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Blake Ebersole

Blake Ebersole, B.S., M.B.A. is President and Founder of NaturPro Scientific LLC, a scientific and regulatory consulting firm offering a combined 50 years of experience in the research, development and quality assurance of natural products sold in the food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical and cannabis industries. 

NaturPro Scientific has supported the efforts of more than 200 firms of all sizes, representing a global footprint of more than a thousand consumer products marketed in more than 70 countries.

As founder, Blake leads a team of experts, supporting product development, regulatory compliance and quality assurance efforts for clients who strive for lasting success.

He participates on a number of active technical committees and expert panels, including the American Herbal Products Association, ASTM International, AOAC International and the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. 

 

Professional Experience:

 

Quality Management: 

  • As founder of NaturPro Scientific, served as expert advisor for 100+ clients in the supplement, food and cannabis market 
  • Performed Good Manufacturing Practices audits, including gap and preparatory audits for dozens of dietary supplement, food, ingredient and drug firms under 21 CFR 117, CFR 111 and CFR 211.
  • Developed SOP’s and operating practices for dozens of firms from seed to shelf, at all levels of the supply chain 
  • Developed QC testing programs, including laboratory and method qualification for hundreds of natural product analytical methods based on AOAC, USP, ICH, GLP and other compendia guidelines
  • Audited in-house and independent analytical laboratories according to ISO 17025 requirements
  • Supported industry effort to develop standardized specifications and defect action levels for dozens of ingredients
  • Led standards development and certification of overseas agricultural and botanical extract manufacturing operations for GMP (21 CFR 111/117), USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project, Good Agricultural Practices, Fairtrade programs 
 
 

Legal and Regulatory Affairs:

  • Serve on technical and expert review panels for standards-setting organizations AHPA, ASTM & AOAC International
  • Act as leading expert on FDA food labeling and marketing, dietary supplement regulations, GMP, product safety and marketing claims development
  • Led intellectual property (patent and trademark) research, submission and licensing on 3 patents, 10+ patent applications, and more than 20 trademarks and copyrights
  • Led and coordinated regulatory and safety document submissions, including IND, NDI, GRAS and product registrations to US FDA, EU (EFSA), Australia TGA, Health Canada, KFDA, Japan FOSHU
  • Generated, reviewed and negotiated agreements such as confidentiality, research, supply, quality, licensing and MOU
 
 

R&D / Product Development: 

  • Develop and support numerous natural ingredients and finished consumer products through all stages of early development, including ideation, formulation, testing and commercialization
  • Served as technical and scientific liaison for dozens of startup and growth-phase executive teams
  • Directed a $10+ million natural products research program, supporting study design and data analysis
  • Coauthor or advisor to 100+ scientific publications, including human clinical, preclinical, analytical chemistry and toxicology studies
  • Led or supported development of products with more than $500 million in total lifetime sales 
  • Led manufacturing scale-up from concept to commercial scale for dozens of products from raw material processing, standardized ingredients and consumer finished products
  • Led development and commercialization of solid-lipid particle formulations, including brain-permeable turmeric 
  • Research collaborator with numerous scientists and physicians in a broad spectrum of disciplines
 
 

Cannabis & Hemp:

  • Developed R&D and commercial processes and products using a wide range of extraction and purification methods 
  • Coordinated R&D, production, quality assurance and regulatory affairs for cannabis and hemp clients in 15+ states
  • Developed numerous in-house procedures, formulas, records and operational guidelines for cannabis and hemp extract and finished product production
  • Currently serve as technical and GMP advisor on ASTM International D37, U.S. Hemp Roundtable Technical Committee and American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Cannabis Committees
  • Supported the development of operating standards and wrote standard operating procedures (SOP) for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including FOCUS standards as foundational work of ASTM D37
  • Established analytical testing standards and guidelines for potency and purity of cannabis products and support compliance with gap audits of cannabis analytical laboratories based on ISO 17025 standards
 
 

Technical Sales and Marketing:

