About Byron J. Richards

Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist/Natural Health Expert

Byron J. Richards, Founder/Director of Wellness Resources, Inc., is a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a world renowned natural health expert. He has been a charter professional member of the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN) since 1991. Richards’ 23 years of in depth experience on the front lines of clinical nutrition has helped thousands of individuals with complex health situations from some combination of thyroid problems, weight issues, Candida albicans, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, adrenal burnout, immune dysregulation, food intolerance/digestive complaints, depression, and chemical sensitivity.

Founder of Wellness Resources

Richards founded his family operated company Wellness Resources, which has been serving the world since 1985, with his wife Mary Guignon Richards, a health educator and a driving entrepreneurial force behind the business. Unparalleled expertise and personalized service made Wellness Resources the last best hope for many individuals with the most difficult and “unsolvable” health issues. Richards formulated The Wellness Resources product line of 90 + highest-quality nutritional supplements in response to his results-demanding clinical environment. Additionally, his advanced understanding of nutritional biochemistry combined with real-world experience lead to the creation of many unique nutritional products not available elsewhere setting the new gold standard for the dietary supplement industry.

Health Author and Journalist

An intrepid health author and journalist, Richards writes a free weekly e-newsletter as well as articles touching on the latest in health news. In 2002 Richards published his groundbreaking book, Mastering Leptin. He was the first nutritionist that explained the complexity and importance of the fat-hormone leptin as the commander in chief of metabolism. It was Richards who brought this groundbreaking information to the attention of the public. He is the creator and pioneer of The Leptin Diet® which explains the 5 simple rules of leptin management and lays the foundation for real and life changing weight control. His book, Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA’s Betrayal of America is widely regarded as the top book on health freedom today exposing the gross negligence and profiteering of Big Pharma and the FDA at the expense of your health (read it free on this website). His riveting article, The Statin Scam Marches On, is another great example of the quality of his work.

Educator and Lecturer

As an expert educator, Richards has given thousands of classes on health topics such as cholesterol, weight loss, detoxification, female and male health, anti-aging, bone health, thyroid function, metabolism, fibromyalgia and much more. He has several online quizzes, including the original Thyroid Quiz and Leptin Quiz that help you to understand how these important issues relate to you. Richards has lectured to many groups as a health expert ranging from local women’s and men’s groups, corporate and small business groups, churches and schools, rotary clubs, and The American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

Have Byron speak to your group by contacting Ryan Richards at 952-746-5424 or 800-717-WELL or email.

Media Guest and Personality

Byron J. Richards, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and nationally-renowned health author has over twenty-three years of experience in the field of clinical nutrition. As a top leading health expert, Richards has given hundreds of educational and scientifically-based lectures and classes on virtually every topic of health. He’s helped thousands of people overcome serious health issues. A specific area of expertise is his cutting edge clinical research on Leptin, the hormone that controls fat and metabolism. His books Mastering Leptin and The Leptin Diet elegantly explain how to lose weight and maintain a healthy balance for life in the way that makes your body happy. Richards has been a featured expert guest on CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight, FOX News Live, and CBS Infinity Television (national syndication). He has also been a guest on many national radio programs and for two years he was a weekly guest on The Pat Miles Show on WCCO answering hundreds of caller questions. His expertise and charismatic style keeps him in high demand as an authoritative voice for natural wellness and health.

To book an interview with Byron or to have him speak to your company or group contact Ryan Richards at 952-746-5424 or 800-717-WELL or email