NIHS research aims to provide the scientific rationale for targeted nutritional medical products to help manage health problems such as diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease. Such nutrition will ultimately help to support healthy ageing.
The institute, housed at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), will focus on the areas of brain health, metabolic health and gastro-intestinal health.
The new building will allow NIHS to expand its current activities.
Paul Bulcke, Nestlé’s CEO, at the opening ceremony, said: “Nestlé has always led from the front when developing new manufacturing processes, products and packaging as well as new ways to connect with consumers.
“What we are seeing here today is a new arm of our research capability. One of our biggest opportunities for growth is to focus research on science-based nutritional solutions to help prevent or manage chronic diseases.
“The work of the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences will strengthen our position as the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellness company.”
Source: Nestlé
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