When you combine the best of nature and the best of science, YOU GET BETTER RESULTS.
BACKED BY SCIENCE means three things to us:
We invest in our own CLINICAL RESEARCH.
We formulate with MDs, PhDs, and herbalists.
Our products are THIRD PARTY TESTED.
Clean ingredients. Clinical results.
We believe natural remedies should answer questions, not raise them.
Better remedies start with better research.
The doctors and scientists behind our products.
Scientific Advisory Board the minds who help us bring it all together.
Dr. Aviva Romm
Yale-trained practicing MD and herbalist, author of 7 books, and named by Mind Body Green as one of the 100 Women to Watch in Wellness. Dr. Romm was a founding board member of the Yale Institute of Integrative Health, and is Director of the American Herbal Pharmacopeia, as well as an advisor to the American Botanical Council.
Dr. Romm's approach to care.
My approach is based on what I called Total Ecology Medicine. This means we take a 360 view of all of the many factors that contribute to the health of human beings.
Her favorite herb.
Ginger's healing properties are nothing short of truly remarkable. From decreasing occasional indigestion, gas, and bloating, to boosting the immune system, it’s one of my most common go-to herbs.
Her science heroes.
Rachel Carson, Oliver Sachs, Paul Epstein, Walter Willett, and Vandana Shiva all rival for first place.
Dr. Neeta Ogden
Dr. Ogden is an allergy, asthma and immunology specialist. She is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and American Board of Internal medicine. She is a member of the Medical-Scientific Council of the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, a spokesperson for the ACAAI and a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Dr. Ogden’s approach to care.
My approach to medicine is incredibly personal. As an allergist first and foremost I’m listening to my patient and taking a very detailed history. I try to gather as much information as I can from them before I even bring out my stethoscope. Given a world where there are so many avenues of healthcare, sources of information and medical evidence, listening to patients and what they value is so important to me. My education began in the humanities as an undergraduate in college. The unique narrative of each patient affects the decisions I make each day in treating them.
Her favorite herb.
Stinging Nettles is a favorite herb of mine because it is well-supported by scientific evidence in the treatment of sinus and respiratory issues that can be caused by pollen and other irritants that I see in my practice regularly.
Her science heroes.
Too many too count! Crick and Watson, the scientists behind the Human Genome Project, the researchers who discovered the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, the recent winners of the Nobel Prize cancer researchers who discovered immunotherapy treatment for melanoma. For me, really, the greatest heroes are the doctors who spend years in education and training and change and save lives all the time and are so modest, it’s quite an amazing thing.
Dr. Georgia Close
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Close received her medical degree from Weill Cornell medical College, and did her Internal Medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weil Cornell campus, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and nutrition at Memorial Sloan-Kettering cancer Center.
Dr. Close's approach to care.
Gastroenterological syndromes are often closely tied to nutrition and diet/lifestyle, therefore my approach to gastrointestinal issues such as acid reflux, bloating, chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, are to address diet and lifestyle modifications from the outset. While there are excellent and effective pharmacologic therapies for many gastrointestinal syndromes, if there is the possibility of dietary and lifestyle changes or herbal supplements that would obviate the need for medication, that is certainly preferable for many of my patients. There are thankfully many natural remedies that can be of utility in many common gastrointestinal disorders.
Her favorite herb.
Peppermint, as peppermint extract has been shown in a number of clinical trials to decrease severity and frequency of abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Her science heroes.
One of my science heroes is Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States- first in her class, no less- in 1847. I have also been lucky to have so many amazing mentors along the way, from medical school through fellowship, who remain an inspiration to me.
Dr. Paul Grewal
Practicing Internal Medicine MD who employs a holistic and integrative approach in his practice, with particular focus and expertise in gut health. Co-author of the NYT best-selling book Genius Foods, a guide to optimal cognition through diet and lifestyle.
Dr. Grewal's approach to care.
I'm always trying to strike the right balance between an evidence-based approach to diagnosis, and a primarily lifestyle-based approach to intervention, especially when it comes to the chronic diseases of modernity. I'm always trying to augment a patient's own healing capabilities when possible, rather than plastering over the symptoms.
His favorite herb.
Definitely Turmeric - it's antimicrobial properties are very potent!
His science heroes.
Richard Feynman, who could make studying the structure of an atom as beautiful and inspiring as looking at a blooming flower.
Dr. Claudia Aguirre
Neuroscientist PhD and mind-body expert, Dr. Aguirre travels the world speaking on topics from neuroaesthetics to artificial intelligence and meditation. Her TED talk, 'The hidden brain in your skin', and her TED Ed lessons have been viewed by millions worldwide and are streamed on Netflix.
Dr. Aguirre's approach to medicine.
I like to communicate science directly to people so they can be better suited as advocates for their own health & wellbeing.
Her favorite herb.
Centella asiatica. I have experienced the coagulating effects of this plant first-hand.
