| BURTON BERKSON, M.D., Ph.D., is an authority on the use of alpha lipoic
acid (thioctic acid) to treat disease. He is the FDA's principal investigator
for its intravenous use, and consultant to the National Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. His ground-breaking treatment modalities using alpha
lipoic acid have cured patients suffering from acute liver failure. In one
celebrated case, he even reversed the effects of life endangering toxic
mushrooms. Dr. Berkson earned his M.D. from Autonomous University, Mexico and his Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Illinois. He has taught at Rutgers and Chicago State University. He has held research positions at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Sciences, the National Science Foundation, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Dr. Berkson is an active writer with numerous published works in scientific, medical, and popular journals. He has authored two books: The Alpha-Lipoic Acid Breakthrough and About the B Vitamins. Dr. Berkson currently practices integrative medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is Professor of Applied Biology at New Mexico State University. He can be contacted at (505) 524-3720. "The story of alpha lipoic acid is remarkable! As documented in this book this naturally occurring substance has incredible power to treat and prevent a variety of diseases. A superb antioxidant that may slow aging, repair liver damage and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes." JULIAN WHITTAKER, M.D.To contact Dr. Berkson by E-mail, click here. |