You've probably heard the claim before: the supplement industry is unregulated. It's a line that appears in countless news articles and consumer reports, often accompanied by alarming stories about contaminated products or misleading labels. But is it actually true? During a recent Qredible Live broadcast, Phil Vigeant, CEO of PlantFusion and a four-decade veteran of […]
When you pick up a protein powder at the store, you're probably thinking about flavor, price, or protein content per serving. But what if the most important factor is something you can't see on the label at all? Where and how those ingredients were grown? During a recent Qredible Live broadcast, Phil Vigeant, CEO of […]
"We really are trying to create solutions and answers for consumers... If we can just make everybody 5% healthier, that's a big step in the right direction." — Phil Vigeant, CEO of PlantFusion Subscribe on YouTube In this episode of Qredible Live, Brian Fitzpatrick sits down with Phil Vigeant, CEO of PlantFusion and a 40-year […]
Imagine taking an expensive prescription medication for months, only to experience minimal relief and frustrating side effects. For millions of Americans suffering from digestive disorders, this scenario is all too familiar, but change is coming. During a recent Qredible Live Broadcast, Jocelyn Wells, MS, RDN, Head Dietitian at Fodzyme, shared valuable insights on how enzyme-based […]
Walk into any health store or browse online, and you'll find thousands of digestive supplements making bold promises. But how many can actually back up their claims with real science? In an industry flooded with copycat products and questionable formulations, distinguishing legitimate solutions from ineffective alternatives has become increasingly challenging for consumers and healthcare providers […]
In this episode of Qredible Live, we sit down with Jocelyn Wells, MS, RDN, Head Dietitian at Fodzyme, to explore how enzyme-based solutions are reshaping digestive health and supporting those following a Low FODMAP lifestyle. Jocelyn shares clinical insights on managing IBS and FODMAP sensitivities, the science behind targeted enzyme therapy, and why transparency matters […]
A single mislabeled product can destroy years of scientific research, erode consumer trust, and shut down legitimate businesses overnight. In the functional mushroom industry, this isn't a hypothetical concern—it's happening right now, with deadly consequences. The question facing ethical business owners is simple: How do you protect your brand and your customers when bad actors […]
The recent passage of Section 759 didn't just restrict hemp-derived products—it exposed a fundamental problem: superficial compliance practices and an inability to work together toward common regulatory goals. With new federal restrictions, increased civil liability through RICO, and the end of regulatory ambiguity, businesses can no longer afford performative safety measures. During a recent Qredible […]
Sometimes the most profound healing comes from unexpected places. For Christian Rasmussen, founder of Amanara (formerly Minnesota Nice Ethnobotanicals), that healing came during a hike when he discovered red and white mushrooms growing along a trail—a moment that would not only change his life but help thousands of others find relief from addiction and mental […]
On December 21, 2024, the federal government slipped a major policy change into a spending bill that caught many in the hemp industry off guard. Buried within the appropriations legislation, Section 759 fundamentally altered how hemp is defined under federal law—potentially rendering thousands of products illegal overnight. During a recent Qredible Live broadcast, Doug Fischer, […]
