NEWARK, N.J., March 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Inergetics,
Inc. (OTCBB: NRTI), a leading developer of nutritional supplements,
today announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Sexton to its Scientific/Medical
Advisory Board for guiding the formulation of the proprietary line
of cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutritional supplements it is developing
in partnership with Terra Tech Corp (OTCBB: TRTC). The two
companies announced the formation of the Scientific/Medical
Advisory Board on March 5, 2014.
Dr. Sexton is a highly-respected expert in the medicinal
applications of cannabis, naturopathic medicine and the
phytochemistry of plant medicine, with more than 15 years of
experience in natural, herbal and holistic medicine. She
currently serves as the Executive Medical Research Director at the
Center for the Study of Cannabis and Social Policy in
Seattle. For the past several years, she owned and operated
Phytalytics LLC, doing business as PhytaLab, a phytochemical
analysis company dedicated to developing and perfecting analytical
platforms for the quality control of medical and adult use cannabis
and related products in Washington
state.
Dr. Sexton is the third prestigious member appointed to the
Scientific/Medical Advisory Board to help guide the creation of new
CBD-based nutritional supplement products. She will work with
the rest of the board and Inergetics' Chief Science Officer,
Carl Germano, RD, CNS, CDN to ensure
the quality and effectiveness of the new product line from both a
clinical and scientific perspective.
"Dr. Sexton is a passionate clinician and seasoned scientist
with first-hand experience of the curative properties of medical
cannabis and CBD-based products," said Carl
Germano. "Her extensive research and knowledge of this
subject, along with her understanding of phytochemistry and
experience as practitioner of naturopathic medicine, will make her
a valuable asset to our board. We look forward to working
with her as we continue to develop innovative, CBD-based
nutritional supplements that will provide a variety of therapeutic
benefits to patients."
Dr. Sexton is an active authority on medical cannabis, having
published research in scientific journals, presented a number of
abstracts on the medical application of cannabis and cannabinoids,
particularly for patients with multiple sclerosis, provides
continuing education for healthcare providers on the clinical use
of cannabis/cannabinoids and serves as an expert witness for
medical cannabis cases. She is a member of the Society of
Cannabis Clinicians, the International Cannabinoid Research Society
(ICRS), and the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicine
(IACM). She is also on the board of directors for Americans for
Safe Access Foundation.
Dr. Sexton earned her B.S. in Horticulture from Texas Tech University, graduating cum laude.
She received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from
Bastyr University in Seattle,
Washington, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the
University of Washington.
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 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. (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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