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Dr. Rachel Goldman is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, consultant & Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine specializing in health behavior change, stress management, eating behaviors, the treatment of obesity and weight management.
We discuss:
Rachel’s background, education & training and some of her consulting highlights, including the 2022 film, The Whale starring Brendan Fraser and sharing a stage with the queen herself, Oprah Winfrey
What media gets right & wrong about obesity medications (including the names we use to discuss this type of treatment), plus who for whom GLP-1’s like Ozempic are really intended?
Is obesity really a disease? Why/when it IS, when it’s NOT, and the distinction between obesity as a chronic condition vs. an unintentional misuse of language.
Making the most of GLP-1 medications: How to increase efficacy, tolerance & medication adherence for patients just starting on these meds– which interventions actually work, and when/why do other adjuvant interventions backfire?
Setting patients up for success on GLP-1’s, including defining what that looks like; how long patients should be on GLP-1 medications, and what other lifestyle factors are necessary to consider before prescribing/taking one of these weight-loss medications?
The rise of new behavioral modification as a result of “quieting food noise.” Plus, what the term “food noise” actually means and why it’s so hot right now in media & marketing.
The need for interdisciplinary approaches when prescribing & treating patients with obesity.
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Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a licensed clinical psychologist, media pro, author, podcast host, and nationally-recognized expert on narcissism and recovery from narcissistic abuse.
We discuss:
New Year’s Resolutions: How they’re made, the psychology behind them, and why we just can’t seem to quit them year over year. Plus, why these come up so frequently for Dr. Z in private practice/with her population of clients, and the similarities/differences between individuals’ unique New Year’s resolutions
The top mistakes people make when making New Year’s Resolutions: Why Dr. Z thinks most of them are too broad, too difficult, set-up for failure, and generally don’t reflect the realities of someone’s everyday life.
How to set up a New Year’s resolution that’ll actually work for you: What the “key ingredients” of a good resolution actually are; why you need structures & systems in place to turn your best laid plans into real life action, and what to do when you feel like you have “no time” or “no bandwidth” for your specific goals
What actually inspires individuals to make their first appointment with a licensed clinical psychologist and/or registered dietitian (like Dr. Z & me, respectfully) and why the answer to this is more surprising & nuanced than you might think
How Dr. Z counsels someone to approach goal-setting & actualization without creating increased anxiety/depression, setting oneself up to failure, or falling into the trap of setting goals that are misaligned with your values.
2023 therapy trends to say goodbye to forever– what are they, where did they come from, why Dr. Z thinks they’ve gained traction on social media, and a little trend forecasting on the biggest therapy trends for 2024 (which ones are legit vs. not this year).
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Faye McCray is Head of Content for Livestrong.com & Well + Good, and she joins me to discuss, unpack & deep-dive on Well + Good’s top wellness trend predictions for 2024.
We discuss:
Data selection & curation: How Faye & her team approach this annual trend forecast– what information they used, how they source ideas, the process of following leads & pitching ideas, and ultimately, how this epic list comes together & is ready to publish.
Faye’s legal background (!!!) and experience prior to joining the team at Well + Good and Livestrong.com, and what brought her into health journalism.
Differences in product marketing vs. trend forecasting: How to distinguish between popular products vs. what’s part of a more macro evolution in the wellness industry.
Each of Well + Good’s top trends of 2024, including:
How the Real Estate Industry Is Bringing Wellness to Your Doorstep
How Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Fitness is Getting Smarter
Why Nixtamalized Corn Will Stalk Up Your Pantry Shelves
Supporting Your Hair Health & Longevity Throughout Your Lifespan
Home Scents & Why They Matter
How the Red Hot Sauna Industry May Soon Optimize Your Sweat Session
What is Strength-Training Your Skin (and Why Is It Having a Moment)?
The Next Generation of Postpartum Care & What We Need to Know About It
How Everyday Gear Will Perform At-Home Medical Testing
Eating for Wellness in 2024 & Why It’s Much More Celebratory
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Frances Largeman-Roth is a Registered Dietitian & the author of the new cookbook, Everyday Snack Tray.
