Credentials

SAMSUNGDr. Joseph Maroon has a major interest in regenerative medicine and is senior Vice-President of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Furthermore, he is on the Board of Directors of Mylan Laboratories, the 3rd largest Generic drug company in the world and is Chairman of their Science and Technology Committee. Dr. Maroon is also Chairman of the Medical advisory board of General Nutrition Centers (GNC).

Dr. Maroon has a personal interest in healthy living and healthy nutrition. A series of life-changing events in his early 40s made him re-evaluate his life-style, and he started to work out again. Since then, he participated in 9 marathons and more than 70 Olympic-distance triathlon events. However, his greatest athletic accomplishment is his participation in 8 Ironman triathlons (Hawaii – 1993, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013; Canada – 1995; New Zealand – 1997; Germany – 2000). Hence, Dr. Maroon is personally invested in keeping his expertise up to date as he “practices what he preaches”.

Dr Maroon Fish oil Book

Dr Maroon Fish oil Book

Dr. Maroon developed research interests in the use of omega-3 fatty acids as a safe and natural THE LONGEVITY FACTORalternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in treating neck and low-back pain in patients with disc and arthritic causes. He wrote the book, Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory, which highlights many of the benefits of fish oil, not just for back-pain, but also for general good health.

His recent research interests involve the dietary supplement resveratrol, found in red grape skins, which has been shown to activate genes for improved health. To make his research findings available to the public, he authored the book, The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a longer and Healthier Life.  In 2012, this book was made into a PBS special and featured in TV stations throughout the country.

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