Health Corner

Naturopathic
physician Marcus Laux recommends natural solutions whose efficacy and safety have been researched and proven in clinical tests

Marcus Laux, ND

A naturopathic physician who earned his doctorate from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Dr. Marcus Laux has been clinically trained in acupuncture and homeopathy in addition to his training as a physician. After 15 years in private practice, Dr. Laux left his office to begin a worldwide search for natural medicines. After trekking the South and Central American jungles, Siberian steppes and Mediterranean laboratories, he found Bionorica, makers of natural medicines in Europe.

Dr. Laux has been seen on CNN, BBC, and Fox channels in an advisory capacity. He has served as chairman of several scientific advisory boards and is the co-author of Natural Woman, Natural Menopause (Harper Collins) and Top Ten Natural Therapies (Basic Health Publications).

Why aren't well-researched, science-based herbal products more widely used in the U.S.?

Laux: People have lost confidence in herbal products. When natural products first started to gain in popularity, generic versions quickly followed. Most people did not know the difference between well-researched products and those of inferior quality, so they brought the cheaper labels. When these generics did not deliver on their promises and quality issues started to be widely reported, people became disillusioned.

What role do you think a European company such as Bionorica can play in the U.S. market?

Laux: Bionorica surpasses all U.S.-based companies with regard to its science-based herbal products. By their very nature and design, Bionorica's products are a unique category. I believe the Bionorica's entry into the U.S. market could stimulate the development of a whole new class of effective, safe and proven natural supplements. This is my dream as well.