COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 330
A client who is insulin resistant will have high blood glucose levels in
addition to high hemoglobin A1C, high triglycerides, and high
cholesterol.
How Nutrients Affect Medicine
The nutrients we consume can influence how our bodies process
pharmaceutical drugs4either enhancing or diminishing their
effects.
For instance, when nutrients or herbal remedies are taken
alongside medications, they can:
Strengthen the drug’s effects by slowing down how it's broken
down in the body
Weaken the drug’s effects by speeding up its breakdown
Reduce the drug’s effectiveness by blocking its absorption or
helping the body eliminate it faster
Amplify the drug’s impact by improving its absorption or slowing its
excretion
Create side effects by interacting in unexpected or additive ways
Understanding these interactions between food, herbs, and
medications is essential. It helps us prevent unwanted side effects
and ensures both natural and pharmaceutical treatments work
together4safely and effectively4for optimal healing.
RBC/WBC Integration
Revisiting anemia and RBC indices with micronutrients (B12, iron,
folate), bridging lab findings for cohesive patient care.
Required Reading:
● Sodano: Chapter 14 (RBC Fatty Acids) or 15 (OAT),
depending on focus
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