Technological Unit of Nutrition and Health of Spain

Eurecat's Nutrition and Health Unit, formerly the Centre Tecnològic de Nutrició i Salut (CTNS), is a leading Spanish research and technology organization specializing in the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Based in Reus, the unit provides end-to-end R&D services, including ingredient discovery, preclinical validation, and the design and execution of human clinical trials. They leverage a sophisticated Omics Sciences platform to provide deep insights into the molecular mechanisms of nutrition and its impact on metabolic health and the gut microbiome. As a key bridge between academia and the private sector, the unit supports the food and pharmaceutical industries in bringing scientifically validated health products to market. Their work is instrumental in substantiating European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims for global clients.