Tamasteen
Research Team

Dr. Hogne Vik (MD, PhD, MBA)

Clinical Research Joint & Bone Health;
Professor and Internationally-Renown Lecturer
Based out of Oslo Norway, Dr. Vik is a pioneer in healthy aging products for both the natural products and pharma markets.

Dr. Vik is widely known for popularizing new and innovative supplement ingredients around the world, including Omega-3, Vitamin K2, and Tamasteen. Dr. Vik has established and developed top dietary ingredients companies over the years, including NattoPharma ASA in 2004, where he served as chairman of the board, CEO, Chief Medical Officer and the company´s medical spokesperson too.

Dr. Vik is the author of more than a hundred original peer-reviewed scientific medical publications and is an internationally renowned bone and joint health specialist and medical doctor and lecturer.

My wish is to help people become the best version of themselves. By implementing the right supplements and healthy lifestyle, I firmly believe you can enjoy a more meaningful, joyful life with physical activity and more fun even through old age. This is what I describe as not “anti-aging” but “healthy-aging, and Tamasteen was developed to help you reach the goal.”

- Dr. Hogne Vik, MD

Dr. K. Venkateshwarlu (BAMS, MD (Ayurvedic Medicine), (PGDIPR))

World Renowned Ayurvedic Medicine Doctor,
Researcher and Clinical Trial Supervisor
Dr. Venkateshwarlu is an internationally known Ayurvedic doctor with over 30 years’ experience including in his thriving clinical Ayurvedic practice in India. His expertise in the fields of biotech, herbal ingredients and dietary supplements has made him a leading resource for health and wellness companies around the world. Working with the team at Tamasteen, he helped discover and harness the benefits of Tamarind, and Tamarind Seed extract, and is one of the world’s foremost leading experts on the subject.

Dr. Venkateshwarlu has conducted over 25 successful clinical trials including the landmark clinical trial that resulted in the formulation and innovation of Tamasteen.

For the last 30 years I have dedicated myself to improving the lives of my patients and others around the world, while also helping foster development among the global community of Ayurvedic medicine practioners. The development and successful clinical trials of Tamasteen is one of the highlights of my professional career.

- Dr. K. Venkateshwarlu, MD