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Find nutrition endlessly confusing? Wish you could cut through the noise and understand it better, almost as if you’re chatting with friends around a campfire? Join health industry exec Will Rowe, CEO of Nutrasource, as he sits down with leaders across the nutrition sector for a campfire chat on the hottest topics in nutrition. The goal: to help you finally make sense of the complexities of nutrition – and become NutraStrong in the process.
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Episode 16: Why Diversity of the Microbiome is So Critical and Understanding the Gut-Lung Axis with Dr. Vivek Lal

NutraStrong PodcastFeb 23, 2022

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Episode 22: Multiple Layers, Unanswered Questions: Why We Need a Pause and Reset of the NHP Industry with Tania John

Episode 22: Multiple Layers, Unanswered Questions: Why We Need a Pause and Reset of the NHP Industry with Tania John

Back to the drawing board with SGS Nutrasource VP of NHP & Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, Tania John! Listen in as Will and Tania unpack the intricacies of Canadian NHP regulations and really dive into the proposed cost recovery program. Beyond the financial implications, such as the transition from zero costs to potentially $58K for a new product licence, the podcast explores the broader impacts on companies and consumers alike. Will these increased costs be shifted onto consumers? What does this mean for businesses eyeing Canada as a market? Learn about the political dimensions and industry responses, considering Canada's reputation as the gold standard for NHP regulations.

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Ms. John brings 17 years of regulatory and quality experience in the Canadian Natural Health Product (NHP) space, including cross-functional support and project management. As Vice President of NHP & Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, Tania works closely with SGS Nutrasource’s analytical, clinical, medical writing, business development, and marketing teams to ensure client objectives are exceeded through strong scientific substantiation and strategic partnership. She has a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Guelph, majoring in Nutrition & Nutraceutical Sciences and Food Safety & Quality Assurance, respectively. Previously, Ms. John served as a Product Licensing & QA Associate at Now Foods/Puresource Inc. prior to joining SGS Nutrasource as Regulatory Affairs Specialist and, later, Associate Director, then Director of Regulatory Affairs. After 6 years, Ms. John took on a Regulatory Affairs Lead position at the Clorox Company where she was instrumental in Canadian compliance and innovation licensing of its natural health supplements, namely the Renew Life and NeoCell brands. While passionate about all categories, she has developed a niche for herself in the beauty from within and digestive care areas. She is also a steward of the industry, leading the Global Prebiotic Association’s (GPA) Scientific & Technical and Regulatory Committees and is actively involved with the Canadian Health Food Association’s (CHFA), serving on their Regulatory Affairs Advisory Council.

Feb 28, 202427:24
Episode 21: Vitamin Angels - The Name Says it All! A Chat With Industry Leader, Howard B. Schiffer

Episode 21: Vitamin Angels - The Name Says it All! A Chat With Industry Leader, Howard B. Schiffer

Join us as Vitamin Angels President & Founder / CEO, Howard B. Schiffer, sits down with Nutrasource President and CEO, William Rowe. In this illuminating episode, learn how Vitamin Angels came to be and is now one of the most impactful organizations globally. Howard begins with how the “earthquake” kickstarted everything and why children’s health and nutrition is of special interest to Vitamin Angels. Listen in as Howard shares 2 of the most inspiring stories behind Vitamin Angels and his career. Plus, find out why nutrition and supplements should be regarded not only as performance enhancers, or preventative strategies, but also as a part of public healthcare.

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About Howard B. Schiffer

Nearly 30 years ago, Howard Schiffer, a former midwife-turned-executive in the natural products industry, was struck by the dramatic impact that vitamin A has on a child’s development, yet how very few of the children who needed it had access to it. This realization inspired him to form Vitamin Angels. Since then, Vitamin Angels has expanded into other proven, high-impact, evidence-based nutrition interventions to stop malnutrition from the start for mothers and children worldwide. Last year, Vitamin Angels reached more than 70 million at-risk pregnant women and children annually in 65 countries, including the U.S. Under Howard’s leadership, Vitamin Angels has become the largest distributor of vitamin A to the non-profit and faith-based community globally. In 2018, Howard announced a new goal for Vitamin Angels: to eliminate infant mortality surrounding childbirth due to vitamin deficiency diseases by the year 2030. To improve birth outcomes and save lives on a global scale, the organization is aiming to reach 50 million women annually with prenatal vitamins and minerals by 2030. Howard and Vitamin Angels’ work have been featured in a number of major news and media outlets including TODAY, CNN Money, Reader’s Digest, KTLA, Medium, Forbes, NY Post, Money Magazine, and Good Day LA as well as numerous industry specific publications. Under Howard’s leadership, Vitamin Angels has twice been named a Top 10 “Highly Rated Charity Relying Solely on Private Contributions” by Charity Navigator in addition to earning ten consecutive 4-star ratings. Vitamin Angels has a Platinum rating from GuideStar.

