Healthy INSIDER Podcast
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsNatural Products INSIDER is home to the latest news updates, research and analysis for manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements.
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COVID-19’s effects on the supplement supply chain – podcast
March 12, 2020 03:11 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBConcern is high, and answers are few as the dietary supplement industry faces the pandemic COVID-19, the respiratory diseases caused by a novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China. By press time, COVID-19 has reached 108 countries, infected nearly 125,000 people, and more than 4,500 people have died. Industries across the world are considering how this virus will play out, and how it will affect their people and products. For supplement brands, special considerations focus on supply ...
Supplement brands partner to reduce botanical adulteration -- podcast
March 05, 2020 03:34 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBSupplement brands that follow procedures to ensure adulterated materials aren’t circulated to other companies will help clean up the industry, create better products and safeguard consumer loyalty. However, shifting operations to reject and destroy ingredients without paying vendors can be scary and risky, especially without these details outlined in supplier agreements. In this podcast, Jim Emme, CEO, NOW Foods Health Group, discusses how brands can help reduce adulteration with help from th...
Discovering the person behind personalized nutrition – podcast
February 27, 2020 02:04 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBDiscovering the person behind personalized nutrition – podcast Many personalized nutrition brands capitalize on the blood tests that can indicate a consumer’s dietary shortfalls, but to truly understand a person's needs, other factors need to be considered as well, according to Diana Morgan, head of scientific and regulatory affairs, Care/of. She encourages brands to also consider a person’s diet, lifestyle, physical activity, sleep, stress level, medications and environment. In this podcast ...
Ashwagandha provides a balanced well-woman approach for women's health concerns - Podcast
February 21, 2020 10:07 - 23 minutes - 22 MBToday's Ashwagandha Advantage podcast, featuring master herbalist and formulator Blaire Edwards, discusses how targeting women's health concerns, such as chronic stress – which may suppress the immune system, disrupt digestion, sleep, and hormonal balance, and cause sexual health dysfunction – can benefit from regular intake of ashwagandha. Revered for its ability to address the underlying consequences of stress and support vitality, ashwagandha is poised to provide a solution for a variet...
Supplement industry can decide to be cause or solution to climate concerns – podcast
February 20, 2020 04:54 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBConsumer and environmental demands mean supplement and functional brands must address how their practices affect the environment. But the “how” of implementing these regenerative agriculture, processing and packaging procedures can intimate companies. Fear not, says Erin Callahan, director, Climate Collaborative; brands don’t have to save the entire world today, but they do need to take the first step.
Varied approach best when working with influencers – podcast
February 12, 2020 20:20 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBInfluencers who champion supplement and functional food products to their followers give those brands great opportunity for exposure to a welcoming audience, but companies must be selective when choosing influencers—yes, more than one—who will speak about their offerings, notes Amy Summers, owner and president, Pitch Publicity. In this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, content director, Informa Health & Nutrition, Summers covers best practices when using influencers.
Let’s talk hemp CBD safety -podcast
February 05, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat’s the story with CBD safety? The United Nations reported it’s completely safe for human consumption. The US FDA says otherwise. INSIDER senior editor Todd Runestad sits down with Stuart Tomc, senior VP business development, for CV Sciences—the only brand to have submitted a self-GRAS dossier to the FDA. Listen up as they discuss: - How has the market changed from before the first farm bill and after this second farm bill - Why the CV Sciences’ self-GRAS for CBD means - Considerat...
Personalized nutrition hindrances and paths forward – podcasts
January 30, 2020 01:26 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBConsumers want personalized nutrition products, but often lack access to the medical test that measure nutrient statuses. Supplement brands can help, says industry veteran Michael McBurney. Personalized nutrition—where brands offer products that can help a specific person based on his or her individual needs—could, and arguably should, be the future for supplement brands that strive to help consumers meet nutrition goals. However, access to devices that test nutrient statuses is holding cons...
