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Can Probiotics Alleviate Constipation?

July 25, 2023
International Probiotics Association

Whereas poor lifestyle practices and multiple disorders can cause constipation, involvement of the gut microbiota suggests a role for probiotics in alleviating the condition. In this blog, IPA explores the literature for evidence of their effectiveness and potential clinical applications.  


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Strategic Planning and a Path to a Sustainable Future

June 30, 2023
Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has always prioritized strategic planning; our focus lies in identifying the key issues that act as standard bearers within our supply chain. By delving deep into these concerns, we uncover underlying threats and forge new pathways to achieve different outcomes.


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Dietary Supplements Under Attack Again

Harvard-based organization claims that dietary supplements, especially those that they refer to as diet pills, cause eating disorders, yet there is a lack of evidence to support any adverse event associated with dietary supplements and eating disorders.
June 2, 2023
Susan J. Hewlings, Ph.D., RD and Douglas S. Kalman, Ph.D., RD

Harvard-based organization claims that dietary supplements, especially those that they refer to as diet pills, cause eating disorders, yet there is a lack of evidence to support any adverse event associated with dietary supplements and eating disorders.


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Probiotics and Prebiotics: Addressing Lactose Intolerance

May 31, 2023
International Probiotics Association

In recent years, probiotics and prebiotics have attracted substantial attention because of their potential to promote lactose digestion and decrease gastrointestinal symptoms. This overview briefly summarizes the research in this regard.


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Exploring Gender Parity with WIN

Q&A with Julia Wiebe, Ph.D., MBA, Founding Director at large Women In Nutraceuticals and Managing Director of red otc development GmbH
May 26, 2023
WholeFoods Magazine Contributor
Julia Wiebe, Ph.D., MBA, Founding Director at large Women In Nutraceuticals and Managing Director of red otc development GmbH, answers questions on gender parity, obstacles women face, and how nutraceutical companies can support gender equity.

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Advocacy: Both Work and a Lifestyle

April 19, 2023
Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
What does it take to be an effective advocate? Karen Howard, Organic & Natural Health Association, shares her go-to toolbox...and explains why it matters.

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Otitis Media: A Role for Probiotics in Childhood Ear Infections?

February 27, 2023
International Probiotics Association

This article delves into the current understanding of the bacterial microbiome in otitis media patients and explores the potential use of probiotics as a therapeutic option.


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2023: It’s the Amazon Jungle Out There 

February 13, 2023
Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
Those of you who follow the Organic & Natural Health Association know that we are often referred to as a boutique organization. To me that means we are designed to be elite and unique, representing only the best of the supply chain, and engaging all its stakeholders, including independent retailers...
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Driving Gender Parity in the Nutraceutical Industry: For the WIN

December 13, 2022
Heather Granato, President, Nutrachievement Inc.
At the end of 2021, in the wake of Vitafoods Europe in Geneva and the return of SupplySide West in Las Vegas, a group of industry friends found themselves asking why weren’t more women in leadership roles in the global nutraceutical industry? Why wasn’t there financing for women-led supplement businesses?...
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True Transparency a Must with SynBio

November 22, 2022
Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
Call it GMO 2.0, synthetic biology, or precision fermentation used to create novel ingredients or “Franken Foods”...we are now watching the rise of the second generation...
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