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Testing, Nutrient Gaps & Smarter Supplement Choices with Dr. Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD (ep – 73) | The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast Sponsored by Orgain
Nov 3, 2025
Testing, Nutrient Gaps & Smarter Supplement Choices with Dr. Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD (ep – 73)
When it comes to deciding if and when to supplement, the answer isn't one-size-fits-all. To do things right, it's important to know how nutrient needs vary across life stages, lifestyles, and health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down once again with Dr. Douglas Kalman, an expert in nutritional neuroscience and supplements, to explore the practical side of supplementation. From athletes and young professionals to pregnant women and older adults, they discuss who can benefit most, what nutrients often fall short, and how testing can personalize your approach. Dr. Kalman also explains why supplement quality matters, from the forms of vitamins and minerals on the label to third-party certifications that help ensure safety. If you've ever wondered whether supplements could support your long-term health, or how to choose the right ones with confidence, this conversation offers insights you can trust.
About The Guest
Dr. Douglas Kalman, PhD, RDN
Douglas Kalman is a globally recognized expert in nutritional neuroscience and sports nutrition, with over 30 years of experience in clinical research. He has co-authored key positions for the International Society of Sports Nutrition on topics like creatine and energy drinks, and has worked extensively in the development of foods, functional foods, medical foods, and dietary supplements. His work spans diverse medical areas, including obesity, diabetes, cardiology, and oncology, offering a deep understanding of how nutrition supports health across life stages and conditions. Known for bridging rigorous science with real-world application, Dr. Kalman brings unmatched insight to the evolving world of supplements.
About The Host
Dr. Ginger Hultin, DCN, RDN, CSO
Ginger Hultin is an integrative, clinical dietitian and cancer nutrition specialist who received her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from the University of North Florida. She received her master's degree from Bastyr University, where she currently serves as adjunct faculty teaching clinical nutrition. She has been in practice for over 10 years using a personalized, holistic nutrition approach. She runs a full-time virtual private practice, Ginger Hultin Nutrition where she helps clients with complex health problems improve their health thought nutrition. In addition to being the host of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, she is an author of two books, Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Prep and the How to Eat to Beat Disease Cookbook.
