The science behind the products you trust — verified for your review
One of the most important reasons Zinzino stands apart from every other supplement company is this: their formulations are built, reviewed, and validated by a world-class Scientific Advisory Board composed of independent researchers, medical doctors, and leading health experts. These are not paid celebrity endorsers. These are scientists whose careers are built on peer-reviewed research and measurable outcomes.
At Healthroads.net, we believe you deserve to know who is behind the products you put in your body. Below is the complete current Zinzino Scientific Advisory Board for your review.
PRINCIPAL MEMBER
Dr. Paul Clayton
Clinical Pharmacologist & Pharmaco-Nutritionist
Dr. Clayton is a pioneer in the study of the pharmacological effects of foods and how they affect human health and physical performance. He holds a PhD in neuropharmacology from the University of Edinburgh and served as Senior Scientific Advisor to the UK government’s Committee on the Safety of Medicines. He is a former Chair of the Forum on Food and Health in the United Kingdom.
As Principal Member of the Zinzino Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Clayton provides the foundational scientific framework behind Zinzino’s test-based, personalized nutrition strategy. His decades of research into how diet and supplementation interact at the cellular level directly inform the BalanceOil+ formula and the Balance Test protocol.
Dr. Colin Robertson
PhD in Exercise Physiology | Senior R&D Specialist, BalanceOils
Dr. Robertson is a qualified nutrition and sports scientist as well as an exercise specialist who has played a leading role in developing health strategies and standards across the world. He studied at Oxford and has published widely in scientific and medical conferences. He serves as Senior Research and Development Specialist for BalanceOils at Zinzino, working directly on the formulation and quality standards of the company’s flagship products.
Dr. Angela M. Rizzo
Professor of Biochemistry, University of Milan
Dr. Rizzo is an internationally recognized expert in the biochemistry of lipids. She holds a full professorship at the University of Milan and has published extensively in leading scientific journals including the Journal of the American College of Nutrition and the Nutrition Journal. Her expertise in lipid biochemistry directly supports Zinzino’s understanding of how Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids interact at the cellular level.
Dr. Martina Torrissen
PhD in Nutrition Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Dr. Torrissen holds a doctorate in Food and Nutrition Science with a specialization in essential fatty acids. She works directly with Zinzino analyzing Omega-3 fatty acid profiles derived from the company’s global blood spot test database, one of the largest collections of real-world fatty acid data in existence. Her research helps continuously refine the personalized recommendations Zinzino provides to customers following their Balance Test results.
Dr. Emmalee Gisslevik
PhD in Food and Nutrition Science | Essential Fatty Acid Specialist
Dr. Emmalee Gisslevik holds a PhD in Food and Nutrition Science and specializes in essential fatty acids. At Zinzino she focuses on innovation and improvements in Omega-3 supplements to match the health benefits of whole fish. Working directly within Zinzino’s research and development team, her expertise shapes the formulation and ongoing refinement of the BalanceOil+ product line.
Dr. Ananthara J Abraham
Medical Doctor | 40+ Years in Health and Nutrition
Dr. Abraham graduated as a medical doctor in 1974 and brings over 40 years of experience across both state-run hospitals and multiple medical disciplines. From 2016 to 2019 he served as corporate Medical Advisor for Nestle, one of the world’s largest nutrition companies. His clinical background and industry experience provide the Board with invaluable perspective on the real-world health applications of nutritional science.
Stephen Cherniske
Biochemist | Former University Instructor in Clinical Nutrition
Stephen Cherniske is a biochemist and former university instructor in Clinical Nutrition. He directed an FDA-licensed clinical laboratory for nutrition and immunology, served on the faculty of the American College of Sports Medicine, and helped to create the world’s largest medicinal plant library. His broad expertise spans clinical nutrition, biochemistry, immunology, and sports medicine, bringing an exceptionally wide lens to the Zinzino Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Natalie Kather
Physician | Board-Certified in Family Medicine | Integrative Medicine Pioneer
Mr. Ola Eide
Founder, BioActive Foods AS | Food Science and Research Leader