We discuss:
Frances’ background & experience in cookbook publishing, and how she discovered the concept for Everyday Snack Tray
A behind the scenes look at & deep-dive into the world of cookbook publishing: What works, what doesn’t work, and her expert advice for anyone thinking about/wondering about what it would be like to write, develop recipes for, and publish a cookbook in 2024 and beyond.
Marketing and distribution of books: Which marketing methods and tactics convert into book sales? What’s the difference between marketing and public relations, and which one matters most when it comes to generating buzz for a new book?
Frances’ recipe development process: What inspired her to create this specific type of content, why snack trays make for the ultimate family-friendly meal, and how to use food as a means of celebration any time of year.
Best practices including food safety, food styling, and flavor-balancing tips and tricks that’ll instantly take your snack tray game to the next level (before your copy even arrives).
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Welcome back to this week’s REPLAY episode of The Business of Wellness!
Before we get into some exciting trend forecasting content for 2024 (my favorite kind of content), I thought we’d take a moment to look back at the biggest food, nutrition & wellness trends of 2023.
What did I get right? Where did I go awry? Which trends did you see everywhere this year, and which ones of these were a total miss?! Don’t be shy….I’d really love to hear your feedback in the form of a review, listeners!
Today’s episode is a replay of part TWO of my two episode series on 2023 trend forecasting in food, nutrition & preventative health, which originally aired in December, 2022.
In this episode, I forecast five big-bucket trends in the food, nutrition, fitness, & preventative health space– with examples of brands that were currently leading the way as change-makers for their industries at large. These include:
Personalized Experience vs. Personalization
Immersiveness & accessibility of wellness products– anytime, anywhere
Refocusing mental health on mood, cognition, & heart health
Redefining the buzzword, “hormone balance” and what this means for everyday consumers
Predicting the role of Chat GPT & generative AI on the wellness industry at large
Hyper-specific nostalgia in the food industry: Sicily, Nigeria, and 2002
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Welcome back to this week’s REPLAY episode of The Business of Wellness!
Before we get into some exciting trend forecasting content for 2024 (my favorite kind of content), I thought we’d take a moment to look back at the biggest food, nutrition & wellness trends of 2023.
What did I get right? Where did I go awry? Which trends did you see everywhere this year, and which ones of these were a total miss?! Don’t be shy….I’d really love to hear your feedback in the form of a review, listeners!
Today’s episode is a replay of part one of my two episode series on 2023 trend forecasting in food, nutrition & preventative health, which originally aired in December, 2022.
This episode specifically deep-dives on three key areas of opportunity for consumer wellness brands. I get into why I think doing each of these three things can help brands, businesses, products, and services to not only survive the forthcoming economic downturn, but actually thrive during a challenging & competitive period.
We discuss:
What is "wellness" and why is it so difficult to define? Our current healthcare model (& why it's more closely aligned with "sickcare") Trepidation among health professionals to discuss weight in a conversation about preventative health The relationship between food and health (and how this impacts everything else we do in the name of "self-care.") Redefining our current understanding of self-carePlus, three ways to recession-proof a wellness brand, including:
Focus on your unique value proposition (intentionality) vs. ideology Provide services and/or products that eliminate barriers to behavior change Provide opportunities for customers to build meaningful connection
Thanks for listening to The Business of Wellness with Jaclyn London, MS, RD.
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Kathrin Hamm is the CEO & founder of Bearaby, a sustainable, beautifully crafted & hyper-functional weighted blanket that’s designed to promote better sleep quality & longer sleep duration.
