When Medicine Meets Mother Nature: Exploring the Synergy of Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals with Dr. Lara Zakaria

In today's episode with Dr. Lara Zakaria, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on: Balancing medication and nutrition for optimal health Understanding drug-herb interactions Enhancing medication efficacy with functional foods Nutrient interactions with pharmaceuticals Nutrition and lifestyle strategies for managing depression Factors contributing to chronic anemia Improving mental health with a Mediterranean diet and gut health support Lara 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 Mentioned TSH testing Anti-TPO test Nutritional testing CBC test CMP test Lipid panel test Full iron panel Genova Organic Acid test RBC blood test Guest Details: Dr. Lara Zakaria’s Website Dr. Lara Zakaria on LinkedIn Dr. Lara Zakaria on Instagram Dr. Lara Zakaria on YouTube Dr. Lara Zakaria on Twitter AndHealth Website Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health Reference Guide Rupa Health Magazine Dr. Kate Henry’s Website Dr. Kate Henry on Podcast Dr. Kate Henry on Instagram Dr. Kate Henry on Twitter Dr. Kate Henry on Youtube Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Who is Dr. Lara Zakaria? 07:28 - The Medicine Cabinet Overhaul program 11:52 - The dual side of St. John's wort 17:33 - Polyphenols in pain management 23:45 - The role of pharmacists in optimizing medication use 28:12 - Understanding drug-food interactions 32:23 - Assess thyroid function by measuring TSH levels 38:00 - Comprehensive thyroid evaluation 42:48 - The importance of iodine and selenium in thyroid health 48:44 - Vitamin D, melatonin, and magnesium: The triad of optimal health 50:35 - Statins' benefits, controversies, and nutritional synergies 55:55 - Rethinking SSRIs in depression treatment 01:01:26 - Nutritional strategies and stress management for combating depression 01:06:52 - Microbiome, inflammation, and mental health 01:11:03 - Where can you find Dr. Lara Zakaria?