Inergetics to Hold Inaugural Meeting of its Scientific/Medical Advisory Board

NEWARK, N.J., May 21, 2014  /PRNewswire/ -- Inergetics, Inc. (OTCBB: NRTI), a leading developer of nutritional supplements, today announced that the inaugural meeting of its Scientific/Medical Advisory Board will be held on June 3, 2014.  The advisory board is responsible for guiding the formulation of the proprietary line of natural Cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutritional supplements the company is developing in partnership with Terra Tech Corp (OCTBB: TRTC). 

The day-long meeting is being convened by Inergetics' Chief Science Officer, Carl Germano, RD, CNS, CDN, and will feature the five members of the advisory board – Dr. Justin Fischedick, Dr. Joseph McSherry, Dr. Michelle Sexton, Dr. Yu Shao and Dr. Mark Wallace.  Other participants will include Terra Tech CEO and President Derek Peterson as well as Inergetics CEO Mike James and CMO Jim Kras. 

"We believe this meeting will be a major step forward toward the creation of the first pure Cannabidiol (CBD)-based line of nutraceutical products," said Inergetics CEO Mike James.  "The dynamic expertise of our advisory board is unmatched, and we are eagerly anticipating this gathering to advance our collaborative effort to launch pure, natural and innovative therapeutic formulas for patients experiencing pain, nausea and other symptoms cannabinoids are known to address.  Derek, Carl and I are looking forward to hearing this group's insights and benefiting from their deep collective experience with pain management and the other medicinal and therapeutic applications of cannabinoids."

The strategic partnership between Inergetics and Terra Tech was announced on February 4 and the companies' first CBD-based supplements are expected to be distributed via medicinal marijuana dispensaries.  Inergetics announced the formation of the Scientific/Medical Advisory Board on March 5. 

Additional information about the CBD product initiative is available at http://www.inergetics.com/cbd-initiative/.

Inergetics Media Contact

RLM Finsbury
(646) 805-2025
[email protected]

Terra Tech Media Contact

Terra Tech Corp.
Lindsay Wiemer, 855-447-6967 ext 703
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About Inergetics, Inc.

Inergetics' portfolio of brands includes: Martha Stewart™ Essentials, a complete line of whole-food based supplements created specifically for women; Surgex® Sports Nutrition, the preferred nutritional supplement of Army Sports; Bikini Ready®, a leader in weight loss lifestyle solutions; SlimTrim™, the affordable, premium value diet brand; and OmEssentials®, a line of scientifically advanced nutritional supplements designed to further the health and wellness of yoga practitioners and active individuals. The company's strategic partnership with Terra Tech Corp. (OTCBB: TRTC) also continues to provide innovation by bringing quality of life and complementary medicinal solutions to the mainstream.

To learn more about Inergetics, visit www.inergetics.com, and the Inergetics brands' websites at:  www.marthastewartessentials.com, www.surgexsports.com, www.surgexsportsblitz.com, www.slimtrim1.com, www.slimtrim.net, www.bikinireadylifestyle.com, www.kahunasands.com, www.omessentials.com.

About Terra Tech Corp.

Terra Tech Corp. (OTCBB: TRTC) through its wholly-owned subsidiary GrowOp Technology, specializes in controlled environment agricultural technologies. The company integrates best-of-breed hydroponic equipment with proprietary software and hardware to provide sustainable solutions for indoor agriculture enterprises and home practitioners. Our complete product line is available at specialty retailers throughout the United States, and via our website. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Edible Garden, cultivates a premier brand of local and sustainably grown hydroponic produce, sold through major grocery stores such as Shoprite, Food Emporium and others throughout New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

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