Treatment
Orthomolecular therapy
What this means
Orthomolecular therapy means targeted vitamins, minerals, trace elements or fatty acids when measurements or the clinical situation suggest they are relevant. It is a complement, not a replacement, for treating a documented underlying disease.
Is orthomolecular medicine better than drugs? Only if you want an effect without side effects. The remarkable thing about orthomolecular agents is that they act only where they are needed. Which substances are needed can be measured in the laboratory. That is useful, because deficits of certain agents cause symptoms such as rhythm disorders, tiredness, exhaustion, weakness, nervous disturbances, sleep problems, depression, digestive problems, and more. The cause of these symptoms is usually not a lack of medication, but a lack of certain nutrients. Let me find out what you need.
Who may benefit from a discussion
Reasons can include fatigue, rhythm symptoms with a documented deficiency, restricted diet, higher needs in certain life phases, or the wish for reasoned rather than blanket supplementation.
How it runs
History comes first and, where useful, laboratory tests in whole blood or serum. Only then do we discuss whether any preparation and which dose might be appropriate. “Effect without side effect” is not a guarantee; micronutrients can also cause harm at high doses.
Transparency
Cost, duration and follow-up intervals are stated in advance. Whether statutory or private insurers contribute depends on the tariff. The complementary-medicine overview page describes the wider framework.
Related pages
The information on this page does not replace individual medical advice, examination or treatment. Whether any measures are appropriate is decided in a personal consultation. Courses differ from person to person.
