Functional Medicine Dietitian and the Approach It Adopts
A Functional Medicine Dietitian is a professional who, after graduating from university programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, receives specialized training in functional medicine and functional nutrition.
Unlike conventional approaches that primarily address symptoms, a functional medicine dietitian takes a holistic, personalized approach by considering genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to target the root causes of health issues
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Areas Where Functional Nutrition is Applied
Autoimmune Diseases: Psoriasis, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Type 1 Diabetes, and others
Cancer
Gut Disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Spastic Colon, Sensitive Bowel), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, and other undiagnosed gastrointestinal issues
Metabolic Disorders: Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis
Psychiatric Conditions: Depression
Neurological Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease and its early stages, Parkinson’s Disease
Skin Conditions: Acne, Eczema, and other dermatological issues
Functional Nutrition Protocols
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Basic Healthy Nutrition Plan
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Elimination Diet
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Cardiometabolic Nutrition Plan
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GI (Gastrointestinal) Nutrition Plan (SIBO, FODMAP, etc.)
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Histamine Diet
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Detox Nutrition Plan
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Mitochondrial Nutrition Plan