We discuss:
A personal quest for better rest: How it led her to exploring the world of textiles & consumer products, and how Kathrin’s role at the World Bank influenced her founder’s journey
The triumphs and challenges of developing a DTC product: What she wished she’d known sooner, and where she found small wins along the way
Product design & technology vs. brand & marketing: Kathrin’s preference for one vs. the other, and what she’s learned about both in launching Bearaby
Defining sustainability & functional design for today’s consumer: What she’s learned thus far, and what every/all founders in similar spaces and sectors of the wellness industry should know about developing and scaling a consumer product in 2023 and beyond
Trend forecasting: What’s ahead in the wellness industry for 2024+
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Today I’m deep-diving on all things GLP-1 agonist medications and forecasting their impact on the CPG food and beverage industry for 2024 and beyond. Specifically, I discuss:
How GLP-1’s change individuals’ food preferences, overall intake, and alter taste perception
How the rise of GLP-1’s as the pharmaceutical industry’s “blockbuster” might affect the food industry in the short and long-term, and how food companies could start to approach this topic as they prepare their product roadmaps for the future
What are some specific concerns among individuals taking GLP-1’s as it relates to food and beverage products, and their own personal tolerance to specific foods in light of medication side effects?
GLP-1’s and early satiety: We discuss how the medications create feelings of early satiety– what this means for practitioners, how this affects individual patients, and how the MNT for GERD and early satiety may be beneficial when considering / seeking to understand this patient population more effectively
Alcohol, coffee, single-serve convenience foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, tomato-based products, eggs, veggies and fruit, and high saturated fat, high refined carb food products– what do all of these products have in common, and which ones of these will be better tolerated by individuals taking GLP-1’s vs. not
Side effects of GLP-1’s that affect diet and lifestyle, and how these translate to CPG foo and beverage industries and product roadmaps/financial forecasting
My most fascinating finding of all: How tolerance to GLP-1 medications may be promoted through nutrition education & adopting diet & lifestyle shifts BEFORE STARTING the medication vs. referring to a dietitian/receiving nutrition education AFTER starting a GLP-1. I talk about why the lack of nutrition education & counseling may be affecting medication tolerance and ultimately, affecting a patient’s ability to adhere to the medication long-term due to diet-related side effects.
The foods & beverages NOT AFFECTED by GLP-1’s that still demand attention for the sake of helping individuals achieve better cardiometabolic health.
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🎙️Krispy Kreme article from Forbes
🎙️Are GLP-1’s the root cause of consumer shopping shifts? WaPo thinks so (but I’m not sold)
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I’m running it back this week to one of your all-time favorite episodes from January, 2022 with the brilliant & talented Kate Lemere. Kate is a Chief Instructor and Founding Trainer at Barry's Chicago. She sat down with me for a proper smackdown of all things diet culture (and so much more).
We discuss:
How to get (and stay) informed from credible sources
Fitness questions she's asked the most (and her answers to all of 'em)
How to approach finding a routine that works for you
Why Bala Bangles are kinda stupid (!!!)
I also cover a listener q+a in this episode on the topic of Dry January– my thoughts on this phenomenon, what to know if you’re considering trying it in 2024.
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Ali Wing is the CEO of Oobli, a new line of food & beverage products sweetened with sweet proteins in place of sugar and traditional non-nutritive sweeteners that are ubiquitous on the market today. We discuss:
Ali’s background in healthcare & CPG: How she became interested in this product/technology, the opportunity at the intersection of biotech and CPG food & beverage, and what makes Oobli a different company to work for vs. others throughout her career.
What are sweet proteins? A deep dive on this new biotechnology, commercial/chemical application, and the possibilities for use, including what makes them different vs. other types of sweeteners designed to mimic carbohydrate metabolism.
Brand storytelling: The challenges & breakthroughs Ali’s experienced as CEO of Oobli in telling the story of the products and the technology behind them in ways that empower healthcare professionals and consumers to get curious about (and ultimately become brand champions of) Oobli.
Trend forecasting 2024: What does Ali think is new & next in food, beverage & biotech? What she’s excited by, and what puts her to sleep when it comes to nutrition & wellness trends.
