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What is Functional Nutrition?

By Emily Achey  ·  October 4, 2023
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You may have heard the term "functional nutrition" and wondered what makes it different from conventional dietary advice. At QÔL Integrative Health, functional nutrition is the foundation of everything Emily does with her clients — and it's a fundamentally different approach to using food for health.

The Core Principle: Food as Medicine

Functional nutrition is a branch of nutritional therapy that focuses on using food as a form of medicine to optimize health and prevent or address chronic conditions. Rather than counting calories or following a generic meal plan, functional nutrition asks: What is your body actually needing, and how can food help provide it?

How It Differs from Conventional Nutrition

Conventional nutritional advice tends to be population-based and generic. Functional nutrition is individualized. It takes into account your unique biochemistry, health history, symptoms, genetics, lifestyle, and goals to create a personalized nutritional strategy.

What a Functional Nutrition Assessment Includes

Who Benefits from Functional Nutrition?

Anyone dealing with digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, skin conditions, metabolic concerns, or anyone who has tried conventional approaches without lasting results.

Ready to work with our team? Book a visit with Dr. Arron or Emily and get a personalized plan built around your unique body and goals.

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