The people behind the science
At Benexia, scientific rigor is the foundation of every ingredient we create.
For over two decades, our work in human nutrition, ingredient functionality and food technology has been driven by a collaborative approach. By combining our internal technical expertise with a world-class Scientific Advisory Board, we transform complex nutritional research into practical, high-performance solutions for the global food industry.
Scientific Team
Our scientific team brings together leading experts from the fields of nutrition, medicine and food technology. Their strategic oversight ensures that robust data, clinical relevance and the highest standards of safety and efficacy back every ingredient we develop. This external perspective is vital, keeping our research trajectory aligned with the evolving needs of the health and wellness industry.
Scientific Advisory Board
A panel of independent, internationally renowned experts who guide the scientific direction of our research into chia and omega-3 ALA.
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Adam Metherel PhD
Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto
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Richard Bazinet PhD
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Rodrigo Valenzuela PhD
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Wendy Bazilian DrPH, MA, RDN
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Gwendolyn Barceló-Coblijn PhD
Lipids in Human Pathology, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands
Lipid Research Center
Benexia's Lipid Research Center is a team of chia experts advancing knowledge of the physical, chemical and nutritional properties of chia and its by-products — oil, protein and fiber — from chemical composition and oxidative stability to nutritional profile and bioactive components. It also develops new processes, such as spray drying and emulsification, so our ingredients keep pace with evolving market requirements.
Talk to our scientific team
Bring us a formulation challenge, a claim question or a research idea — our team and advisory board work with customers directly.