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Martin, Mathias & Mads Klarborg are the sons of Etly Klarborg, founder & designer of Klarborg, a Danish design brand with the primary goal of spreading joy, happiness, and hygge through its whimsical cast of characters. On today’s episode, we discuss:
Growing up Klarborg: The trials & triumphs of working for a family owned & operated company– how this helps achieve business objectives, how it (sometimes) gets in the way, and what each Klarborg brother values most about their role within the Klarborg empire.
Holiday 365: What it means to work for a company that’s primarily focused around the holiday season; how this impacts business strategy & planning throughout the year, and what the Klarborg brothers see as their primary advantage to working for a company that's rooted in togetherness, celebration, love & cherishing the holiday spirit above all else. (I’ll be honest, I’m imagining their work life a bit like Santa’s Workshop…)
Hygge for Improving Mental Health: What this word really means, what it does NOT mean, and how it’s been commercially applied to-date in the United States. Plus, how the concept has evolved in the U.S. for American brands & consumers, and what we’re getting right (and wrong) about bringing this concept to life with more authenticity in our everyday lives.
Exporting Hygge: How do you export a mindset/vibe/feeling/practice that’s built around community in an increasingly digital world? The Klarborg brothers debunk hygge myths & discuss the concept of exporting Danish wellness for U.S. consumers.
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Ben Witte is the founder & CEO of Recess, a better-for-you beverage brand that I can *actually* stand behind as a Registered Dietitian (!!!). On today’s episode, we discuss:
The state of “better-for-you” food & beverage products: How Recess has approached brand positioning differently from other brands in the category by prioritizing & perfecting their product, first and foremost, & focusing on evidence-based claims vs. social media trends & CPG fads.
Going to market with Recess: From product ingredient sourcing & supply chain to direct-to-consumer sales & top of funnel marketing, we discuss how the concept for Recess was born & ultimately, how this business grew since inception in 2016.
CBD beverages & the non-alcoholic beverage space: What’s happening in each of these sub- sectors? What accounts for the massive rise in consumer interest for each of these product categories, and how does Recess differentiate itself from others in these increasingly crowded corners of the market? What does Recess do differently from a product development standpoint, and how does Recess’ supply chain play a front-and-center role in determining product marketing & health claims?
Trend forecasting for 2024: What are the biggest up & coming food, nutrition & wellness trends for better-for-you brands in the CPG space? Ben & I start scratching the surface & begin to answer this BIG question as we near the end of the year.
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Julie Alvin is the SVP of content at TheSkimm & a trusted digital media executive, content strategist, and editor with expertise in women’s health & lifestyle media. She’s previously held roles at Bustle Digital Group, Time, Inc., and Refinery29, overseeing coverage of everything from news and politics to health, career, money, style, and entertainment. She is a former adjunct professor at NYU’s Master’s in Publishing program and a founding member of Chief Executive Women’s network. Julie’s appeared on Fox News, CBS, ABC, Cheddar, and other networks discussing topics like the #MeToo movement, the cost of fertility treatments, and the gender wage gap.
On today’s episode of The Business of Wellness, we discuss:
Data & highlights from The Skimm’s State of Women survey– what are women concerned about when it comes to health & wellbeing in a post-pandemic world? What are the chief concerns among women of all ages as it relates to their health?
Discerning myth vs. fact on social media & across digital content: What does it mean to be an “expert” in 2023? What are TheSkimm’s editorial standards that help champion appropriate subject-matter experts for specific topics, content platforms & distribution channels?
The past decade’s media evolution/revolution: What’s different about media today? Post-pandemic? What are readers looking for from content platforms & channels, and from health professionals? How can media help women feel more empowered when it comes to their personal health, advocating for themselves & their families, and having the right information that helps arm them for any/every interaction with our current healthcare system?
