Derek Timm, PhD, RDN

Derek Timm, PhD, RDN is more than your typical nutrition expert. In addition to being a registered dietitian nutritionist, Timm has earned a PhD in nutrition science. He is also a Monash University FODMAP-trained dietitian with expertise in how a high FODMAP diet impacts the symptoms of IBS. He’s passionate about improving consumers’ health through the sharing of evidence-based nutrition research and facts. Positive and easily approachable, Timm excels at making complicated or confusing information clear to the general public.

In addition to his academic and clinical research background, Timm has worked as a nutrition scientist for several global nutrition companies. He’s extremely well-versed on the health benefits of fiber and how this nutrient can impact digestive health and overall well-being. Timm is currently serving as a functional ingredient technology expert for Taiyo International, a global leader in the development and production of functional ingredients.

Derek Timm, PhD, RDN

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Suntheanine found to support slumber

Clinical study with Suntheanine reveals superior sleep quality Researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health in Japan have found that taking a pure L-theanine dietary supplement (Suntheanine) before bed produces a significant improvement in sleep quality....

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