In times where the concepts of well -being and longevity become more and more prominence, Dr. Patricia isgro – specialist in biological, functional, integrative and anti -aging medicine – invites us to reflect on a topic that generates both interest and confusion: nutritional supplementation.
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids are some of the supplements that, in many cases, can become fundamental allies for our health. However, the question that arises frequently is: Do we really need them if we carry healthy eating?
Dr. Ishgro, with years of clinical experience and interdisciplinary formation, responds clearly: “Today foods, due to factors such as environmental pollution, industrial processing and soil impoverishment, no longer contain the levels of nutrients they used to have. This is added chronic stress, bad eating habits and constant exposure to environmental toxics, which generates a propitious scenario for nutritional deficiencies.”
These deficiencies, he explains, not only affect our daily well -being, but can also be the origin or aggravating of many diseases. In this context, supplementation is presented as an effective tool to restore internal balance. However, he warns: “They are not medications, but they are not harmless.”
The importance of customization
Far from promoting a “universal recipe”, Dr. Ishgro emphasizes that The key is in the individualization of treatment. “Not everyone needs the same or in the same dose. The ideal is to measure what each patient is missing, analyze their medical history, their background and design a custom plan. What is beneficial for one, may not be for another,” he says.
In addition, it emphasizes that the effectiveness of supplementation also depends on knowing the moment and the proper way of consuming each nutrient. For example, Hydrosoluble vitamins They are better absorbed on an empty stomach, while The liposoluble They need to be taken next to meals containing healthy fats.
An integral vision: beyond capsules
For Dr. ISGRO, supplementation must be accompanied yes or yes of healthy habits: a conscious food, regular exercise, good sleep quality and stress management. Only in this way is the positive effect of supplements really enhance.
Biological and functional medicine proposes just that: A deep, integral and preventive lookwhere the objective is not only to treat diseases but also optimize functions, maintain vitality and – why not— aging better.
The message that the doctor leaves as a closure is overwhelming: “It’s about giving life to the years, nourishing our cells with what they really need, in the right amount and at the right time. No more, or less.”
Dr. Patricia Isgro
Instagram: Dra.patriciaisgro.ok
Contact: +54 9 11 6932-2817
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