Ortho molecular

Orthomolecular medicine is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on maintaining health and treating disease through the use of nutritional supplements like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients.

The term "orthomolecular" was coined by Linus Pauling in the 1960s and refers to providing the body with the right molecules in the right doses to prevent and treat illness.

The key principles of orthomolecular medicine are:

• Most diseases are caused by nutrient deficiencies that can be corrected through supplementation
• Maintaining optimal nutrient levels is essential for overall health
• Personalized dosing based on individual factors is important
• Nutrients have low toxicity compared to drugs, so they should be used first when possible
• Biochemical individuality means optimal nutrient needs vary from person to person

How it Differs from Standard Cancer Treatments

Orthomolecular medicine differs from standard cancer treatments in several key ways:

1. Focus on prevention vs. treatment: Orthomolecular medicine emphasizes using nutrients to maintain health and prevent disease, rather than treating advanced cancer.
2. Use of supplements vs. drugs/radiation: Orthomolecular medicine relies on nutritional supplements like vitamins and minerals, while standard cancer treatments use chemotherapy drugs, radiation, and surgery.
3. Personalized dosing vs. one-size-fits-all: Orthomolecular medicine tailors nutrient doses to each individual, while standard cancer treatments use standardized protocols.
4. Emphasis on low toxicity vs. high toxicity: Orthomolecular medicine prioritizes nutrients with low toxicity, while standard cancer treatments use highly toxic chemotherapy drugs and radiation.
5. Orthomolecular medicine has not been tested in rigorous clinical trials.