Carl Germano is a NY Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a Certified Nutritional Specialist, as well as theVice President for Verdant Oasis,one of the largest growers, extractors and suppliers of CBD rich hemp oil. He holds a masters degree in clinical nutrition from New York University and has over 40 years experience as VP of product development for several of the largest vitamin supplement companies in the trade including Solgar, Country Life and Bluebonnet. He has also been instrumental in bringing cutting-edge nutritional materials and finished product formulations to a variety of markets including dietary supplements, medical foods, cosmetic, and functional beverages. Some of which have afforded him the opportunity to develop product lines like Martha Stewart Essentials® and a sports nutrition line for the military at West Point.
He’s a prolific author with several bestselling trade books, has held a nutrition practice at The Nutrition Therapy Center in New York, headed a private product development consulting company for many years, and is a frequent lecturer and radio guest. Some topics we cover include:
Carl’s background in the clinical nutrition, supplement and Cannabinoid industry
Origin of CBD and its role in supporting the Endocannabinoid system
The differences between marijuana and hemp
Why CBD gets falsely associated with THC
How to define what CBD is & when it started becoming popular
How CBD plays a role in the body when taken
What to look for when buying CBD & the different types
What to take or consume alongside CBD to optimize absorption in the body
The best times of the day to take CBD to achieve different results
Trusted, go-to brands for CBD products
