Dr. William Leach of Florida Discusses Orthomolecular Medicine Presentation

1. Dr. William Leach of Florida Discusses
Orthomolecular Medicine

2. •Orthomolecular medicine is a form of complementary medicine
concentrating on enhanced nutrition to prevent and treat illness.
Linus Pauling first coined the term “orthomolecular medicine” following
his discovery that sickle cell anemia was caused by abnormal
hemoglobin.

3. •Pauling went on to theorize that the presence of certain
molecules in high enough concentrations could treat a variety of
diseases.
In basic terms, orthomolecular medicine, commonly referred to
as “megavitamin therapy,” involves providing patients with a
dosage of a specific type of nutrient targeted to a given illness.

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5. •For example, patients with illnesses that may affect
neurotransmission in the brain may be provided high doses of
certain proteins containing L-type amino acids, which are known
to affect brain function.
While orthomolecular medicine can help certain patients, it is
designed to supplement, rather than replace, more traditional
medical treatment.
As with any treatment, it is important for patients to discuss their
specific circumstances with their medical physicians.

6. •Dr. William Leach, who is experienced in orthomolecular
medicine, maintains a private practice in Central Florida, where
he provides a wide range of medical counsel and services,
including administrative, clinical, and business management
counseling as well as addiction medicine.

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