Publications

A randomized clinical trial to determine the efficacy of manufacturers’ recommended doses of omega-3 fatty acids from different sources in facilitating cardiovascular disease risk reduction

2014

A randomized clinical trial to determine the efficacy of manufacturers’ recommended doses of omega-3 fatty acids from different sources in facilitating cardiovascular disease risk reduction

Authors: Maggie Laidlaw, Carla Cockerline, William Rowe

Journal: Lipids in Health and Disease

Sponsor: Nutrasource

Ingredient: Omega-3

Indication: Cardiovascular disease risk

A Randomized Double-Blind Evaluation of a Novel Biotin and Silicon Ingredient Complex on the Hair and Skin of Healthy Women

2021

A Randomized Double-Blind Evaluation of a Novel Biotin and Silicon Ingredient Complex on the Hair and Skin of Healthy Women

Authors: Douglas Kalman, Susan Hewlings

Journal: Journal of Clinical Experimental Dermatology Research

Sponsor: JDS

Ingredient: Biotin, Silicon

Indication: Hair and skin health

A Randomized Double-Blind Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal, Body Composition, Stress Response and Cognitive Function Impacts of Creatine Supplementation in Healthy Adults

2021

A Randomized Double-Blind Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal, Body Composition, Stress Response and Cognitive Function Impacts of Creatine Supplementation in Healthy Adults

Authors: Douglas Kalman

Journal: EC Nutrition

Sponsor: Glanbia

Ingredient: Creatine

Indication: Gastrointestinal function, Body Composition, Stress Response, Cognitive Function

A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Purported Dietary Supplement Cognitive Enhancer in Healthy Teenage Subjects

2022

A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Purported Dietary Supplement Cognitive Enhancer in Healthy Teenage Subjects

Authors: Lois Lin, Ashley LeMoire

Journal: Journal of Exercise and Nutrition

Sponsor: HK Pros

Ingredient: Spearmint, alpha-GPC, phosphatidylserine, pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)

Indication: Cognitive function

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial of the Effects of VitaBeard® on Facial Hair Growth in Healthy Adult Men

2019

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial of the Effects of VitaBeard® on Facial Hair Growth in Healthy Adult Men

Authors: Joshua Baisley, Anna De Boer

Journal: Cureus

Sponsor: EC Nutrition

Ingredient: Multivitamins

Indication: Hair growth

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Comparator Trial Evaluating Magtein® Magnesium Supplement on Quality of Life as Related to Levels of Stress, Anxiety, Fear and Other Indicators

2022

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Comparator Trial Evaluating Magtein® Magnesium Supplement on Quality of Life as Related to Levels of Stress, Anxiety, Fear and Other Indicators

Authors: Susan Hewlings, Douglas Kalman

Journal: EC Nutrition

Sponsor: AIDP

Ingredient: Magnesium L-threonate

Indication: Stress, Anxiety

A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study to Assess a Unique Phytosterol Ester Formulation in Lowering LDL Cholesterol Utilizing a Novel Virtual Tracking Tool

2019

A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study to Assess a Unique Phytosterol Ester Formulation in Lowering LDL Cholesterol Utilizing a Novel Virtual Tracking Tool

Authors: Susan Hewlings

Journal: Nutrients

Sponsor: BASF SE, Segterra

Ingredient: Phytosterol

Indication: Blood lipids, LDL

An Evaluation of the Effects of a Non-caffeinated Energy Dietary Supplement on Cognitive and Physical Performance: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

2021

An Evaluation of the Effects of a Non-caffeinated Energy Dietary Supplement on Cognitive and Physical Performance: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

Authors: Douglas Kalman, Susan Hewlings

Journal: Cureus

Sponsor: Glanbia

Ingredient: Bacopa monnieri bacosides, Kaempferia parviflora methoxy flavones, Pomegranate peel polyphenols, Moringa oleifera leaf saponins

Indication: Cognitive Function, Physical Performance

Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 Improves Stool Characteristics in Healthy Adults with Infrequent Bowel Movements: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

2025

Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 Improves Stool Characteristics in Healthy Adults with Infrequent Bowel Movements: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Authors: Ashley LeMoire, Lois Lin, Adam Kuttenkeuler, Joshua Baisley, Jun Wang, Stephanie-Anne Girard, Stephanie Recker, Anthony Bier

