J.R. Rodríguez’s scientific contributions

We propose the unification of two medical paradigms: Orthomolecular Medicine and Systemic Medicine with their mechanistic counterparts, Metabolic Correction and Physiological Modulation as tools to achieve the healthy state by attaining physiological optimization. In Western therapeutics, the use of drugs, which have many side effects and are often inefficient in the treatment of chronic degenerative diseases, is common. Observing the extensive use of traditional healing systems in China, India, Indonesia and Japan, an impartial observer must acknowledge that there is more to these medicines than just wishful thinking. Three billion people are treated with holistic medicines with much success; addressing the root cause of the physiologic disruption is key. Metabolic correction is a functional biochemical approach to improving cellular biochemistry by means of providing necessary cofactors and coenzymes that favor optimal physiological balance to attain and maintain the healthy state. Metabolic Correction is achieved by judicious hydration, nutritious food intake and scientific supplementation. In addition, identification of contaminants, endocrine disruptions and infections is necessary to properly address the underlying cause of disease.

In the last decade society has experimented an increase in violent acts at a global scale. Even though social, economic and psychological aspects of aggressive and criminal behavior have been studied, aggression is multifactorial issue. Therefore, it essential to include other elements to its analysis with nutrition at the focus of this article. On the other hand, since there is a high level of complexity of the brain in terms of its anatomy, physiology and its relation to psychosocial behavior, it requires a great deal of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to function properly. In addition, studies show that modifications in nutrient supplementation has had positive effects in terms or sub-clinical behavioral manifestations such aggressive behavior and other neurocognitive dysfunctions. In order to understand and generate an integrative nutritional view of this problem we postulate that there is a Nutrient Depletion-Induced Neuro-Chemical Disorder (Brain Hunger) as a promising explanation and topic of study. At the same time it will serve as framework to understand and serve as foundation for nutritional interventions to manage of psychopathology and aggressive behavior. © 2017 International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine. All rights reserved.