Scientific Advisors

Carsten R. Smidt, Ph.D., FACN

Dr. Carsten Smidt contributes to doTERRA’s research and product development, scientific affairs, regulatory affairs and quality control. Dr. Smidt has held executive R&D positions for almost twenty years working for leading global companies in dietary supplement, nutraceutical and medical food industries. He holds a doctorate degree in Nutrition Science and Physiological Chemistry from the University of California at Davis, and he rounds out his impressive experience with superb academic credentials, many scientific publications and patents. Dr. Smidt is a fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN), and is holding memberships in a variety of professional associations including the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), and the German Society for Nutrition (DGE). He is passionate about well-being and fitness, and enjoys the outdoors.