EXHIBIT 23.1
 
              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
  As independent certified public accountants, we consent to the use of the
reports included herein and to the reference to our Firm under the heading
"Experts" in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by Advanced
Nutraceuticals, Inc.
 
GRANT THORNTON LLP
 
Houston, Texas
September 15, 1998