NEWARK, N.J., April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Inergetics,
Inc. (OTCBB: NRTI), a leading developer of nutritional supplements,
today announced the company has completed the formation of its
Scientific/Medical Advisory Board with the appointment of
Justin Fischedick, M.D. The
board is responsible for guiding the formulation of the proprietary
line of natural Cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutritional supplements it
is developing in partnership with Terra Tech Corp (OCTBB:
TRTC).
Dr. Fischedick is a respected expert in the therapeutic and
medicinal properties of chemical components of plants, specifically
Cannabis. He brings years of experience in advanced
chromatography and spectrometry, including proven abilities in the
isolation of natural products for scientific and medical
analysis.
Dr. Fischedick is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at
the Institute of Biological Chemistry at Washington State University, and has authored or
co-authored several scientific articles on Cannabis, cannabinoids
and terpenoids published in top scientific and medical
journals. He has presented his scientific research at a
number of national and international conferences including the
Phytochemical Society of North
America conference, the International Conference on Natural
Products Research and the International Association for
Cannabinoids as Medicine (IACM) conference.
Dr. Fischedick's appointment completes the membership of the
Scientific/Medical Advisory Board that Inergetics and Terra Tech
has formed to help guide the creation of new CBD-based nutritional
supplement products. The board will work with Inergetics'
Chief Science Officer, Carl Germano,
RD, CNS, CDN, to ensure the quality and efficacy of the new
product line.
"Justin is a well-respected leader in researching the medical
applications of Cannabis. His understanding of Cannabis and
cannabinoids at a molecular level will help ensure that our natural
CBD-based nutritional supplements offer effective relief to
patients experiencing pain, nausea and other debilitative
symptoms," said Carl Germano.
"With Justin's appointment, we have assembled an advisory board of
the highest caliber with an impressive array of medical and
scientific qualifications."
Dr. Fischedick is a member of the Phytochemical Society of
North America, the Society for
Medicinal Plant and Natural Products Research and the Central New
York Mycological Society. He earned his B.S. in Biology from
the State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), and his M.Sc.
and Ph.D. in Biology with a focus on Natural Products from the
Leiden University, Institute of Biology in The Netherlands.
The strategic partnership between Inergetics and Terra Tech was
announced on February 4th
and the companies' first CBD-based supplements are expected to be
distributed via medicinal marijuana dispensaries.
About Inergetics, Inc.
Inergetics' (OTCBB: NRTI) portfolio of brands includes:
Martha Stewart™ Essentials, a
complete line of whole-food based supplements created specifically
for women; Surgex® Sports Nutrition, the preferred
nutritional supplement of Army Sports; Bikini Ready®, a
leader in weight loss lifestyle solutions; and SlimTrim™,
the affordable, premium value diet brand. The company's strategic
partnership with Terra Tech Corp. (OTCBB: TRTC) also continues to
provide innovation by bringing quality of life and complementary
medicinal solutions to the mainstream.
To learn more about Inergetics, visit www.inergetics.com,
and the Inergetics brands' websites at:
www.marthastewartessentials.com, www.surgexsports.com,
www.surgexsportsblitz.com, www.slimtrim1.com, www.slimtrim.net,
www.bikinireadylifestyle.com, www.kahunasands.com.
About Terra Tech Corp.
Terra Tech Corp. (OTCBB: TRTC) through its wholly-owned
subsidiary GrowOp Technology, specializes in controlled environment
agricultural technologies. The company integrates best-of-breed
hydroponic equipment with proprietary software and hardware to
provide sustainable solutions for indoor agriculture enterprises
and home practitioners. Our complete product line is available at
specialty retailers throughout the United
States, and via our website. Through its wholly-owned
subsidiary Edible Garden, cultivates a premier brand of local and
sustainably grown hydroponic produce, sold through major grocery
stores such as Shoprite, Food Emporium and others throughout
New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
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