— What is Orthomolecular Medicine?

Supporting Health From the Inside Out:

The Role of Orthomolecular Nutrition

Orthomolecular nutrition is a science-based, biochemical approach that uses the nutrients the body naturally relies on — vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other dietary cofactors — to support health and promote healthy aging.

Rather than waiting for disease to develop, this approach looks for early signs that something may be off: low energy, poor sleep, frequent colds, mood changes, or brain fog. When serious illness is ruled out, these can signal nutritional insufficiencies. The role of an orthomolecular consultant is to act as a biochemical detective — uncovering where your body may be struggling due to a lack of nutrients, and designing practical, personalized strategies using food and supplements to improve functioning.

It’s about working with your body’s natural processes — supporting metabolism, immunity, repair, and resilience — and correcting imbalances before they become more serious.

Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All

We are all biochemically unique. While everyone needs the same nutritional building blocks, the required amounts vary with age, body size, stress, activity, and genetics. What’s enough for one person may be too little — or too much — for another.

That’s why personalized nutrition matters. It ensures your body has the right support — whether it’s more magnesium for stress, extra vitamin D for immunity, or tailored help for energy or sleep. This approach isn’t an alternative to medicine — it’s a foundational part of good healthcare. By giving the body what it needs to thrive, orthomolecular nutrition strengthens your natural capacity to maintain health, age well, and possibly avoid future health problems

Nutritional Consulting

Aileen Burford-Mason’s practice as an orthomolecular or biochemical nutrition consultant is deeply informed by her experience as an immunologist and cell biologist, and as a researcher in the fields of digestive diseases and cancer. Her company, DRS Consulting, provides consultation service in nutrition to individuals, companies and other organizations. She believes:

  • That optimal nutrition is fundamental to good health
  • That without a thoughtful approach to diet we are unable to withstand stress, or maintain optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being
  • That each individual is unique in their nutritional requirements, and that it is through understanding those unique needs that we achieve optimum health and healing.

For more information, please call: 416-923-5991 or Email: clela-drsconsulting@bell.net