Feb 02, 202349:58
Episode 20: The Harmony of Marketing, Consumer Trends, and Hot New Products with Alexis Collins

Episode 20: The Harmony of Marketing, Consumer Trends, and Hot New Products with Alexis Collins

Join us on the NutraStrong™ podcast as Stratum Nutrition Director of Product & Brand Strategy, Alexis Collins, explores the world of product marketing, consumer trends and hot new products on the horizon for 2023. Topics of focus include the rise of female focused ingredients (and research), mental stress and anxiety, the “free from” craze, and a certain supplement delivery format has surpassed the capsule! Plus, listen in as Alexis shares how the traditions and culture she grew up with has helped shape her appreciation for natural health products and wellness today.

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Alexis has been working in the dietary supplement industry for over 10 years, with a large focus on ingredient research and development. She enjoys teaching others about interesting ingredient research and working together to find the best way to fit an ingredient into a formulation in a marketable and compliant manner. 

Oct 19, 202238:54
Episode 19: Trust Transparency and Beyond: How CEO, Len Monheit, is Inspiring our Industry

Episode 19: Trust Transparency and Beyond: How CEO, Len Monheit, is Inspiring our Industry

Listen in as Trust Transparency Center CEO, Len Monheit, joins us on the Nutrastrong podcast to discuss the various initiatives he and the team behind Trust Transparency Center are leading in our nutra industry.  Hosted by Nutrasource President and CEO, William Rowe.


Apr 29, 202228:22
Episode #18: Exploring Brand Protection with Self Proclaimed Trademark Nerds, Amanda Roach and Angela Kalsi

Episode #18: Exploring Brand Protection with Self Proclaimed Trademark Nerds, Amanda Roach and Angela Kalsi

Today we explore brand protection, specifically the world of trademarking, with Amanda Roach and Angela Kalsi, Partners of the Amin Talati Wasserman law firm. In this lighthearted episode, we dive into the basics of trademarking, the value it brings to companies and, interestingly, why it should be regarded as a capital expenditure rather than an operating cost. Learn more on how trademarks work in relation to patents and how to create the strongest types of trademarks (in forms that you’d never expect!). Plus, discover the niche of Trademark Squatting and find out what’s happening in the world of CBD product trademarking.

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About Amanda Roach

Amanda's practice focuses on the trade111ark lifecycle. Since 2006, Amanda has counseled clients on brand selection. portfolio strategy, trademark application prosecution, brand enforcement and defense, due diligence, anti-counterfeiting measures. and trademark maintenance stretching from the 

United States to more than 140 countries around the world. Her 

extensive knowledge of trade111ark law is much appreciated by her clients as she often secures rights that would be otherwise 

unattainable using creative. outside-the-box approaches. 

Amanda is proud to have represented businesses of all sizes from Fortune 100 companies to promising start-ups to not-for­profits allowing her to tailor trademark strategies that respect 

each client's unique needs and botto111 line. Her clients operate in a wide array of industries including food, dietary supplements. cosmetics, pharmaceuticals. medical equipment, water reclamation, oil and gas. household goods and fixtures. employment, and entertainment. 

When not hard at work with her amazing trademark team. Amanda enjoys playing with her kids. exploring new cities with her husband. and revising her novel. 


About Angela Kalsi

A seasoned trademark attorney, Angela kalsi understands that a company's most valuable asset is its brand. Angela works with companies large and small to develop robust brand protection strategies. Having managed trademark portfolios for Fortune 500 companies, start-ups. and everything in between, Angela is adept at tailoring her advice to fit a particular client's needs. Angela has worked with companies in a diverse array of industries and brings this broad-based experience to every problem she solves. 

