Abram Hoffer
Born in 1917
Abram Hoffer M.D. Ph.D. was a pioneering figure in orthomolecular medicine, advocating for the use of vitamins and nutrients in treating mental illnesses.
He gained recognition for his work on megavitamin therapy, particularly using high doses of niacin to treat schizophrenia and alcoholism.
Hoffer's approach challenged conventional psychiatric treatments, emphasizing nutritional deficiencies as a root cause of mental health issues.
His research and clinical experience spanned several decades, during which he published numerous books and papers on the subject.
Despite facing skepticism from the mainstream medical community, Hoffer's work has influenced alternative and integrative medicine approaches to mental health treatment.