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Udo Erasmus is a pioneer in food product development, specifically in the development of manufacturing standards of food oils, including flax oil. He’s the founder of Udo's Choice, a supplement brand and global leader in creating cutting edge health products specializing in healthy oils, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and greens. He’s also the author of, Fats that Heal Fats that Kill, & holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. Udo has impacted millions of lives by delivering his fresh message on how to achieve better health & wellbeing in his books & on his social media platforms. We discuss…
Udo’s background & humble beginnings as a child during WWII, as well as his experience much later (in the 1980’s) with pesticide poisoning.
A deep dive into the chemistry, product development, manufacturing, processing, distribution & storage of seed oils, including: Why Udo believes that seed oils are the least beneficial category of oils for human health, and how this led him to pioneer the technology to create flaxseed oil and a billion-dollar product/industry from nothing but passion, inspiration, & his desire to make a more nutrient dense product for consumers.
Udo’s understanding of, “Total Sexy Health,” which considers all of the elements of whole health, including mental health, presence and awareness, and more.
Udo’s study of psychology and advice for navigating change: He delves into topics such as: Why is change so difficult? How is change rooted in our memories, related to past trauma, connected to unresolved emotions, and more? How can we better direct our attention and cultivate calmness in our life?
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Rachel Engelhart, MA, RD, is a Washington, D.C.-based Registered Dietitian, licensed professional counselor and certified intuitive eating counselor who brings a Health At Every Size®-informed approach to eating disorder recovery for patients of all ages.
Hot topics we discuss on today’s episode:
The Ozempic of it all (3:00): What to know about GLP-1’s from the perspective of an expert in eating disorder recovery; how to navigate working with patients who are taking/considering these medications, and how a Health At Every Size® approach squares with the rise in obesity medicine in research and practice.
THAT Washington Post article (23:30): A thoughtful and nuanced look at all sides of each topic covered in this article, including dietitians’ code of ethics and responsibility to disclose financial relationships; the scientific evidence behind each contested topic, including what the research says about the health impact of including aspartame and sugar in your diet; the bias of the article’s authors (and the premise of the article at large), and how we might consider speaking about controversial topics in nutrition MORE effectively to differentiate between evidence-based nutrition information and personal opinion.
Post-pandemic shifts in people’s relationships with food & body (39:30): The power & significance of social connections on public health outcomes & individual health, and how lack of social connection affects us physically and psychologically.
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Pro podcast host Jenny Hutt joins me on the podcast today to chat about grief; our mutual grievances with nutrition & health information on social media (and social media influencers); panic within the dietetics profession (and what’s causing it/what to know about it), and how to navigate working with a health professional when it’s not working for you.
TW: Grief. Skip to 27:00 to bypass our discussion about navigating loss.
🎙️ICYMI: Listen to round 1 with Jenny Hutt
🎙️Guide for caregivers we discuss (written by Jess Cording, RD)
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Denis Kaser is head of international marketing for Le Gruyère AOP. He has extensive experience in the marketing world, including with food and drink companies. He is passionate about sharing the stories of the people behind Le Gruyère AOP and his home country of Switzerland, in addition to the promotion of what has been consistently named the world's best cheese. We discuss:
Le Gruyere AOP production in Switzerland: From the care & animal welfare practices employed to maintain the health of the dairy cows, to the aging process and optimal climate conditions for creating the ideal (and most delicious) wheel of Le Gruyere AOP. International food product marketing, plus how and why marketing a commodity product from Switzerland is so different from traditional CPG food product marketing around the world. Denis’ marketing background and experience, and what makes working for Le Gruyere AOP so special, unique, and different. Key learnings about the storytelling of food production that any food marketer will want to hear.
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Joanna Sapir is a wellness business coach who teaches holistic wellness & healthcare practitioners how to build better businesses by streamlining their processes, creating systems to take back their time, build a steady monthly income, and have more repeat clients in their businesses.
