--- title: Nutrasource Blog (8) description: Follow the Nutrasource blog for commercialization tips, regulatory updates, and more - written by our senior scientists and regulatory specialists for the health products industry. (8) --- [![SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png?width=350&height=55&name=SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png)](https://www.nutrasource.ca/)   # Nutrasource Blog ## [Nutrasource, GOED, DSM Jointly Publish Largest-Ever Fish Oil Oxidation Study](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/nutrasource-goed-and-dsm-jointly-publish-largest-ever-fish-oil-oxidation-study) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Fri, Feb 23, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Omega-3-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/nutrasource-goed-and-dsm-jointly-publish-largest-ever-fish-oil-oxidation-study) Fish oil supplements remain popular sources of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids. Some studies have suggested that commercially available fish oil supplements are excessively oxidized, impacting oil quality and safety. To investigate this issue, Nutrasource's scientific team paired with the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s ([GOED](http://www.goedomega3.com)) and [DSM](https://www.dsm.com/corporate/home.html) to commission the largest study ever to evaluate oxidation parameters in a large database of fish oil omega-3 dietary supplements, and to compare the data with other common commercially available dietary oils. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/nutrasource-goed-and-dsm-jointly-publish-largest-ever-fish-oil-oxidation-study) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/nutrasource-goed-and-dsm-jointly-publish-largest-ever-fish-oil-oxidation-study#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Omega-3s](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/omega-3s), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Let's Connect at 2018's Most Buzzworthy Natural Health Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Fri, Feb 02, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Probiotics%20Resource%20Center%20-%20Lecture%20Series.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events) It's official: 2018 is going to be big. Our calendar is jam-packed with the year's hottest events in dietary supplements, foods, omega-3s, and probiotics. We're always ready to help companies overcome barriers on the pathway to market. It doesn't matter if your product is new or existing, food or pharma, early or late in the product lifecycle, or at any stage of the supply chain - our team is here to help! Schedule a meeting with us at one of the following events to learn how we can help you launch your product with confidence. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events#comments-listing) Tags: [Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Understanding the Clinical Trials Pathway for Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-the-clinical-trials-pathway-for-probiotics) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Thu, Jan 04, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Making the decision to conduct a clinical trial can be daunting. Many complex steps are involved in getting a study off the ground, including designing the study, assessing risk, and determining whether a trial will achieve return on investment. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-the-clinical-trials-pathway-for-probiotics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-the-clinical-trials-pathway-for-probiotics#comments-listing) Tags: [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) ## [The Future of Probiotics from the International Probiotics Association](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2017-ipa-qa) Posted by George Paraskevakos on Tue, Aug 29, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The [International Probiotics Association (IPA)](http://internationalprobiotics.org/join/) works with industry, government and academia to advance probiotic technology, research and product development. Nutrasource is back again this year partnering with [IPA](http://internationalprobiotics.org/join/) to bring you the [Probiotics Resource Center at SupplySide West 2017](http://www.nutrasource.ca/media/news/supplyside-west-2017). Stop by the pavilion and meet up with our team and other people and companies who have an interest in the prebiotic and probiotic industry. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2017-ipa-qa) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2017-ipa-qa#comments-listing) Tags: [Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Foods & Beverages](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Planning for Risk Mitigation Is Key to a Successful Clinical Research Strategy](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/planning-for-risk-mitigation-is-key-to-a-successful-clinical-research-strategy) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Fri, May 05, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Investing in clinical research is necessary to establish a product’s safety and efficacy. Whether this is your first clinical study on your product or you’ve conducted a number of clinical trials to substantiate claims for your dietary supplement, begin with the understanding that there are risks of all shapes and sizes involved and that the project manager’s first order of business is to eliminate or mitigate as many as possible. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/planning-for-risk-mitigation-is-key-to-a-successful-clinical-research-strategy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/planning-for-risk-mitigation-is-key-to-a-successful-clinical-research-strategy#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials) ## [Managing Risk in Probiotic Stability](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Tue, Apr 11, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A comprehensive clinical testing program is essential to the success of virtually all health products. Writing in the International Probiotics Association blog, Josh Baisley, associate director of clinical trials for Nutrasource, notes that ensuring the stability of a probiotic for the duration of clinical studies is a vital aspect of analyzing the outcome.  [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) ## [Setting Higher Quality Standards for Label Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/setting-higher-quality-standards-for-labeling-claims) Posted by Rodney Butt, M.Sc., MBA, Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions on Wed, Feb 15, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Pills-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/setting-higher-quality-standards-for-labeling-claims) When Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994, dietary supplements were placed in a unique marketing position. Unlike prescription drugs, which must be rigorously tested to prove both safety and efficacy before they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial release, dietary supplements can go to market immediately. The FDA monitors the “claim” to ensure there is no implied cure wording and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) assesses the truthfulness of the label claim only if there is a complaint. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/setting-higher-quality-standards-for-labeling-claims) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/setting-higher-quality-standards-for-labeling-claims#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Demystifying Clinical Study Designs for Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Wed, Oct 12, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the probiotic segment continues to trend upward, more companies are investing in well-designed [clinical trials](http://www.nutrasource.ca/clinical-trials/default.aspx) to support efficacy. One area that has presented substantial learning opportunities, and has helped shape the future of probiotic clinical trials, is the study of **antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD) and probiotic intake.** [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [The Future of Probiotics is Bright: Q&A with International Probiotics Association's George Paraskevakos](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2016-ipa-probiotics-center) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Tue, Sep 13, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Probiotic_bacteria_2.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2016-ipa-probiotics-center) As the global voice of probiotics, the [International Probiotics Association (IPA)](http://internationalprobiotics.org/) has been working jointly with industry, government and academia to advance probiotic technology, research and product development. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2016-ipa-probiotics-center) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2016-ipa-probiotics-center#comments-listing) Tags: [Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [What to Look for in a Dietary Supplement CRO](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, Aug 31, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Team-meeting-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) Choosing a contract research organization (CRO) is one of the most important steps in a dietary supplement research and development plan. 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