please see further information below regarding COVID-19 compliance at the venue.
We are Pioneer Group, Nottingham (formerly BioCity):
We are Pioneer Group is accessible by car, train and bus as it is a City Centre venue, on-site parking is not available for delegates, however the Motorpoint Arena Car park is available and located behind the buildings, for details and the address see here.
Venue and event – COVID-19 Compliance
– Delegates must not attend if they are self isolating or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature, new and persistent cough, or a loss of/change in sense of taste or smell), even if these symptoms are mild
– Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms
– An NHS QR code for delegates to check in on will be available
– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event
– The room will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates
– All rooms will have hand sanitiser nearby
– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
– Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free