Emphasizing the role of dietary supplements in a
healthy lifestyle to influence nutrition policy
Haiuyen Nguyen Vice President, Regulatory & Nutrition Policy
Haiuyen Nguyen, with 16 years at CRN, started right out of college. Although she was initially unfamiliar with the industry, the passion she developed in the intervening years for health and wellness has made her a seasoned professional in the field. Over the years, she has observed significant growth and demand for substantiated and innovative products, which in turn spurred rigorous science supporting product development.
Sharing the science is key to Nguyen’s role, which includes advocating for dietary supplements in nutrition policy, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and building relationships with key groups, like registered dietitians, to whom she frequently emphasizes the role supplements can play as part of a healthy lifestyle.
“There are many professionals in the nutrition space who were trained to believe that nutrients for all people can and should come from food alone,” says Nguyen. “But we have made some strides in this area, and now some of these professionals say how invaluable supplements have become in keeping those who they support healthy.”
Passionate about the industry’s integrity and CRN’s mission, Nguyen values the challenges and learning opportunities provided by her CRN colleagues and member companies. She finds diving into regulatory topics particularly productive, especially as regulations and guidance have become increasingly complex.