James T. Heimbach

1.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
24 papers, 1.4k citations indexed

About

James T. Heimbach is a scholar working on Food Science, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and Nutrition and Dietetics. According to data from OpenAlex, James T. Heimbach has authored 24 papers receiving a total of 1.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 9 papers in Food Science, 8 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and 7 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics. Recurrent topics in James T. Heimbach's work include Probiotics and Fermented Foods (6 papers), Nutritional Studies and Diet (5 papers) and Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (4 papers). James T. Heimbach is often cited by papers focused on Probiotics and Fermented Foods (6 papers), Nutritional Studies and Diet (5 papers) and Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (4 papers). James T. Heimbach collaborates with scholars based in United States, France and Finland. James T. Heimbach's co-authors include Mary Ellen Sanders, Geert Huys, Cathy Hammerman, Gabriele Hörmannsperger, L. M. A. Akkermans, Dirk Haller, Sara Egan, Leila M. Barraj, David B. Allison and Freddie Ann Hoffman and has published in prestigious journals such as Clinical Infectious Diseases, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

James T. Heimbach

22 papers receiving 1.3k citations

Hit Papers

Safety assessment of probiotics for human use 2010 2026 2015 2020 2010 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Safety assessment of probiotics for human use
    2010 526 citations Mary Ellen Sanders, L. M. A. Akkermans et al. Gut Microbes profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
James T. Heimbach United States 13 633 562 527 231 168 24 1.4k
Colette Shortt United Kingdom 15 721 1.1× 752 1.3× 588 1.1× 138 0.6× 242 1.4× 26 1.6k
Carlos Gómez-Gallego Finland 23 545 0.9× 831 1.5× 554 1.1× 124 0.5× 228 1.4× 58 1.8k
Anna Berggren Sweden 17 450 0.7× 564 1.0× 421 0.8× 73 0.3× 163 1.0× 28 1.2k
Tiiu Kullisaar Estonia 25 1.0k 1.7× 1.1k 1.9× 664 1.3× 133 0.6× 314 1.9× 52 2.4k
Ruud Albers Netherlands 22 281 0.4× 463 0.8× 725 1.4× 142 0.6× 326 1.9× 50 1.9k
J. Schrezenmeir Germany 15 784 1.2× 772 1.4× 559 1.1× 147 0.6× 327 1.9× 37 1.8k
Elizeu Antônio Rossi Brazil 23 700 1.1× 560 1.0× 550 1.0× 63 0.3× 208 1.2× 59 1.3k
G.R. Gibson United Kingdom 11 678 1.1× 629 1.1× 621 1.2× 58 0.3× 145 0.9× 19 1.4k
Epp Songisepp Estonia 14 660 1.0× 790 1.4× 364 0.7× 87 0.4× 246 1.5× 25 1.2k
Seyed Jalil Masoumi Iran 10 406 0.6× 656 1.2× 439 0.8× 92 0.4× 295 1.8× 58 1.5k

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Fields of papers citing papers by James T. Heimbach

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of James T. Heimbach

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Roe, Amy L., James T. Heimbach, Emily A. Madden, et al.. (2022). Considerations for determining safety of probiotics: A USP perspective. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology. 136. 105266–105266. 53 indexed citations
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Marone, Palma Ann, James T. Heimbach, Boris Nemzer, & John M. Hunter. (2016). Subchronic and genetic safety evaluation of a calcium fructoborate in rats. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 95. 75–88. 11 indexed citations
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Sanders, Mary Ellen, Todd R. Klaenhammer, Arthur C. Ouwehand, et al.. (2014). Effects of genetic, processing, or product formulation changes on efficacy and safety of probiotics. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1309(1). 1–18. 66 indexed citations
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Finley, John W., James T. Heimbach, Theertham P. Rao, et al.. (2013). Safety Assessment and Caloric Value of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61(8). 1756–1771. 22 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T., Hiroshi Egawa, Palma Ann Marone, Mark R. Bauter, & Elke Kennepohl. (2013). Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide. International Journal of Toxicology. 32(3). 198–208. 11 indexed citations
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Sanders, Mary Ellen, James T. Heimbach, Bruno Pot, et al.. (2011). Health claims substantiation for probiotic and prebiotic products. Gut Microbes. 2(3). 127–133. 52 indexed citations
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Shane, Andi L., Michael D. Cabana, Collin L. Ellis, et al.. (2010). Guide to designing, conducting, publishing, and communicating results of clinical studies involving probiotic applications in human participants. Gut Microbes. 1(4). 243–253. 51 indexed citations
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Sanders, Mary Ellen, L. M. A. Akkermans, Dirk Haller, et al.. (2010). Safety assessment of probiotics for human use. Gut Microbes. 1(3). 164–185. 526 indexed citations breakdown →
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Hoffman, Freddie Ann, James T. Heimbach, Mary Ellen Sanders, & Patricia L. Hibberd. (2008). Executive Summary: Scientific and Regulatory Challenges of Development of Probiotics as Foods and Drugs. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 46(s2). S53–S57. 44 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T.. (2008). Health‐Benefit Claims for Probiotic Products. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 46(s2). S122–S124. 12 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T., et al.. (2007). Safety Studies Regarding a Standardized Extract of Fermented Wheat Germ. International Journal of Toxicology. 26(3). 253–259. 28 indexed citations
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Anthony, Joshua C., et al.. (2005). 90-Day oral (gavage) study in rats with galactooligosaccharides syrup. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 44(6). 819–826. 33 indexed citations
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Sanders, Mary Ellen & James T. Heimbach. (2003). Functional foods in the USA: emphasis on probiotic foods. 1(8). 1–10. 1 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T.. (2001). Using the National Nutrition Monitoring System to Profile Dietary Supplement Use. Journal of Nutrition. 131(4). 1335S–1338S. 12 indexed citations
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Allison, David B., et al.. (1999). Estimated Intakes of Trans Fatty and Other Fatty Acids in the US Population. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 99(2). 166–174. 209 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T., et al.. (1997). Impact of the Use of Reduced‐fat Foods on Nutrient Adequacy. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 819(1). 108–114. 3 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T.. (1995). Improving Exposure Estimates for Indirect food Additives. Drug Metabolism Reviews. 27(4). 563–572. 1 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T., et al.. (1994). Consumption of Calcium in the U.S.: Food Sources and Intake Levels. Journal of Nutrition. 124(8 Suppl). 1426S–1430S. 159 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T.. (1981). Defining the Problem: the Scope of Consumer Concern With Food Labeling. ACR North American Advances. 8 indexed citations
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Heimbach, James T. & Jacob Jacoby. (1972). The Zeigarnik Effect in Advertising. 8 indexed citations

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