Her science hero.
So many! But I have to say Hedy Lamar.
Kerry Hughes M.Sc, FDN-P
Ethnobotanist and Herbalist with a 20 year career in product development and research. Kerry has written three textbooks, including The Health Professionals Guide to Dietary Supplements, and authored dozens of articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Kerry's approach to care.
I am an herbalist, so I work with people’s constitution, herbs and nutrition. I focus on how lifestyle factors contribute to their physical and mental health.
Her favorite herb.
A hard choice for me!
I'd say Echinacea or Boswellia. Two herbs with very different histories, but long traditions and such potential for continuing to help man/woman-kind. The research just keeps building to indicate this is true.
Her science hero.
I think Leonardo Da Vinci has always been my favorite. He was not only a true visionary and inventor of incredible things, but also an artist. He fully accessed all the areas of his brain to be able to come up with the diversity of inventions and artistic accomplishments he created.
We work with our advisors during every stage of product development.
Formulation
Review all of our formulations and approve ingredients.
Testing
Advise on clinical study protocols.
Information
Keep us up to date the most cutting-edge research in the scientific community to feed our product pipeline.
Testing & certification:
- Clean Label Project™ Certified
- Third Party Tested
- Non-GMO
- Gluten-Free
- Certified Vegan
- Made in the USA
We have zero tolerance for unnecessary or harmful ingredients.
No exceptions. You should never have to compromise between feeling better now and your long-term health.
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Among the eight most common allergens. Can cause allergic reactions and discomfort in some individuals.
Among the eight most common allergens. Can cause allergic reactions and discomfort in some individuals.
Among the eight most common allergens. Can cause allergic reactions and discomfort in some individuals.
Among the eight most common allergens. Can cause allergic reactions and discomfort in some individuals.
Among the eight most common allergens. Can cause allergic reactions and discomfort in some individuals.
An artificial sweetener that has been linked to high blood sugar levels.
An artificial sweetener that has been linked to high blood sugar levels.
Artificial substance that can be used as a solvent, preservative, or sweetener. Can be toxic to the kidneys, liver, and nervous system.
An artificial sweetener that can cause allergic reactions.
An artificial sweetener that is associated with a decrease in important GI flora as well as bowel inflammation.
Sugar alcohols used as sweeteners that can cause diarrhea, gas, and bloating.
Artificial vanilla flavor. Synthetic vanillin is used in imitation vanilla flavoring and is usually manufactured from petrochemicals or genetically modified yeast. Synthetic Vanillin has been known to trigger allergic reactions, GI upset, or migraines.
A sweetener made from corn starch that has been linked to a fatty liver, obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and inflammation.
An artificial preservative that can become carcinogenic when mixed with Vitamin C.
An artificial preservative that builds up in the lungs, liver, and kidneys and has been linked to stomach tumors in animal studies.
A synthetic preservative that can cause asthmatic reactions and stomach irritation.
An artificial preservative that can become carcinogenic when mixed with Vitamin C in large amounts.
Preservatives that, when added in manufacturing, can induce asthma in sulfite-sensitive populations.
A red dye made from insects, and can cause allergic reactions.
Artificial colors and dyes have in some cases been linked to illness and allergies. FD&C numbered color pigments also frequently contain aluminum.
A metallic colorant that has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
Manufacturing aids that allow more ingredients to be packed into a capsule. Stearates can inhibit the absorption of nutrients, and make supplements less bioavailable.
A mineral that is mined from underground. Talc carries the risk of being contaminated with Asbestos, because Asbestos is also found underground, and veins of it have frequently appeared in Talc deposits.
Genetically modified organisms.
A plasticizer used in plastic containers that mimics estrogen in the body and can disrupt thyroid hormones, causing infertility, miscarriage, erectile dysfunction. Also can adversely influence fetal development and increase cancer risk.
A coating used to make tablets easier to swallow, but is often contaminated with synthetic substances such as dioxane and ethylene oxide.
Manufacturing aids that allow more ingredients to be packed into a capsule. Stearates can inhibit the absorption of nutrients, and make supplements less bioavailable.
A mineral that is mined from underground. Talc carries the risk of being contaminated with Asbestos, because Asbestos is also found underground, and veins of it have frequently appeared in talc deposits.
Genetically modified organisms.
A plasticizer used in plastic containers that mimics estrogen in the body and can disrupt thyroid hormones, causing infertility, miscarriage, erectile dysfunction. Also can adversely influence fetal development and increase cancer risk.
A coating used to make tablets easier to swallow. but is often contaminated with synthetic substances such as dioxane and ethylene oxide.
A nitrosamine impurity. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests. NDMA is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products, and vegetables.
Gelatin is often made from animal products.
We put every ingredient under a microscope.
Before we even consider an ingredient for Hilma, it has to have short and long term benefits supported by clinical studies. Then we conduct our own research to ensure that our unique formulations are working to help people feel better.