  • Inform and support product strategy & management for hundreds of products sold in 70+ countries
  • Technical sales lead for proprietary B2B ingredient products resulting in $20 million+ in lifetime revenue 
  • Authored or contributed to hundreds of technical and marketing communications, with 60+ trade press articles. 
  • Generated marketing content, including sales sheets, website content, sales presentations, training sessions, webinars, press releases, and technical dossiers
  • Lead technical support for communications with press, scientists, physicians and consumers
  • Lead marketing and sales strategy and manage projects for B2C start-ups; generate successful online technical content for B2C
 
 

Leadership

  • Always striving to offer objective, clear analysis on a wide range of aspects of natural product science and technical affairs 
  • Support best practices, freely sharing expertise throughout industry and trade networks 
  • Expert witness on cases involving IP, regulatory and quality assurance of natural products
  • Serve as liaison to trade associations and standards-setting agencies, such as AOAC, USP, AHPA and others
  • Inform and support corporate strategic goals, best-in-class initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
  • Training and coaching support for product development, technical affairs and GMP
 
 

Diplomas:

2010   Masters, Business Administration                                           
Butler University Indianapolis, IN, USA

2000   Bachelor of Science, Forensic Chemistry (ACS)                   
West Chester University West Chester, PA, USA

 

Positions held:

2015-present   President and Founder, NaturPro Scientific LLC, Carmel, IN
2017-2020   Guest Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
2016-2017  Contributing Writer, HerbClips, American Botanical Council, Austin
2014-2015  NIH/NCCAM Grant Advisor, “Botanicals and Drug Interactions”, University of Rhode Island
2012-present  Contributing Writer, Natural Products Insider
2006-2015   Technical Director, Verdure Sciences, Noblesville, IN
2005-2006  Marketing Coordinator, Geni Herbs, Noblesville, IN

 

Training & Honors:   

  • Certified Food Scientist, Institute of Food Technologists, In process, 2021
  • FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program, FSPCA, 2018
  • FDA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, FSPCA, 2018
  • AOAC Expert Review Panel Award, Method Development of Ethanol in Kombucha, 2017
  • Supplement Industry Star Award, Supplyside West/Informa, 2015 & 2016
  • Supply Chain Transparency Award, Nutraingredients-USA for “PLT360 Transparency Program”, 2016 (Client contracted)
  • Dietary Supplement Good Manufacturing Practices, 21 CFR 111, American Herbal Products Association, 2010
  • Dietary Supplement Health Claim Substantiation, American Herbal Products Association, 2006
  • Chemistry Seminar, West Chester University, 2000:  Pharmacology and binding of ligands at the serotonin receptor
  • Honors Merit Scholarship, West Chester University, 1996-1997
 


Professional Organizations and Committees:

  • AOAC International, Professional Member and Expert Review Panel, Ethanol in Kombucha, 2015-present
  • International Society of Sports Nutrition, Member, 2018-present
  • U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Technical Committee, 2017-present
  • ASTM International, D37 Committee Member, 2017-present
  • American Herbal Products Association, Associate Member and Committee Member: Labs, Analytical Methods and Standards Committee, Cannabis Committee, 2015-present
  • Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative, Founding Working Group Member, 2016-2017
  • American Botanical Council, Professional Member, 2015-present
  • State of Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division, Pesticides Testing Working Group, 2016-2017
 
 

Scientific Publications:

