who are we?
Registered dietitians & nutrition-science nerds.
We’re obsessed with reading research and distilling it down into practical tidbits. Let us spend all day elbows-deep in the literature, summarizing the key-takeaways… so you can spend your time working with clients.
Created by dietitians
for dietitians
Meet the Founders
Erica Julson, MS, RDN
Co-Founder
Credentials:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Education:
M.S. in Nutritional Science – Cal State Los Angeles (2014)
B.S. in Psychobiology – UCLA (2009)
Experience:
- Over 13 years of experience in food and nutrition journalism.
- Former medical nutrition writer for Healthline Nutrition.
- Six years of experience working in research labs at UCLA and Carnegie Mellon University.
- Co-author on four peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Four years experience in private practice.
- Completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice and passed a national certification to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- Pursued additional training to specialize in food sensitivities.
- Interviewed on many popular podcasts, featured on the local news, and quoted in magazines.
Amy Richter, MS, RDN, LD
Co-Founder
Credentials:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Education:
M.S. in Nutrition Diagnostics – Cox College (2017)
B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics – Missouri State University (2015)
Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy Graduate
Experience:
- Over 7 years of experience in food and nutrition journalism.
- Medical reviewer for Healthline, Medical News Today, and other websites.
- Completed over 1,400 hours of supervised practice and passed a national exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- Pursued additional rigorous training to specialize in functional nutrition and food sensitivities.
- Author on several popular blogs, routinely quoted in magazines and across the media.
Our Mission
Originally founded in 2017, The Functional Nutrition Library is here to make the principles of functional nutrition accessible to anyone interested in learning.
Rather than starting from scratch when you have a question about current best practices, lab interpretation, or diet recommendations, lean on our database as a go-to resource.
Why You Can Trust Our Content
Robust Editorial Policies
We’re two independent dietitians, interested in making functional nutrition information more widely accessible. We read and interpret the research and pass it on to you.
We reference everything
Any time we share a nutrition fact, stat, or best practice, it’s fully referenced with links to the supporting journal article(s). If an opinion is ever shared, it is clearly labeled as such.
Updated Bi-Weekly
New or updated content is released every two weeks, ensuring our database continues to grow and stay up to date. We send an email your way any time there’s new content to be aware of.
No conflicts of interest
We are not funded by, affiliated with, or compensated by any outside sources. This website is 100% funded by paying members.
Created by nutrition professionals
Everyone who works on our team is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has earned at least a Masters in Nutritional Science, completed at least 1,200 hours of supervised practice in the nutrition field, and passed a national board exam.