Medical Advisory Board

Our independent advisors audit our product formulations and educational content to ensure scientific accuracy, safety compliance, and responsible communication.

Ingredient and label clarity • Evidence informed language • Not personalised medical advice

Our advisors are compensated professionals retained for their time and expertise. Their reviews are independent assessments of our formulations. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personal advice.

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Dr. Ioannis Nikitidis

Dr. Ioannis Nikitidis

MD, MSc, BSc

Medical Doctor | Endocrinology Resident | Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist

Dr. Ioannis Nikitidis (MD, MSc, BSc) is a Medical Doctor, Endocrinology Resident, and Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (since 2004). His work focuses on evidence-led nutrition and long-term wellbeing, with additional training in Exercise & Health and Healthcare Management.
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Dr. Ioannis Nikitidis is a Medical Doctor, Resident of Endocrinology, and a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (since 2004). He holds a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Health, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management. He also holds Specialist Certification in Obesity Professional Education from the World Obesity Federation.

He has previously worked as a researcher at the Technological University of Cyprus in the Public Health department. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, his approach centres on personalised nutrition and holistic care, using a comprehensive, science-backed methodology tailored to individual needs.

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Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan

Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan

PhD

Pharmacist & Scientist (PhD Pharmacognosy) | Natural Products & Supplement Formulation

Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan is a pharmacist with a PhD in Pharmacognosy and a scientist specialised in natural products. Her academic work focuses on herbal medicines, natural product chemistry, and dietary supplement formulation, with multiple publications in Q1–Q2 indexed journals.
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Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan is a pharmacist and scientist holding a PhD in Pharmacognosy. Her academic expertise focuses on herbal medicines, natural product chemistry, and dietary supplement formulation. During her doctoral studies, she evaluated biological activities and enzyme inhibitory effects of medicinal plants, using advanced analytical and pharmaceutical techniques including HPLC, LC-QTOF-MS, GC, and in vitro biological assays.

She has published more than ten scientific articles in Q1–Q2 indexed journals, and has contributed to books and book chapters. She has delivered oral and poster presentations at international congresses and has hands-on experience in quality control aligned with European Pharmacopoeia standards, raw material evaluation, and formulation development.

In addition to academic work, she provides product development and scientific consultancy across dietary supplements and natural cosmetics, and contributes educational writing on health and natural products. As a member of the Ellasie Women’s Health Advisory Board, she supports product evaluation with a science-based, realistic approach.

Selected Publications

Selected journal publications
• Shahrivari-Baviloliaei S. et al. (2024). Antioxidants 13(8):993. doi:10.3390/antiox13080993
• Özüpek B. et al. (2024). Chemistry & Biodiversity. doi:10.1002/cbdv.202401619
• Abaci Kaplan N. et al. (2023). International Journal of Environmental Health Research. doi:10.1080/09603123.2022.2163988
• Khursheed A. et al. (2022). Frontiers in Chemistry. doi:10.3389/fchem.2022.1017577
• Abaci N. et al. (2022). Food Chemistry: X 14:100302. doi:10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100302
• Polumackanycz M. et al. (2022). Antioxidants 11(5):919. doi:10.3390/antiox11050919
• Kaplan Abaci N., Erdoğan Orhan I. (2024). CUPMAP. doi:10.38093/cupmap.1464497
• Kaplan Abaci N. et al. (2023). CUPMAP. doi:10.38093/cupmap.1314950
• Abaci N., Erdoğan Orhan I. (2022). CUPMAP. doi:10.38093/cupmap.1127949

Books and chapters
• Ceratonia siliqua’nın Fizikokimyasal Yapısı ve Biyolojik Etkileri (Book, in press)
• Tıbbi Çaylar ve Hazırlama Teknikleri (Book Chapter, in press)
• Abacı Kaplan N., Erdoğan Orhan (2025). Myrtus communis L. (Academic Press, pp.321–349)
• Abacı Kaplan N. et al. (2023). Saponins targeting SARS-CoV-2 (Elsevier, pp.1–15)
• Şenol Deniz F.S. et al. (2023). Anti-Aging Effect of Turkish Medicinal Plants on Skin (Springer Nature, pp.1–20)

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Dr. Rida Asghar

Dr. Rida Asghar

MBBS

OBGYN Resident Medical Officer | Women’s Health Reviewer

Dr. Rida Asghar is an OBGYN Resident Medical Officer practicing in a public sector hospital in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. She focuses on evidence-based, patient-centred women’s health and is actively involved in clinical research and audits in obstetrics and maternal outcomes.
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Dr. Rida Asghar is an OBGYN Resident Medical Officer currently practicing in a public sector hospital in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. Her work centres on advancing women’s health through evidence-based practice and compassionate, patient-centred care.

She is preparing for the USMLE and MRCOG exams, with a goal to specialise in gynecologic oncology, and is focused on improving outcomes and reducing late diagnoses, particularly in rural communities. She has been selected for a two-month observership in Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston (May–June 2026), to broaden clinical exposure and perspective.

Alongside clinical practice, she is actively involved in research and quality improvement, including audits on surgical site infections after caesarean sections, studies on obstructed labour outcomes, seasonal variation in preeclampsia outcomes, and evaluation of labour care guides on fetal-maternal outcomes. She also contributes to work on obstetrical early assessment scoring for high-risk emergencies.

As a medical reviewer, she brings hands-on clinical experience, a commitment to accuracy, and a patient-centred approach to evaluating educational content.

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Not Just a Stamp of Approval

Our Advisory Board is involved in every step of the formulation process, ensuring Ellasie products meet rigorous scientific standards.

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Ingredient Audit

Every strain and botanical is cross-referenced against peer-reviewed literature to ensure we only use ingredients with research-backed benefits.

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Dosage Verification

We verify that the amount of active ingredients (CFUs, mg) matches the levels used in successful clinical trials, avoiding "fairy dusting."

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Safety Screening

Our medical team reviews formulations for potential contraindications, allergen profiles, and long-term usage safety.

Common Questions

How does Ellasie select its medical advisors?
We select advisors based on their active clinical experience, academic credentials (MD, PhD, MSc), and specific expertise in microbiome science, women's health, and endocrinology.
Do the medical advisors formulate the products?
Our advisors act as independent auditors. They review our formulations, ingredient choices, and dosage levels to ensure they align with the latest peer-reviewed medical research.
Are the advisors independent?
Yes. While our advisors are compensated for the time they spend auditing our research and content, they maintain full professional independence. Their primary role is to ensure safety and scientific accuracy.

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