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At NOW Foods, we have the best professional staff to ensure the highest quality products available. Our team of highly qualified scientists and technicians has many years of combined experience in the natural products industry, and in other relevant industries. We have many professional disciplines, including chemists, biochemists, nutritionists, food technologists, and product formulators.
Our team of scientists includes many with advanced degrees, including eight Ph.D.'s and one M.D. We also work with respected industry consultants. All of our lab chemists are degreed and many of our experienced product formulation and quality control staff have professional qualifications which set them apart from their industry colleagues. Some of our scientists and nutritionists have published NOW analytical methods, and other natural product science, in scientific and technical journals. Our scientists and nutritionists have given presentations on their work at scientific and technical conferences.
To further our commitment to our customers, we have a team of professional nutritionists and product specialists available to answer product and nutritional questions.
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Dr. Michael Lelah, Technical Director
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Responsible for: Quality, R&D, Nutrition and Science, Regulatory and Advocacy at NOW Foods
Member: President, Natural Health Research Institute (NHRI). Member Natural Products Association (NPA) ComPli Committee, Member, Board of Trustees, American Herbal products Association (AHPA). Board Member, Natural Products Association – China.
Areas of Interest: Doing what I can to ensure the best possible quality natural supplements and products. Advocating for health choices through prevention and nutrition and supporting the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)
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| Here are some of our Professional and Technical Staff. We have chemists, food technologists, nutritionists, biochemists, microbiologists; some with Ph.D. degrees, an M.D., many M.S. degreed, and many B.S. educated and trained. Our staff comes with many years experience in developing and testing natural products, and with professional expertise in quality control, quality assurance, product formulation, product development, pharmaceutical testing and many other disciplines. It takes this whole range of training and skills to truly ensure the highest quality of our products. |
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Meet Our Nutritionists
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| Certified Nutritionists (C.N.), Certified Clinical Nutritionists (C.C.N.), and Licensed Dietician Nutritionists (L.D.N.) complete extensive training in nutritional science. They must meet rigorous testing standards and take continuing education courses every year to maintain their certifications and licensures. They are qualified to work with clients to assess and evaluate individual nutritional needs and develop specialized nutrition programs. |
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Neil Levin, Nutritional Education Manager
Certified Clinical Nutritionist with Diplomate in Advanced Nutritional Laboratory Assessment, International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists
Responsible for: Nutrition Department manager, incoming calls and emails from consumers/retailers/practitioners, training of NOW and retail employees, public lectures, trade show presentations, review of label claims and promotional materials, new product formulation and development, sign-off for product improvements/changes, Truth Advocate to address inaccurate science and media reports
Memberships: Member, International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN); member, Scientific Council of the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board; program chair and immediate past president, Nutrition for Optimal Health Association (NOHA); member, Public Relations Committee, American Herbal products Association (AHPA); member, Technical Advisory Board, the Non-GMO Project; member, board of directors, Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO), the Midwest regional affiliate of the Natural Products Association (NPA). Awarded the 2008 Industry Champion Award by the Natural Products Association.
Areas of Interest: Promoting natural products and therapies; Supporting the natural products industry through memberships in organizations; Defending nutrients against false media and scientific reports; Organic gardening and natural living; Vegetarian diet; Blogging (www.honestnutrition.com)
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Nick Rana, Certified Nutritionist
National Institute of Nutritional Education; Graduate, Certified Nutritionist and alumni of American Health Science University.
Responsible for: Nutritional and product information for NOW Foods retailers, consumers, physicians and sales staff. Product development, research and formulation, as well as resourcing new raw materials for the development of new products.
Memberships:
National Association of Nutrition Professionals member.
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Allen Studzinski, Certified Nutritionist
B.S. University of Illinois-Chicago
C.N. American Health Science University
Responsible for: Nutritionist. Member of NOW’s skilled Nutrition Team dedicated to serving the product information and use inquiries from consumers and retailers.
What is the best thing about being a Nutritionist at NOW: Being part of a science-based company dedicated to making available products founded on solid scientific principles. Having the opportunity on a daily basis to interact with so many customers, and to be part of NOW’s mission to provide value in products and services to help empower people to lead healthier lives.
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Priti Gandhi, Certified Nutritionist
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Benedictine University
C.N. American Health Science University
Responsible for: Nutritionist. Member of NOW’s skilled Nutrition Team dedicated to serving the product information and use inquiries from consumers and retailers.
Areas of Interest: Helping others make healthier food choices; To advise on dietary supplements that lead to one’s wellbeing; Consulting individuals on nutrition and supplements
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Larry DeSantis, CH, CN
Certified Nutritionist since 1995 and a Chartered Herbalist since 2000
Responsible for: Incoming phone calls and emails from consumers, retailers, practitioners, and from NOW and retail employees.
Areas of Interest: Studying Nutrition and Herbology since 1983; Employed by the Fruitful Yield health food stores from 1995 to 1998; Started working for Now Foods as a Nutritionist in the sales department in 1998; Currently in the Now Nutrition Department; I believe in natural health wholeheartedly
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