Dr.
Richard Z. Cheng is a distinguished physician and researcher with over 40 years
of medical experience, specializing in integrative, orthomolecular, low-carb,
anti-aging, and functional medicine. He completed his medical training at
Shanghai Medical University and pursued advanced education at the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the
American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. As a former U.S.
Army medical officer and department chief, Dr. Cheng further honed his expertise
in medical research and clinical practice.
With offices in Columbia, South Carolina, and Shanghai, Dr. Cheng focuses on
addressing chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and
cancer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he gained international recognition for
advocating nutritional immunity strategies, particularly emphasizing the role of
vitamin C, while cautioning against over-reliance on COVID-19 vaccines. His
groundbreaking contributions earned him induction into the Hall of Fame of the
International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine in 2022.
As editor-in-chief of the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service (orthomolecular.org)
and co-founder of the Low Carb Medicine Alliance of China, Dr. Cheng continues to
lead efforts in advancing public health and promoting evidence-based, integrative
approaches to medicine.
