Thoughtful ingredients make better medicine

I read a LinkedIn post recently that made me chuckle. It said something like:
"If you’re a physician and not talking about functional medicine, you’re starting to look like the quack."

It was clearly tongue-in-cheek—but there’s a kernel of truth there.

Patients today are informed. You’re reading ingredient lists, asking about toxins, and expecting your health providers to speak your language. When we dismiss those concerns, we risk losing trust.

I sit right in the middle. I’m a scientist through and through—with degrees in Combined Biochemistry & Microbiology, and Pharmacy. But I’m also what some would call a scrunchy mom. I care deeply about ingredients—what’s in our food, on our skin, and in our medicine.

That mindset shapes how I compound.

Clean, Thoughtful Formulations—Without Compromising on Science

I understand the importance of active ingredients and excipients. But I also believe we can be more thoughtful—without cutting corners on quality or efficacy.

Here’s what that looks like in real life:

I often swap synthetic dye-containing flavours for natural flavours
I use plant-based essential oils instead of artificial ones, where appropriate
I’m always on the lookout for cleaner excipients—emulsifiers, butters, humectants—that still meet pharmaceutical standards
I’ve had patients come in specifically to share their ingredient preferences—and I love collaborating on formulas that reflect both their values and our purpose
Instead of fillers like lactose, I’ll often fill capsules with functional ingredients like magnesium, or vitamin D (bonus points if it supports your health goals!)

And yes—everything I use is USP or NF rated. That means pharmaceutical-grade purity, potency, and safety are non-negotiable.

To be clear: I’m not whipping up your prescription with grocery store olive oil. I use the pharmaceutical-grade version. Always.

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The Sweet Spot Between Science and Lifestyle

My goal is to live in the sweet spot—where science and lifestyle meet:

✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Pharmaceutically elegant
✔️ Gentle, thoughtful, and respectful of your body

This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about making medicine that works for you and aligns with what matters to you.

If you care about what goes into your body—partnering with a compounding pharmacist can elevate your care.

Let’s make medicine that reflects your needs, your values, and your health goals.

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Our compounding services are available to patients across Ontario

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📍 Visit us at 1183 Bank Street, Ottawa
📞 613-733-7444
🌐 opalwellness.ca

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