Who We Are

Guided by scientific rigor and operational excellence, the Kaneka Nutrients team advances Ubiquinol innovation through research integrity, structured quality systems, and trusted industry collaboration.

Meet Our Team

Our leadership and cross-functional team align scientific expertise with operational execution to support responsible, evidence-based product development.

Terese Mansell

Vice President of the Nutrients Division

Sid Shastri, M.Sc.

Director of Research & Business

Jennifer Fernandez

Director of Marketing

Kyle Erny

National Sales Manager

Jeremy Moore

Account Development Manager

Amy Trudel

Sr. Key Account & Sales Operations Manager

Heather Eberly

Marketing Manager

Yuga Teranishi

Market Development & Technical Services Manager

Sayaka Miyoshi

Market Development & Science Manager

Vanessa Reagan

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Foundational Science.
Proven Leadership.

With decades of CoQ10 research and formulation expertise, our Research to Business (R2B) team translates scientific insight into strategic partnerships—advancing innovation and accelerating product development.

Offering the only CoQ10 and Ubiquinol ingredients manufactured in the USA

Kaneka  Ubiquinol® is backed by 100+ clinical studies and 30+ years of research and testing

Supporting over 200 brands with premium quality Ubiquinol ingredients

Our Strategic Advisors

Through collaboration with leading scientific, clinical, and industry experts, we uphold our commitment to research integrity and responsible market advancement.

Joel Evans, M.D., OB/GYN

Director, The Center for Functional Medicine

Senior Medical Consultant to
Kaneka Nutrients

A respected voice in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Evans contributes to advancing foundational health through education, clinical leadership, and international engagement. His focus on hormone health and prenatal development reflects a commitment to evidence-based, science-led innovation.

David Foreman, R.Ph.

President, The Herbal Pharmacist

Scientific Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients

A retired pharmacist and industry educator, Foreman translates clinical research into clear, science-based messaging for dietary supplement ingredients. His work supports evidence-driven positioning around cellular wellness and mitochondrial function through industry speaking, webinars, and technical content development.

Melissa Olivadoti, Ph.D., CMPP

President, Assisi Consulting LLC

 

Medical Affairs Consultant to Kaneka Nutrients

Dr. Olivadoti brings deep medical affairs and scientific strategy expertise across pharma, biotech, and nutraceutical sectors. With a background in neuroscience and strategic leadership, she supports evidence-based development, credible scientific communication, and knowledgeable decision-making across complex organizations.

Risa Schulman, Ph.D.

President, Tap~Root

 

Sr. Science and Regulatory Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients

Dr. Schulman brings deep scientific and regulatory expertise to the natural products industry, with a strong command of applied research, structure-function substantiation, and compliance strategy. Her multidisciplinary insight strengthens credible product development and science-led decision-making.

Zita West

Fertility and Pregnancy Expert

 

Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients

A midwife and fertility strategist, West has decades of experience integrating reproductive science with holistic health approaches. Through her work in fertility and women’s health, she brings insight into patient-centered care, neuroscience-informed practice, and comprehensive reproductive support.

Zita West

Fertility and Pregnancy Expert

 

Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients

A midwife and fertility strategist, West has decades of experience integrating reproductive science with holistic health approaches. Through her work in fertility and women’s health, she brings insight into patient-centered care, neuroscience-informed practice, and comprehensive reproductive support.

SupplySide Snapshot – Addressing Reproductive Health Needs at a Cellular Level

Ubiquinol, the active antioxidant form of CoQ10, helps support reproductive health by combating oxidative stress that impacts sperm and egg quality.

Partner With a Science-Led Ingredient Authority

Supplement manufacturers and formulators choose Kaneka Nutrients for clinically validated Ubiquinol innovation, precision U.S. manufacturing, and long-term strategic collaboration.

Work with a partner grounded in scientific integrity, structured quality systems, and category-leading expertise.

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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.