Journal: Beneficial Microbes

Sponsor: PepsiCo

Ingredient: Bacillus Coagulans Unique IS2

Indication: Stool Characteristics, Bowel Movements, Gut Health

Coconuts and Health: Different Chain Lengths of Saturated Fats Require Different Consideration

2020

Coconuts and Health: Different Chain Lengths of Saturated Fats Require Different Consideration

Authors: Susan Hewlings

Journal: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease

Ingredient: Coconut

Indication: General Health

Comparative membrane incorporation of omega-3 fish oil triglyceride preparations differing by degree of re-esterification: A sixteen-week randomized intervention trial

2023

Comparative membrane incorporation of omega-3 fish oil triglyceride preparations differing by degree of re-esterification: A sixteen-week randomized intervention trial

Authors: Maggie Laidlaw

Journal: PLOS One

Sponsor: Nordic Naturals

Ingredient: Omega-3

Indication: Bioavailability, Blood Lipids

Consumption of Solnul™ Resistant Potato Starch Produces a Prebiotic Effect in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

2023

Consumption of Solnul™ Resistant Potato Starch Produces a Prebiotic Effect in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Authors: Joshua Baisley

Journal: Nutrients

Sponsor: Solnul

Ingredient: Prebiotics

Indication: Gut Health

Correlation of omega-3 levels in serum phospholipid from 2053 human blood samples with key fatty acid ratios

2009

Correlation of omega-3 levels in serum phospholipid from 2053 human blood samples with key fatty acid ratios

Authors: William Rowe

Journal: Nutrition Journal

Sponsor: Nutrasource

Ingredient: Omega-3

Indication: Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Development of a Standardized Clinical Protocol for Ranking Foods and Meals Based on Postprandial Triglyceride Responses: The Lipemic Index

2011

Development of a Standardized Clinical Protocol for Ranking Foods and Meals Based on Postprandial Triglyceride Responses: The Lipemic Index

Authors: Erin O'Reilly, Maggie Laidlaw

Journal: ISRN Vascular Medicine

Sponsor: Nutrasource

Ingredient: Fat Based Functional Beverage

Indication: Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Eating Disorders and Dietary Supplements: A Review of the Science

2023

Eating Disorders and Dietary Supplements: A Review of the Science

Authors: Susan Hewlings

Journal: Nutrients

Ingredient: Dietary supplements

Indication: Eating disorders

Effect of Bacillus subtilis ATCC 122264 on Intestinal Gas Symptoms and Quality of Life in Adults with Functional Bloating

2025

Effect of Bacillus subtilis ATCC 122264 on Intestinal Gas Symptoms and Quality of Life in Adults with Functional Bloating

Authors: Ashley LeMoire, Lois Lin, Stephanie-Anne Girard, Joshua Baisley, Jun Wang, Ambreen Atif

Journal: Beneficial Microbes

Sponsor: Kerry

Ingredient: Bacillus subtilis ATCC 122264

Indication: Intestinal Gas

Effects of Limosilactobacillus reuteri strains PTA-126787 and PTA-126788 on intestinal barrier integrity and immune homeostasis in an alcohol-induced leaky gut model

2024

Effects of Limosilactobacillus reuteri strains PTA-126787 and PTA-126788 on intestinal barrier integrity and immune homeostasis in an alcohol-induced leaky gut model

Authors: Laurie Dolan

Journal: Scientific Reports

Sponsor: BiomEdit

Ingredient: Limosilactobacillus reuteri strains PTA-126787 and PTA-126788

Indication: Intestinal Barrier Integrity

Efficacy of a unique omega-3 formulation on the correction of nutritional deficiency and its effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors in a randomized controlled VASCAZEN® REVEAL Trial

2014

Efficacy of a unique omega-3 formulation on the correction of nutritional deficiency and its effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors in a randomized controlled VASCAZEN® REVEAL Trial

Authors: William Rowe, Maggie Laidlaw, Carla Cockerline

Journal: Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Sponsor: Pivotal Therapeutics

Ingredient: Omega-3

Indication: Nutritional deficiency, cardiovascular disease risk

Examination of marine and vegetable oil oxidation data from a multi-year, third-party database

2018

Examination of marine and vegetable oil oxidation data from a multi-year, third-party database

