HealthSpan Solutions Launches New Lower-Sugar BeneVia at the 2010 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Boston

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- With 60% of consumers 50 years and above having at least one preventable chronic health concern, Registered Dietitians provide important healthcare management support for consumers. Understanding the growing need for more research around the changing life of "baby boomers," BeneVia® is releasing the results of clinical research revealing improved health outcomes for age-associated health issues and healthy aging at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE; Booth 2430) which takes place November 6-9, 2010 in Boston, MA.  In conjunction with the clinical results, HealthSpan Solutions, LLC will also be launching a new Low-Sugar formula of BeneVia® in all four products at this year's event.

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BeneVia® will distribute summary results of its recent research portfolio demonstrating how specific nutritional formulas can be used to target and improve specific health conditions. BeneVia will provide educational sessions for Nutrition Professionals with a focus on Healthy Aging, Functional Medicine and Weight Management during the conference so that dietitians can sample each of the four BeneVia® nutritional juice beverages and review results on health outcomes for specific health conditions. "We are very excited about BeneVia's participation at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) and the opportunity to partner and help educate health professionals about nutrition for healthy aging and active lifestyles," said Jennifer Ashley, RD, LD, and Head of HealthSpan Solutions Medical Marketing.

An added feature of the conference will be a presentation of the clinical research on muscle strength, and natural muscle loss (sarcopenia) in Aging by a leading Gerontological Researcher, Dr. John E. Morley, M.B., B.Ch .  "Proprietary research results showing how specialized high leucine/essential amino acid protein blends  can overcome age-resistant responses of muscle to aging demonstrates an important and practical way to manage healthy aging," Mrs. Ashley commented. Dr. John E. Morley, M.B., B.Ch., is known internationally as a gerontological researcher, clinician, and educator.  He is the director of Saint Louis University's Division of Geriatric Medicine.  Dr. Morley will also appear at BeneVia's exhibit Booth 2430, where he will be signing copies of his book The Science of Staying Young, on Monday, November 8 from 9 to noon.

"For older adults, a healthy and active lifestyle is important for long term health," said John Troup, Ph.D., President & CEO of HealthSpan Solutions, LLC, makers of BeneVia®. "It takes daily attention to nutrition and the use of specific active nutrients targeting specific disease states to improve health.  The BeneVia® commitment to healthy aging and partnership with RD's is significant in healthcare management that will help professionals support older adults and their management of chronic diseases. BeneVia's family of products help consumers manage age-associated health issues including loss of muscle, cardiovascular health, diabetes, cognitive performance and immune responses. We are proud to offer the leading products in adult nutrition for health and age specific management," Troup concluded.

Study results are available online at http://www.gobenevia.com.  Dr. Morley will be available following his presentation to talk to practitioners, health writers and editors.

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About BeneVia®

BeneVia is a fortified and balanced nutritional beverage with a clinically supported high leucine protein energy source with essential vitamins and minerals for healthy aging.  Clinical research has shown that the proprietary protein energy of BeneVia is four times more effective than other protein sources for improving muscle function and energy levels for daily activity.  

The four varieties of light, fruit-based BeneVia products contain nutrients, which have been clinically tested and proven to aid in managing the four most common health conditions faced by boomer consumers:

• Strength & Energy – With ViaLeuPro™, a protein and leucine blend
• Memory & Focus – With Omega3- DHA and the antioxidant Lutein
• Heart Health – With ViaLeuPro™ protein and leucine blend and Phytosterols which also helps manage diabetes
• Immune Protect – With Arginine and Omega3- DHA

BeneVia is a naturally flavored fruit juice drink with a taste preferred by consumers and recommended by practitioners. BeneVia is low calorie, low sugar and contains no fat. BeneVia contains Vitamin D and Calcium and is a light juice-based product found in grocery and drug stores in the adult nutrition aisle.

For more information about BeneVia, including nutritional profiles and retail availability, visit www.gobenevia.com.

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