Aronia melanocarpa (chokeberry) reduces blood pressure and cholesterol: original NRI research
“Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Dietary supplements, such as those rich... Read more
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Elderberry for Upper Respiratory Symptoms: A Meta Analysis of Randomized, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trials
Elderberry syrup has become a household staple during the cold and flu season, but research identifying its effects remains sparse.... Read more
Can children ingest essential oils?
Essential oil ingestion is a controversial topic in the aromatherapy community, but pediatric ingestion is practically unheard of. However, essential... Read more
Aromatherapy for Fatigue in Women with Hypothyroidism: A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial
This clinical trial, conducted in 2017, evaluated the effects of essential oils for fatigue among women who have a diagnosis... Read more
Ear Infections: An Evidence Based Approach
Ear infection (otitis media) is one of the most common illnesses of childhood and the primary cause for antibiotic use... Read more
Making Natural Product Claims - Legally
In the United States, herbal supplements, essential oil supplements, and nutraceuticals fall under the FDA umbrella classification of dietary supplements. Dietary... Read more
Three Phases of a Clinical Trial
Step 1: The Start Up Period Immediately after coming to an agreement on a clinical research partnership, the NRI Research... Read more
Study Outcomes: Less is More
Outcome measures are among the most critical decisions in clinical trial design. After all, this is what determines whether or... Read more
Reducing Your Trials Costs
Clinical trials have a reputation for being massive expenditures, with budgets easily running to the millions. While this may be... Read more
Turn a Natural Product into an FDA Approved Drug
The FDA has a unique, streamlined process for medicinally active plant-based products to gain market authorization. That this process is... Read more
The Best Results Come From Listening
Capturing the effects of natural products can be complex. The wide range of nutraceuticals and supplements available deliver an even... Read more