Angela specializes in US and international trademark prosecution, guiding her clients in trademark selection, registration, and maintenance. Her practice spans over fifty countries. Angela has a proven track record of resolving her clients' trademark disputes, including in cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Angela's experience also includes registering works at the Copyright Office and authoring a variety of intellectual property agreements. 

An art lover, Angela worked at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival prior to practicing law. She brings this love of creativity to her work and never tires of seeing what her clients create. Whether it is an imaginative tagline or an eye-catching logo, Angela feels passionate about her role in protecting her clients' brands and creations. 

When she is not hard at work for her clients. Angela delights in reading great novels. trying new restaurants. and perfecting her karaoke repertoire. 


Apr 07, 202201:00:09
Episode 17: Party with a Purpose - An In Depth Look at the Entrepreneurial Vision Behind What's Up With Supps

Episode 17: Party with a Purpose - An In Depth Look at the Entrepreneurial Vision Behind What's Up With Supps

We love the way Diana puts it, "Party with purpose!" In this episode of the Nutrastrong™ podcast, join us as we learn about the vision behind What's Up With Supps with Founder, Diana Morgan. Listen in as we explore what's next for What's Up with Supps and how Diana is working to inspire the next generation of industry leaders.

Also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo7wIvkJSC4&t=408s 

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About Diana Morgan, MS, CISSN

Innovative and Entrepreneurial strategist with 15 years of experience in the dietary supplement industry in areas such as Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Technical Services and Sales coupled with a personal passion for nutrition & health

Mar 01, 202229:33
Episode 16: Why Diversity of the Microbiome is So Critical and Understanding the Gut-Lung Axis with Dr. Vivek Lal

Episode 16: Why Diversity of the Microbiome is So Critical and Understanding the Gut-Lung Axis with Dr. Vivek Lal

In this episode of the Nutrastrong podcast, we are joined by ResBiotic Founder and CEO, Dr. Vivek Lal and explore a variety of concepts particular to the microbiome and lung health.

Dr. Vivek Lal shares some of the key discoveries behind the gut-lung axis and how beneficial bacterias are related to lung health, an area of the microbiome that is gaining a heavy amount of interest in recently.

Plus, learn more about the ongoing clinical research related to lung health and how the associated benefits are important for natural health products.

Another interesting concept explored is how exercise integrates into the overall picture for wellness including balancing supplementation with diet. This is particularly important for consumers looking to be empowered and take control of their health and wellness.

Look ahead as Dr. Vivek Lal shares future applications of the gut-lung axis and the lung microbiome in research, academic and medical settings.

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C Vivek Lal MD FAAP is the Founder and CEO of ResBiotic: a microbiome nutrition company pioneering probiotics for lung health. Dr. Lal is a physician scientist entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in lung research, clinical management, and healthcare entrepreneurship. He completed his clinical and research training at the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and serves as the Director of the Pulmonary Microbiome Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which is funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and American Heart Association (AHA). A neonatal intensivist and pulmonary biologist by training, he has authored over 100 original scientific publications, chapters, and abstracts, including groundbreaking articles on the critical role of the microbiome in chronic lung diseases. Prior to his current role leading ResBiotic, he also founded Urgent Care for Children: the leading pediatric urgent care provider in the Southeast.

Feb 23, 202230:50
Episode 15: From Chemistry to Stand Up Comedy to World Class Technology Innovation, Meet Smart Cups Founder Chris Kanik

Episode 15: From Chemistry to Stand Up Comedy to World Class Technology Innovation, Meet Smart Cups Founder Chris Kanik

Chris Kanik, CEO and Founder of Smart Cups, joins us on the latest episode of the Nutrastrong™ podcast. Listen in as he shares how he went from being a young chemistry wiz to stand up comedian to founder of the innovative and sustainability driven technology company, Smart Cups. In this candid interview, learn how the Smart Cups technology was established, and how it’s making an impact not only in the health and wellness space, but also in humanitarian and eco-friendly applications. Plus, get an inside look at what’s to come with new Smart Cups prototypes and product applications including CBD and cannabis.

