Orthomolecular medicine describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body. The term "orthomolecular" was first used by Linus Pauling in a paper he wrote in the journal Science in 1968. The key idea in orthomolecular medicine is that genetic factors affect not only the physical characteristics of individuals, but also to their biochemical milieu. Biochemical pathways of the body have significant genetic variability and diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, schizophrenia or depression are associated with specific biochemical abnormalities which are causal or contributing factors of the illness. Want to learn more? The following essays give a more detailed overview of the nature, efficacy and history of orthomolecular medicine.

Orthomolecular Psychiatry
by Linus Pauling, Ph.D.

Orthomolecular Medicine - Revisited.
by Ray C. Wunderlich, Jr., M.D.

ISOM: The International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine is our site page for information on orthomolecular organizations and societies throughout the world.

JOM: The Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine is our quarterly journal which publishes informative papers on all aspects of orthomolecular treatments for physical and mental disease.

ISF: The International Schizophrenia Foundation has been a leader in the orthomolecular treatment of schizophrenia. Find out why orthomolecular therapy offers real hope.

NMT: Nutritional Medicine Today is our Annual International Conference which brings together leading physicians, researchers and clinicians in the field of Orthomolecular medicine. Now in its 36th year!

STORE: Education is one of our important missions for the clinician and layperson alike. Purchase texts, books, dvds, conference tapes and reprints from the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine.

NEWS: Information on upcoming seminars, conferences as well as news and research on orthomolecular medicine. Updated quarterly.

RESOURCES: Other sites which may be of interest to those who are searching for information or complementary treatment options for illnesses.

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