Increasing usage among supplement consumers key to market growth – podcast
January 23, 2020 00:44 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBThe supplement market is robust with household penetration at over 80 percent, according to Bob Sanders, executive vice president, health care and home care practice leader, IRi (Information Resources Inc.). Still, supplement brands have opportunities to grow their reach among consumers who already rely on supplements for nutrition, Sanders noted in this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, content director, Informa Markets.
Why do botanicals keep growing? -podcast
January 15, 2020 20:29 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe new generation of supplements consumers is entering the market, and it all starts with herbs. We sit down with Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, to dig into the fecund earth of the herbal market. Listen to Todd Runestad, senior editor, INSIDER, as they discuss: - How hippies, Mormons and German multinationals came together to form an industry - Common herbs in different healing traditions around the world - Cannabis, hemp and CBD. Of course you kn...
Winning allergen-free ‘breadcrumbs’ created by working dad
January 09, 2020 01:14 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBDustin Gersch, owner, Paleo Powder Seasonings LLC, created Paleo Powder AIP Coating Mix, which works like traditional breadcrumbs, but uses cassava pulp as a carrier for the seasoning blend to offer a grain- and gluten-free, certified Paleo and non-GMO coating for at-home chefs. The AIP Coating Mix is seasoned with Himalayan pink salt, garlic and onion powders and Italian seasoning and mimics traditional offerings in terms of mouthfeel, taste, color and texture. Along with Paleo Powder Seaso...
Don’t call it a gummy; Llama Naturals’ Bites win NEXTY Multivitamin Award – podcast
December 30, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBDon’t call it a gummy; Llama Naturals’ Bites win NEXTY Multivitamin Award – podcast Llama Naturals Plant-Based Vitamin Bites—a strawberry and cherry flavored multivitamin chew for children—won the 2019 Best Multivitamin NEXTY Award at SupplySide West. Llama Naturals’ multivitamin is free of artificial sweeteners, gelatin, artificial ingredients, colorings, synthetics and added sugar, notes Brad Baum, co-founder, Llama Naturals, in this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, content director, Natural ...
Healthy aging: Living better, not just longer – podcast
December 23, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBMany factors contribute to the aging process, some of which can be influenced. In this podcast, Kieron Edwards, Ph.D., chief scientific officer of Sibelius Natural Products, discusses the physical implications of aging, along with strategies to help support living well for the long haul.
The death of nutrition trade shows … or not - podcast
December 20, 2019 20:56 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThe simple booth-and-samples approach to trade shows no longer wins; brands and event hosts face a bigger challenge ensure success for all.
The confusing world of CBD and sports banned substance testing – podcast
December 18, 2019 21:27 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) OK’d CBD for athletes under its testing scheme, but many involved in sport are still unsure who can take what form of cannabis.
Disagreements among supplement trade orgs ‘makes for a better industry’—podcast
December 13, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMajor trade organizations in the supplement and functional food industry disagree on major issues, such as a legal path for CBD’s use in foods and beverages and whether a mandatory supplement registry would be beneficial. This diversity of opinion is a good thing, says Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., CEO and president, Natural Products Association (NPA). Different voices and ideas reflect the growth and diversity of our industry, Fabricant says in this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, content director...
Lollipop made with teeth-friendly ingredient created by ‘Kidpreneur’—podcast
December 11, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWhen Zollipops founder Alina Morse was 7 years old, she went to the bank with her dad, Tom, and the teller offered her a lollipop. While she wanted to accept, her parents always told her that candy was terrible for her teeth. In that moment the idea for Zollipops was born. Alina and her dad set off to make delicious lollipop treats that were good for teeth. This origin story as well as the brand’s mission and formulation fueled the product’s winning of the Best Brand Storytelling NEXTY Award ...
Fi Europe supply chain trends – podcast
December 10, 2019 03:35 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBHeather Granato and Judie Bizzozero discuss some of the major trends seen at Food ingredients Europe, including the importance of supply chain transparency and the globalization of plant-based nutrition.