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Chris Kanik is the CEO and Founder of Smart Cups, a sustainability-driven technology company whose flagship product, an energy drink, hit the market in 2018 as the World's First Printed Beverage. Smart Cups utilizes a patented delivery system technology that allows flavors and active materials be printed on substrate surfaces. These applications can be used in a myriad of industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and more, allowing for a reduction in storage and transportation requirements resulting in a reduction of the world’s overall resources. Today, Chris oversees Smart Cups' 23,000 square foot manufacturing and R&D facility in Mission Viejo, CA.

Born and raised in Union City, New Jersey, Kanik’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit can be directly attributed to being the first generation born of immigrant parents. Having experienced first-hand the struggles and inequalities that exist among socio-economic classes, Chris has always been drawn to disrupting the status quo and designing better solutions to systems.

He first entered a lab at age 12 to study the chemical degradation of aspartame in diet sodas over extended storage periods at room temperature. At 14, he joined a research team in the Nutritional Sciences Department at Rutgers University to study adipocyte metabolism in adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (A-FABP) knockout mice (aP2-/-) after short-term high-fat feeding. His work contributed to the discovery of a functional compensation by the keratinocyte-FABP. From there, Chris went on to join a research team working on a NASA-funded project developing biologically based nano-robots at Rutgers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Rather than pursuing the conventional path after graduating from Cornell University with a BA in Economics, Chris blazed his own trail and pursued his passion for stand-up comedy on the New York circuit. His quick wit and even quicker ability to handle audiences made him a regular on the New York comedy scene. He has toured nationally at the Improv opening for some of the most popular and well-known acts. Chris has also headlined internationally and performed in front of large stadium crowds.

Feb 01, 202241:18
Episode 14: From Local Family Business to International Ingredient Supplier, Meet Ingredients by Nature President Rob Brewster
Oct 22, 202135:44
Episode 13: Stay Nutrastrong with Nutrastaff Member Dr. Susan Hewlings, RD, PhD. - Nutritionist, Athlete and Canine Enthusiast

Episode 13: Stay Nutrastrong with Nutrastaff Member Dr. Susan Hewlings, RD, PhD. - Nutritionist, Athlete and Canine Enthusiast

We’re proud to introduce you to Nutrasource’s very own, Dr. Susan Hewlings, RD, PhD. Not only is Dr. Hewlings our Director of Scientific Affairs but an athlete, health and wellness advocate, nutrition educator and #NutraStrong member of the team. 

You’re in for an action packed episode where we explore a variety of topics including sport performance, personalized nutrition, and making sense of the many biochemistry reactions that take place in our bodies. Plus get a good understanding of the mental game behind long distance running and how Dr. Hewlings prepares for successful run.

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Dr. Hewlings brings over 20 years in nutrition, sports nutrition and scientific consulting for the dietary supplement and medical industries. As Director of Scientific Affairs, Dr. Hewlings oversees scientific and nutrition projects for the dietary supplement and medical industries to help companies substantiate claims and gain market entry globally. Dr. Hewlings is a full-time professor at Central Michigan University and Co-Founder of Substantiation Sciences LLC where she assists companies in supporting their market launch strategies with scientific evidence. She is the author of Nutrition: Real People, Real Choices and has published multiple articles on dietary supplements, pharmacokinetics, and nutrition in peer-reviewed medical journals.


Aug 19, 202144:48
Episode 12: Super Starches and Potato Power - How to Fuel Your Gut Health with "The Prebiotic Dietitian", Kara Landau

Episode 12: Super Starches and Potato Power - How to Fuel Your Gut Health with "The Prebiotic Dietitian", Kara Landau

Tune in as ‘The Prebiotic Dietitian’, Kara Landau, RD, enlightens us on not only the resistant starch benefits of prebiotic containing foods, but understanding the difference between prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. Plus, discover other nutrients and how they fuel overall wellness that can be found in prebiotic food sources.

Interested in business in the nutrition space? Listen in to get an inside look at entrepreneurship as Kara Landau, RD shares on her experience of launching and running her brand, Uplift FoodGood Mood Food.

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Kara Landau “The Prebiotic Dietitian” is a highly respected Australian Registered Dietitian, Author, and Founder of the prebiotic gut health brand - Uplift FoodGood Mood Food, based in New York City, USA.

