Amy Richter, MS, RDN Author at Nutritionist Answers

Co-Founder | Lead Author | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Amy Richter is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Missouri. She’s an alumnus of Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA) and a nutrition writer/medical advisor for Healthline and Medical News Today. Amy’s favorite activity is translating complex science into easy-to-understand articles for practitioners and laypeople.

Credentials:

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
  • Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Education:

  • M.S. in Nutrition Diagnostics – Cox College
  • B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics – Missouri State University
  • Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA)

Experience:

  • Over 6 years of experience in food and nutrition journalism.
  • Medical reviewer for Healthline, Medical News Today, Innerbody Research, and other websites.
  • Completed over 1,400 hours of supervised practice to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
  • Author on several popular blogs, routinely quoted in magazines and across the media.

 

Recent Posts by Amy Richter, MS, RDN

Diamine Oxidase (DAO)

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN

What is DAO? Diamine oxidase (DAO) is an enzyme that breaks down histamine, a chemical found in food and produced by the body for various functions, including immune responses and digestion (R, R)....

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Histamine Intolerance

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN

What is histamine? Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical found in the body and in food that plays important roles in immune reactions, digestion, and neurological function (1).  It is...

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