How It Started
After attending a 2002 symposium on omega-3 research by Dr. Bruce Holub, NOW Foods founder Elwood Richard launched an initiative to promote natural approaches to health. Partnering with Citizens for Health and the NOW Foods Advocacy Team, this led to the creation of the Citizens for Health Education Foundation. Building on that foundation, Elwood established Natural Health Research as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2008, dedicated to reducing major causes of death through natural, cost-effective methods.
Elwood was truly one of a kind and his passion for natural health was palpable. Every day we strive to continue Elwood’s legacy of empowering people through our work to provide peer-reviewed evidence of natural and sustainable ways to improve their well-being.
Dr. Rick Sharpee, PhD, became the NHRI Managing Director of Business Development in 2010 and was promoted to President in 2014. Dr. Sharpee retired from his role in 2023 and Dr. Yalda Shokooh, PharmD, PhD, became the new Executive Director.
Our Mission
To provide scientific evidence on the benefits of natural food, supplements, alternative medicine, and lifestyle to improve health and wellbeing.
Our Vision
To empower individuals to enhance their health and wellbeing through evidence-based insights on natural foods, supplements, alternative medicine, and holistic lifestyle choices.
Our Values
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Scientific Integrity
Upholding rigorous standards by sourcing information from peer-reviewed, evidence-based research.
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Empowerment
Equipping individuals with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
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Holistic Health
Embracing the connection between mind, body, and lifestyle in promoting overall wellness.
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Transparency
Clearly communicating our sources, methods, and review processes to maintain trust and credibility.
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Objectivity
Presenting balanced and unbiased information without promoting trends or unverified claims.
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Collaboration
Valuing input from scientists, medical professionals, and holistic practitioners to provide well-rounded perspectives.
Your Health Journey
Articles posted on our website are abstracted from articles published in peer-reviewed journals. They are expertly summarized by our writing staff, who have degrees in biochemistry, medicine, and nutrition. To qualify for posting, articles are reviewed by our staff editor and our technical editor, Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey is on our Managing Board and Scientific Advisory Board.
There are currently close to 3000 articles on our website on a wide variety of health topics. To assure freedom from bias, we do not permit commercial messages.
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