Orthomolecular therapy uses vitamins to treat diseases

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Orthomolecular therapy uses vitamins to treat diseases

Orthomolecular therapy, an alternative medicine, uses high doses of vitamins and nutrients to correct biochemical imbalances and treat diseases, though its broader claims remain controversial.

Orthomolecular therapy is an alternative medicine approach that uses high doses of vitamins and nutrients to correct imbalances and treat health issues. Coined in 1968 by Nobel laureate Linus Pauling, it suggests many diseases, from the common cold to mental disorders, could be treated by optimizing nutrient levels in the body.

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