What Is Nutrient Therapy?

Dr. Walsh has been a pioneer in the development of advanced nutrient therapies since his collaboration with Dr. Carl Pfeiffer of Princeton, NJ in the 1980s. This approach recognizes that nutrient imbalances can alter brain levels of key neurotransmitters, disrupt gene expression of proteins and enzymes, and cripple the body’s protection against environmental toxins.  Dr. Walsh’s database containing millions of chemical factors in blood, urine and tissues has identified high-incidence imbalances in patients challenged by behavior disorders, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.  The treatment protocol consists of a medical history, specialized lab testing, diagnosis of chemical imbalance, and individualized treatment aimed at normalizing brain chemistry.  Dr. Walsh’s clinical system is used by doctors throughout the world. His book Nutrient Power provides the scientific foundation for this medical approach, including the emerging field of epigenetics.  

Psychiatric treatment has historically focused on imbalanced brain chemistry and the use of medications to alter the activity of serotonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters. Psychiatric medications have benefited countless individuals. Advanced nutrient therapy (vitamins, minerals and amino acids) offers a complementary treatment approach. Some folks appreciate having a more natural method of correcting imbalances in neurotransmitter activity. The clinical challenge is to determine the biochemistry of each patient and to develop an individualized treatment plan aimed at normalizing brain chemistry. The benefits of advanced nutrient therapy result from the following:

  • Normalizing the concentration of nutrients needed for neurotransmitter synthesis

  • Epigenetic regulation of neurotransmitter activity

  • Reducing free-radical oxidative stress


Advanced nutrient therapy allows for greater flexibility and options for mental health wellness.