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Jason Hawrelak

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Jason Hawrelak

Senior Lecturer in Complementary and Alternative Medicines

Hobart CBD Campuses

+61 3 6226 2190 (phone)

Jason.Hawrelak@utas.edu.au

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Research Themes

Jason's research aligns to the university's research theme of Better Health. Topics include:

  • Probiotics
  • Prebiotics
  • The Gastrointestinal Microbiota
  • Nutrition
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Fields of Research

  • Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (420899)
  • Naturopathy (420802)
  • Gastroenterology and hepatology (320209)
  • Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice (321403)
  • Nutritional science (321004)
  • Sport and exercise nutrition (321006)
  • Mental health services (420313)
  • Public health nutrition (321005)
  • Preventative health care (420605)

Research Objectives

  • Expanding knowledge in the health sciences (280112)
  • Clinical health (200199)
  • Nutrition (200410)
  • Mental health (200409)
  • Prevention of human diseases and conditions (200104)
  • Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) (200301)
  • Other health (209999)
  • Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions (200101)
  • Preventive medicine (200412)

Publications

Total publications

52

Journal Article

(26 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2021Erdrich S, Tan ECK, Hawrelak JA, Myers SP, Harnett JE, 'Hydrogen-methane breath testing results influenced by oral hygiene', Scientific Reports, 11 Article 26. ISSN 2045-2322 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-79554-x [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7

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2020Avila C, Breakspear I, Hawrelak J, Salmond S, Evans S, 'A systematic review and quality assessment of case reports of adverse events for borage (Borago officinalis), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) and comfrey (Symphytum officinale)', Fitoterapia, 142 Article 104519. ISSN 0367-326X (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104519 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 9

Co-authors: Evans S

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2020Bostock ECS, Kirkby KC, Taylor BV, Hawrelak JA, 'Consumer reports of 'Keto Flu' associated with the ketogenic diet', Frontiers in Nutrition, 7 Article 20. ISSN 2296-861X (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.00020 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 27

Co-authors: Bostock ECS; Kirkby KC; Taylor BV

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2020Bostock ECS, Kirkby KC, Taylor BV, Hawrelak JA, 'Response: Commentary: Consumer reports of 'Keto Flu' associated with the ketogenic diet', Frontiers in Nutrition ISSN 2296-861X (2020) [Contribution to Refereed Journal]

DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.575713 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 3

Co-authors: Bostock ECS; Kirkby KC; Taylor BV

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2020Erdich S, Hawrelak JA, Myers SP, Harnett JE, 'A systematic review of the association between fibromyalgia and functional gastrointestinal disorders', Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 13 pp. 1-17. ISSN 1756-283X (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1177/1756284820977402 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11

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2020Erdrich S, Hawrelak JA, Myers SP, Harnett JE, 'Determining the association between fibromyalgia, the gut microbiome and its biomarkers: A systematic review', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21, (1) Article 181. ISSN 1471-2474 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03201-9 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 16

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2020Erdrich S, Hawrelak JA, Myers SP, Harnett JE, 'Could test preparation & interpretation impact hydrogen-methane breath testing results? A survey of current practices', Advances in Integrative Medicine, 7, (3) pp. 163-166. ISSN 2212-9588 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2020.03.003 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

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2020Hawrelak JA, Wohlmuth H, Pattinson M, Myers SP, Goldenberg JZ, et al., 'Western herbal medicines in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 48 Article 102233. ISSN 0965-2299 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102233 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 11

Co-authors: Whitten D

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2020Steel A, Goldenberg JZ, Hawrelak JA, Foley H, Gerontakos S, et al., 'Integrative physiology and traditional naturopathic practice: results of an international observational study', Integrative Medicine Research, 9, (4) pp. 1-8. ISSN 2213-4220 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2020.100424 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 6

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2019Goldenberg JZ, Brignall M, Hamilton M, Beardsley J, Batson RD, et al., 'Biofeedback for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 11 Article CD012530. ISSN 1469-493X (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012530.pub2 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3

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2019Schloss J, Mcintyre E, Steel A, Bradley R, Harnett J, et al., 'Lessons from outside and within: Exploring advancements in methodology for naturopathic medicine clinical research', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25, (2) pp. 135-140. ISSN 1075-5535 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0403 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 7

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2018Bostock EC, Kirkby K, Garry M, Taylor B, Hawrelak JA, 'Mania associated with herbal medicines, other than Cannabis: a systematic review and quality assessment of case reports', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 9 Article 280. ISSN 1664-0640 (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00280 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6