Nano-sized vitamin water formulation challenges and solutions – podcast
December 04, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBVitaNourish’s multivitamin water contains essential vitamins, including vitamins C, B1, B12, B5 and B6 without containing masking agents. VitaNourish utilizes nano-sized vitamin particles, so the vitamins don’t need to me masked, but stability and testing methods challenged the brand during formulation. Darren Brown, vice president, VitaNourish, talks with Sandy Almendarez, content director, INSIDER, about the product, which was selected as a finalists in the Best Multivitamin category for th...
Omega-3 Clinical Study Database to catalog all EPA, DHA human trials – podcast
November 27, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBThe Omega-3 Clinical Study Database, now in phase 2 data extraction, will one day be a searchable database of human clinical trials that examined the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or the combination of those two long-chain omega-3s. GOED (The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) started this endeavor two years ago, as Ellen Schutt, executive director, explains in this Healthy Insider Podcast, and has narrowed down 35,000 potential studies into...
CBD pet topical wins NEXTY Award at SupplySide West – podcast
November 26, 2019 22:54 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBKin+Kind’s CBD Product Line is an organic, vegan, cruelty-free and vet-tested topical CBD available in foam, balm and ear applications, each with 200 mg of CBD. The balm contains organic coconut oil, beeswax, hemp seed oil and CBD, and can be used on dog/cat ears and paw pads, hot spots or achy joints. The ears product is to cleanse and calm. On this Healthy Insider podcast, Kin+Kind’s owner Janine Ling discusses how the line is mixed by hand in the U.S., with U.S.-sourced hemp CBD and witch ...
Whole health approach to sexual health–for men and women
November 26, 2019 21:28 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBOur podcast with Dr. Elijah McCarthy, ND, discusses understanding sexual health systemically and how ashwagandha plays a supporting role. The path to sexual health is not a straight-line, there are many factors involved that support vitality, performance and hormone production. As one of the great Rasāyana herbs within Ayurveda, ashwagandha supports many life functions. The tradition coupled with the latest research indicated specific benefits of regular intake for supporting sexual health ...
Transparency challenge for sports nutrition brands – podcast
November 22, 2019 22:25 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBBeyond the label, back through the supply chain, brands face growing demand to provide more info on ingredients and production.
Supplement trade association disagree on hot topics – podcast
November 20, 2019 21:19 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBTrade associations in the supplement and functional foods industry disagree on a number of key issues, including a mandatory dietary supplement registry and a legal pathway to market for CBD. Brands that are members of multiple organizations may be funding efforts that oppose each other. Therefore, Steve Mister, president and CEO, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), said it’s important for companies to examine the practices of each of their trade organizations to see if they align wi...
Prebiotics market development – podcast
November 13, 2019 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWith a range of prebiotic ingredients available and increasing understanding of mechanisms of action, the future looks bright for the prebiotics market. In this podcast, Len Monheit, executive director of the Global Prebiotics Association, discusses considerations such as prebiotic research, tips for connecting with influencers, myths and misconception about prebiotics and fiber, proprietary market data and more.
Sports nutrition supplement development took two years, clinical trial—podcast
November 11, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBEarth’s Creation developed the supplement OptiNOs to prompt the body to naturally increase strength and endurance. Product R&D took year, and the company followed with in vitro and clinical trials. The science and commitment to helping athletes with natural ingredients and processes landed Earth’s Creation a finalist’s place in the 2019 NEXTY Awards at SupplySide West in the Best Sports Nutrition Supplement category. In this podcast, Jordan Kyle, head of research and development, Earth’s Crea...
How Gaia Herbs set the gold standard in sustainability – podcast
November 09, 2019 00:16 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBMany companies are taking steps to implement sustainability initiatives. In this podcast, New Hope Network’s Chris McGurrin chats with Stacey Gillespie and Aimee Sprinkel of Gaia Herbs about NEXTY Award wins, consumer education around sustainability, and simple steps for brands to make their organizations more sustainable.
