Functional Medicine Congress addresses antibiotic resistance and holistic health

The 7th Functional Medicine Congress, held in Sapanca, Sakarya, brought together approximately 800 health professionals to discuss preventive health, microbiota, chronic disease management, and immune system treatments. Experts emphasized a holistic approach to medicine, focusing on preventing diseases 7 to 10 years before they manifest by evaluating lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental factors.

During the event, Anatolia Biotech presented a cyclamen-based nasal spray designed to treat sinusitis. The company aims to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics to combat the global threat of antibiotic resistance. Resul Yeşilyurt, founder of Anatolia Biotech, announced the establishment of an investment fund specifically dedicated to products that fight antibiotic resistance, describing the issue as a ‘silent pandemic’ that requires targeted scientific and financial resources.