The Science on Supplements
With Karen E. Todd, Registered Dietitian & Strength and Conditioning Specialist with 30 Years of Experience
Your trusted resource for navigating the world of dietary supplements and functional foods.
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Why the Best Branded Ingredient Strategy Starts with Everyone in the Room
A familiar conversation happens regularly in the branded ingredient and functional food industry. A brand develops a new product. The marketing team, regulatory consultant, contract manufacturer, and sales lead dig deep into label claims, packaging design, and retail placement strategy. Somewhere in that conversation, someone asks: does the science and regulatory actually support what we are saying about this ingredient?…
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What Happens When a Brand Puts a Human in the Room
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What I Learned Standing in the Aisle: Retail Observations from a Supplement Dietitian
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Not All “Plant-Based” Diets Support Brain Health (Here’s What Actually Matters)
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This series dives deep into common myths and misconceptions about dietary supplements, separating fact from fiction. With a focus on providing clear, science-backed information, this series aims to help readers make confident, informed decisions about their health. Stay tuned to uncover the truth behind some of the most talked-about supplement myths!
Myth #1: Dietary supplements are not regulated.
BUSTED: There’s a common misconception that dietary supplements are not…
Myth #2: You don’t need dietary supplements if you eat a balanced diet.
Debunking the Myth: Why You Might Still Need Supplements Even…
Myth #3: There’s no proof dietary supplements work.
Myth Debunked: There’s No Proof Dietary Supplements Work When it…Myth #1: Dietary supplements are not regulated.
BUSTED: There’s a common misconception that dietary supplements are not…Myth #2: You don’t need dietary supplements if you eat a balanced diet.
Debunking the Myth: Why You Might Still Need Supplements Even…Myth #3: There’s no proof dietary supplements work.
Myth Debunked: There’s No Proof Dietary Supplements Work When it…NOTES FROM THE
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Real observations from 30 years at the intersection of nutrition science, branded ingredient strategy, and consumer education.
What I Learned Standing in the Aisle: Retail Observations from a Supplement Dietitian
Most ingredient conversations happen in conference rooms. The ones that…What Happens When a Brand Puts a Human in the Room
Last month I wrote about standing in the beverage aisle…Why the Best Branded Ingredient Strategy Starts with Everyone in the Room
A familiar conversation happens regularly in the branded ingredient and…What I Learned Standing in the Aisle: Retail Observations from a Supplement Dietitian
Most ingredient conversations happen in conference rooms. The ones that…What Happens When a Brand Puts a Human in the Room
Last month I wrote about standing in the beverage aisle…Why the Best Branded Ingredient Strategy Starts with Everyone in the Room
A familiar conversation happens regularly in the branded ingredient and…
Meet Karen,
The Supplement Dietitian
Your go-to guide to understanding dietary supplements and your dietary needs.
TheSupplementDietitian.com is an online resource for those interested in learning more about dietary supplements, how they are regulated, and how to identify supplements that are right for you. As a longtime industry veteran working within the dietary supplement/functional food and beverage area, my focus is sharing education and information on how these ingredients and products can fit within one’s life. I provide reviews of the scientific literature related to the health benefits of dietary supplements, discuss consumers’ health concerns related to dietary deficiencies or gaps in nutrition, and make recommendations for nutrients that are not obtained through diet alone.
My goal is to help everyone understand that safe and efficacious ingredients and products can help meet the health needs and goals of today’s consumer. In my 30-year career, I’ve helped food and supplement companies develop and manufacture hundreds of health-based consumer products. I’m also an avid scuba diver and enjoy swimming, hiking, and camping. I split my time between Saugatuck, MI and Dripping Springs, Texas.
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