NEWARK, N.J., June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Inergetics,
Inc. (OTCBB: NRTI), a leading developer of nutritional supplements,
held the inaugural meeting of its Scientific/Medical Advisory Board
yesterday, June 3. The advisory board
is responsible for guiding the formulation of the proprietary line
of natural Cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutritional supplements the
company is developing in partnership with Terra Tech Corp. (OCTBB:
TRTC).
The meeting served as the first opportunity for the Board
members to share their unique expertise on the medicinal use of
cannabinoid extracts, and to provide an update on recent
advancements in their respective fields. Together with
Inergetics' CEO Mike James, CMO Jim
Kras and Chief Science Officer, Carl
Germano, RD, CNS, CDN, the group discussed the numerous
health benefits of CBD and how they may best be delivered to
patients. The meeting also produced a consensus on the next
steps toward the development of CBD-based products.
"We are making clear progress in the development of superior
CBD-based products that will offer a natural and workable remedy to
patients seeking relief from a range of symptoms," said
Carl Germano. "Certain
cannabinoids are non-psychoactive, and proven to provide safe and
effective relief to those suffering from pain, nausea, neurological
disorders and other ailments. I could not have been more pleased
with the substance of our discussion, and the plan we have devised
for bringing our first CBD product to market."
Advisory Board member Dr. Joseph
McSherry, M.D., a Neurologist and widely recognized academic
expert on medical marijuana and its many health benefits, said, "An
effort such as this is unprecedented. We have come so far
since I first started advocating for the medicinal applications of
Cannabis, and I am excited about working with this impressive group
of colleagues to bring the therapeutic properties of CBD-based
supplements to the consumers who could most benefit from
them."
"Cannabinoids undoubtedly provide relief from pain and its
underlying symptoms, and do so with far fewer side effects than
other treatments currently available," said Dr. Mark Wallace, M.D., a member of the Advisory
Board and the Chair of the Division of Pain Medicine at
University of California San
Diego. "CBD is a clear and essential alternative remedy for
patients, and I think we are all eager to make this resource
available to the public, and at a higher-quality."
Advisory Board member Dr. Michelle
Sexton, a certified naturopathic doctor, said, "I look
forward to working with this impressive group to take the first
critical look at the proper dosage, potency, purity and methods of
administration of cannabinoids. Right now there is no clear
industry standard, and this team has an opportunity to change
that."
"Twenty-five percent of drugs in the market today come from
natural sources. Cannabis is just another one of those natural
sources that can be used to help patients," said
Justin Fischedick, PhD, a member of the Advisory Board and an
expert in plant chemistry.
Dr. Yu Shao, Advisory Board
member and also a consultant for Merck, added, "Inergetics and
Terra Tech can help define the future of medicinal Cannabis, and I
am pleased to be a part of this effort."
The strategic partnership between Inergetics and Terra Tech Corp
was announced on February 4 and the
companies' first CBD-based supplements are expected to be
distributed via medicinal marijuana dispensaries. Inergetics
announced the formation of the Scientific/Medical Advisory Board on
March 5.
Continuing updates on the work of the Advisory Board and on the
CBD product initiative will be available at
http://www.inergetics.com/cbd-initiative/.
Inergetics Media Contact
RLM Finsbury
(646) 805-2025
Inergetics@rlmfinsbury.com
Terra Tech Media Contact
Terra Tech Corp.
Lindsay Wiemer, 855-447-6967 ext
703
Lindsay@terratechcorp.com
About Inergetics, Inc.
Inergetics' 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; SlimTrim™, the affordable, premium
value diet brand; and OmEssentials®, a line of scientifically
advanced nutritional supplements designed to further the health and
wellness of yoga practitioners and active individuals.
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,
www.omessentials.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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