Mar 9, 2021
If
you ever visited a GNC store or Vitamin Shoppe you know how
overwhelming that can be. Picking the right supplement, knowing
whether it's good or not, and on top of that getting the pressure
from sales people to get specific kinds that benefit their
commissions is too much. In today's podcast we brough Andy Holmes
who works for Informed Choice, a company that tests and gives the
seal of approval to supplements worldwide.
Here is what we covered
The
history of informed choice
Informed Choice Vs. INformed SPort
What is a MAQ Assessment and why is it important
Should non-athletes buy informed choice certified supplements
The
craziest things Andy has found in supplements
Common supplements you should always look for these certifications
in their labels
Where to get more information and resources
About Andy: Andy Holmes is the United States Business Development
Manager for LGC Science’s Informed-Sport and Informed-Choice
nutritional supplement testing services, and he has over 16 years
of experience in the Sports Nutrition Industry.
He
is responsible for introducing LGC’s Informed-Sport and
Informed-Choice certification program to new clients. He works
closely with prospective and current clients to make sure they
understand and meet LGC’s anti-doping standards along the entire
manufacturing process. He is responsible for explaining safeguards
in the program and how they help mitigate risk, so that the
customer can understand that every effort is being made by LGC to
ensure the highest level of safety. He also works in tandem with
LGC’s Program Management Team to make sure that compliance with the
program including, but not limited to, product/ingredient
evaluation, raw material evaluation at each production/packing
site, raw material supplier assessment procedures, SOP review for
all production/packing/storage facilities, verifying label identity
testing, contaminant testing, and GMP verification. He is also
responsible for explaining and promoting the program and its
benefits to a variety of influencers including: sporting leagues,
anti-doping agencies, professional/collegiate dieticians, medical
entities, military leaders/dieticians, coaches, athletic trainers,
athletes (amateur/professional), police departments and parents.
Lastly, Andy works with LGC’s world class anti-doping lab for all
inquiries, results findings, new threats, WADA revisions,
education, and service offerings.
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