In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Pete Williams, founder of Functional Medicine Associates. They discuss the concept of "over-functionalization," where practitioners rely too heavily on expensive testing and supplements rather than sound strategy.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategy Over Testing: Pete argues against the "over-functionalization" of medicine, emphasizing that understanding the system is more valuable than running thousands of dollars in unnecessary tests.
• The Oral-Systemic Link: Poor oral health (e.g., periodontal disease) is a key driver of systemic issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's due to pathogen translocation.
• DNA Smile: Pete developed a genomics panel to help clinicians understand a patient's genetic susceptibility to oral and systemic inflammation, including mercury detoxification.

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