Who Is Dr. joel Wallach?

Dr. Joel D. Wallach, BS, DVM, ND is a world-renowned Physician, Veterinarian, Lobbyist, Comparative Pathologist, Speaker, Author, Bio Medical Research Pioneer,  Nobel Prize Nominee, Scientist, Agricultural Expert and Visionary. In  addition to becoming a Naturopathic Physician in 1982, Dr. Wallach also  has more than 40 years of experience  in the field of Veterinary  Medicine, observing and researching the effects of individual nutrients  on animal health. Today Dr. Wallach is best known for his   groundbreaking research on the health benefits of selenium and other  trace minerals. He currently dedicates his time to lecturing throughout  the world on the therapeutic benefits of vitamins and minerals and  lobbying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on behalf of the dietary  supplement industry. 

Education: Dr. Wallach received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Agriculture  from the University of Missouri in 1962 with a major in Animal Husbandry  (Nutrition) and a minor in Field Crops and Soils. In 1964, he was  granted a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM), also from the   University of Missouri. From 1965 to 1968, Dr. Wallach finished a post  doctorate fellowship at The Center for the Biology of Natural Systems at  Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1982, he obtained a   Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the National College of  Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Early Work: Dr. Wallach held essential positions with leading zoos and universities  in the United States and Africa including Director of the Jacksonville   Zoological Park in Jacksonville, Florida; Research Veterinarian for the   South Africa National Parks Department (where he was a member of the   popular “Operation Rhino” team); and Director of Research at the St.  Louis Zoological Park in St. Louis, Missouri. At the demand of Africa's   National Parks and Wildlife Management Department, Dr. Wallach led an  exploration to catch and mark elephants in the Wankie Game Preserve in  Rhodesia as part of a migration research study. He is likewise among the   founders, and a previous editor, of the Journal of Zoo Animal  Medicine. He is a prolific author and has published more than 70   scientific papers and thirteen books consisting of the famous textbook   “Diseases of Exotic Animals.” This book is still used today by leading   veterinary schools and is on the Smithsonian Institute's suggested  reading list for Zoological Gardens and Aquariums.

Groundbreaking research study on Trace Minerals: In 1977, Dr. Wallach found the world's first recognized case of  non-human cystic fibrosis in a selenium-deficient Rhesus monkey while he  was a scientist at the Emory University Yerkes National Primate Center  in Atlanta, Georgia. At the time, cystic fibrosis was believed to be the  result of a human congenital disease. Dr. Wallach's significant  discovery set him on a 20-year course of research study surrounding the  health benefits of selenium and other trace minerals. As a result of  this work, he is often referred to as the “Mineral Doctor” and the  “Father of Liquid Mineral Supplementation.”

The founding of Youngevity: In  1997, Dr. Wallach and Ma Lan, MD, MS founded American Longevity, the  multilevel marketing company understood today as Youngevity. Within 5  years, the company had a growing and effective international network of  distributors and chosen customers with workplaces in Canada, Australia,  New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and Japan. Today, Youngevity is a  network marketing leader providing premium, ingenious and special items  that benefit health-conscious customers throughout the world.

First Amendment Advocate: Dr.  Wallach's vigorous efforts and dedication to the general public's First  Amendment rights led him to finish details on the therapeutic  advantages of nutrition which triggered the FDA to establish the  following Qualified Health Claims... for Selenium ("may lower the danger  of particular cancers”) and Omega-3 Essential Fatty  

Acids ("may  decrease the danger of coronary heart disease.”) Only a few Qualified  Health Claims exist, positioning Youngevity in a distinct position among  dietary supplement companies and direct marketing businesses.

Publications: Dr. Wallach is the author and co-author of more than 70 articles  released  in peer-reviewed journals covering dietary and pharmaceutical  research studies. He is likewise a significant contributor to thirteen  books  including the well-known textbook “Diseases of Exotic Animals.”  This book is still utilized today by leading veterinary schools and is  on the Smithsonian Institute's advised reading list for Zoological  Gardens and Aquariums.