The Challenge of Prebiotics

With the growth of consumer awareness and interest in the probiotic category of dietary supplements, it’s been only a matter of time before the category of prebiotics would also come…

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Leveraging Trust Transparency in the Supplement Marketplace

Three weeks ago, FDA's Director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs Steve Tave started the public meeting to discuss the Old Dietary Ingredient provision of the Dietary Supplement Health…

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Amazon Transparency Goes to China

Earlier this year, Amazon launched its Amazon Elements line with four products: Vitamin D2, Vitamin K2, Turmeric Root Extract and Calcium Complex. The unique facet of the Amazon Elements product…

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Trust Transparency Consulting Launches OWL Register Now Service

In order for the dietary supplement industry to truly evolve, it needs to embrace trust transparency across all aspects of operations. Trust Transparency Consulting believes one of the first steps…

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Musings from SupplySide West

It's been over a decade since my last NPIcenter musings piece (NPIcenter became part of New Hope in late 2006). Doesn't mean I haven't stopped musing. Heading into Supplyside West…

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Read more about the article A Basic Discussion of Curcumin Quality
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A Basic Discussion of Curcumin Quality

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a yellow spice, part of the ginger family (Zingiberacear) which has been associated with many therapeutic properties. Curcumin compounds in turmeric are thought to be the…

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Synthetic or Natural – Who wants to know?

Synthetic products can be good. Technology continues to march forward, and for some applications that can be a good thing. Synthetic motor oil lasts longer – oil changes are needed…

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Read more about the article Trust Transparency Deficit at Equifax
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Trust Transparency Deficit at Equifax

As has been written in this blog before, trust transparency is associated with a multifold increase in impact, credibility and ultimately satisfaction. When you operate with trust transparency high on…

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Trust Transparency Experiences from Hurricane Harvey

Shortly after Hurricane Harvey, I shared my perspective on LinkedIn about this catastrophic event from a personal standpoint.  Many lessons, good and bad, were learned, from the impact of Hurricane…

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