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In today's episode with Dr. Lara Zakaria, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:Balancing medication and nutrition for optimal healthUnderstanding drug-herb interactionsEnhancing medication efficacy with functional foodsNutrient interactions with pharmaceuticalsNutrition and lifestyle strategies for managing depressionFactors contributing to chronic anemiaImproving mental health with a Mediterranean diet and gut health supportLara is an Integrative Pharmacist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). With over two decades dedicated to community pharmacy and retail, she seamlessly blends her expertise with more than ten years in integrative Functional Medicine, emphasizing nutritional strategies and plans.Labs MentionedTSH testingAnti-TPO testNutritional testingCBC testCMP testLipid panel testFull iron panelGenova Organic Acid testRBC blood testGuest Details:Dr. Lara Zakaria’s WebsiteDr. Lara Zakaria on LinkedInDr. Lara Zakaria on InstagramDr. Lara Zakaria on YouTubeDr. Lara Zakaria on TwitterAndHealth WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Henry’s WebsiteDr. Kate Henry on PodcastDr. Kate Henry on InstagramDr. Kate Henry on TwitterDr. Kate Henry on YoutubeTimestamps00:00 - Intro02:15 - Who is Dr. Lara Zakaria?07:28 - The Medicine Cabinet Overhaul program11:52 - The dual side of St. John's wort17:33 - Polyphenols in pain management23:45 - The role of pharmacists in optimizing medication use28:12 - Understanding drug-food interactions32:23 - Assess thyroid function by measuring TSH levels38:00 - Comprehensive thyroid evaluation42:48 - The importance of iodine and selenium in thyroid health48:44 - Vitamin D, melatonin, and magnesium: The triad of optimal health50:35 - Statins' benefits, controversies, and nutritional synergies55:55 - Rethinking SSRIs in depression treatment01:01:26 - Nutritional strategies and stress management for combating depression01:06:52 - Microbiome, inflammation, and mental health01:11:03 - Where can you find Dr. Lara Zakaria?
