Eating disorders have long been stigmatized and treatments have been limited – until now. Dr. Michael Lutter is a medical psychiatrist and PhD researcher working toward new solutions and therapies to offer hope for those suffering with psychiatric illness.  Using the latest advancements in genetic and metabolic testing, Dr. Lutter helps patients understand how their unique biology plays a role in their psychiatric disease and tailors treatment based on these findings. His results are astounding. His latest book GIFTED: Genetic Information for Treating Eating Disorders outlines his novel approach.

In today’s episode, Dr. Michael Lutter discusses precision psychiatry and the role of genetic and metabolic testing for personalized results.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 5:30 Meet Dr. Michael Lutter and learn about whole exome sequencing
• 10:15 Genetic mutations in eating disorders and metabolic effects
• 14:00 Nutritional therapy and the NutrEval in psychiatry
• 18:00 Using the GIFTED approach in practice for eating disorders
• 23:30 Removing stigmas and shifting the paradigm
• 27:55 Other testing -Vitamin D, the microbiome, hormones, oxidative stress, and the brain
• 32:30 Genetic mutation overlaps with OCD and addition
• 35:00 Dr. Lutter’s long path and getting the field to catch up
• 41:30 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Precision Psychiatry

GIFTED: Genetic Information For Treating Eating Disorders

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