Nick Delgado

Nicholas Robert Delgado, Jr. (born January 5, 1955) is an American public speaker, author, biochemistry and endocrinology researcher with a focus on the physiology of aging, and health educator. His certifications include hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and advanced neuro dynamics. He is a major contributing author to Anti-Aging Clinical Protocols, published by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), and has worked with Tony Robbins to deliver health and wellness seminars.

Delgado was born in Pasadena, CA to Nicholas Sr. and Beatrice Delgado. Nicholas Delgado Sr. worked as a truck driver, while Beatrice Delgado worked as an accountant. He has a sister, Susan Delgado, and two brothers, Gilbert Delgado and Mark Delgado.

Delgado graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Psychology, pursuing postgraduate studies in Physical Therapy at USC Rancho Los Amigos Hospital and Nutrition at both California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Delgado proceeded to obtain his PhD in Health Science from Loma Linda University.

At 23, Delgado suffered a transient ischemic attack that spurred him to work toward good health and fitness. Having struggled with obesity, he lost 55 pounds in five months and was able to discontinue taking blood pressure medication.

In 1979, Delgado became the director of the Pritikin Better Health Program, providing seminars alongside research scientist and the Pritikin Institute’s founder, Nathan Pritikin, whom Delgado regarded as a mentor and friend. The next year he launched Delgado Medical, a health and wellness plan that combined tenets of eastern and western medicine and could be tailored to fit individual patients’ needs. He has presented the concepts behind Delgado Medical, now the Delgado Protocol for Health, at numerous venues worldwide throughout the past 30-odd years. Most notably, he has been a presenter and lecturer at Anthony Robbins Mastery University since it was founded in 1992, covering a wide range of topics relating to health and anti-aging under the Delgado Protocol—skin, weight loss and metabolism, relaxation, and hormonal balance and sexual health, among others.

In 2011, he founded Delgado Protocol Inc., formulating natural supplements to be used along with the individualized wellness plans of the Delgado Protocol and continuing to speak about health and his anti-aging methods.

Delgado describes his mission as “educat[ing] the public and physicians/health care professionals worldwide to reach their potential in medical and integrative care, career, health, family, community, and spirit, with the Delgado Protocol” and “introduc[ing] revolutionary health care products that improve quality of life and enhance peak performance.”

Delgado appeared on FOX morning news in April 2008 and was interviewed about natural alternatives to steroids, going on to discuss different types of helpful training methods and the role the Delgado Protocol and his specially formulated Delgado Naturals play in achieving fitness goals. He has also been a guest on many radio talk shows, such as 790 KABC in Los Angeles. Additionally, he’s built an extensive collection of health education videos on his website, www.growyoungandslim.com, and his personal YouTube channel. He’s often referenced in articles related to health and vitality: pro surfer and holder of 11 world titles Kelly Slater said of Delgado, “When I look at 50-year-old guys like Dr. Nick Delgado…I get inspired about the future.”

Author

Delgado has published ten books, including the recently released Simply Healthy: The Delgado Diet Cookbook (2014) and Healthy Aging Breakthrough (1999), which sold successfully on Amazon. He is also a major contributing author to Anti-Aging Clinical Protocols, published by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), and leads the A4M forum on sports medicine.

Workshops

Delgado has conducted over 3,500 seminars, workshops, and conventions between 1979 and 2009. Having been certified by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine as a Diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP), he presented a workshop in Orlando, Florida in 2009, called “How to Reverse Biological Aging,” for A4M, among many others.

Books

• Annihilate Acne Now Naturally (2014)
• Simply Healthy: The Delgado Diet Cookbook (2014)
• How to Stay Young (2012)
• Grow Young and Slim (2000)
• Healthy Aging Breakthrough (1999)
• How to Look Great and Feel Sexy (1998)
• The Zero Cholesterol Weight Loss Cookbook (1997)
• Mastering the Powers of Your Inner Health (1997)
• Fatigue to Vitality (1990)
• Weight Loss and Energy Now (1990)

Articles

• “Assessment of Biological Aging & Treatment of Metabolic Inflammatory Diseases.” Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies (14): 2011.
• “Estrogen Dominance: A Newly Discovered Male Toxin?” Anti-Aging Medical News (7): 7, 14. Winter 2003.
• “Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy in Adults: Clinical Perspectives.” Anti-Aging Medical News: 4-5. Summer-Fall 2002.
• “Male Sexual Dysfunction and Other Considerations.” Encyclopedia of Clinical Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies 587-602. 2012.

Athletic Accomplishments

In 2007, at the age of 53, Delgado broke the strength endurance world record at No Limits Gym in Irvine, CA for most pounds lifted overhead in one hour, lifting a total of 50,640 pounds. His other feats include:
• Arnold Classic, Columbus, OH (March 2014) – led Team USA (Captain Nicholas Delgado, Tim Nash, Brandon Delgado) to undefeated in all categories
o March 1 – 35 lbs. Curl and Press Champion
o March 15 – 45 lbs. Curl and Press Champion, pressed 369 times continuous
• Inspiration Point, Corona del Mar, CA (April 2011) – 1048 curls with 50 lbs. in one hour
o Best Performance in Curls, 600 curls with 50 lbs. in 30 minutes
• World Endurance Lifting Championships, London (April 2007) – led Team USA to win first in Ultimate Energy Output

Proceeds from both his world record obtained in Irvine and his performance at Inspiration Point raised money for Autism Awareness.