About Healthnotes

Healthnotes, Inc. (HNI), is the premier provider of credible, easy-to-use health and lifestyle information. Incorporating research gathered from scientific studies published in over 550 medical and scientific journals, Healthnotes has created a suite of applications, including Healthnotes Natural Options, Healthnotes Pharmacy, Foodnotes, Fresh Produce, and Meat and Seafood, as well as other online products such as Healthnotes Newswire, Clinical Essentials, and Quick!Reference.

Now in its seventh edition, the Healthnotes suite of applications provides consumers with practical, comprehensive information on health, wellness, food, and nutrition at the point of decision.

Healthnotes is available through in-store, touchscreen kiosks in over 6,500 pharmacies, supermarkets, and natural food stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is licensed to Internet consumer and e-commerce sites, health management organizations, and manufacturers.

Development and maintenance of Healthnotes content is overseen by Alan R. Gaby, MD, Chief Medical Editor.

The HNI Executive team has extensive experience in medical publishing, education, retail, and technology.

• Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
• Michael J. Peet, Vice President, Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs
• Timothy O’Connor, Vice President, Finance and Administration
• Geoff Lay, Vice President, Product Development
• Rick Wilkes, Chief Technology Officer
• Kip Goodland, Vice President of Corporate Sales

Founded in 1986, Healthnotes is a privately held company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit www.healthnotes.com. HEALTHNOTES is a registered trademark of Healthnotes, Inc.

For information about Healthnotes authors, editorial staff, and medical advisors, see:

• About Healthnotes Authors
• About Foodnotes Authors
• About Safetychecker Authors
• About the Healthnotes Medical Advisory Board

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The information presented in the Healthnotes® knowledgebase is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over-the-counter medication is also available. Consult your physician, nutritionally-oriented healthcare practitioner, and/or pharmacist regarding any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.

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