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Danielle C. Male

MS, CNS, LDN

Head Science Writer

Portrait of Danielle C. Male, MS, CNS, LDN, Head Science Writer

Danielle is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN). Danielle and her team of writers maintain high standards of scientific rigor consistent with Designs for Health’s Science-First™ philosophy while shaping, writing, and reviewing educational assets such as tech sheets, protocols, and patient-facing documents. She translates complex scientific concepts into clear, practical language that helps both practitioners and patients make informed decisions. Her role also involves regular cross-departmental collaboration on science writing initiatives that align with the company’s product portfolio.
Danielle holds an MS in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and a BA in Anthropology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She has also worked as a clinical nutritionist, focusing primarily on women’s health, and has taught nutrition at the collegiate level.

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††U.S.A. Functional Medicine MDs, DOs, NDs, DCs, and Nutrition Professionals surveyed in 2025 for Designs for Health.

¹Sawada D, Kawai T, Nishida K, Kuwano Y, Fujiwara S, Rokutan K. Daily intake of Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 improves mental, physical, and sleep quality among Japanese medical students enrolled in a cadaver dissection course. J Funct Foods. 2017;31:188-197. doi:10.1016/j.jff.2017.01.042.

²Keystone commensal strains based on the HACK index. 8x comparison based on five keystone strains (up to 24% combined abundance) vs. single-strain Akkermansia  products (~3%). Percentages reflect typical abundance in healthy adult microbiomes per published research. Individual colonization varies.