  1. Stable solid lipid particle composition for improved bioavailability of lipophilic compounds for age-related diseases, U.S. Patent 10,588,866. Ebersole B, Hingorani L. Assigned to Verdure Sciences. 
  2. Determination of ethanol content in kombucha products by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection: a multilaboratory study, Liu Y, Chan M, Ebersole B, Sy H, Brown PN. Journal of AOAC 2018 Sep 18 doi:10.5740/jaoacint.18-0190
  3. Single laboratory validation of a GC-FID method for ethanol in kombucha, Ebersole B, Eckert M, Schmidt R, Chan M, Brown P.  2017 Journal of AOAC, doi: 10.5740/jaoacint.16-0404
  4. Curcumin Has Mixed Effects on Oxidative Stress in Patients with Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer following Radiation Therapy, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, September 2017
  5. Aromatherapy Using Lavender Oil or Linalyl Acetate Modestly Improves Pain Relief in Patients with Colorectal Cancer following Post-surgery Catheter Removal, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, September 2017
  6. Loquat Leaf Extract without Additional Exercise Does Not Increase Muscle Mass in Healthy Adults, Ebersole B. HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, August 2017
  7. Meta-analysis Provides Update of Aromatherapy for Depression, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, August 2017
  8. Petitgrain Oil Aromatherapy Reduces Markers of Stress and Modestly Improves Performance in Simulated Workplace Environment, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, August 2017
  9. Bromelain Improves Facial Swelling following Oral Surgery, Ebersole B. HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, July 2017
  10. Single Serving of Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate Improves Cerebral Blood Flow, but Not Cognitive Function, Ebersole B. HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, August 2017
  11. Kale Reduces Postprandial Spikes of Plasma Glucose in Healthy Japanese Adults, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, July 2017
  12. A Two-week, Pilot Study on the Reduction of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms with Atrantíl®, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, July 2017
  13. Hibiscus Water Extract Demonstrates Significant Antioxidant Effects in Patients with Marfan Syndrome, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, June 2017
  14. Weight Reduction with Meratrim® Botanical Extract Combination in Overweight Humans—A Randomized, Controlled Trial, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, June 2017
  15. Standardized Cranberry Extract, Cranpac™, Reduces Bacterial Adhesion in Patients with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, May 2017
  16. Efficacy of a Fruit and Vegetable Powder Supplement for Menopausal Symptoms in Women, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, May 2017
  17. Efficacy of Coenzyme Q10 and Tea Tree Oil for Chronic Periodontitis, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, May 2017
  18. Standardized Ginger Extract May Reduce Adverse Events from Tuberculosis Drugs, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, April 2017
  19. Review of Contact Dermatitis Associated with Tea Tree Oil Exposure, Ebersole B.  HerbClips™, American Botanical Council, June 2017
  20. Efficacy of a Diet Program on Body Weight in Overweight Americans: Open‐Label Human Study. Ebersole B. March 2017. Technical Report, self-published on client website.
  21. Pilot Studies on the Efficacy of a Diet Program on Body Weight in Overweight and Obese South Africans, Ebersole B. March 2017. Technical Report, self-published on client website.
  22. Analysis of Sugars in Kombucha Tea by High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Ebersole B. Technical Report, October 2016. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.24141.23522
  23. Ebersole B, Hingorani L. Stable solid lipid particle composition for improved bioavailability of lipophilic compounds for age-related diseases. PCT Application WO/2016/077454. Assigned.
  24. AOAC International First Action Official Method 2016.12, Determination of Ethanol in Kombucha. Ebersole B.
  25. AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements 2016.001. Journal of AOAC, (2016) 99(4), 1120-1121
  26. Bitter melon extract attenuating hepatic steatosis may be mediated by FGF21 and AMPK/Sirt1 signaling in mice. Yu Y, Zhang XH, Ebersole B, Ribnicky D, Wang ZQ. Scientific Reports (Nature). 2013 Nov 5;3:3142. doi: 10.1038/srep03142.
  27. Optimization and validation of ursolic acid by HPLC in Ocimum sanctum. Shah J, Patel S, Ebersole B, Hingorani L.  Planta Medica 2012 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1321177
  28. Acute human pharmacokinetics of a lipid-dissolved turmeric extract, Shah J, Patel S, Ebersole B, Hingorani L. Planta Medica 2012 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1320664
  29. Sustained cognitive effects and safety of HPLC-standardized Bacopa monnieri extract: A randomized, placebo controlled clinical trial. Hingorani L, Patel S, Ebersole B. Planta Medica 2012; DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1320681
 

Scientific Presentations:

