About the Author | Dai Tran, PharmD, MBA | Khang Pharmacy
Dai Tran, PharmD, MBA, B.S.
CEO & Pharmacy Manager | Khang Pharmacy, San Jose, CA
Licensed Pharmacist — California • Minnesota • Texas
NPI Registered • APhA Immunization Certified
Dr. Dai Tran, PharmD, MBA — CEO, Khang Pharmacy
Dr. Dai Tran is a California-licensed pharmacist with over 10 years of clinical experience spanning ambulatory care, outpatient pharmacy, and hospital clinical practice. He is the CEO and Lead Pharmacist of Khang Pharmacy in San Jose, CA — an independent, pharmacist-owned pharmacy serving the Vietnamese community and wellness-focused patients across the Bay Area and nationwide.
Education
- 🎓 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) — University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy
- 🎓 Master of Business Administration (MBA) — University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
- 🎓 B.S., Chemical Biology — University of California, Berkeley
Licenses & Certifications
- ✅ Active California Pharmacist License
- ✅ Licensed Pharmacist — California, Minnesota & Texas
- ✅ NPI Registered
- ✅ APhA Immunization Certification (Active)
- ✅ BLS Certified (American Red Cross)
- ✅ APhA Pain Management Certification
- ✅ ACPE-Accredited IV Sterile Compounding (SCAT)
Supplement Review Philosophy
Dr. Tran approaches supplement evaluation with the same rigor applied to pharmaceutical drug review. Every product featured in the Clinical Insights series is assessed across four dimensions:
- 🔬 Clinical Evidence — peer-reviewed human trials, systematic reviews, and mechanistic research
- 🏭 Manufacturing Quality — cGMP certification, NSF or USP verification, third-party testing
- 📊 Bioavailability & Formulation — active ingredient forms, absorption, and delivery method
- 📝 Label Transparency — no proprietary blends, full ingredient disclosure, accurate dosing
With a background in drug information, therapeutic consultation, and patient counseling across 10+ years of pharmacy practice, Dr. Tran brings a uniquely clinical lens to the supplement space — cutting through marketing hype to deliver evidence-based guidance patients can trust.
Areas of Supplement Focus
- 🌿 Japanese wellness & marine bioactives (Fucoidan, AHCC, medicinal mushrooms)
- ⚡ Cellular longevity & NAD+ metabolism (NMN, NR, CoQ10, PQQ)
- 🛡️ Immune system modulation & resilience
- 🧠 Cognitive health & neuroprotection (Lion's Mane, Magnesium L-Threonate)
- 🛌 Sleep, stress & adrenal support (Magnesium Glycinate, Ashwagandha)
- 🍊 Gut health & microbiome (prebiotics, postbiotics, collagen peptides)
- 🌎 Vietnamese & Asian wellness traditions — bridging traditional use with modern clinical evidence
About the Clinical Insights Series
Dr. Tran authors the Clinical Insights series at Khang Pharmacy — evidence-based supplement and wellness education articles written from a pharmacist's clinical perspective. Each article is grounded in peer-reviewed research, includes drug interaction guidance, and is written to help patients make informed, safe decisions about their health.
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Contact Dr. Tran & the Khang Pharmacy Team
📍 2451 S King Rd., Ste A1, San Jose, CA 95122
📞 (408) 622-8068
✉️ Info@khangpharmacy.com
🌐 www.khangpharmacy.com
🕒 Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Sat: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM