The Scientists Behind Herbalife
Herbalife is committed to advancing nutrition science. Our in-house staff of scientists and researchers evaluate new ingredients, investigates new delivery methods, and develop new products. We also awarded grants to leading universities to support and conduct advanced research that might one day be the basis for an innovative new product to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle.
We conduct clinical studies to investigate different aspects of nutrition. Three clinical studies have been completed at leading universities in the U.S. and Germany that show the effectiveness of our products.
Louis Ignarro, Ph.D (Nobel Laureate)
Nutrition and Scientific Advisory Boards
Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., is a member of Herbalife's Nutrition and Scientific Advisory Boards (NAB, SAB). The NAB is made up of leading experts around the world in the fields of nutrition and health who educate and train Herbalife independent distributors on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle.The SAB advises the company on advancements in the field of nutrition science.
Dr. Ignarro has made exceptional contributions to science. He received the Nobel Prize® for his groundbreaking research on Nitric Oxide and its range of benefits to the human body. His work has since led to additional research by scientists around the globe on nitric oxide. As tireless researcher, he has continued to push the boundaries of science even further. The result is a unique formulation of ingredients based on Cellular Nutrition® that optimizes production of health-enhancing Nitric Oxide in the body - Niteworks®, developed in partnership with Herbalife International, the world leader in herbal & nutritional supplements for 23 years. After working with Herbalife to develop NiteworksTM, a dietary supplement designed to boost the body's own production of nitric oxide, Ignarro became a member of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Ignarro is currently a distinguished professor of pharmacology at the UCLA School of Medicine's Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology in Los Angeles, which he joined in 1985. Before relocating to California, he was a professor of pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, for 12 years. Previously, Ignarro was a staff scientist, research department, for the pharmaceutical division of CIBA-GEIGY Corporation in New York.
Dr. Ignarro has published numerous articles on his research. In addition to the Nobel* Prize, he also received the Basic Research Prize of the American Heart Association in 1998, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science. That same year, he was inducted into the National Academy of Sciences and the following year, into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Among his many distinctions, Dr. Ignarro was inducted into the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1999. He received the Basic Research Prize of the American Heart Association for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science. He is also the founder and president of the NITRIC OXIDE Society, as well as founder and editor-in-chief of the scientific journal NITRIC OXIDE Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Ignarro holds a B.S. in pharmacology, Columbia University, 1962, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology, University of Minnesota, 1966. He also received a postdoctoral fellowship in chemical pharmacology from National Institutes of Health in 1968.
*The Nobel Foundation has no affiliation with Herbalife and does not review, approve or endorse Herbalife® products.
We conduct clinical studies to investigate different aspects of nutrition. Three clinical studies have been completed at leading universities in the U.S. and Germany that show the effectiveness of our products.
Louis Ignarro, Ph.D (Nobel Laureate)
Nutrition and Scientific Advisory Boards
Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., is a member of Herbalife's Nutrition and Scientific Advisory Boards (NAB, SAB). The NAB is made up of leading experts around the world in the fields of nutrition and health who educate and train Herbalife independent distributors on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle.The SAB advises the company on advancements in the field of nutrition science.
Dr. Ignarro has made exceptional contributions to science. He received the Nobel Prize® for his groundbreaking research on Nitric Oxide and its range of benefits to the human body. His work has since led to additional research by scientists around the globe on nitric oxide. As tireless researcher, he has continued to push the boundaries of science even further. The result is a unique formulation of ingredients based on Cellular Nutrition® that optimizes production of health-enhancing Nitric Oxide in the body - Niteworks®, developed in partnership with Herbalife International, the world leader in herbal & nutritional supplements for 23 years. After working with Herbalife to develop NiteworksTM, a dietary supplement designed to boost the body's own production of nitric oxide, Ignarro became a member of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Ignarro is currently a distinguished professor of pharmacology at the UCLA School of Medicine's Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology in Los Angeles, which he joined in 1985. Before relocating to California, he was a professor of pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, for 12 years. Previously, Ignarro was a staff scientist, research department, for the pharmaceutical division of CIBA-GEIGY Corporation in New York.
