Udo Erasmus received his Bachelor of Science degree in Honours Zoology with a major in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, followed by graduate studies in biochemistry and genetics. Several years of research in the field of nutrition led to him write Fats and Oils, which earned him a Ph.D. in nutrition.   Udo became an internationally recognized authority on the role of fats, oils, and cholesterol in human health with the release of his current book, Fats that Heal Fats that Kill. Over the past two decades, he has participated in more than 2000 media interviews and seminars, educating audiences across the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia on the essential components of good health.