Review the evidence
Consider ingredient evidence, formulation principles and the strength and limitations of available research.
MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY
Medical & Scientific Advisory Board
Childhood nutrition deserves thoughtful scrutiny. Our advisory board brings medical, nutrition, research and health-communication perspectives to the evidence, formulation principles and educational standards that shape DocVites.
Evidence-informed
Age & stage aware
Clear communication
OUR APPROACH
Guided by science. Grounded in care.
At DocVites, science should make decisions clearer — not make families feel overwhelmed. The board helps us examine evidence from multiple professional perspectives while keeping our standards practical, transparent and appropriate for childhood nutrition.
Consider age & stage
Bring developmental context to questions that can look different in infancy, early childhood and later years.
Keep communication clear
Help educational content stay precise, balanced and understandable for families.
PEDIATRIC PERSPECTIVE
A pediatric lens at the center of the conversation.
Dr. Fred Tega, MD, FAAP
Founder & Pediatrician
Dr. Tega’s pediatric perspective anchors DocVites in the realities of caring for children and families. The advisory board adds complementary professional viewpoints that broaden the conversation around evidence, formulation principles and educational content.
THE BOARD
Expertise from complementary disciplines.
Our advisors contribute distinct professional perspectives across medicine, nutrition, research and health communication.
MD, PhD, ScD.
Dr. Naheed Ali
Chief Scientific Advisor
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Dr. Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, ScD - Physician, Author, and Medical Writer, with nearly two decades of experience in health and wellness communication. A graduate of Xavier University School of Medicine with advanced degrees from Harvard and Yale, he has published over a dozen medical books and 100+ articles for major outlets like About.com (now Verywell). A former adjunct professor with 2,000+ hours of teaching experience, Dr. Ali now leads Healthcare Propulsion, blending his medical expertise with a passion for clear, evidence-based health writing.
MS, M.Ed., RD
Staci Gulbin
Registered Dietitian · Nutrition Science Advisor
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Staci Gulbin, MS, M.Ed, RDN is a Registered Dietitian and health writer with over a decade of experience in nutrition and wellness. A Columbia University graduate, she’s contributed to Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart, and Everyday Health, and is the author of several cookbooks. Through her work, Staci empowers others to make informed, confident choices for better health.
RD
Katie Ernst
Registered Dietitian
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Katie Ernst, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and highly credentialed nutrition expert based in Spokane, WA, where she applies her extensive background as the Sleep & Health Research Program Director at the University of Arizona. With over 18 years of experience, her work is defined by bridging cutting-edge medical research and practical wellness insights, focusing specifically on optimizing sleep and overall health outcomes. Holding advanced certifications including MTR, CBSM, and FAASM, she is dedicated to ensuring that families receive transparent, evidence-based, and science-backed nutritional recommendations that prioritize long-term safety and ingredient integrity.
TRANSPARENCY
What advisory means at DocVites
Board members provide professional perspective and advisory input. Participation does not imply endorsement of every DocVites product, claim or business decision. Final formulation, labeling and product decisions remain the responsibility of DocVites.
LEARN WITH DOCVITES
Science is most useful when it becomes understandable.
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