Leadership Team

The Doctors and Scientists Behind NHIL

Decades of combined naturopathic, veterinary, and nutraceutical research expertise grounding every innovation and formulation under the NHIL umbrella.

Dr. Mehran Ghazvini, President & CEO of NHIL

Dr. Mehran Ghazvini, DC, NMD

President & Chief Executive Officer
Credentials:
Doctor of Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine
Experience:
30+ years in clinical and integrative medicine
Role:
Strategic direction, research oversight, partnerships

Dr. Ghazvini leads NHIL's research direction and commercial strategy, drawing on more than three decades of integrative medicine practice. His clinical background informs every research model NHIL develops, with a consistent focus on patient-relevant outcomes and regulatory rigor.

Dr. Konky Sotomayor, Chief Scientist at NHIL

Dr. Konky Sotomayor, NMD, DVMZ

Chief Scientist
Credentials:
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine
Focus:
Botanical extraction, metabolic pathway research
Creation:
Creator of McB-E60, the extract behind the patented Sugatrol® ingredient

Dr. Sotomayor's research in naturopathic and herbal medicine led to the creation of McB-E60, the proprietary extract from a tetracross-pollinated Momordica hybrid cultivated in the Vilcabamba valley of Ecuador. His ongoing field and laboratory work continues to expand NHIL's understanding of natural metabolic regulators.

Full CV available on request.

Dr. Rene Reed, VP & Nutraceutical Director at NHIL

Dr. Rene Reed, DC, DABCO, NMD

Vice President & Nutraceutical Director
Credentials:
Chiropractic Orthopedist, Naturopathic Medicine
Experience:
45+ years in clinical practice and nutraceutical formulation
Role:
Formulation, quality oversight, clinical translation

With more than four decades of clinical and formulation experience, Dr. Reed bridges NHIL's laboratory innovations and the practical realities of nutraceutical product development. His oversight ensures that every formulation meets the standards he has spent a career establishing.

Full CV available on request.

The Wider Team

Operations, Research & Support

The team beyond the leadership doctors who keep NHIL's research pipeline, partnerships, and day-to-day operations moving.

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Research Partnerships

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NHIL welcomes inquiries from researchers, formulators, and academic institutions interested in metabolic health research.

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