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Edward Wyszumiala, Director of Market Development, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) www.usp.org [email protected] (301) 881-0666 Ed Wyszumiala is the director of market development at the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), where he manages the verification programs and new program development. For more than 20 years, Wyszumiala has worked in the dietary supplement industry, where he has been involved in quality, regulatory affairs and ...
David Bowie, Queen and Your Blood Pressure
One of my all-time favorites is the collaboration between Queen and David Bowie to create the musical masterpiece “Under Pressure.” However, I can’t listen to the lyrics “Pressure … pushing down on me … pressing down on you …” and hear that beating, building pulse of a rhythm without thinking of blood pressure. Maybe I ...
Statin Use & Vitamin D Supplementation
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a range of conditions characterized by their ability to affect heart health.1 The prevalence of CVD on a global scale is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and it accounts for nearly 18 million deaths yearly.2 Statin drugs, 3-hydroxy-3-methyglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors, are the most commonly prescribed class ...
Palmitoleic Acid: An Omega-7 Fatty Acid for Inflammation & Metabolic Wellness
Although the omega-3, 6, 7 and 9 category of fatty acids has grown consistently over the past few decades—and the worldwide market for fatty acids will grow from nearly $13.5 billion in 2018 to $17.5 billion by 20231—the public and the dietary supplement industry know the least about the value of the omega-7 fatty acids. ...
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers
A recognized authority on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum is medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers nationally, and does phone consultations with CFS/fibromyalgia patients worldwide. He is the author of the popular iPhone application “Cures A-Z,” and author of the best-selling books From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery/Penguin Group), Pain ...
Be a Liver Lover!
Most people don’t think about their liver very much. I have to say, as organs go, the liver just doesn’t get the attention showered on the heart and brain, but it is absolutely crucial to health and longevity. One of the liver’s most important jobs is to eliminate compounds that might otherwise cause us some ...
Natural Ingredients for Immune Health
In the last 16 months, the state of health for the people of our nation and the world has been an evolving roller coaster. As this article is being written, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reversed the decision to allow vaccinated individuals to not wear masks indoors in certain parts of ...
Capsanthin, Zeaxanthin & Cryptoxanthin: The “Other” Carotenoids for Eye Health
If I asked you to name an important carotenoid for eye health, you’d likely say “lutein,” and you’d be right—but only partially. While lutein is certainly the most well know of the ocular carotenoids, there are others that play vital roles as well. These include capsanthin, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This article will focus on the ...
Resharpen Your Focus on Customer Satisfaction
Now that customers are returning to shop in person, I think the question to ask is this: Are you ready? You may face staffing shortages, out-of-stock items as supply chains fluctuate, and an overall feeling of being out of practice for normal store operations. Some of these situations are solvable and some are out of ...
Dr. Chris Terrell, Natural Path Silver Wings
Scientific Advisor Natural Path Silver Wings (800) 952-4787 https://npswsilver.com/ Dr. Chris Terrell started in the health field at the age of 17 in a natural food store. While he worked his way up to store manager and purchasing director, he earned his master’s degree in sports nutrition and his doctorate in naturopathy. Terrell is also ...
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