Dr. Ignarro has published numerous articles on his research. In addition to the Nobel* Prize, he also received the Basic Research Prize of the American Heart Association in 1998, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science. That same year, he was inducted into the National Academy of Sciences and the following year, into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Among his many distinctions, Dr. Ignarro was inducted into the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1999. He received the Basic Research Prize of the American Heart Association for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science. He is also the founder and president of the NITRIC OXIDE Society, as well as founder and editor-in-chief of the scientific journal NITRIC OXIDE Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Ignarro holds a B.S. in pharmacology, Columbia University, 1962, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology, University of Minnesota, 1966. He also received a postdoctoral fellowship in chemical pharmacology from National Institutes of Health in 1968.
*The Nobel Foundation has no affiliation with Herbalife and does not review, approve or endorse Herbalife® products.
David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N.
Chairman, Nutrition & Scientific Advisory Boards United States.
David Heber, M.D. serves as chairman of Herbalife's Nutrition Advisory Board made up of leading health and nutrition experts, and the company's Scientific Advisory Board comprised of world-renowned scientists whose work furthers the field of nutrition science. The boards support the company's internal product development team by providing expertise on obesity and human nutrition and educating and training Herbalife independent distributors on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle.
Heber's main research interests are obesity treatment and nutrition for cancer prevention and treatment. He is the director of the Centre for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles*. Heber has been on the faculty of the UCLA School of Medicine since 1978, and is currently professor of medicine and public health and the founding chief of the division of clinical nutrition in the department of medicine.
He directs the National Cancer Institute (NCI) funded clinical research unit and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) nutrition and obesity grants at UCLA. For five years, he also directed the NIH-funded UCLA Centre for dietary supplement research in botanicals.
Heber is included in "The Best Doctors in America" and "Who's Who in America." In addition to writing over 70 peer-reviewed scientific articles and two professional texts, he has also written four books.
Heber holds a B.S. in chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, UCLA, 1969; M.D. from Harvard Medical School, 1973; and Ph.D. in Physiology, University of California, 1978. He is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in clinical nutrition by the American Board of Nutrition.
* The University of California as a matter of policy does not endorse specific products or services. Dr. Heber's credentials as a Professor are for identification purposes only.
Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H.
Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education
As vice president, medical affairs and education, Luigi Gratton, M.D. coordinates the strategic management and direction of Herbalife's Nutrition Advisory Board to ensure Distributors have a thorough understanding of products, ingredients and their benefits. In addition, he manages the day-to-day operations of the Medical Affairs and Education Department, assuring all Distributor and medical inquires receive a quick and accurate response.
Gratton, a physician specialist in family medicine and clinical physician at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition in the risk factor obesity program, works closely with Distributor trainers around the world to ensure the dissemination of accurate product information. He also speaks at major Herbalife events, enhancing Distributors' knowledge about Herbalife products.
He has written numerous articles on nutrition and obesity and has appeared on television speaking on nutrition anti-aging medicine, sports nutrition and other medical topics.
Gratton earned an undergraduate degree in science and a masters in public health from University of California, Los Angeles. He was awarded a medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical School of New York University and fulfilled his residency in family medicine at Los Angeles County Hubert Humphrey Family Medicine Center. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical nutrition at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Posted by Genevieve Ong on Friday 24 January 2014
*Any weight loss or health testimonials presented here are applicable to the individuals depicted and are not a guarantee of your weight loss nor are they typical. Herbalife products can be a healthy part of your weight loss program, which includes diet and exercise.
An extensive questionnaire generated responses from more than 200 U.S. Herbalife Independent Distributors about their weight-loss programs and results. They reported weight loss ranging from 4 pounds to 167 pounds and a reduced body mass index (BMI) of 1.5 points to 24.1 points, suggesting that consumption of Herbalife® products is associated with weight loss and improvement in BMI in those ranges.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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