  1. Safety, tolerability and nutrient status after consuming a total meal replacement beverage for 30 days: a randomized, controlled pilot study in healthy adults. Ebersole B. International Society for Sports Nutrition Annual Meeting, June 7, 2018.
  2. Single Laboratory Validation of Ethanol in Kombucha by Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection. Ebersole, B. AOAC International Annual Meeting, September 2016.
  3. Ethanol analysis of kombucha products with gas chromatography. Ebersole B, Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, 2016. 
  4. Acute human pharmacokinetics of a lipid-dissolved turmeric extract. Shah J, Patel S, Ebersole B, Hingorani L.  2012 International Congress on Natural Products Research, New York, NY. July 31, 2012. Planta Med 2012; 78 – PH5 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1320664
  5. High-throughput screening program for commercial single-herb extracts. Hingorani L, Seeram NP, Ebersole B.  2012 International Congress on Natural Products Research, New York, NY. July 31, 2012. Planta Med 2012; 78 – PF85 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1320632
  6. Optimization and validation of ursolic acid by HPLC in Ocimum sanctum. Hingorani L, Ebersole B, Patel S.  2012 International Congress on Natural Products Research, New York, NY. July 31, 2012. 
  7. Orthogonal validation of analytical and quality systems for botanical products. Hingorani L, Patel S, Darji B, Ebersole B.  2012 International Congress on Natural Products Research, New York, NY. July 31, 2012. Planta Med 2012; 78 – PJ156 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1321316
  8. Sustained cognitive effects and safety of HPLC-standardized Bacopa monnieri extract: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Hingorani L, Patel S, Ebersole B.  2012 International Congress on Natural Products Research, New York, NY. July 31, 2012. 
  9. Bitter melon extract enhances insulin sensitivity by modulating FGF21 signaling in high-fat diet fed mice. Wang ZQ, Yu Y, Zhang XH,  Li H, Qin J, Ebersole B, Cefalu WT. 7th International Conference for Functional Foods in the Prevention and Management of Metabolic Syndrome,  Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, USA, December 3-4, 2010. 
 

Conference Presentations:

  1. “Challenges and Opportunities in Food and Cannabis Testing”, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, October 9, 2019
  2. “Contract Manufacturing Roundtable: How to Foster a Successful Partnership”, Supplyside West, October 19, 2019
  3. “Top 10 Questions to Ask Your CBD Supplier”, CBD Expo Midwest, March 16, 2019
  4. “Overview of Challenges for Food Ingredient Supply Chains,” Food Diversity Innovation Program Inaugural Symposium, Texas A&M University, February 22, 2019
  5. “Getting the Right Answers From Your Contract Testing Lab”, Supplyside West, November 7, 2018
  6. “The Regulatory Climate for Foods and Dietary Supplements”, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, October 13, 2018
  7. “Current Issues for Food Analysis”, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, October 25, 2017
  8. “An Overview of the Food and Supplement Regulatory Climate”, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, March 16, 2017
  9. “Identity Testing and Method Validation for Botanicals”, Supplyside West, October 5, 2016.
  10. “Emerging Regulatory and Labeling Issues for Dietary Supplements and Foods”, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, September 5, 2016.
  11. “Natural Products Research for Neurodegenerative Diseases”, NIH/NINDS, Bethesda, MD, March 3, 2015.
  12. “Optimized Curcumin and the Aging Brain”, Amway/Nutrilite, October 29, 2014.
  13. “Curcumin Advancements: The Aging Brain with Longvida® Curcumin”, Douglas Labs, April 23, 2014. 
  14. “Longvida: The Brain Curcumin”. Vitafoods International Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, May 24, 2012.
  15. “100% Ingredient Identity”. SupplySide Marketplace Good Manufacturing Practices Workshop, NY, NY, May 8, 2012.
  16. “Nutraceuticals: An Overview”. Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, April 6, 2012.
  17. “Fortification of Polyphenols into Functional Foods”.  Prepared Foods R&D Applications Seminar, Chicago, IL, USA, August 3, 2011. 
  18. “Science-based Curcumin”, 16th International Food Ingredients and Additives (IFIA) Conference, Tokyo Japan, May 19, 2011.
  19. “Bioavailability of Botanical Supplements: Challenges and Opportunities”.  Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, March 31, 2011.
  20. “Foods Designed for Health, Functional Foods, and Nutraceuticals”.  Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, March 20, 2008.
  21. “Overview of Research-Validated Pomegranate: Focus on Prostate Health”.  US Too Prostate Cancer Group Patient Education Symposium, Chicago, IL, USA, November 2, 2007.
  22. “Science-based Nutrition: Finding the Right Pomegranate”.  US Too Prostate Cancer Group Regional Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA, July 24, 2007.
 