Healthy aging: Formulating to help people and the planet – podcast
November 06, 2019 19:35 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe idea of supporting well-being as a preventive measure throughout the lifespan is becoming increasingly appealing to consumers. In this podcast, herbalist and nutritionist Michael Altman discusses healthy aging ingredients and formulation considerations.
Sourcing quality CBD remains challenge—podcast
November 05, 2019 02:09 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this podcast at SupplySide West, representatives of BI Nutraceuticals explore farming, extraction, dosing, regulation and other aspects of the hemp-derived CBD market.
77 percent of Americans take supplements, and all age groups use CBD -- podcast
November 05, 2019 00:20 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBFor the third year in a row, three-quarters of Americans reported taking supplements in the annual survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and consumers of all ages are taking the industry’s newest darling ingredient—CBD. In this podcast CRN’s Nancy Weindruch discusses the top takeaways from the 2019 survey.
SupplySide West Trends: Food influences beyond the plate—Podcast
October 31, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBPopular food flavors are influenced by major cultural shifts, such as wars, recessions and nostalgia. New Hope Network’s Adrianne Smith discusses these influence trends and more noticed at SupplySide West 2019.
SupplySide West trends: Collagen, natural colors, getting through the day – podcast
October 30, 2019 21:06 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSandy Almendarez and Alex Smolokoff discuss trends seen at SupplySide West 2019, including collagen everything, natural colors and help getting through the stresses of daily life.
SupplySide West trends: Capsule innovation and formulation for e-sports and gamers – podcast
October 29, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSupplySide West 2019 offered numerous trends, highlighted by innovation in capsule and pill delivery formats and a continued focus on formulation for the e-sports and gaming communities. INSIDER’s Connor Lovejoy, assistant editor, joins Sandy Almendarez, content director, to discuss the latest trends at SupplySide West 2019, including: • A shift in philosophy for brands offering plant-based capsules and pills. • Pill and capsule innovation in how ingredients are delivered through a pill. ...
SupplySide West trends: North American vs European landscape -podcast
October 29, 2019 02:13 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBWhile supply chain players do a good job of keeping up with trends happening globally, the success of micro-markets and individual ingredients lies in the hands of regional consumers and that all-important regulatory red tape. Vitafoods Insights’ associate editor, Charlie Bastiaanse, joins Sandy Almendarez, content director, to compare trends across North America, Europe and Asia. This podcast will cover: • Retail-ready CBD in all its glory gaining traction in the U.S. market compared t...
SupplySide West Trends: CBD & DSHEA turns 25 – podcast
October 25, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThis podcast at SupplySide West explored several issues around CBD and the 25th anniversary of DSHEA.
SupplySide West trends: plant-based eating continues to shine and other 2019 food trends - podcast
October 24, 2019 22:06 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBJudie Bizzozero offers key insights into macro forces driving healthy food and beverage innovation in 2019, including plant-based nutrition, sugar reduction and sustainability.
SupplySide West trends: Cognitive Rises, Rapinoe goes CBD and transparency beckons – podcast
October 24, 2019 20:18 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBSteve Myers talks about how the growing awareness of the importance of cognitive performance in sports was manifested in SupplySide West 2019 ingredient offerings.
SupplySide West trends: Gut microbiome, cognitive health, fruit – podcast
October 23, 2019 00:20 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBEfficacious ingredients, human clinical research and product differentiation are all vital components of natural products success. They were also widely on display at SupplySide West 2019. In this podcast, INSIDER’s Karen Butler Sandy Almendarez discuss these and other trends Butler in dietary supplements and functional food and beverage.
