NEWARK, N.J., March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Inergetics,
Inc. (OTCBB: NRTI), a leading developer of nutritional supplements,
today announced the appointment of Joseph
McSherry, M.D., Ph.D., to its newly established
Scientific/Medical Advisory Board for guiding the formulation of
the proprietary line of natural Cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutritional
supplements it is developing in partnership with Terra Tech (OTCBB:
TRTC). The two companies announced the formation of the
Scientific/Medical Advisory Board on March
5, 2014.
Dr. McSherry is a Neurologist who has extensive knowledge of
research involving the medical benefits of cannabis and its
cannabinoids for pain management, medicinal and therapeutic
use. He is a widely recognized academic expert on medical
cannabis/cannabinoids and its many health benefits, and is also
involved in several community service initiatives including his
service on the State of Vermont's
Marijuana Oversight Committee. Dr. McSherry is the author of
numerous academic and public presentations on the medical use of
cannabis/cannabinoids in general and as it relates to cancer and
other specific medical conditions. He received
theOutstanding Physician Advocate Award from the Washington, D.C.-based Marijuana Policy
Project in 2010.
Dr. McSherry will join Dr. Shao on the Scientific/Medical
Advisory Board to help guide the creation and direction of new
CBD-based nutritional supplement products in terms of medical
effectiveness, quality and safety. Both will work closely
with Inergetics' Chief Science Officer, Carl Germano, RD, CNS, CDN, throughout the
development process.
"Dr. McSherry has a profound understanding of and regard for the
medical benefits of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD)-based products,"
said Carl Germano. "We are
confident that he will provide valuable and essential insights to
the R&D process, helping us to design CBD-based nutritional
supplements that deliver effective relief to patients experiencing
pain, nausea and other debilitative symptoms."
Dr. McSherry is a practicing physician licensed in both
Vermont and New York, currently serving as an Attending
Neurologist at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont. Additionally, he
serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the
University of Vermont, College of
Medicine, where he has been teaching since 1977. He
previously served as the Associate Medical Director of Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Vermont, and as
Assistant Professor of Neurology at Baylor
College of Medicine in Houston,
Texas.
Dr. McSherry received his B.A. from Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and his M.D. and
Ph.D. from Baylor College of Medicine
in Houston, Texas. He is a
member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Clinical
Neurophysiology Society, the Eastern EEG Society, the Northern New
England Neurological Society and the Vermont Medical Society.
In addition, Dr. McSherry is board certified by the American
Board of Clinical Neurophysiology, the American Board of Psychiatry
& Neurology, with Added Qualification in Neurophysiology, as
well as the Part I Academy for Healthcare Management.
The strategic partnership between Inergetics and Terra Tech was
announced on February 4th
and the first CBD-based supplements are expected to be distributed
via medicinal cannabis dispensaries.
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; 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. (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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