Erica Julson, MS, RDN | Author at Functional Nutrition Library

Erica Julson, MS, RDN

Co-Founder | Lead Editor | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Erica Julson is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in sunny California. She has over a decade of experience in food writing and recipe development and is the proud founder of four blogs in the food and nutrition space. Erica has also been part of Healthline’s Nutrition Team and is an expert at translating research into helpful information for readers.

Credentials:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Education:

M.S in Nutritional Science – Cal State Los Angeles
B.S in Psychobiology – UCLA

Experience:

Over 14 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.
Completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Interviewed on many popular podcasts, featured on the local news, and quoted in magazines.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN | Mar 19, 2025 | Conditions, Functional Nutrition Library

What is EDS? Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of connective tissue disorders that affect the integrity of collagen or other components of the extracellular matrix. This leads to joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility (R). What are...

Vitamin K1 Food Sources Handout

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN | Feb 17, 2025 | Functional Nutrition Library, Nutrients

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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN | Feb 7, 2025 | Conditions, Functional Nutrition Library

What is POTS? Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate when transitioning from sitting or lying down to a standing position (R). It is a form of dysautonomia, an umbrella term for disorders of the autonomic...

Low-Histamine Diet Guide Handout

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN | Feb 7, 2025 | Functional Nutrition Library, Special Diets

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Diamine Oxidase (DAO)

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN | Feb 7, 2025 | Functional Nutrition Library, Supplements

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). Although DAO has a preference for histamine, it can also metabolize...

Histamine Intolerance

by Amy Richter, MS, RDN | Feb 6, 2025 | Conditions, Functional Nutrition Library

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 also a biogenic amine, which are a group of compounds that are produced...

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