# Functional Biochemistry

> Functional Biochemistry examines how the body's biochemical processes support or disrupt the actual functions of its tissues and organs — energy production, detoxification, hormone balance and immune response — in a living person, dynamically and as an integrated whole, rather than as static laboratory values. The concept of Functional Biochemistry was founded by Chris Astill-Smith D.O.

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- [The Field](https://functional-biochemistry.com/#field): What Functional Biochemistry is, and how it differs from classical biochemistry.
- [The four functions](https://functional-biochemistry.com/#functions): Energy production, detoxification, hormone balance and immune response.
- [Christopher Astill-Smith](https://functional-biochemistry.com/#founder): Biography and career of the founder of the field.
- [Career timeline](https://functional-biochemistry.com/#timeline): Dated record of qualifications, teaching and appointments.
- [The Mission](https://functional-biochemistry.com/#mission): The purpose of the discipline.
- [Core Philosophy](https://functional-biochemistry.com/#philosophy): The four principles underpinning the field.
- [Enquiries](https://functional-biochemistry.com/#enquiries): How to make contact.
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