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The Citruslabs blog covers all things clinical trial patient recruitment and retention as well as exciting news and developments in the medical research industry. Browse our recent posts or search for a topic you're interested in to learn more.
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Morgan Carpenter
May 23, 20222 min read
Why Create Performance Claims for Cosmetics?
Before advertising their products, many cosmetic brands choose to run clinical trials in order to create claims about their products’...
Morgan Carpenter
May 20, 20222 min read
Are Barley Grass Supplements clinically backed?
Barley grass appears on the ingredients list of many natural supplements and multivitamins, and it may provide a variety of health...
Morgan Carpenter
May 18, 20222 min read
What defines natural supplements?
Natural supplements and herbal remedies have been used for centuries across cultures. While they aren’t new, there has been a rise in the...
Morgan Carpenter
May 13, 20222 min read
Pet Product Health claims guide
Pet products and foods go through clinical trials before they’re available to you and your pets, but the lingo on the packaging can...
Morgan Carpenter
May 9, 20222 min read
Fish Oil Supplements for Pets: Clinical Evidence
Fish oil and plant-based alternatives are a great supplement for Omega-3 fatty acids in people, and it’s just as helpful in pets too!...
Morgan Carpenter
May 2, 20222 min read
K-Beauty Vs. J-Beauty Skincare
Over the last few years, K-beauty and J--beauty (Korean and Japanese beauty, respectively) have become increasingly popular in the US and...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Iron supplement health claims: a clinical perspective
Iron is one of the most important minerals in your diet, as it plays an essential role in the production of haemoglobin, which enables...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Face Rollers - Clinical Evidence
Face rollers, typically made from jade or other stones, have grown in popularity alongside traditional gua sha as a technique to improve...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Hyaluronic acid Skincare guide
Hyaluronic acid has become a hot topic in the skincare world in recent years. The ingredient boasts health claims such as intense...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 13, 20222 min read
Vitamin E supplement Health Claims
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that acts as an anti-oxidant, which targets loose electrons (AKA free radicals) that can damage cells...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Snail Mucin skincare Health claims
With the recent rise in popularity of K-Beauty and J-Beauty, one somewhat unusual skincare ingredient has come into the spotlight: snail...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 4, 20222 min read
What to know about Retinol Clinical Trials
Retinol skincare has been hailed for its anti-aging properties, and recent research has attempted to compare the use of retinoic acid and...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 28, 20222 min read
Are Ginko Supplements clinically backed?
Ginkgo Biloba, sometimes called Maidenhair, has gained attention for its potential as a memory maintaining supplement in people of all...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 25, 20222 min read
Supplements to support Mental Health
Supplements bost health claims related to your physical health, like improved immune system function and decreased PMS symptoms. But what...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 21, 20222 min read
Why create Health Claims for your products?
If you’re debating starting a clinical trial for your brand but aren’t sure if it’s worth the investment -- it’s helpful to understand...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Which clinical Study Design is right for your Brand?
If your goal is to create research-backed claims for your products, it’s likely that you don’t need to invest in a long-term complicated...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Are Ginseng supplements backed by clinical trials?
Ginseng, a squat plant with fleshy roots, has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. The herb is renowned for its potential as a...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Case study: Clinical trials on Pet products
We’ve discussed the importance of pet product claims and the clinical research process previously -- but how do clinical trials for these...
Morgan Carpenter
Feb 25, 20222 min read
Aloe: Holy grail or fail? The Clinical Evidence.
When you think of aloe, you might picture the tube of green or clear gel you slather on a sunburn for some much-needed relief. Often...
Morgan Carpenter
Feb 21, 20222 min read
What are Structure/Function Claims?
Nutritional claims often involve something known as Structure/Function Claims. Today we’ll take a deep dive into what these are, and why...
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