Supplement Source Podcast
Episodes
37 episodes
From NIH to Pennington: Dr. Stefan Pasiakos on Supplement Science
In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura sits down with Dr. Stefan Pasiakos, a leading researcher now at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and former NIH scientist, for a candid conversation about the science—and real...
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Integrating Supplements, Nutrition, and Care: A New Era for Whole-Person Health
In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura sits down with Dr. Michelle Simon, President and CEO of the Institute for Natural Medicine, to explore the growing momentum behind whole-person health—and what it will take to bring it...
From Pharma to Prevention: Rethinking Health with Dr. Joe Pizzorno
In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura speaks with Dr. Joe Pizzorno, President of Bastyr University and a pioneer in naturopathic medicine.They discuss his journey from pharmaceutical research to natural medicine, th...
The Race to Quality: AI, Longevity, and the Future of Supplements
In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN Vice President of Communications Jeff Ventura sits down with Doug Lynch, CEO of MarketWell Nutrition, for a wide-ranging conversation about the forces reshaping the dietary supplement industry.Th...
Inside the China Market: Tariffs, E-Commerce, and the Real Cost of Entry
China’s supplement market offers enormous opportunity—but getting there isn’t simple.Jeff Ventura sits down with Jeff Crowther to break down what companies need to know about selling dietary supplements in China today. From the unpredict...
Quality That Counts: Building Consumer Trust in Supplements Through Better Science
In this episode of The Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura is joined by Lindsay Cole, Business Development & Marketing Manager for North America, and Eric Ciappio, Senior Manager of Nutrition Science at Balchem, to unpack one of t...
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A Dose of Sunshine: What the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 Really Means
In our first episode of 2026, Supplement Source kicks off the year with major policy news for the dietary supplement industry.CRN President and CEO Steve Mister joins host Jeff Ventura to break down Senator Dick Durbin’s reintro...
Longevity and the Microbiome: A Conversation with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum
In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura sits down with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum — microbiome researcher, author, and co-founder of BIOHM Health — to explore how the gut microbiome influences healthy aging, immunity, and even...
From Lab to Leadership: How CRN’s CAPS Scholars Are Shaping the Future of Nutrition Science
In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura talks with 2025 CAPS Scholars Huyen Le, Ben Levine, and past scholar Sam Fessler about how CRN’s Campus to Career (CAPS) Program helps bridge the gap ...
Sustainability in Action: Verdure Sciences’ Verdegration Initiative
In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura sits down again with Ajay Patel, CEO of Verdure Sciences, and Isabella Bucklew, the company’s Sustainability Coordinator, to explore Verdegration—Verdure’s...
VQ Cares: Expanding Access to Nutrition Through Industry Partnerships
In this episode of Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura (Council for Responsible Nutrition) sits down with Gregory Drew, VP of Innovation at Vitaquest and a leader of the company’s VQ Cares initiative. Together, they explore how Vitaqu...
Magnesium Unpacked: Forms, Functions & Future
Magnesium is more than just another supplement—it’s a powerhouse mineral tied to over 300 biological reactions and essential for energy, sleep, and mood. In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura talks with Traci Kantowski,...
Boosting Brainpower & Building Resilience: Nootropics, Glutathione, and the Future of Healthy Aging
In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura sits down with Danielle Citrolo (VP, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs) and Katie Emerson (Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs) of Kyowa Hakko to explore the latest science on b...
Botanicals, Blood Sugar & the Future of Personalized Metabolic Support
In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura sits down with Dr. Luigi Gratton, Vice President of Health and Wellness at Herbalife, to explore the evolving science of metabolic health. They discuss bioactive botanicals like ...
The NAD+ Equation: Science, Stress, and the Promise of Supplementation
What exactly is NAD+ and why is it suddenly everywhere—from supplement bottles to anti-aging headlines? In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura sits down with Dr. Andrew Shao, SVP of Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs ...
Creatine 2.0: Muscle, Mind & More
Think creatine is just for bodybuilders? Think again. On this episode of Supplement Source, GNC's Brittany Johnson breaks down the science behind one of the most clinically studied ingredients in the supplement space—from its role in c...
Beyond Compliance: How TruShield Certified Is Raising the Bar on Supplement Safety
In this episode of The Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura speaks with Lori Westervelt and Elyse Lovett of Eagle Diagnostics about the launch of TruShield Certified—a new third-party certification focused exclusively on banned substan...
Rooted in Responsibility: How Verdure Sciences Builds Botanical Integrity from Seed to Shelf
In this episode of Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura sits down with Verdure Sciences CEO Ajay Patel and Sustainability Coordinator Isabella Bucklew to explore what it means to create high-quality botanical ingredients with integrity...
It's Not a Salad!—SupplySide Fresh with Sonja Thompson
In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura sits down with Informa’s Sonja Thompson to unpack SupplySide Fresh—an onboarding and networking program designed specifically for newcomers to the health and nutrition i...
The Industry’s Best-Kept Secret: Why Supplement Brands Must Start Marketing Their Quality
In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura, VP of Communications at CRN, sits down with Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, for a bold conversation about the supplement industry’s opportunity to capitalize on its strongest asse...
A Trailblazer Remembered: Honoring Annette Dickinson
In this special episode of Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura sits down with Judy Blatman, former CRN colleague and longtime friend of the late Annette Dickinson, to reflect on Annette’s enduring impact on the dietary supplement indu...
Contaminants, Compliance, and Clarity: What Supplement Companies Need to Know
In this episode of Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura sits down with Tony Pavel, partner at Keller and Heckman, for a timely discussion on contaminants in dietary supplements and what industry professionals need to know heading into ...
Prenatal Perspectives: Supplements, Science & Collaboration at ACOG
In this episode of Supplement Source host Jeff Ventura sits down with Heather Nelson, Associate Fellow at Church & Dwight, to explore the growing role of dietary supplements in prenatal care. Recorded ahead of the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific...
The Science of Biotics: How Innovation is Changing Health & Wellness
On this episode of Supplement Source, we dive into groundbreaking biotech innovations with Diane Alexander and Camille Delebecque from Verb Biotics. From the science behind targeted probiotics to tackling under-researched areas in women’s health l...
Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Diversity in Supplement Research
In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura, VP of Communications at the Council for Responsible Nutrition, sits down with Sue Hewlings, SVP of Scientific Affairs at Radical Science, to dive into a critical topic: diversity in clinical rese...