Other Publications:

  1. quoted in “Toxins Land Baby Food In Hot Water“, Food and Beverage Insider, February 2021
  2. quoted in “Amazon GMP Policies Not Perfect, But Praised By Industry Stakeholders“, Natural Products Insider, January 2021
  3. “Finding Success in the Beverage Aisle,” Natural Products Insider, September 2020
  4. “Sustainable Sourcing Isn’t ‘Selfies With Farmers’”, Natural Products Insider, August 2020
  5. “Where CBD Products Are Going,” Natural Products Insider, July 2020
  6. “Fermentable Divas and Better-For-You Drinks,” Natural Products Insider, June 2020
  7. “CBD Testing: Being Certain With Uncertainty,” Natural Products Insider, February 2020
  8. quoted in “Helping End Users Understand Delivery Systems,” NutraIngredients USA, February 2020 
  9. “Are Your GMP’s Excellent?” Natural Products Insider, November 2019
  10. “Clearing the Haze of Healthy Oils,” Natural Products Insider, April 2019
  11. “Adaptogens Adapt to Current Substantiation Needs,” Natural Products Insider, March 2019
  12. “On CBD, Parachutes and Evidence,” Natural Products Insider Digital Magazine, January 2019
  13. “Selecting a contract lab to ensure valid lab results,” Natural Products Insider, October 2018
  14.  “Selecting the Right Contract Lab”, Natural Products Insider, October 2018 (Podcast)
  15. Historical Food and Supplement Adulterant List, Ebersole B. 2017, Self-published. 
  16. “Botanical Liaisons and NaturPro Scientific Complete Independent Authentication of Rhodiolife® Rhodiola rosea L. Ingredient”, October 2017 (Press Release)
  17. “Emerging Heart Health Ingredients”, Natural Products Insider, August 2017
  18. “Making a Quilt from the Regulatory Patchwork,” Natural Products Insider, July 2017
  19. “Create Claims with Confidence”, Natural Products Insider, June 2017
  20. “New Research on Ingredients for Joint Pain”, Natural Products Insider, March 2017
  21. Quoted in “Kombucha Study Raises Sugar Content Questions”, BevNET, November 2016
  22. “Beyond Non-GMO for Supplements”, Natural Products Insider, November 2016
  23. “Two Identity Testing Requirements: References and Rigor”, Natural Products Insider, October 2016
  24. “New Omega-3 Technologies Emerging”, Natural Products Insider, October 2016
  25. “Probiotic Questions from the Gut,” Natural Products Insider, May/June 2016
  26. “GNC, FDA Aim Alignment of U.S. with Global Standards”, Natural Products Insider, March 2016
  27. “Modernization of the Supplement Industry”, Natural Products Insider, January 2016
  28. “Eight Steps to Developing Research Relationships”,  Natural Products Insider, December 2015
  29. “Supplier Verification Key to New Rules,”  Natural Products Insider, December 2015
  30. “Where the Cannabis Market is Going”, Natural Products Insider, October 2015
  31.  “Dosing and Quality Obstacles to Cannabis Adoption”, Supplement Perspectives, October 2015
  32. “Welcome to the Gut Jungle”, Natural Products Insider, August 2015
  33. “How to Design a Clinical Study”, Supplement Perspectives, June 2015
  34. “Best Way to My Heart? Through the Gut”, Natural Products Insider, June 2015
  35. “Immunity and Inflammation: Inseparable”, Supplement Perspectives, June 2015
  36. “Capsaicin and Cannabis: The Hot and Cool of Joint Care”, Supplement Perspectives, April 2015
  37. “How to Create Natural Product IP”, Supplement Perspectives, March 19, 2015
  38. “The Athlete’s Frenemy: Inflammation”, Supplement Perspectives, February 2015
