Joseph C. Maroon, MD – Neurosurgeon and Nutritional Expert
In addition to being a sought-after lecturer to the health food and nutrition industry, I serve as Chairman of the GNC’s Medical Advisory Board, and as a Board Member of the third largest generic drug manufacturer in the world.
Sports nutrition is an important element in your personal path towards better fitness. Many people approach me with worries about weight, especially when they are just getting started on a fitness program. You can let that go! As you embark on your personalized training program of physical activity and better nutrition, the weight loss will happen on its own.
Read Here:
- Training for Ironman Triathlons at Age 70 – Wall Street Journal – Nov 9, 2010 See Video of Dr. Maroon’s training regime, nutrition and how he became interested in triathlons – 2.4 mile swim, 116 mile bike and 26 mile run.
- Balance, Epigenetics and Longevity – CNS Article Jan 2009 go to page 43 on website or PDF File – Discussion on Resveratrol and Preventive Health and Risk Intervention – Resveratrol and Balance Article
- Whirl Magazine Article – The Fountain of Youth – Jan 2010 – Read Here
Books
Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory, Joseph Maroon, MD, and Jeff Bost PAC, Basic Health Publications, October 2006
The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine can Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life, Joseph C. Maroon, MD, Simon and Schuster Published Jan 2009
Book Chapter
Smoliga, James, Bost, Jeff, Maroon, JC., Potential Benefits of Resveratrol Supplementation for Optimizing Health and Preventing Chronic Disease, Chapter 46, Anti-Aging Therapeutics Vol XI, Klatz, Goldman, 2009
Joseph C. Maroon, M.D. and Jeff Bost, PAC, Extending Life: The New Science of Aging : How to Activate Longevity Genes and Increase Quality and Length of Life Chapter 33, page 231-233, Anti-Aging Therapeutics, Vol 9, 2007
Neurosurgery and Sports Medicine Technology, Joseph Maroon, MD, Jeff Bost PAC, Chapter 24, page 195-199, Anti-Aging Therapeutics, Vol 8, 2006
Articles and Research
Evaluation of Lipid Profiles and the Use of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid in Professional Football Players, Yates, A., Maroon, J., Bost, J., et al, Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach 2009 1: 21
December 2008 News Release – Click Here
Read Entire Article – Jan 2009 – Click Here
Read Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Article – Something fishy in Steelers’ diet aids cardiovascular health Monday, February 02, 2009 – Click Here
Natural antiinflammatory agents for pain relief in athletes, JOSEPH C. MAROON, M.D., JEFFREY W. BOST, P.A.-C., MEGHAN K. BORDEN,KEITH M. LORENZ, AND NATHAN A. ROSS, Neurosurg Focus 21(4):E11, 2006 - Read Article
Joseph Charles Maroon, MD, Jeffrey W. Bost, PAC, Omega-3 Fatty acids (fish oil) as an anti-inflammatory: an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for discogenic pain. Surgical Neurology 65 (2006) 326– 331April 2006 – Read Abstract
Recent Grants
NFL GRANT FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE DETECTION AND PREVENTION
Dr. Maroon, along with Head Team Physician of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dr. Anthony Yates, have received a grant from NFL Charities, the community service division of the National Football League NFL for $68,000 to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors, as found in specialized blood test, to determine whether omega-3 EFAs, found in fish oil can reduce these factors. Additional researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, including Dr. Wecht will be lead by Dr. Yates, who is an internal medicine specialist at the University and a member of the NFL Cardiovascular Risk Subcommittee that evaluates player health risk factor intervention and prevention, plan to start the study in the 2005-2006 season. John Norwig, head athletic trainer for the Steelers and the other Steelers training staff will also participate. Additionally, the research is intended to evaluate whether omega-3 EFAs might reduce joint pain
Tri-State Neurosurgical Associates-UPMC
Office Addresses:
Administrative Oakland Office
Presbyterian University Hospital
Department of Neurosurgery
Suite 5C
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 1-888-234-4357
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Dr. Maroon draws from groundbreaking research and his own experiences to help you live a longer and healthier life. Learn how natural substances found in red wine, dark chocolate, and green tea are the key to shifting from the current paradigm of aging to a disease-free golden age of health, longevity, and fitness.
