EXHIBIT 16.2 September 12, 2003 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Advanced Nutraceuticals, Inc. We have read the statements that we understand Advanced Nutraceuticals, Inc. will include under Item 4 of the Form 8-K report it will file regarding the recent change of auditors. We agree with such statements made regarding our firm. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements made under Item 4. Gelfond Hochstadt Pangburn, P.C. -5-