Co-authors: Bostock EC; Kirkby K; Garry M; Taylor B

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2016Walton RJ, Whitten DL, Hawrelak JA, 'The efficacy of Hibiscus sabdariffa (rosella) in essential hypertension: A systematic review of clinical trials', Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine, 28, (2) pp. 48-51. ISSN 2200-3886 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 11

Co-authors: Walton RJ; Whitten DL

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2011Dwyer AV, Whitten DL, Hawrelak JA, 'Herbal medicines, other than St. John's Wort, in the treatment of depression: a systematic review', Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics, 16, (1) pp. 40-9. ISSN 1089-5159 (2011) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Web of Science - 58

2010Hawrelak JA, Myers SP, 'Effects of Two Natural Medicine Formulations on Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A Pilot Study', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice, and Policy, 16, (10) pp. 1065-71. ISSN 1075-5535 (2010) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0090 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 8

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2009Hawrelak JA, Cattley T, Myers PM, 'Essential oils in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis: A preliminary in vitro study', Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics, 14, (4) pp. 380-384. ISSN 1089-5159 (2009) [Refereed Article]

PMID: 20030464 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 64Web of Science - 49

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2007Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics', Journal of Complementary Medicine, 6, (6) pp. 28-35. ISSN 1446-8263 (2007) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Web of Science - 4

2006Whitten DL, Myers SP, Hawrelak JA, Wohlmuth H, 'The effect of St John's wort extracts on CYP3A: a systematic review of prospective clinical trials', British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 62, (5) pp. 512-26. ISSN 0306-5251 (2006) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2006.02755.x [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 98Web of Science - 86

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2005Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics for GI Disorders', Journal of Complementary Medicine, 4, (3) pp. 42-50. ISSN 1446-8263 (2005) [Refereed Article]

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2005Hawrelak JA, Whitten DL, Myers SP, 'Is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG effective in preventing the onset of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea: a systematic review', Digestion: International Journal of Gastroenterology, 72, (1) pp. 51-56. ISSN 0012-2823 (2005) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1159/000087637 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 73Web of Science - 69

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2004Hawrelak JA, Myers SP, 'The causes of intestinal dysbiosis: a review', Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics, 9, (2) pp. 180-97. ISSN 1089-5159 (2004) [Refereed Article]

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2003Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics: Choosing The Right One For Your Needs', Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal, 9, (2) pp. 1-9. ISSN 1326-3390 (2003) [Refereed Article]

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2003Hawrelak JA, 'Giardiasis: pathophysiology and management', Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics, 8, (2) pp. 129-142. ISSN 1089-5159 (2003) [Refereed Article]

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2003Hawrelak JA, 'Medicinal Herb Monograph: Guava (Psidium Guajava)', Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal, 9, (1) pp. 25. ISSN 1326-3390 (2003) [Refereed Article]

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2002Hawrelak JA, 'Prebiotics: What are they and how safe?', Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal, 8, (4) pp. 151. ISSN 1326-3390 (2002) [Refereed Article]

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2002Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics: are supplements really better than yoghurt?', Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal, 8, (1) pp. 11-23. ISSN 1326-3390 (2002) [Refereed Article]

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Chapter in Book

(20 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2020Hawrelak J, Harnett J, 'The microbiome', Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine, Elsevier Ltd, L Hechtman (ed), Australia, pp. 110-144. ISBN 978-0729542654 (2020) [Research Book Chapter]

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2020Hawrelak JA, 'Irritable bowel syndrome', Clinical Naturopathy 3rd Edition: An evidence-based guide to practice, Elsevier, J Sarris and J Wardle (ed), pp. 73-103. ISBN 9780729543026 (2020) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2020Hawrelak JA, 'Prebiotics, synbiotics and colonic foods', Textbook of Natural Medicine, Elsevier Ltd, JE Pizzorno and MT Murray (ed), United States, pp. 797-808. ISBN 9780323523424 (2020) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2020Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics', Textbook of Natural Medicine, Elsevier Ltd, JE Pizzorno and MT Murray (ed), United States, pp. 809-822. ISBN 9780323523424 (2020) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2019Hawrelak JA, 'Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease', Clinical Naturopathy 3rd Edition: An evidence-based guide to practice, Elsevier, J Sarris and J Wardle (ed), pp. 104-120. ISBN 9780729543026 (2019) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2017Hawrelak JA, 'Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Anxiety', Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice, Elsevier, J Sarris and J Wardle (ed), Australia, pp. 2-5. ISBN 9780729542128 (2017) [Other Book Chapter]

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2017Hawrelak JA, 'Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease and Functional Constipation', Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice, Elsevier, J Sarris and J Wardle (ed), Australia, pp. 6-9. ISBN 9780729542128 (2017) [Other Book Chapter]

