Orthomolecular Therapy
| Definition: |
The use of very large doses of vitamins or other naturally occurring substances normally present in the body, frequently for the treatment of mental disorders. |
| Notes: |
a psychother technique; note X ref: /adv eff permitted; DF: ORTHOMOL THER |
| Previously Indexed: |
Ascorbic Acid (1974-1976),Vitamins (1974-1976) |
Orthomolecular Therapy Definitions and Terms
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