Bacteriophages – An Alternative to Antibiotics?
Introduction to Bacteriophages People taking antibiotics often develop resistance and experience gastrointestinal distress, since antibiotics kill b...
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The Saqmolo’ Project in Guatemala
Background on The Saqmolo' Project Approximately 150 million children—or roughly one-quarter of all the children in the world—are “stunted,...
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Bone Health: Early Prevention of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis: The Facts Osteoporosis and low-bone mass (commonly referred to as osteopenia) are a major public health threat to approximately 53.6...
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Combating COVID-19 and the Role of Nutrition
COVID-19 Background In December 2019, the viral pandemic of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19, otherwise known as severe acute respiratory syn...
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Research interests
Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Magnesium Requirements
Nutrition and COVID-19
Choline and Cogition
Dietary Supplements
Anthocyanins and Other Flavonoids
LGBTQ+ Nutrition
Gut Microbiome
Low-Grade Inflammation
Nutrient Shortfalls
Sports Nutrition
First 1000 Days
ScienceBased Policy
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Scientific Contributions
OPED CONTRIBUTIONS
We Should Establish A National Institute of Nutrition (USA Today, August 2019)
Genetically Engineered Foods Solve Nutritional Challenges (The Detroit News) – July 2019
The Beef on Animal Agriculture that’s Mostly Bull ( Diplomatic Courier) – March 2019
Is nutrition research broken? An interview with Taylor Wallace ( Scientific American)
It’s time to end fake news about GMO Foods being Unsafe (Louisville Courier Journal)
FDA Nominee Must consider misleading food labels (Washington Examiner)
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Editorial Roles
Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Dietary Supplements
Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Journal of the American College of Nutrition
Scholarly Publications
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FROM MY BLOG
How Safe and Beneficial Are CBD Supplements?
CBD – An introduction CBD or “cannabidiol” is a popular natural remedy touted for many health-promoting effects. The compound is o...
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Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report – 2020
Nutrition Science Hasn't Changed Much The Dietary Guidelines for Americans contains the federal government’s nutrition advice for the p...
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A Message from Conventional Fruits and Veggies: BITE ME.
Conventional fruits and vegetables from all over the world are sending one common message to both consumers and fear-mongering tactics like the annual...
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