<p>Dr. Edward Walker is a scientist and lecturer, who believes that developing a healthy relationship with food is key for long-term wellness. He completed his PhD at the University of Auckland on the antioxidant effects of berry fruits, and has continued to research how dietary plant compounds can improve health and wellness. He works at The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, undertaking commercially focused research of nutraceutical products for human health applications, with a focus on clinical validation of lab-based results. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Auckland in New Zealand on the topic of nutraceuticals and functional foods.</p>
<p>Over the last 13 years Edward’s primary research focus has been the investigation of plant-based, appetite suppressants that may reduce hunger and support healthy food choices. This work led to the development of Amarasate, a novel NZ hops-based appetite suppressant that shares an overlapping mode of action with a new class of effective GLP-1 based anti-obesity drugs. He is passionate about plant-based nutraceuticals and believes that with the appropriate scientific research, they have the potential to improve health and wellness, and even prevent or delay the development of chronic disease.</p>


Edward Walker, PhD