A previous spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia, and now the nutrition advisor and media representative for the Global Prebiotic Association, Kara specializes in the connection between diet, gut health and mood, and the vital role of prebiotics for wellbeing.

Regularly requested to provide expert opinion on gut health and entrepreneurship in the USA & Australia, Kara can be found quoted throughout titles such as Forbes, Shape, Elle, Elite Daily, Bustle, Womens Health, Mens Health, Readers Digest, MSN, and more;

Together with taking the stage to present at industry events across the globe, including Expo West (USA), Supply Side West (USA), Healthy Ingredients (EU), The Microbiome Movement (USA), Naturally Good (AUS), Probiota (EU) and more.

Founding Uplift FoodGood Mood Food: The world's first dietitian created functional food brand to focus exclusively on the mood supportive benefits of gut healthy prebiotics, Kara successfully lead the company to receive the first ever minority investment from Mondelez Internationals SnackFutures new venture arm in 2019, and has released both the Daily Uplifter powdered supplement, together with the Gut Happy Cookies™ functional snacking line.

Kara is on mission it to continue to educate, inspire, and make eating a prebiotic rich diet easy and enjoyable to all those that she can encounter.


Jul 22, 202141:38
Episode 11: Getting Down to Earth to Save the Earth: Sustainability and Traceability with Karen Howard

Episode 11: Getting Down to Earth to Save the Earth: Sustainability and Traceability with Karen Howard

Listen in as Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural, shares the background, importance and controversies behind organic farming. In this packed episode you'll learn about supply chain integrity and what that means for both sustainability and personal health and dive deeper into transparency and traceability.

Learn about regenerative agriculture and why Glyphosate, a well known and proven to be carcinogenic pesticide, continues to show up in humans and twice as much in dogs.

Plus, discover how to fact-check grass-fed food sources and why one of the fastest growing supplements, collagen, might be worth switching to organic for.

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Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association is a visionary and results-focused leader who has spent more than 30 years working with Congress, state legislatures and healthcare organizations to develop innovative healthcare policy and programs. She has held a variety of executive positions, including serving as professional staff for a congressional committee, and has policy expertise in the diverse areas of integrative and complementary medicine, managed care, healthcare technology and mental health. An advocate at heart, she has worked to strategically advance the mission and vision of organizations through effective advocacy and strong collaboration. Prior to Organic & Natural Health, Howard served as executive director for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools. During her nearly 10-year tenure at AANP, she built a sustainable infrastructure, significantly improved financial performance, established a strong federal presence and supported multiple state association advocacy efforts for licensure. Also during this time, the naturopathic medicine profession established itself as a key component of comprehensive healthcare for the future.

Jun 29, 202137:18
Episode 10: Sleep Hygiene and Personalized Healthcare - Balance vs. More with Dr. Sara Celik, ND

Episode 10: Sleep Hygiene and Personalized Healthcare - Balance vs. More with Dr. Sara Celik, ND

Let’s dive into holistic healthcare with Dr. Sara Celik, ND. In this charming episode we learn about why more is not always better when it comes to natural health products and the importance of personalized healthcare.

What is naturopathic medicine? What is homeopathy? Are they the same? Tune in and get a high-level perspective as Dr. Sara weighs in and further explains why finding high quality, third party certified supplements is important now more than ever with the increase of self-prescribing consumers. Plus, discover 4 key factors that come into play with sleep hygiene.

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Dr. Sara Celik is a Canadian licensed Naturopathic Doctor with 15+ years of experience serving patients in Ontario. She is a sought-after speaker and passionate leader in the Health & Wellness industry. In addition to seeing patients in her clinical practice, Dr. Sara worked for a CPG company where she was responsible for educating consumers, health care professionals, retailers, and the media on digestive health and probiotics.

She was a recipient of the Generation Next award. This award is given to a few individuals across Canada who are helping shape the future of Canada’s grocery industry. Chosen for her leadership, innovative work and commitment to the industry, Dr. Sara was named a rising star in the grocery industry.

Dr. Sara is a well known educator and media health expert appearing on multiple radio shows/podcasts, the W Network, Breakfast Television and CP24. She frequently contributes to large publications and has been published in Best Health Magazine, Canadian Living, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Grocery Business, Chatelaine, and ELLE Canada.

