— About
Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason PhD
Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason Ph.D. is a cell biologist, immunologist, and one of Canada’s leading experts in orthomolecular nutrition — the science of using optimal levels of vitamins and nutrients to support health and prevent disease.
Her work spans three key areas:
- Clinical practice, where she applies a personalized, evidence-informed nutritional approach to help clients achieve and maintain health
- Education, including continuing medical education (CME) courses for physicians and health professionals, as well as public lectures that make complex nutritional science accessible and practical
- Writing, as the best-selling author of books exploring the central role nutrition can play in healthy aging, cognitive vitality, and disease prevention
A former Director of a cancer research laboratory at Toronto General Hospital and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Dr. Burford-Mason now focuses on bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world health decisions — for both healthcare professionals and the general public.
Our Practice
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— What is Orthomolecular Medicine?
Supporting Health From the Inside Out:
How Orthomolecular Nutrition Works
Orthomolecular nutrition is a science-based, biochemical approach that uses the nutrients the body naturally relies on — vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other dietary cofactors — to support health. Its goal is to restore optimal function by ensuring the body has what it needs for its many daily metabolic tasks.
Rather than waiting for disease to develop, this approach looks for early signs that something may be off: low energy, poor sleep, frequent colds, mood changes, or brain fog. When serious illness is ruled out, these can signal nutritional insufficiencies. The role of an orthomolecular consultant is to act as a biochemical detective — uncovering where your body may be struggling due to a lack of nutrients, and designing practical, personalized strategies using food and supplements to improve functioning.
It’s about working with your body’s natural processes — supporting metabolism, immunity, repair, and resilience — and correcting imbalances before they become more serious.
Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All
We are all biochemically unique. While everyone needs the same nutritional building blocks, the required amounts vary with age, body size, stress, activity, and genetics. What’s enough for one person may be too little — or too much — for another.
That’s why personalized nutrition matters. It ensures your body has the right support — whether it’s more magnesium for stress, extra vitamin D for immunity, or tailored help for energy or sleep. This approach isn’t an alternative to medicine — it’s a foundational part of good healthcare. By giving the body what it needs to thrive, orthomolecular nutrition strengthens your natural capacity to maintain health, age well, and possibly avoid future health problems
— Featured Research Commentary
What the Research Really Says
Because in nutrition, the devil is in the details.
Confused by conflicting headlines about nutrition? You’re not alone. Drawing on decades of mainstream scientific research and clinical experience, I take a closer look at the evidence – highlighting important new findings and calling out flawed or misleading studies. Whether you’re a clinician or a curious reader, these articles can help you make sense of what the research really says.