Quironsalud Marbella introduces orthomolecular medicine therapies, an innovative approach to combat ageing

Over 33% of the population is estimated to be over the age of 55 and statistics indicate that this figure will exceed 40% by 2030. This trend poses an extraordinary challenge for health professionals who are required to meet the demand for healthy ageing of this senior population. It is not just about extending the lifespan, but about going through the various life stages in adequate health conditions.

This context has given rise to the concept of orthomolecular medicine as an innovative approach that can unravel the secrets of ageing. "Our approach is based on the uniqueness of each individual and therefore of their health and beauty needs. We conduct a detailed study of the genetics and biochemical profile of our patients, which allows us to design specific therapies to cover all their needs", explains Doctor Mayca González Martín, the Head of the Aesthetic Medicine Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

With over 20 years of experience in this field, our expert believes that the key is to act before the onset of symptoms, expanding the approach of conventional medicine. "At the early stages of a disease when alterations are already taking place, standard lab tests do not reveal any issues and traditional medicine does not help when there are no symptoms. However, a precise orthomolecular exploration can reveal enzyme imbalance or oxidative stress and allow us to treat health issues at the very early stages, obtaining better outcomes", she indicates.

While genetic inheritance plays an important role in the potential development of diseases, Doctor Mayca González Martín clarifies that its impact is not as dominant as it has been traditionally believed to be: "we must pay close attention to the external risk factors that play a powerful role in the development of chronic degenerative diseases, namely lifestyle habits, exposure to pollution, an unbalanced diet, consumption of alcohol or tobacco and stress management …".

In this regard, our specialist in Orthomolecular Precision Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine deals with each diagnosis in an individual way by exploring the origin of the disease and drafting an accurate picture of the patient. "It is not about prescribing a specific amount of supplements and to provide as many as possible. My approach implies the study of the specific genes and biomarkers as well as other factors that can impact disease development and reaction to medication", she highlights.

In summary, orthomolecular precision medicine addresses the patient’s health in a comprehensive way establishing a number of essential and differential sections as opposed to conventional medicine:

1- Hepatic, vascular, lymphatic and colonic detoxification

2- Revival of the cellular enzymatic activity

3- Cell nutrition

4- Modulation of inflammatory parameters

5- Management of oxidative stress

6- Management of dysbiosis and bowel permeability in the various ecological niches

7- Optimisation of nutrient requirements

8- Optimisation of hormonal condition towards physiological parameters (metabolic flexibility)

9- Stress management and other influential factors.

Precisely, Doctor Mayca González Martín explained the main developments of orthomolecular medicine during a monographic presentation given at the 1st Euro-American Silver Economy Congress held at the Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre last week. The event, considered one of the key forums for debate on the 50+ population segment, analysed the keys to health and wellbeing of this segment through various discussion panels.