You often hear chiropractor and don’t consider the conversation about molecular biology. Well that’s what we do at My Health Chiro. That’s why today we’re diving deep into molecular biology, specifically the concept of chirality—something you might not expect from us, but essential to how we approach your holistic health.

1. Understanding Chirality: Your Body’s Molecular Preference

Chirality refers to the geometric property of molecules—they can exist in two forms (enantiomers) that are mirror images of each other, much like your left and right hand. Each version is identical in composition, yet radically different in how it interacts with your body at the molecular level. Why does this matter? Your body naturally recognizes only one “handedness” (one chiral form) as compatible, effectively absorbing and utilizing it to fuel cellular function (Smith, 2009).

2. Chirality in Food vs. Supplements

Whole foods naturally present nutrients in precisely the chiral form your cells evolved to recognize and utilize efficiently. Supplements, however, often contain synthetic or chemically processed versions of these nutrients, introducing molecules with mixed chirality. This means your body might not fully absorb or utilize these nutrients as effectively, decreasing their benefit or potentially causing unintended side effects (Patel & Zanger, 2014).

3. The Zinc Example – Why Chirality Matters

Take zinc, for instance. It’s crucial for immune health, skin integrity, and neurological function. Naturally sourced zinc—like that from oysters, beef, or pumpkin seeds—is presented in a molecular form that your body efficiently absorbs (Roohani et al., 2013). But many zinc supplements are chemically synthesized, resulting in mixed or incompatible chiral molecules. These altered versions of zinc may offer far less bioavailability—meaning your body struggles to absorb or effectively use the zinc you’re paying for.

At Neuwell, our Nutritional Medicine experts specifically source supplements that deliver nutrients like zinc in bio-identical, chirally correct forms (such as zinc bisglycinate chelate). This ensures you get maximum absorption and effectiveness—exactly how nature intended (Gupta et al., 2014).

4. Why Quality Supplements Make All the Difference

The supplement industry is notoriously unregulated, meaning not all supplements are created equal. High-quality, carefully processed supplements preserve molecular chirality, enhancing absorption and ensuring that the nutrients you take truly support your health. Poorly made supplements can actually burden your body’s detoxification pathways, causing inflammation or other negative effects rather than supporting wellness (Yetley, 2007).

5. Our Nutritional Medicine Advantage

We don’t guess—we test. Our Nutritional Medicine program uses personalized assessments and careful research to identify exactly what nutrients your body needs, recommending only premium-quality, chirally compatible supplements. We’ve partnered with nutritional experts, scientists, and top integrative practitioners to carefully curate a line of supplements that have proven clinical effectiveness, purity, and superior bioavailability.

This approach is part of our broader Integrative model. Alongside chiropractic adjustments, we incorporate:

• Mindset Coaching: Managing stress and enhancing nervous system resilience.
• Personalized Nutritional Support: Providing scientifically optimized supplements and dietary strategies.
• Neuroexercise: Custom neurological drills to maintain optimal nervous system function.

Together, this integrated, evidence-based strategy ensures your body receives complete, molecularly compatible care.

If you’d like your own personalised diet and nutritional supplement plan, reach out to our team and we’ll organise your assessment.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Scientific References:

• Smith, S. W. (2009). Chiral toxicology: It’s the same thing…only different. Toxicological Sciences, 110(1), 4-30. Link
• Patel, M., & Zanger, U. M. (2014). Chirality and drug metabolism. Current Drug Metabolism, 15(1), 27-39. Link
• Roohani, N., Hurrell, R., Kelishadi, R., & Schulin, R. (2013). Zinc and its importance for human health: An integrative review. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 18(2), 144-157. Link
• Gupta, M., Mahajan, V. K., Mehta, K. S., & Chauhan, P. S. (2014). Zinc therapy in dermatology: A review. Dermatology Research and Practice, 2014. Link
• Yetley, E. A. (2007). Multivitamin and multimineral dietary supplements: Definitions, characterization, bioavailability, and drug interactions. The Journal of Nutrition, 137(1), 264S-268S. Link