Authors: Anna De Boer, Kevin Yan, William Rowe

Journal: Food Chemistry

Sponsor: GOED

Ingredient: Fish Oil

Genotoxicity evaluation of magnesium salts of isobutyrate and 2-methylbutyrate

2021

Genotoxicity evaluation of magnesium salts of isobutyrate and 2-methylbutyrate

Authors: Laurie Dolan

Journal: Toxicol Rep

Sponsor: Zinpro Animal Nutrition

Ingredient: Magnesium salts

Indication: Preclinical Genotoxicity

Lowering plasma S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) in healthy adults with elevated SAH and normal homocysteine using nutritional supplementation

2025

Lowering plasma S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) in healthy adults with elevated SAH and normal homocysteine using nutritional supplementation

Authors: Jaustin Dufour, Lois Lin, Jun Wang, Bisma Sharif

Journal: Nutrition Metabolism Cardiovascular Diseases

Sponsor: Standard Process

Ingredient: Ashwagandha, Alpha-GPC, Creatine

Indication: S-Adenosylhomocysteine, Cellular Methylation

Nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene reduces markers of hepatic inflammation in NAFLD: A double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial

2023

Nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene reduces markers of hepatic inflammation in NAFLD: A double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial

Authors: Rodney Butt

Journal: Hepatology

Sponsor: Elysium

Ingredient: Nicotinamide Riboside, Pterostilbene

Indication: Hepatic inflammation in NAFLD

Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Content and Oxidation State of Fish Oil Supplements in New Zealand

2017

Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Content and Oxidation State of Fish Oil Supplements in New Zealand

Authors: Kevin Yan

Journal: Scientific Reports

Sponsor: GOED

Ingredient: Fish Oil

Palm Fruit Bioactive Complex (PFBc), a Source of Polyphenols, Demonstrates Potential Benefits for Inflammaging and Related Cognitive Function

2021

Palm Fruit Bioactive Complex (PFBc), a Source of Polyphenols, Demonstrates Potential Benefits for Inflammaging and Related Cognitive Function

Authors: Susan Hewlings, Douglas Kalman

Journal: Nutrients

Sponsor: Phenolaeis

Ingredient: Palm Fruit

Indication: Inflammation, Aging, Cognitive Function

Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of a Single 5-Gram Bolus of Creatine Monohydrate Versus Two Other Creatine-Containing Investigational Products

2022

Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of a Single 5-Gram Bolus of Creatine Monohydrate Versus Two Other Creatine-Containing Investigational Products

Authors: Joshua Baisley, Douglas Kalman

Journal: Cureus

Sponsor: Glanbia

Ingredient: Creatine

Indication: Exercise

Physical, Psychological, and Biochemical Effects of Palm Fruit Bioactive complex (PFBc) (Elaeis guineensis)

2020

Physical, Psychological, and Biochemical Effects of Palm Fruit Bioactive complex (PFBc) (Elaeis guineensis)

Authors: Susan Hewlings, Douglas Kalman

Journal: EC Nutrition

Sponsor: Phenolaeis

Ingredient: Palm Fruit

Indication: Body Composition, Mood State, Cellular Damage, Gut Microbiome, Oxidative Stress

Possible in vitro Artefacts Associated with the Collection and Processing of Blood for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Analysis

2015

Possible in vitro Artefacts Associated with the Collection and Processing of Blood for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Analysis

Authors: Erin O'Reilly, Maggie Laidlaw, Rodney Butt, Katie Keene

Journal: The FASEB (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) Journal

Sponsor: IRAP

Ingredient: Omega-3

Indication: Blood processing, Omega-3

Resistant potato starch supplementation reduces serum histamine levels in healthy adults with links to attenuated intestinal permeability

2023

Resistant potato starch supplementation reduces serum histamine levels in healthy adults with links to attenuated intestinal permeability

Authors: Joshua Baisley

Journal: Journal of Functional Foods

Sponsor: Solnul

Ingredient: Prebiotics

Indication: Gut Health

Revisiting the Concepts of Prebiotic and Prebiotic Effect in Light of Scientific and Regulatory Progress—A Consensus Paper From the Global Prebiotic Association

2024

Revisiting the Concepts of Prebiotic and Prebiotic Effect in Light of Scientific and Regulatory Progress—A Consensus Paper From the Global Prebiotic Association

Authors: Santa Antwan, Paula Guerra, Tania John

Journal: Advances in Nutrition

Sponsor: GPA

Ingredient: Prebiotics

Safety of a Sustainably Produced, Bioengineered, Nature-Identical Salidroside Compound

2022

Safety of a Sustainably Produced, Bioengineered, Nature-Identical Salidroside Compound

Authors: Amy Mozingo, Kaiti Valm, Margitta Dziwenka

Journal: Nutrients

Sponsor: DoubleRainbow Biosciences Inc.

