...but there's a better way.
Evidence-Based Holistic Medicine
In an age when chronic discomfort and fatigue have become the norm, Nutrition Detective invites you to step out of the endless loop of fads, frustration, and pharmaceuticals, and into evidence-based holistic medicine, nutrition, and supplementation. Dr. Garrett Smith, a licensed naturopathic physician, has spent more than a decade understanding the body's underlying biochemical processes. He believes that by respecting its signals, we can reclaim vitality and age with dignity. The mission is not to demonize mainstream medicine: it is to integrate lab data, nutritional biochemistry and evidence-based principles so that each client can make informed choices.
Our Approach
What if one consultation could change your life? Our investigation practice is unparalleled in its depth and quality of care. After robust testing, we create holistic nutrition, supplementation, and wellness plans unique to you.
A comprehensive intake to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals. We listen before we diagnose.
Hair mineral analysis and targeted blood panels that reveal what conventional tests miss.
Custom nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle recommendations based on your unique biochemistry.
How It Works
Your wellness journey from discovery to lasting resilience
We begin with a comprehensive health history review. Understanding your symptoms, past treatments, and goals helps us design the right testing strategy.
Initial Contact & Health History Forms
Discovery Call & Goal Setting
Test Planning & Lab Orders
Understanding your unique health journey through comprehensive intake, symptom review, and personalized goal setting.
Hair mineral analysis and targeted blood panels reveal what conventional tests miss—mineral ratios, toxic metal accumulation, and vitamin A status.
Hair & Blood Sample Collection
Lab Processing & Results
Comprehensive Data Compilation
Hair mineral analysis and targeted blood panels reveal what conventional tests miss—mineral ratios and toxic metal accumulation.
We decode your results, identifying the patterns and root causes behind your symptoms. This is where the detective work happens.
Deep Analysis & Pattern Recognition
Root Cause Identification
Comprehensive Report Preparation
Decoding your results, identifying patterns and root causes behind your symptoms. This is where the detective work happens.
Your personalized nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle protocol—designed around your unique biochemistry, not generic recommendations.
Protocol Draft & Consultation
Protocol Refinements
Begin Your Protocol
Your personalized nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle protocol—designed around your unique biochemistry.
Through consistent testing, monitoring, and coaching, we calibrate your protocol and build lasting physiological resilience.
First Check-in & Progress Review
Retest Labs & Calibration
Ongoing Support & HYL Club
Through consistent testing, monitoring, and coaching, we calibrate your protocol and build lasting physiological resilience.
Your Journey
Complete health intake, initial lab orders, and establish your baseline markers. We document where you are today to measure progress accurately.
Initial protocol implementation focusing on gentle detoxification, mineral rebalancing, and foundational nutrition. Many clients notice early improvements in energy and digestion.
Follow-up testing to assess progress. Protocol adjustments based on how your body is responding. This is where we fine-tune for optimal results.
Long-term resilience building. You understand your body, have the tools to maintain balance, and can recognize early warning signs before issues develop.
Our Packages
Comprehensive testing and consultation packages designed for your unique health journey.
For clients ready to discover the root cause of their health challenges through comprehensive testing and expert guidance.
For established clients ready for follow-up testing, protocol refinement, and ongoing optimization of their health.
"The detox protocol was eye-opening. I never realized how much toxicity was affecting my daily life until Dr. Smith helped me see the patterns."
"The rebuilding phase gave me tools and protocols I'll use for the rest of my life. My energy levels completely transformed within three months."
"Two years later, I'm still thriving. The HYL Club keeps me on track with ongoing support and a community that truly understands the journey."
Meet The Team
NMD | 15+ years in nutritional investigation
Pioneer in Vitamin A toxicity research. Creator of the Love Your Liver program. Helping people worldwide uncover the root cause of chronic health issues through comprehensive hair mineral analysis and targeted protocols.
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12 years in patient-centered care
With 12 years of experience in patient-centered care, Kelsey brings compassion and expertise to every consultation. Specializing in client support and wellness coordination.
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Physician Assistant
Board-certified Physician Assistant with expertise in integrative medicine. Nathan brings clinical rigor to our investigative approach, bridging conventional medicine with nutritional healing.
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Got Questions?
Vitamin A toxicity (hypervitaminosis A) occurs when the body accumulates excess vitamin A, leading to a range of symptoms from dry skin and headaches to more serious liver damage. It matters because many people unknowingly consume high amounts through supplements, fortified foods, and "health" products, contributing to chronic health issues.
Common causes include excessive supplementation, high intake of liver and liver products, fortified foods, certain prescription medications (like isotretinoin), and topical retinoids. The body stores vitamin A in the liver, so chronic overconsumption leads to accumulation over time.
Symptoms can include dry, itchy skin, hair loss, headaches, bone and joint pain, fatigue, vision problems, digestive issues, and in severe cases, liver damage. Many of these symptoms overlap with other conditions, making it often misdiagnosed.
We use a combination of hair mineral analysis, specific blood markers, symptom assessment, and dietary history review. Standard blood tests for vitamin A are often unreliable because they measure circulating levels, not stored amounts in the liver.
Prevention involves being mindful of vitamin A intake from all sources—supplements, fortified foods, and diet. Avoiding high-dose vitamin A supplements and limiting liver consumption are key steps. Working with a practitioner who understands these nuances is essential for safe detoxification.
If you are challenged with health issues and want release from your symptoms, a mineral restoration program can have a huge impact on your well-being. Minerals are crucial to the functioning of enzymes, hormones and other biochemical systems which sustain life.
Many factors can throw your body out of balance — diet, stress, medications, pollution, supplements, and inherited patterns. However, glyphosate and vitamin A have the greatest influence on mineral imbalances.
During a nutritional restoration program, you provide the vitamins and minerals needed to balance your metabolic profile. As toxins are released from storage areas and mineral levels improve, you may experience temporary symptoms — often symptoms you've had before that seemed to go away or were suppressed by medications. This is a normal part of the healing process.
We offer different services for clients worldwide. When you become a client, you'll receive an individualized Nutritional Restoration Treatment plan based on your testing. You can book a consultation package or join our Love Your Liver membership for food lists, detox strategies, helpful tips, and community support.