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Dr. Kara Fitzgerald ND, IFMCP

Founder, Functional Medicine Clinic Immersion

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner. She is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine, and a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the IFM’s updated Textbook for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Fitzgerald received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She completed the first CNME-accredited postdoctoral position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix (now Genova) Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, PhD. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, GA.

She regularly lectures internationally for several organizations and is in private practice in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Content contributed by the author

Assessing Prenatal Multivitamin Purity

Fullscript selected common prenatal multivitamins for microbiological contaminants, heavy metals, and solvent residues as part of our commitment to purity and efficacy.

Magnesium Products Tested for Potency

Fullscript selected common magnesium products, including glycinate, citrate, malate, and other forms to test as part of our commitment to purity and efficacy.

30 Common Fish Oil Tested for Low Oxidation

Fullscript's Integrative Medical Advisory Team tested 30 fish oils for oxidation as a part of our commitment to purity and efficacy.

CDC Reported Jump in Melatonin Poisoning

The CDC has reported a 530% rise over the last ten years in pediatric ingestions of melatonin leading to several cases of melatonin poisoning among children.