Ingredient: Salidroside (nature-identical constituent from Rhodiola rosea, produced from a bio-engineered E. coli)

Indication: Safety, Preclinical Toxicology (genotoxicity, in vivo toxicity)

Safety of Elixinol Hemp Extract: In Vitro Genetic Toxicity and Subchronic Toxicity in Rats

2023

Safety of Elixinol Hemp Extract: In Vitro Genetic Toxicity and Subchronic Toxicity in Rats

Authors: Margitta Dziwenka, Laurie Dolan

Journal: Journal of Toxicology

Sponsor: Elixinol

Ingredient: Hemp oil

Indication: Preclinical toxicology

Safety Study of Cannabidiol Products in Healthy Dogs

2024

Safety Study of Cannabidiol Products in Healthy Dogs

Authors: Margitta Dziwenka, Kaiti Valm, Jennifer Kovacs-Nolan

Journal: Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Sponsor: National Animal Supplement Council (NASC)

Ingredient: CBD

Indication: Preclinical safety

Subchronic Oral Toxicity Assessment of Bacillus velezensis Strain BV379 in Sprague-Dawley Rats

2024

Subchronic Oral Toxicity Assessment of Bacillus velezensis Strain BV379 in Sprague-Dawley Rats

Authors: Laurie Dolan

Journal: Human & Experimental Toxicology

Sponsor: BIO-CAT

Ingredient: Probiotics

Indication: Preclinical Toxicity

The Safety of Multiple-Dose Liquid Blend Containing Kava and Kratom in Healthy Adults

2024

The Safety of Multiple-Dose Liquid Blend Containing Kava and Kratom in Healthy Adults

Authors: Jaustin Dufour, Lois Lin, Jun Wang, Joshua Baisley, Ambreen Atif

Journal: Cureus

Sponsor: Botanic Tonics

Ingredient: Kava, Kratom

Indication: Safety

Toxicity Investigations of (R)-3-Hydroxybutyrate Glycerides In Vitro and in Male and Female Rats

2022

Toxicity Investigations of (R)-3-Hydroxybutyrate Glycerides In Vitro and in Male and Female Rats

Authors: Laurie Dolan, Benjamin Arceneaux

Journal: Nutrients

Sponsor: Tecton

Ingredient: (R)-3-Hydroxybutyrate Glycerides

Indication: Preclinical, In vitro

Toxicological and safety evaluations of Weissella cibaria strain CMU in animal toxicity and genotoxicity

2022

Toxicological and safety evaluations of Weissella cibaria strain CMU in animal toxicity and genotoxicity

Authors: Laurie Dolan, Benjamin Arceneaux

Journal: Toxicological Research

Sponsor: OraPharm

Ingredient: Weissella cibaria strain CMU

Indication: Preclinical toxicity, Genotoxicity

Toxicological safety assessment of HempChoice® hemp oil extract; a proprietary extract consisting of a high concentration of cannabidiol (CBD) in addition to other phytocannabinoids and terpenes derived from CannabissativaL

2023

Toxicological safety assessment of HempChoice® hemp oil extract; a proprietary extract consisting of a high concentration of cannabidiol (CBD) in addition to other phytocannabinoids and terpenes derived from CannabissativaL

Authors: Margitta Dziwenka

Journal: Heliyon

Sponsor: Geocann

Ingredient: Hemp oil

Indication: Preclinical toxicology

Toxicological safety of VOHO Hemp Oil; a supercritical fluid extract from the aerial parts of hemp

2021

Toxicological safety of VOHO Hemp Oil; a supercritical fluid extract from the aerial parts of hemp

Authors: Margitta Dziwenka, Laurie Dolan

Journal: PLOS One

Sponsor: HempFusion

Ingredient: Hemp oil

Indication: Preclinical Toxicology

Transgenic Canola Oil Improved Blood Omega-3 Profiles: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Healthy Adults

2022

Transgenic Canola Oil Improved Blood Omega-3 Profiles: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Healthy Adults

Authors: Lois Lin, Joshua Baisley, Anthony Bier, Drasty Vora

Journal: Frontiers in Nutrition

Sponsor: Nuseed

Ingredient: Transgenic Canola Oil, Omega-3

Indication: Bioavailability