Nutritional and environmental medicine is a multidisciplinary field investigating how dietary components and environmental exposures influence human health. By exploring the dynamic relationships between nutrients, toxins, and biological systems, the field offers a framework for identifying the root causes of disease and developing personalized strategies for prevention and treatment.
Geir Bjørklund, MD, is a researcher and the founder and president of the Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), an international nonprofit organization established in 2013. Under his leadership, CONEM has become a global platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, uniting researchers and clinicians to examine how nutritional and environmental factors shape health outcomes across individuals and populations.
Bjørklund’s research has contributed to understanding the roles that trace elements, heavy metals, and environmental toxins play in neurological and developmental disorders. He has authored and co-authored hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, most of which are indexed in PubMed, focusing on the interactions among micronutrients, metabolic pathways, and environmental stressors and their impact on physiology, pathology, and gene expression.
This field draws from multiple scientific disciplines, including genetics, epigenetics, toxicology, epidemiology, and clinical medicine. By integrating these perspectives, nutritional and environmental medicine provides a comprehensive view of how lifestyle, diet, and environmental exposures collectively influence health and disease. Geir Bjørklund has been a strong proponent of this integrative model, emphasizing the importance of biochemical individuality and the need for evidence-based, patient-centered research and clinical practice approaches.
In the clinical setting, nutritional and environmental medicine prioritizes personalized care. Practitioners conduct in-depth assessments, including analysis of diet, environmental exposures, and genetic susceptibility, to address underlying causes rather than merely alleviating symptoms. This approach enhances patient outcomes and encourages proactive engagement in long-term health management.
Bjørklund’s contributions also extend to public health. Through his efforts to translate complex scientific knowledge into actionable strategies, ranging from nutritional interventions to environmental remediation, he continues to influence scientific discourse, healthcare practice, and health policy internationally.