In Memory
February 5, 1955 – February 3, 2024
The passing of Andrew Saul has left a profound sense of sadness and loss in the field of orthomolecular medicine. Throughout a remarkable career, he made significant contributions to the advancement of orthomolecular medicine and natural health.
Andrew was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He demonstrated exceptional academic capabilities, entering university at the young age of 15. After pursuing studies at the Australian National University, the Canberra Hospital, and the University of Ghana, Legon, West Africa, he earned his Bachelor of Science from SUNY Brockport at the age of nineteen.
Over the course of 35 years Andrew Saul played a pivotal role in orthomolecular and nutritional medicine. He worked as a consultant in private practice, specializing in nutrition research and vitamin therapy. His dedication to knowledge translation and dissemination led him to teach nutrition, addiction recovery, health science, and cell biology for the State University of New York, as well as clinical nutrition for New York Chiropractic College. His commitment to advancing the field of orthomolecular medicine was further demonstrated through his role as a columnist, contributing editor, and assistant editor for the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine.
In 2005, he founded the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service (OMNS), a free-access, peer-reviewed platform that has since published over 135 issues under his leadership. In the same year he also testified before the Parliament of Canada, advocating for the safety and efficacy of nutrition therapy. His ongoing work earned him recognition as one of seven natural health pioneers by Psychology Today, and he was honoured with the Citizens for Health Outstanding Health Freedom Activist Award. Andrew was inducted into the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame in 2013.
Andrew Saul made a significant impact on the field of natural health education through his extensive literary contributions. He wrote or co-wrote a total of fourteen books, collaborating with esteemed authors such as Abram Hoffer. His editorial involvement in the acclaimed book The Orthomolecular Treatment of Chronic Disease (2014) and the influential Vitamin Cure book series solidified his position as a leading authority in natural medicine. Additionally, he was prominently featured in the documentary films Food Matters (2008) and That Vitamin Movie (2016).
Despite facing controversy and opposition, Saul remained steadfast in his pursuit of empowering individuals with knowledge about the benefits of orthomolecular medicine and nutrition. His dedication to challenging the status quo and advocating for evidence-based natural therapies has left an indelible mark on the field and will inspire future generations for years to come.
Andrew Saul’s passing will be mourned by the orthomolecular and natural health communities, and the countless individuals his many contributions have undoubtedly touched.
Marilynn Sams (Miller -Class Of 70)
I didn't know Andy from high-school. I met him through one of his professors at Brockport. I attended a few of his (Andy's) informal lectures and bought a few of his books. He was remarkable in his knowledge of his field and in his down-to-earth attitude. He'll be greatly missed.Lou Giardino
MY TRIBUTE TO ANDREW W.SAUL, PhD - FEBRUARY 9, 2024
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To My Dear Friend Andy,
Now that the Lord has decided to call you home, I felt it was time to tell you how grateful I am for our friendship. Only, you and I know how special that is, but I want you to hear it again. I love you! How many times have we said that to each other? Not enough! This letter is not about that, however. Now, more than ever, I want you to know how special you have been to so many others. Your humble character, referring to yourself as “The Mega-Vitamin Man”. We recognized your incredible intelligence and knew of your outstanding character. Encouraging you to pursue high goals would reap amazing results for many people you would come to meet. I just happened to be one of those lucky people.
The first of those to benefit from their relationship has been your family. Jason and Helen are living and breathing examples of your love, hard work and dedication. They have rewarded you with grand children who love you so very much. The time they have spent with you has been very special to them. They have come to know the “real Andy”. They also know how much you love and care for them. They will, no doubt, spread that love to their children for many years to come.
And then comes Colleen. She has changed your life forever. I, for one, am so glad you two came together as one. You have complemented each other from the very start. I am grateful that I was there to see that.
As my friend for all these years, I also have personal knowledge of the enormous impact you have had in the world community. You have changed the lives of many people in a very good way. There are too many to name, but I will offer some insight on what your hard work, dedication, and genius intellect has meant to the people you don’t even know. Before that, I want to clear up one thing. You tell the story of how you and I first met. I remember that day as if it were yesterday, even though it was over 60 years ago. When the 1st grade teacher brought you into the 2nd grade and sat you next to me, it didn’t take long for me to figure out what was going on. It was my responsibility to keep an eye on your penmanship. You thought, and evidently still do, that for some reason I didn’t like you. You even tell this story about I chased you home from the schoolyard and the only reason you escaped a tragic beating is because you ran faster than me. One thing you failed to realize it that me watching over you in class wasn’t my first time looking after a “younger annoying brother”! You now know my younger brother Carl and have for over 60 years. Think about this: when I got through looking over your shoulder in class, I had to go home and watch over him. All through every single grade in school, I considered you my little brother. My skinny, blond haired, annoying, far from funny, little brother. But I love you, nonetheless!
There is no shortage of stories how Dr. Andrew Saul has impacted peoples lives with your evangelism of healthy lifestyle. What most people won’t see, is how your upbringing molded that. Your love and adoration for your mother, father and brothers helped create who you are and why you dedicated your life to other people. They taught you well!
Now to the heart of my tribute to you. One of the most precious possessions in one’s life is the people who are connected to us. How we interact with those people is the ultimate measure of who we are. Andrew W. Saul seems to always be paying tribute to someone else for his accomplishments. Whether it’s his parents, brothers, sixth grade teacher, high school biology teacher, music teacher, research colleague, children, grandchildren or spouse, he never forgets to mention how they have helped him get to where he is in life. And in our talks, which I will miss very much, I heard about all of them. And I’m sure that every single one will have the same thing to tell you: “Back atcha Andy!”
Lastly, you have helped me find peace in my life with Mary Jo. I am eternally grateful to you for that!
Rest in Peace Brother!
Your friend forever,
Lou