Specialist in Geriatric Medicine Joins Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board
October 30 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Premier global nutrition company Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), announced
today Roberto Vicinanza, M.D., Ph.D., a leading specialist in
age-related diseases, has been appointed to the Herbalife Nutrition
Advisory Board (NAB).
“Herbalife Nutrition is committed to developing science backed
products that are endorsed by researchers, nutritionists and
doctors,” said John Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., Chief Health
and Nutrition Officer at Herbalife Nutrition. “We are excited to
have Dr. Vicinanza join the Nutrition Advisory Board, a global
group of expert M.D.s and Ph.D.s who help promote nutrition
education across the globe.”
Dr. Vicinanza is an adjunct professor for the “Master of
Science: Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity coordinated program”
at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at University of
Southern California (USC). He is also a researcher in the field of
aging, studying the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in
age-related diseases. He is a certified specialist in Geriatric
Medicine by “Sapienza University of Rome” where he focused his
research and clinical practice on cardio-metabolic disorders in the
elderly.
With a Ph.D. in molecular medicine, Dr. Vicinanza is the author
of numerous published research studies in cellular biology,
nutrition, aging and public health, and has presented at various
U.S. and international conferences.
“Access to credible information and nutritional products is
fundamental to helping people incorporate balanced nutrition and
activity into their lifestyle, and daily improvements in
nutritional habits to positively impact their health,” said Dr.
Vicinanza.
The (NAB) is comprised of leading experts from around the world
in nutrition, science, and health. The NAB helps educate and train
the Company’s Independent Distributors and, in China, Herbalife
Nutrition sales employees, on leading a healthy, active lifestyle
and getting proper nutrition.
For more details on the Nutrition Advisory Board, please visit
http://company.herbalife.com/nab
About Herbalife Nutrition
Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose
is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on
a mission for nutrition - changing people's lives with great
nutrition products & programs - since 1980. Together with our
Herbalife Nutrition independent distributors, we are committed to
providing solutions to the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and
obesity, an aging population, skyrocketing public healthcare costs
and a rise in entrepreneurs of all ages. We offer high-quality,
science-backed products, most of which are produced in
Company-operated facilities, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife
Nutrition independent distributor, and a supportive community
approach that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more
active lifestyle.
Our targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness
and personal care products are available exclusively to and through
dedicated Herbalife Nutrition distributors in more than 90
countries.
Through its corporate social responsibility efforts, Herbalife
Nutrition supports the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its
Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in
need. The Company is also proud to sponsor more than 190
world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including
Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy, and numerous Olympic teams.
The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:HLF) with net sales
of approximately $4.5 billion in 2016. To learn more, visit
Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
The company also encourages investors to visit its investor
relations website at ir.herbalife.com as financial and other
information is updated and new information is posted.
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Herbalife NutritionGary Kishner,
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