  39. “Extracts: More than a Cup of Tea”, Natural Products Insider, February 2015
  40. “Certifications are Fine, But…”, Natural Products Insider, January 2015
  41. “Supplement Trends of 2014 and the Future”, Natural Products Insider, December 2014
  42. “Why Spices are So Special“, Natural Products Insider, December 2014
  43. “Traceability: What’s the Point?” Natural Products Insider, November 2014
  44. “R&D: The Key Disciplines”, Supplement Perspectives, November 2014
  45. “Dose Delivery: Oil into Water”, Natural Products Insider, August 2014
  46. “Advances in Brain Health Research”, Natural Products Insider, July 2014
  47. “Brain Health: Today is Almost Tomorrow“, Natural Products Insider, July 2014
  48. “Next-Gen Blood Sugar Management”, Natural Products Insider, June 2014
  49. “Emerging Carotenoid Research”, Natural Products Insider, April 2014
  50. Special Issue, “Beyond Lutein”, Natural Products Insider, April 2014
  51. “Sci-Fi, QC and Botanicals”, Natural Products Insider, March 2014
  52. “Dose Delivery, Old & New”, Natural Products Insider, March 2014
  53. “Beyond the Test Tube: Superfruit Science”, Natural Products Insider, Feb 2014
  54. “Joint Health: Alternative Now Mainstream”, Natural Products Insider, Feb 2014
  55. “Advancement Depends on Going Back to Basics”, Natural Products Insider, Dec 2013
  56. “Consume Your Political News Frequently–and Calmly”, Natural Products Insider, November 2013
  57. “The Eyes Are the Window to Our Health”, Natural Products Insider, October 2013
  58. “Weighting to Lose”, SupplySide Community, October 2012
  59. “Eyes Wide Open: Eye Health Supplements”, Natural Products Insider, August 2013
  60. “The Gut-Brain Axis”, Natural Products Insider, August 2013
  61. “Five Great Apps for Supplement Science ”, Natural Products Insider, July 2013
  62. “Scientific Validity Keys for Supplement GMPs”, Natural Products Insider, June 2013
  63. “Ingredient Spotlight: Pomegranate”, Nutritional Outlook, May 2013
  64. “Sports Supplements: OK for Kids?”, Natural Products Insider, May 2013
  65. “Your Trade Show Physical and Mental Health Checklist”, Natural Products Insider, April 2013
  66. “Tips for Hiring the Right Contract Ingredient Manufacturer”, Natural Products Insider, March 2013
  67. “Politics, Religion and Organic Farming”, Natural Products Insider, February 2013
  68. “The Eyes Are the Window to.. Our Health”, Natural Products Insider, January 2013
  69. “Silver Linings in Omega-3 Research”, Natural Products Insider, December 2012
  70. “Why Antioxidants Are Useful”, Natural Products Insider, November 2012
  71. “Weighting to Lose”, Natural Products Insider, October 2012
  72. “The Bugs Are Taking Over”, SupplySide Community, September 2012
  73. Quoted in “Encouraging Natural Bone Health”, Natural Practitioner, July/August 2012
  74. Quoted in “Boosting the Brain”, Nutrition Industry Executive, July/August 2012
  75. “The Research Says It All: Omegas Do a Body Good”, SupplySide Community, August 2012
  76. “Ensuring Purity for Prenatal Supplements,” SupplySide Community, July 2012
  77. “Are You in the 59 Percent?”, SupplySide Community, May 2012
  78. “The Omnivore’s Inflammatory Dilemma”, SupplySide Community, April 2012 
  79. “New Frontiers in Digestive Health”, SupplySide Community, March 2012
  80. “Ch-ch changes in Senior Supplements”, SupplySide Community, February 2012