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Barry W. Ritz, PhD

Barry W. Ritz, PhD, is the Director of Scientific Affairs at Atrium Innovations, Inc. and is an active researcher in the emerging field of nutritional immunology. Dr. Ritz is involved in a number of professional organizations, including the American Society for Nutritional Sciences, and has been a member of the dietary supplement industry for over ten years. His research interests in nutrition science are varied, including the evaluation of immunomodulatory nutraceuticals, bioactive peptides as functional foods, and the influence of nutritional status on the innate immune response to influenza infection. Dr. Ritz has presented his research at national and international meetings, has numerous publications in scientific journals, and recently completed a chapter on the use of nutraceuticals for immune restoration in the elderly. Dr. Ritz has appeared on a number of radio shows and TV news broadcasts across the nation, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and has been featured in print, most recently interviewed by Cooking Light Magazine.

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About Functionalab

Functionalab is an innovative and premium beauty brand, offering a unique and holistic solution which combines science-based “nutricosmetics” (beauty supplements), and “cosmeceuticals” for a Complete Skin Nutrition System. Functionalab joins the dots between nutrition, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals by approaching beauty from the perspective of health. Functionalab offers a complete line of Advanced Nutricosmetics and Advanced Cosmeceuticals for wellness and beauty. Functionalab's products only offer the purest and highest-quality, active ingredients. Functionalab products are developed in partnership with leading PhD health scientists, dermatologists and internationally renowned laboratories. Functionalab's Beauty Doses offer seven potent beauty supplements for key beauty objectives such as overall skin health, skin purity, skin firming, anti-aging supplements, collagen production, weight management, cellulite, hair, skin and nails health or tanning support. Functionalab's Cosmeceuticals product lines include one Biomimetic and one Dermo lines, which offer various solutions to fight signs of aging and are issued of the latest skin-science discoveries. Functionalab has been recognized by many influencers and numerous health and beauty publications and received several prestigious awards, including the Discover Beauty Award at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2010 (voted best emerging beauty brand by most influential retailers in the world), was acclaimed as a "Beauty Innovator" Wallpaper* magazine and nominated Wallpaper* 2010 Annual Design Award."