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Emerging evidence reveals that the gut microbiome is a key determinant of vitamin and nutrients metabolism, bioavailability, and nutritional response. However, a lack of standardized research frameworks limits translation into practice. 

This webinar explores current challenges, methodological advances, and future standards needed to integrate microbiome science and vitamin research into next-generation nutrition and nutritional supplement studies.

Sponsored by Amway, IFF, and AOAC INTERNATIONAL

Speakers

Erik Konings, PhD
Past President - AOAC International

Lori Lathrop Stern, PhD
IFF Health Sciences

Ashley Toney, PhD, RDN
Cleveland Clinic

Learning Objectives

1. Describe how the gut microbiome influences vitamin production, activation, bioavailability, and utilization in humans
2. Explain why current approaches to vitamin assessment may overlook critical microbiome-dependent pathways, vitamin isoforms, and precursors
3. Review methodological challenges in microbiome and nutrition research, including sampling, analytics, and taxonomic resolution
4. Describe how emerging technologies and harmonized research standards can improve future nutritional science and personalized nutrition strategies