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Metabolic Correction Therapy: A Biochemical–Physiological Mechanistic Explanation of Functional Medicine

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Human physiology depends on countless biochemical reactions, numerous of which are codependent and interrelated. The speed and level of completion of reactions usually depend on the availability of enzymes. The enzymatic activity depends on the bioavailability of micronutrient cofactors such as vitamins and minerals. To achieve this state, metabolic reactions must reach an optimal metabolic equilibrium.

The term “metabolic correction” is used to describe a biochemical–physiological process that improves cellular biochemistry as a means to achieve metabolic or physiological optimization. Metabolic correction, through the increase of cofactors, can supply unmet enzyme needs and compensate for nutritional deficiencies/insufficiencies induced by improper nutritional intake or by the increased demand for nutrients caused by genetics, disease, medications, or physical or environmental stressors. Nutrient insufficiencies are causing an increase in morbidity and mortality, at great cost to our society. Metabolic correction improves enzymatic function and satisfies the increasing demand for nutrients. Metabolic correction can have a significant impact on the reduction of morbidity and mortality and their costs to our society, as well as contribute to improving health and well-being.

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  1. Human Development, Nutrition Program, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Public Health, San Juan, PR, Puerto Rico

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  3. Department of Dietetics & Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA

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Gonzalez, M.J. (2020). Metabolic Correction Therapy: A Biochemical–Physiological Mechanistic Explanation of Functional Medicine. In: Noland, D., Drisko, J., Wagner, L. (eds) Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy. Humana, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30730-1_7

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