There’s a new science out called orthomolecular medicine. You correct the chemical imbalance with amino acids and vitamins and minerals that are naturally in the body.

Kidder is describing “orthomolecular medicine” as an approach that treats mental or physical distress by restoring the body’s presumed biochemical balance using substances already present in human physiology—amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. The wording frames the method as both novel (“a new science”) and natural (“naturally in the body”), appealing to a common preference for treatments perceived as non-pharmaceutical. Historically, orthomolecular ideas have been promoted especially in relation to psychiatric conditions, where “chemical imbalance” language is familiar; the quote reflects that explanatory model and the hope that targeted nutrients can correct underlying causes rather than merely manage symptoms.