Matthias Rath

Matthias Rath is a German-born entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the field of nutritional supplements. He is best known for his controversial views on the treatment of serious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and cancer, with vitamins and other natural substances.

Early Life and Education

Matthias Rath was born in Stuttgart, Germany. He studied medicine at the University of Hamburg, where he specialized in cardiology. After completing his studies, Rath worked as a doctor and researcher in several hospitals and research institutions in Germany and the United States.

Career

In the early 1990s, Rath established the Dr. Rath Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to research and education in natural health. The foundation promotes the use of vitamin C and other natural substances for the prevention and treatment of diseases.

Rath has also founded several companies that produce and sell nutritional supplements. These companies operate in many countries around the world, including the United States, Germany, and South Africa.

Controversies

Rath has been criticized for his promotion of vitamin supplements as a treatment for serious diseases. His views have been particularly controversial in South Africa, where he has claimed that his supplements can replace antiretroviral therapy for people with HIV/AIDS.

Despite the controversy, Rath continues to promote his views and products. He has written several books on the subject, and his foundation regularly publishes research supporting his theories.

See Also

• Vitamin C
• Nutritional supplements
• HIV/AIDS
• Cancer