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2017Hawrelak JA, 'Prebiotics', Essential Herbs and Natural Supplements, Elsevier, L Braun and M Cohen (ed), Australia, pp. 697-714. ISBN 9780729542685 (2017) [Other Book Chapter]

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2017Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics', Essential Herbs and Natural Supplements, Elsevier, L Braun and M Cohen (ed), Australia, pp. 715-755. ISBN 9780729542685 (2017) [Other Book Chapter]

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2014Hawrelak JA, 'Psyllium', Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence-based guide, 4th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, L Braun, M Cohen (ed), Australia ISBN 9780729541718 (2014) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2014Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics', Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence-based guide, 4th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, L Braun, M Cohen (ed), Australia ISBN 9780729541718 (2014) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2014Hawrelak JA, 'Prebiotics', Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence-based guide, 4th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, L Braun, M Cohen (ed), Australia ISBN 9780729541718 (2014) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2014Hawrelak JA, 'Irritable bowel syndrome', Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Edition, Elsevier, Sarris J; Wardle J (ed), Australia ISBN 9780729541732 (2014) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2014Hawrelak JA, 'Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease', Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Edition, Elsevier, Sarris J; Wardle J (ed), Australia ISBN 9780729541732 (2014) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2013Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics', Textbook of Natural Medicine 4th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, Pizzomo Jr, JE; Murray, MT (ed), Australia, pp. 979-994. ISBN 9781437723335 (2013) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2013Hawrelak JA, 'Prebiotics, Synbiotics and Colonic Foods', Textbook of Natural Medicine 4th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, Pizzomo Jr, JE; Murray, MT (ed), Australia, pp. 966-978. ISBN 9781437723335 (2013) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2010Hawrelak JA, 'Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease', Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice, Churchill Livingstone, Wardle, J; Sarris, J (ed), Australia, pp. 75-87. ISBN 9780729539265 (2010) [Other Book Chapter]

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2010Hawrelak JA, 'Constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome', Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice, Churchill Livingstone, Wardle, J; Sarris, J (ed), Australia, pp. 52-74. ISBN 9780729539265 (2010) [Other Book Chapter]

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2005Hawrelak JA, 'Probiotics', Textbook of Natural Medicine 3rd Edition, Churchill Livingstone, Pizzomo Jr, JE; Murray, MT (ed), United States, pp. 1195-1216. ISBN 9780443073007 (2005) [Revised Book Chapter]

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2005Hawrelak JA, 'Prebiotics', Textbook of Natural Medicine 3rd Edition, Churchill Livingstone, Pizzomo Jr, JE; Murray, MT (ed), United States, pp. 1183-1194. ISBN 9780443073007 (2005) [Revised Book Chapter]

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Conference Publication

(6 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2021Pouranayatihosseinabad M, Bezabih Y, Hawrelak J, Peterson G, Williams M, et al., 'Antibiotic use and the development of depression: a systematic review', The Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference, 6-8 September, Virtual Scientific meeting (2021) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Peterson G; Williams M; Veal F; Mirkazemi C

2019Hawrelak J, Wohlmuth H, Pattinson M, Myers S, Goldenberg J, et al., 'Western herbal medicines in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Advantages in Integrative Medicine, pp. S104. ISSN 2212-9588 (2019) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Myers S; Whitten D

2019Whitten D, Hawrelak J, 'Are maternally administered probiotic strains transferred to breastmilk? A systematic review of human studies', Advances in Integrative Medicine, pp. S85. ISSN 2212-9588 (2019) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Whitten D

2018Whitten DL, Hawrelak JA, 'Are maternally administered probiotic strains transferred to breastmilk? A systematic review of human studies', 19th International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML) Conference, 7-11 October 2018, Kanagawa, Japan (2018) [Conference Extract]

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2015Hawrelak J, Whitten D, 'Does Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum HAVE a Role to Play in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review', 8th Probiotics, Prebiotics and New Foods for Microbiota and Health Conference, September 2015, Rome, Italy (2015) [Conference Extract]

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2009Hawrelak JA, 'Herbal medicines prepared by traditional and contemporary methods - a comparative study', Planta Medica: natural products and medicinal plant research, August 16-20, 2009, Switzerland, pp. 5. ISSN 0032-0943 (2009) [Conference Extract]

DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1234659 [eCite] [Details]

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Research Supervision

Current

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Current

DegreeTitleCommenced
PhDMaternal Antibiotic and Probiotic Exposure and the Risk of Postpartum Depression2020