Jun 04, 202141:21
Episode 9: Industry Secrets From the Beverage Whisperer Himself, Ken Sadowsky

Episode 9: Industry Secrets From the Beverage Whisperer Himself, Ken Sadowsky

Tune into the latest NutraStrong episode as special guest, Ken Sadowsky shares his insights into the world of beverages: everything from nootropics and adaptogens, to CBD infused drinks and kombucha.

Ken Sadowsky is known by insiders in the beverage business as "The Beverage Whisperer" for having an incredible track record of investing in and advising many of the fastest-growing and most successful new beverages over the last 20 years, including Glaceau/VitaminWater, Vita Coco, Hint and Bai.


May 20, 202135:59
Episode 8: Fuel The Need But Never Under Fuel The Goal- Sports Nutrition With Dr. Susan Kleiner

Episode 8: Fuel The Need But Never Under Fuel The Goal- Sports Nutrition With Dr. Susan Kleiner

In the latest NutraStrong episode we sit down with visionary, Dr. Susan Kleiner owner of High Performance Nutrition and discuss everything from female nutrition to healing exercise and the power of food on performance! 

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Dr. Kleiner is the owner of High Performance Nutrition, LLC, a consulting firm in Mercer Island, Washington. She is a visionary educator and motivator speaking nationally and internationally on topics in the field of nutrition, health and performance. Dr. Kleiner consults with businesses interested in applying the evidence to product research and development, educational marketing and growth potential. She has consulted with many professional teams and team members, including the Seattle Storm, Seattle Reign, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Thunderbirds and Seattle Supersonics, the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat, Olympians and elite athletes in countless sports. Dr. Kleiner has authored eight books, including the bestseller The New Power Eating®, The Good Mood Diet®, and The POWERFOOD Nutrition Plan. Dr. Kleiner is a co-founder and fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and The National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Sue is passionate about her volunteer teaching with MEET-international.org at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. There is no nutrition or dietetic profession in Vietnam. While she’s not passionately promoting healthy nutrition and fitness, Dr. Kleiner stays in a good mood by spending time in the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest with her husband and daughters.

Apr 29, 202144:43
Episode 7: Dietary Supplement Claims, Lawsuits and Class Actions – It’s Not Like You See on TV! With Ivan Wasserman

Episode 7: Dietary Supplement Claims, Lawsuits and Class Actions – It’s Not Like You See on TV! With Ivan Wasserman

So you've seen a couple episodes of law and order and you think you understand the legal world.. not so fast! In this NutraStrong episode with none other than Ivan Wasserman, he takes us behind the scenes of the legal world- in relation to dietary supplements. You'll get a good understanding of the reality behind supplement label claims (that you can trust!), class action law suits, and why some natural health products, though backed up with quality research and science, might not work for you.

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Ivan Wasserman is the managing partner of Amin Talati Wasserman, LLP, one of the nation's leading regulatory and intellectual property law firms with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Ivan and his team represent companies of all sizes in the food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and medical device industries in areas such as FDA and FTC compliance, trademark and patent issues, and class action defense. Ivan has been included in Best Lawyers® in America from 2007-2021, and was also awarded the 2017 Lexology Client Choice award for exemplary client service in the fields of Healthcare and Life Sciences in the District of Columbia.

Mar 26, 202147:20
Episode 6: Believe It or Not, U.S. Dietary Supplements Are Regulated (and Other Fun Topics) with Rick Collins, Esq.,

Episode 6: Believe It or Not, U.S. Dietary Supplements Are Regulated (and Other Fun Topics) with Rick Collins, Esq.,

There’s much more to dietary supplement regulation than you think! Discover the difference between the way dietary supplements and drugs are regulated, where medical foods play a role, and what to be cautious of in terms of sport nutrition supplements as we dive into this content packed episode with special guest, Rick Collins, Esq., of Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry PLLC.

