Physician

Market report shows growing trend toward integrative medicine

18-Sep-2017 By Hank Schultz

A new market survey from consultancy Pure Branding claims that more and more doctors are incorporating concepts of integrative medicine into their practices, a development that can be seen as good news for the supplement industry.

Are personalized health developments changing the conversations around supplements?

08-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Developments in personalized health has switched the data ownership from the doctor to the patient, and that’s changing the conversation around nutrition, lifestyle, and dietary supplements, says Aaron Bartz, President of Ortho Molecular Products, Inc.

More than half of supplement users rely on doctors for advice on how to use products, survey finds

28-May-2014 By Hank Schultz

More than half of supplement users rely on their doctors for information on what products to use and how to use them, according to a new survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. This places a burden on the part of healthcare consumers to engage...

More consumers talking to their physicians about supplement use, but discussions still scarce

03-Jul-2013

The number of consumers who talk to their primary care phsycians about supplement use is slowly increasing, but discussions remain ‘sparse’, says a new study from UCLA.

Customized nutrition driving growth in healthcare practitioner channel

15-Nov-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer demand for personalized nutrition, and the response of healthcare practitioners to the potential for more holistic approaches to patient care and  potential additional revenue streams are driving growth in this market channel, says a leading...

Dispatches from the UNPA 20th anniversary celebration, Salt Lake City

Is it time to move beyond conventional ‘vs’ natural medicine?

21-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

While many doctors remain suspicious of ‘natural’ medicine, a growing number now accept that there are compelling alternatives to leading drugs that are supported by just as much scientific evidence, without the nasty side effects, says one leading player...

Physician supplement use matches general population levels: Survey

09-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Between 60 and 75% of US physicians may use dietary supplements and do recommended dietary supplements to patients related to their specialty, finds a new survey.

60-second interview: Paul Jacobson, Thorne Research

Thorne Research: 80-90% of cancer patients take dietary supplements, but don’t tell doctor

26-May-2011

There is a sizable gap in the market for dietary supplements and nutritional advice specifically targeting people living with cancer, Thorne Research chief executive Paul Jacobson tells Elaine Watson.

E-book explores treasured history of elderberry’s traditional uses

09-Jul-2010

A new book, available in electronic and hard copy form, may offer historical insights into the potential health benefits of the elder tree – its berries, flowers, stems, bark, roots and seeds.

Cardiologists ignore nutraceutical use, finds review

07-Jul-2010 By Lorraine Heller

Most cardiologists in the United States overlook the use of dietary supplements by heart patients, according to a review published yesterday.

Danone acquisition for ‘formidable coupling’ in medical nutrition

15-Jun-2010 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Danone has agreed to acquire liquid protein supplements pioneer Medical Nutrition USA, Inc. (MNI) for $62m, in a move that aims to expand the French company’s US presence in medical nutrition.

Med schools failing on nutrition teaching

12-Apr-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Almost 60 per cent of US medical schools do not meet
recommendations for nutrition education for med students, producing
physicians - the first port of call for nutrition advice for many
consumers - who may have inadequate nutrition...

The physician's guide to dietary supplements

31-Oct-2003

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has released
medical guidelines on the clinical use of dietary supplements and
nutraceuticals, to better educate doctors about the risks and
benefits of natural products, it claims.

Lifeline sells 'apothecary' business

24-Mar-2003

Lifeline BioTechnologies announced last week that it had sold its
subsidiary, Virtual Apothecary, as part of a new strategy to focus
on its products. The company is also looking for acquisitions.

CAM gains attention of conventional doctors

15-Oct-2002

An ethicist in the Oregon Health & Science University Center
for Ethics in Health Care has published new guidelines for
conventionally trained doctors whose patients are interested in
using complementary and alternative medicine.

Improve nutrition, UK hospitals urged

10-Jul-2002

Up to four in 10 people admitted to hospital in the UK are
undernourished and doctors need to do more to improve the
situation, according to a new report from the Royal College of
Physicians.