FoodOxys
FoodOxys is a pioneering biotechnology company and a spin-off of the University of Thessaly, headquartered in Larissa. The company was established in 2019 by a team of bioscientists from the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Following the global trends in precision medicine and nutrition, FoodOxys provides state-of-the-art services in ensuring nutritional wellness at a personalized level and testing the bioactivity of food products and dietary supplements.
Services for humans
FoodOxys evaluates the human antioxidant and genetic profile to individualize nutritional needs. By analyzing laboratory data, the company offers personalized nutritional recommendations and dietary plans to promote metabolic health.
● Evaluation of redox markers – Personalized nutrition
● Evaluation of genetic markers – Nutrigenomics
Services for food and dietary supplement companies
FoodOxys evaluates the bioactivity of food products and dietary supplements to highlight their beneficial properties for human health and well-being.
- European certification mark AFQ (Activity FoodOxys Quality)
- Creation of product identity– Product ID
- Finding health claims – NutriMetrics
- Determination of polyphenol content & antioxidant activity – PhenoxScan
- Determination of olive oil quality characteristics – OleoMetrics
Services for hospitals
FoodOxys evaluates the bioactivity of prepared hospital meals and develops digital platforms to inform the hospitalized patients and the medical staff on the health benefits of their consumption.
Science
The FoodOxys scientific team consists of distinguished researchers with extensive experience in the research fields of “Nutritional Biochemistry” and “Human Metabolism”. Over the last 20 years, the FoodOxys scientific team has published over 250 articles in international peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The primary focus of the scientific articles is the evaluation of food quality and bioactivity, as well as the investigation of the beneficial properties of food products rich in bioactive compounds, exercise, and intermittent fasting on human metabolism.
Quality policy
FoodOxys implements a comprehensive management system and is certified under the following standards:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
- ISO 37001:2016 – Anti-Bribery Management System
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