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Guest Info:

Rick Collins, Esq., is a lawyer dedicated to the health and fitness community and is a partner in the law firm of Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry, based on Long Island, New York. He is internationally recognized as a top legal authority in the field of dietary supplements and physical enhancement. His law firm represents numerous companies in the sports nutrition industry. He serves as General Counsel to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and is the official legal advisor to the Pro League of the International Federation of BodyBuilders. He’s a nationally Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS), a former personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder, and the co-author of a men’s nutrition and fitness book published by Rodale. He has contributed chapters to several textbooks on sports nutrition. A frequent article contributor to various health and fitness publications, he is a monthly columnist for the nationally circulated Muscular Developmentmagazine.


Mar 11, 202149:14
Episode 5: Why Probiotics Matter Now More than Ever with George Paraskevakos of IPA

Episode 5: Why Probiotics Matter Now More than Ever with George Paraskevakos of IPA

In the age of Covid and pandemics, talking about bacteria can be frightening. Listen in as we unpack how to get the most out of the beneficial bacteria our body needs.

Jan 21, 202146:18
Episode 4: How COVID-19 Has Changed the Supplement Sector with Heather Wainer of WholeFoods Magazine

Episode 4: How COVID-19 Has Changed the Supplement Sector with Heather Wainer of WholeFoods Magazine

Choosing supplements has always been tricky. How has the pandemic changed our purchasing behaviours, and what are people looking for most? Will sat down with Heather Wainer of leading health industry publication WholeFoods Magazine to talk about how things have evolved in 2020 and what to expect in the year to come.

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Guest:

Heather Wainer has grown up in the Natural Products Industry, watching her father publish WholeFoods Magazine. After college she joined the company, worked her way to Publisher and now runs the business. She has helped a plethora of companies with their marketing plans, as well as advice and more. She is blessed with many wonderful relationships in the Natural Products Industry. Heather has been instrumental in the growth of WholeFoods Magazine, WholeFoodsMagazine.com, NaturalProductFinder and most recently with Naturally Informed, WholeFoods Magazine’s joint venture of Virtual Events produced in partnership with Trust Transparency Center. Heather prides herself on how she and her staff are successfully accomplishing the company’s mission of Informing and Educating the Natural Products Industry.

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Website: www.Wholefoodsmagazine.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wholefoods-magazine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsM

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WholeFoodsMag

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholefoodsmag/

Website: www.naturalproductfinder.com

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The NutraStrong Podcast is a production of Nutrasource, a service provider to the health products industry. Will Rowe is CEO of Nutrasource.

For more information, visit www.nutrasource.ca

To learn about our certification programs for health products, visit www.certifications.nutrasource.ca

For more episodes, visit: www.nutrasource.ca/resources/nutrastrong-podcast/

Dec 16, 202048:45
Episode 3: Why You Should Be Wary of the $9.99 Supplements with Elan Sudberg of Alkemist Labs

Episode 3: Why You Should Be Wary of the $9.99 Supplements with Elan Sudberg of Alkemist Labs

If you’ve ever wondered what is ACTUALLY in your supplements, don’t miss this chat with CEO of Alkemist Labs, Elan Sudberg. Through his laboratory company, he has seen it all and knows what quality really means - and why you should be skeptical of bottom-of-the-barrel supplements!

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Guest:

Élan M. Sudberg is CEO of Alkemist Labs, a passionately committed contract testing laboratory specializing in plant authentication and quantitative analytical services to the Food & Beverage, Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Industries. He is a staunch advocate of best practices, and a vocal champion of what he calls “next generation transparency,” which includes revealing product testing results to consumers.


He is a board member of AHPA, as well as AHPA’s Education and Research on Botanicals Foundation, and past chair of the Hemp and Medical Marijuana committee. Elan is also chair of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Master of Science in Nutrition Business program Leadership Advisory Council, on the National Animal Supplement Council Board of Trustees and an advisor to the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia.


Elan holds a degree in chemistry from California State University Long Beach, and has authored numerous articles on phytochemistry and analytical techniques for the natural products and nutraceutical industry. AHPA honored him as an Herbal Hero in 2013 and he received the 2019 NutraIngredients-USA NutraChampion award for advocacy of best testing practices.

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Website: https://www.alkemist.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elan-sudberg-62b7774/

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The NutraStrong Podcast is a production of Nutrasource, a service provider to the health products industry. Will Rowe is CEO of Nutrasource.

