Study of health potential and safety using omics technologies

Multi-omics assessment of the health benefits and safety of functional ingredients

Market need

The development and commercialisation of ingredients for sectors such as functional foods, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and supplements increasingly require a clear, objective and scientifically substantiated determination of their health benefits. It is no longer sufficient to observe a functional outcome; the market demands an understanding of the health benefit exerted by an ingredient, the biological mechanisms through which it acts and the safety parameters with which it is associated, as a basis for generating trust and value. In this context, traditional approaches, based on the assessment of isolated parameters, have limitations when it comes to explaining complex and multifactorial effects. In response to this, advanced approaches make it possible to address the biological complexity inherent in processes such as metabolic and inflammatory modulation, oxidative stress or the microbiota, facilitating a mechanistic interpretation of the health benefit. This capability is key to generating robust scientific evidence, guiding strategic R&D decisions and supporting the development and positioning of ingredients with a well-defined biological basis.

Our solution

  • LC-MS/MS for in-depth analysis of metabolic and protein profiles.
  • LC-MS/MSNext-generation sequencing (NGS) to study gene expression, microbiota and other levels of biological regulation.

Applications

Impact and benefits

Scientific evidence

The application of studies based on omics technologies makes it possible to investigate the health benefits and assess the safety of ingredients in greater depth from a comprehensive biological perspective. This approach facilitates the understanding of the mechanisms of action involved, the identification of relevant biomarkers and the generation of robust scientific evidence that supports development, validation and positioning decisions.

The ability to translate complex biological data into clear conclusions makes this approach a tool of high strategic value for progressing with greater confidence in competitive and regulated environments.

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Elías Hurtado
Omics technologies

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