We discuss:
How to say “no” and make more money as a result
Beating practitioner burnout: How to avoid it, and how to stop it once it starts
Programs vs. hourly sessions: Why systems, containers, and programmatic approaches are part of Joanna’s methodology (and why they’re more effective than hourly rates for healthcare practitioners)
The Freelancer Trap: What is it, how to avoid it, and how to get out of it once you’re in
Marketing your business vs. running your business: How to succeed at both
Converting leads into repeat customers— Joanna’s step by step process for getting this done
Creating consistency in your business and in revenue streams
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Today on The Business of Wellness Podcast: Justin Levy is the Executive Director of Conscious Alliance, a Colorado-based hunger relief organization, and Randy Gilbride is the VP Commercial Operations at Sunrise Strategic Partners. This summer, Conscious Alliance announced that Sunrise Partners will join their family of annual donors, starting with a meal distribution event last month to support children facing food insecurity as the school year came to a close. Sunrise contributed financially to the event, providing 10,000 meals to local families in need. In addition to their monetary donation, Sunrise employees will donate 10 hours of their time individually to volunteer at Conscious Alliance’s national distribution center and headquarters in Broomfield, CO, for a total of 100 hours annually.
I wanted to learn more about this unique partnership in among for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in the food space, so Justin and Randy join me for a candid conversation about it all.
We discuss: Their unique individual backgrounds and experiences working in different areas of the food industry; why this partnership makes sense at this moment, and how growth capital investment can help move the needle forward in ending hunger in the U.S.; why collaboration is so important; what makes for a great collaborator across industries; how these organizations will continue to work together to support their individual missions of providing nutritious meals for people who need it, and what’s next for each of their respective organizations. If you’re interested in food investment, early stage investing, behind-the-scenes in non-profit work, the work that goes into food venture capital investing, and what a venture capitalist looks for before investing in a CPG food and beverage company, this episode is for you.
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In this solo episode, Jaclyn London, MS, RD, will dive deep into the WHO's classification of aspartame as a group 2b carcinogen, analyze the statement as a Registered Dietitian, evaluate the media coverage surrounding this topic, explore the wording of the statement, and ultimately answer the pressing question: Is it safe to drink Diet Coke?
Welcome back to The Business of Wellness! Today, I start the episode by looking at the World Health Organization's classification of aspartame as a group 2b carcinogen. This classification means that aspartame has the potential to cause cancer in humans. However, it's crucial to understand the nuances and limitations of this classification. As a Registered Dietitian, it's my job to translate scientific information into practical advice. When it comes to the WHO's statement, it's essential to consider the dosage and exposure levels at which aspartame may pose a risk. Studies that have raised concerns about aspartame's safety often use extremely high doses that far exceed typical human consumption. We go through the statement step by step, with analysis and potential for application mixed in.
Remember: Numerous reputable organizations, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the American Cancer Society, have conducted extensive reviews and concluded that aspartame is safe for consumption within the recommended daily limits. It’s also undergone rigorous testing and extensive studies for several decades. The weight of scientific evidence supports its safety when consumed in moderation, even for individuals who may have certain health conditions, such as diabetes or obesity.
Next, I examine the wording of the World Health Organization's statement. The use of terms like "carcinogen" can be misleading without proper context: The Group 2b classification does not mean that aspartame is as hazardous as substances like tobacco or asbestos. Rather, it signifies that there is limited evidence and further research is needed to draw definitive conclusions. Plus, WHO's classification system places aspartame in the same category as coffee, pickled vegetables, and talcum powder, which may create unnecessary alarm. It's important to recognize that these substances are not considered equally risky, and the WHO's classification system is primarily intended as a tool for prioritizing further research.
Last, I’ll wrap up this episode by saying confidently that it is safe to consume Diet Coke, or any beverage containing aspartame, within the recommended limits. Moderation is key when it comes to any food or drink, including those containing artificial sweeteners.
Aspartame has undergone thorough testing and regulatory scrutiny, and it is considered safe by numerous regulatory bodies around the world. It's important to remember that individual sensitivities or allergies may vary, and if you have concerns or specific health conditions, it's always wise to consult with a healthcare professional.
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