Functional Medicine Nutrition with Megan Barnett

In this podcast episode, Jill Brook interviews Megan Barnett, a functional medicine nutritionist, about the impact of nutrition on complex conditions such as POTS and mast cell disorders. They discuss how functional medicine uses nutrition to address underlying imbalances, emphasizing the importance of understanding symptoms as the body's way of communicating issues. Megan shares insights from her clinical practice, highlighting that high doses of vitamin C can mitigate histamine-related symptoms in these patient groups. She also discusses the significance of micronutrient testing, observing common deficiencies such as vitamin C and CoQ10 in these conditions. Additionally, they explore the role of the gut microbiome and food sensitivities, using specialized testing to identify triggers that might not be caught by traditional elimination diets. Megan emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to diet and lifestyle in managing such conditions, integrating thorough testing and tailored nutritional strategies to support patients' overall health.