SupplySide West Trends: ‘More health for more people’ beyond nutrition – Podcast
October 21, 2019 23:49 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAt SupplySide West 2019, the great minds of the health and nutrition industry gathered to discuss large concerns that affect all businesses in this space. Heather Granato, vice president of content, health and nutrition, Informa Markets, which hosts SupplySide West and publishes Natural Products INSIDER, was onsite to cover these macro issues.
Managing the responsibility of oversight in a contract manufacturing partnership – podcast
October 14, 2019 19:42 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBBrands need to show consistency of responsibility of oversight during every step—up to and including—the finished product, explained Heather Fairman, CEO of DF Guardian Consulting.
What science says about the microbiome’s impact on the brain – podcast
October 11, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBJennifer Cooper, chief scientific officer, Savant Science, reviews how emerging science is revealing the microbiome’s impact on cognitive health.
Probiotic market overview – podcast
October 10, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBFirmly established in the marketplace and widely recognized by consumers, beneficial bacteria have endless opportunity, particularly as research continues to reveal new findings. Scott Bush, president of Probiotic Consulting, discusses the industry—from where it’s been to where it may be headed—along with ways probiotics marketers are differentiating, tips for overcoming challenges unique to the niche, and more.
Data fuels new business growth, supports customer retention – podcast
October 09, 2019 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIngredients ebb and flow in popularity across the natural products space; understanding the success rate both in the supply chain and with consumers is critical to finding the whitespace for market success. Unfortunately, data can be more challenging than one might think in the health and wellness industry. In this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Eric Pierce, vice president of business insights for NEXT Data & Insights (whatsnextinnatural.com), and Evan Cobb, manager o...
Best practices to avoid ‘certification fatigue’ – podcast
October 09, 2019 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBJeff Hilton, co-founder of BrandHive, offers tips on how brands can effectively incorporate certifications without causing “certification fatigue.”
Consumer desires for connection and transparency driving supplement ideation – podcast
October 08, 2019 20:03 - 16 minutes - 15 MBMacro issues such as the aging U.S. demographic and the health issues that brings; an interest in transparency in the supply chain; and a move toward “tribes” related to wellness initiatives and product purchases are all impacting the way brands can connect with consumers in the dietary supplement space. In this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Tracy Landau, president of MarketPlace (market-pl.com), and Megan Hook, growth strategy director, discuss new consumer research...
Best practices to establish a successful contract manufacturing partnership – podcast
October 07, 2019 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBKurt Schneider, president, Tech Bridge West, offers advice to help brand owners in the process of forming and establishing an effective contract manufacturing partnership.
FSMA basics not so basic for food brands – podcast
October 05, 2019 03:06 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFSMA swept in much-needed food safety regulations for U.S. brands, but many companies continue to struggle with foreign import requirements, notes Rae Martin, Continuum Partner Consulting. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), when signed into law in January 2011, created regulatory requirements for preventive controls across the supply chain for human and animal food facilities. This unprecedented law better ensured imported products meet U.S. standards for safety, notes Rae Martin, pres...
Fermented ingredients for gut and performance nutrition - podcast
October 03, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBUpcoming SupplySide West sports summit speaker Kevin Turner, Ph.D., the Carbery Group, explains why fermented ingredients are back in vogue and popping up more often in performance nutrition for active consumers.
Are your ingredients are produced with genetic engineering? – podcast
October 02, 2019 19:57 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBTechnology is having a profound effect on the supply chain, from how we communicate to the way ingredients are produced. New types of genetic engineering are allowing the production of ingredients not before seen in the dietary supplement space, sometimes without clear communication about how they were developed and commercialized. In this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Dana Perls, senior food and agriculture campaigner at Friends of the Earth (foe.org), discusses ste...
Considerations for developing natural solutions for stress – podcast
October 01, 2019 21:34 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, David Foreman, science engineer and media medical expert, Herbal Pharmacist Media, reviews critical considerations when developing stress support products, including causes, health effects and nutritional solutions.