About
Lázaro Medeiros, RD is a clinical nutritionist and nutritional-genomics consultant at Instituto Assaly. He trained in nutrition at UFRN, completed an MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UFRN's molecular-genomics lab, and earned a Dietitians of Canada certificate in nutrigenomics for personalized nutrition. He has lectured in clinical nutrition and teaches nutritional and sports genomics to healthcare professionals, giving his patient work a molecular-biology foundation rather than a consumer-test-only frame.
What to Know
Signature approach
Medeiros reads genetic-test results against the patient's phenotype, routine, diet, and goals. His molecular-biology background, including oxidative stress, DNA repair, and cellular biochemistry, shapes how he interprets nutrigenomic findings. The plan starts with food and habit changes, then uses supplementation where the biology and goals support it.
What sets them apart
- Molecular-biology foundation. MSc training at UFRN's genomics lab gives him hard-science depth under the nutrition credential.
- Specific nutrigenomics credential. Dietitians of Canada certification is a clean signal for genetic-testing-for-nutrition work.
- Educator role. He teaches nutritional and sports genomics to clinicians, so test interpretation is also part of his professional teaching practice.
Before You Book
- Care type: Nutrition and nutrigenomics consults, including food plans, supplementation, and lifestyle strategy. Medical prescribing stays with physicians.
- Testing expectations: Bring existing genetic or nutrition-test results if you have them; ask what panels are useful if you do not.
- Visit format: In-person at Instituto Assaly in São Paulo.
- Language: Portuguese is the working language.
Expertise
Focus areas
Patient types
Credentials
Education
BSc Nutrition, Nutrition
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) — Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairí (2015)
MSc, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) — Programa de Pós Graduação em Bioquímica, Laboratório de Biologia Molecular e Genômica
Additional certifications
Certification in Nutrigenomics — Genetic Testing for Personalized Nutrition
Dietitians of Canada
Specialist certificate covering how to interpret genetic test results for personalized dietary and supplementation guidance.
Affiliations
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