Dr. Joel D. Wallach, BS, DVM, ND, is known as the “Mineral Doctor” and is the voice of the Dead Doctors Don’t Lie radio show. Over a career of more than 50 years in veterinary pathology, research and naturopathic medicine, he has written several books about minerals, diet and his belief that the body needs 90 essential nutrients every day. Here is a guide to Dr. Joel Wallach’s books and what each one covers.

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About Dr. Joel Wallach

In 1977, while working as a pathologist at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Dr. Wallach studied a baby monkey that had died of cystic fibrosis. His research led him to believe that a nutrient-deficient diet, not just genetics, played a role. He later became a naturopathic physician, received the Klaus Schwarz Award in 2011 for his selenium research, and founded Youngevity in 1997 around his “90 for Life” approach.

Dr. Joel Wallach’s Books

Dead Doctors Don’t Lie (with Dr. Ma Lan)

His best-known book, and the basis for the radio show. Dr. Wallach argues that depleted farm soils and modern diets leave most people short on minerals, and he lays out his case for the 90 essential nutrients: 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 amino acids and 3 essential fatty acids.

Rare Earths: Forbidden Cures (with Dr. Ma Lan)

A long, detailed book that walks through hundreds of health conditions and connects each one to what Dr. Wallach believes are mineral and nutrient deficiencies. It also covers the history of soil mineral loss and his early research with animals. The title is his own; the book shares his views and is not a medical treatment guide.

Let’s Play Doctor (with Dr. Ma Lan)

A practical, home-reference style book. It explains how Dr. Wallach looks for possible signs of nutrient deficiency and offers his general diet and supplement suggestions for common health complaints.

Hell’s Kitchen (with Dr. Ma Lan)

This book focuses on food. Dr. Wallach explains which foods he believes do the most harm, such as fried foods and processed oils, and which foods to eat instead. It pairs well with our list of Dr. Wallach’s 10 bad foods and good foods.

Epigenetics: The Death of the Genetic Theory of Disease Transmission (with Dr. Ma Lan and Dr. Gerhard Schrauzer)

Here Dr. Wallach and his co-authors argue that many conditions often called “genetic” are shaped by nutrition and environment. The book draws on his cystic fibrosis and selenium research and on the wider science of epigenetics.

Black Gene Lies: Slave Quarter Cures (with Dr. Ma Lan)

This book looks at health problems that affect African Americans at higher rates. Dr. Wallach argues that diet, nutrient shortfalls and environment, rather than genes alone, explain much of the difference.

God Wants You Well (with Dr. Ma Lan)

A shorter, faith-friendly introduction to Dr. Wallach’s message. It explains in plain language why he believes nutrition is a basic part of caring for your body.

Diseases of Exotic Animals: Medical and Surgical Management (with Dr. William J. Boever, 1983)

A professional veterinary textbook from Dr. Wallach’s years as a zoo and wildlife veterinarian. It covers the diseases and care of exotic and zoo animals, and it reflects the animal pathology work that shaped his later ideas on nutrition.

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