Functional Medicine Unveiled: Muscle Health, Inflammation, and Personalized Care
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Dr. Alfred AlessiMatt Tack

Functional Medicine Unveiled: Muscle Health, Inflammation, and Personalized Care

S3 E33 • Aug 19, 2025 • 32 mins

In this episode, Dr. Alfred Alessi explores the importance of muscle mass in health, sharing his background in functional medicine and personal health journey. He defines functional medicine, emphasizing its focus on inflammation, gut health, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Alessi discusses patient treatment experiences and the personalization of functional medicine, including the integration of technology. The episode highlights muscle health, featuring success stories with MyOSMD, and includes a message from the sponsor, MYOSMD. It concludes with closing remarks and a call to action, inviting listeners to connect with Dr. Alessi for further insights.

Key Points

  • Muscle mass acts as a metabolic engine, aiding in longevity, injury prevention, and insulin sensitivity.
  • Functional medicine focuses on treating the body as an interconnected system rather than isolated symptoms, often starting with gut health.
  • Probiotics can be beneficial but must be introduced at the right time to avoid exacerbating gut issues.
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