This episode of Conversations for Health features Designs for Health Founder and CEO Jonathan Lizotte. With over 30 years of experience in the integrative medicine, medical foods, and nutritional supplement industry, Jonathan is an expert in the business of the therapeutic use of natural products. Under Jonathan’s leadership, DFH has become one of the fastest growing, most respected manufacturers and distributors of nutritional supplements nationwide.

 

In our conversation, Jonathan highlights the standards that make Designs for Health stand out in the saturated nutritional supplements market. We explore the DFH research standards, unique product features and quality approach to supplement trends that set Designs for Health apart from anything else available to consumers. Jonathan shares his journey with DFH and his inspiring outlook on the core benefits and future of nutritional supplements. 

 

I’m your host Evelyn Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

[1:13] The inspiration and drive behind the founding of Designs for Health. 

[3:45] Jonathan’s upbringing shaped his passion for whole health and wellbeing. 

[4:25] Significant milestones that shaped Designs for Health into the company it is today.

[6:20] An overview of regulatory and product changes in the supplement industry. 

[8:11] Key measures that address safety and regulatory concerns. 

[11:24] Details about third party testing details and circumstances. 

[13:22] Unique features and approaches that set Designs for Health at the top of the market.

[15:30] The Science-First research and development process for creating DFH products. 

[19:06] Changing trends in supplement offerings and the industry as a whole. 

[21:49] Jonathan’s top three favorite supplements and his personal health and nutrition practices.   

[28:22] An overview of GG research and findings and why Jonathan recommends including it in every diet.

[30:35] The core nutrient concept that Jonathan has not changed his mind about in recent years. 

 

Episode Resources:

 

Jonathan Lizotte

 

DSHEA - Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994

 

PubMed: Calcium supplement: humanity's double-edged sword

 

PubMed: Folate, folic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate are not the same thing

 

The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) 

 

Design for Health Resources:

 

Designs for Health 

 

The Designs For Health Philosophy

 

Designs For Health Quality and Manufacturing

 

Tocotrienols White Paper

 

Blog: Berberine’s Potential to Support Heart Health and Blood Sugar Metabolism

 

Blog: Intro to Geranylgeraniol

 

Blog: Vitamin E Tocotrienols, Metabolic Health, and Healthy Aging

 

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars and our blog.