Nutra Pharma Sponsors Educational Website for Adrenomyelonueropathy (AMN).BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla. -- Nutra Pharma Corp. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :NPHC NPHC National Pan Hellenic Council NPHC North Phoenix Heart Center ), a biotechnology company that is developing drugs for HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. and Multiple Sclerosis has today announced that it has sponsored AMNhelp.com, a website dedicated to educating patients and providing information about Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN Amn abbr. airman ). "Although there is currently no approved treatment for AMN, we felt that it is important to educate patients about this disease and to provide information about current treatment research," explained Rik J Deitsch, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Nutra Pharma Corporation. "The sponsorship of AMNhelp.com coincides with our progression into a Phase IIb human clinical trial for the treatment of AMN," he added. The AMNhelp.com website will feature information about Adrenomyeloneuropathy: its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment research, and links to regional, national, and international support groups. "AMN is a rare inherited metabolic disorder Noun 1. metabolic disorder - a disorder or defect of metabolism disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time" , but still interests the wider neurologic community because of its similarities to Multiple Sclerosis," commented Stewart Lonky, MD, a member of the board of directors of Nutra Pharma Corporation. "AMN is often misdiagnosed and confused with Multiple Sclerosis and it is our hope that the AMNhelp.com website will help educate the public about the differences between the two diseases," he concluded. RPI-78M is ReceptoPharm's lead drug candidate for the treatment of neurological and autoimmune disorders Autoimmune Disorders Definition Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person's immune system attacks the body's own cells, causing tissue destruction. . The drug has already completed pre-clinical testing and a Phase I/IIa human trial in AMN. In October, ReceptoPharm received Ethics Committee ethics committee A multidisciplinary hospital body composed of a broad spectrum of personnel–eg, physicians, nurses, social workers, priests, and others, which addresses the moral and ethical issues within the hospital. See DNR, Institutional review board. approval in the UK to begin its Phase IIb human clinical trial for the treatment of AMN. About Nutra Pharma Corp. Nutra Pharma Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the acquisition, licensing and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and technologies for the management of neurological disorders, cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases. Nutra Pharma Corp. through its subsidiaries carries out basic drug discovery research and clinical development and also seeks strategic licensing partnerships to reduce the risks associated with the drug development process. The Company's holding, ReceptoPharm, Inc, is developing technologies for the production of drugs for HIV and Multiple Sclerosis ("MS"). The Company's subsidiary, Designer Diagnostics is engaged in the research and development of diagnostic test kits designed to be used for the rapid identification of infectious diseases such as Tuberculosis (TB) and Mycobacterium mycobacterium Any of the rod-shaped bacteria that make up the genus Mycobacterium. The two most important species cause tuberculosis and leprosy in humans; another species causes tuberculosis in both cattle and humans. avium-intracellulare (MAI MAI Mail (File Name Extension) MAI Multilateral Agreement on Investment MAI Maius (Latin: May) MAI Ministerul Administratiei si Internelor (Romanian) ). Nutra Pharma continues to identify and acquire intellectual property and companies in the biotechnology arena. http://www.NutraPharma.com http://www.AMNhelp.com This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words or phrases "would be," "will allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." Actual results could differ materially from those projected in Nutra Pharma's ("the Company") business plan. The Company's business is subject to various risks, which are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The sponsorship of AMNhelp.com should not be construed as an indication in any way whatsoever of the value of the Company or its common stock. The Company's filings may be accessed at the SEC's Edgar system at www.sec.gov. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. The Company cautions readers not to place reliance on such statements. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and we specifically disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement. |
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