For more information, visit www.nutrasource.ca

To learn about our certification programs for health products, visit www.certifications.nutrasource.ca

For more episodes, visit: www.nutrasource.ca/resources/nutrastrong-podcast/

Nov 30, 202043:05
Episode 2: Are Omega-3s Still the Cool Kids on the Block? with Ellen Schutt of GOED

Episode 2: Are Omega-3s Still the Cool Kids on the Block? with Ellen Schutt of GOED

You’ve likely heard of omega-3s by now, but are they still the “cool kids on the block” when it comes to health ingredients?
We sat down with Ellen Schutt, Executive Director of GOED (the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) to learn about how omega-3s can help your body in ways you may not have thought of), why the industry is still hot even though it’s been around for a while, and what to look for in the omega-3 space.


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Guest:

Ellen Schutt is the Executive Director of GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s. Ellen has been with the company for nine years, and oversees all aspects of the organization’s mission to increase consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s as well as to protect the category by ensuring GOED members are manufacturing quality products that consumers can trust.

Ellen previously directed GOED’s communications strategy for industry and consumers and was instrumental in organizing a successful consumer education campaign in 2015.  

With 20 years of experience in the natural products industry, Ellen is the former editor of Nutraceuticals World magazine, an industry trade publication, and owner of Schutt Solutions, a consulting business focused on supporting growth in the dietary supplement industry.

Websites:
GOED Website for Industry - www.goedomega3.com
GOED Website for Consumers - www.alwaysomega3s.com
Fats of Life Website for Healthcare Practitioners - www.fatsoflife.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysOmega3s
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysomega3s/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alwaysomega3s
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goedomega-3/

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The NutraStrong Podcast is a production of Nutrasource, a service provider to the health products industry. Will Rowe is CEO of Nutrasource.

For more information, visit www.nutrasource.ca

To learn about our certification programs for health products, visit www.certifications.nutrasource.ca

For more episodes, visit: www.nutrasource.ca/resources/nutrastrong-podcast/

Nov 19, 202049:37
Episode 1: It All Starts With Poop: Making Sense of the Gut Microbiome with Jason Leibert & Dr. Jason Bush, Solnul

Episode 1: It All Starts With Poop: Making Sense of the Gut Microbiome with Jason Leibert & Dr. Jason Bush, Solnul

Digestive health is a personal thing. But if we can’t see inside our gut, how can we know what to eat (or not eat) for better health?

From raw potatoes to poop (?!), listen in on a conversation with Jason Leibert and Dr. Jason Bush of Solnul™ to learn what the gut microbiome is, how resistant starch fits in, and why you should care.

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Guests:

Jason Leibert is a resistant starch advocate and storyteller, passionate about the gut microbiome. He has a successful track record of business development within the life sciences sector and, as the Chief Growth Officer at MSP Starch Products Inc., leads the business trajectory of Solnul™ and strategic growth for the company. Over the last several years, he’s built an internal team and an international village of believers to help bring back the ancestral story of prebiotic potato fiber and preach the resistant starch benefits. Jason previously held the title of Vice President of Business and Product Development at Kane Biotech, where he propelled the business into growth through strategic partnering, licensing, marketing and seeking out new business opportunities. He’s a current board member of the Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM) and represents Solnul™ at the Global Prebiotics Association (GPA).

Dr. Jason Bush is an investigator of the microbiome. As the Chief Scientific Officer at MSP Starch Products Inc., he has led two clinical trials, which unlocked numerous clues explaining how resistant starch is utilized in the gut microbiome to influence human health. His keen interest in complex biological systems fuels his pursuit to fully understand how Solnul™ can be employed to positively impact human health. He has been integral in protecting the IP behind the Solnul™ technology and has filed numerous patents for over 22 biomarkers and health applications.

Solnul Website: https://solnul.com/

LinkedIn company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solnul/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solnulRS2

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solnulrs2/

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The NutraStrong Podcast is a production of Nutrasource, a service provider to the health products industry. Will Rowe is CEO of Nutrasource.

For more information, visit www.nutrasource.ca

To learn about our certification programs for health products, visit www.certifications.nutrasource.ca

For more episodes, visit: www.nutrasource.ca/resources/nutrastrong-podcast/

Nov 04, 202049:43
Episode 0: Introducing the NutraStrong Podcast - Campfire Nutrition
Nov 03, 202001:32