How To Be WellnStrong

27: How to Identify and Correct Nutrient Deficiencies | Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac.

November 07, 2023 Jacqueline Genova Episode 27
How To Be WellnStrong
27: How to Identify and Correct Nutrient Deficiencies | Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac.
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Did you know that nutrient deficiencies are common even in people eating a healthy diet—thanks to declining soil quality, a growing toxic burden, and other challenges in the modern world? The human body needs over 40 micronutrients to function properly—yet most Americans don’t get enough of several of these vitamins and minerals. Today, I’m excited to take a deeper dive into this topic with one of my most trusted sources when it comes to nutrition and dietary research, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac. Chris is the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of Kresser Institute, the host of the top-ranked health podcast Revolution Health Radio, the creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. Chris is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 2,000 clinicians and health coaches from over 50 countries in his unique approach. He recently launched Adapt Naturals, a supplement line designed to add back in what the modern world has squeezed out and help people perform and feel their best. 

What you'll learn from this episode:

  • What is nutrient density & why are we nutrient deficient?
  • Why the concept of RDA (recommended dietary allowance) is problematic
  • How to discern fact from fiction when it comes to reading clinical studies
  • Can we "over-supplement" & is nutrient toxicity something we need to be concerned about?
  • Specific nutrient deficiencies associated with chronic disease
  • The optimal diet from a nutrient density standpoint
  • Chris' thoughts on the carnivore diet
  • How to take supplements for optimal absorption
  • & So much more!


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What is nutrient density & why are so many of us nutrient deficient
Specific nutrient deficiencies & the chronic illnesses they have been associated with
The importance of choline
The discrepancy between conventional nutrient ranges & functional practitioners
What is the RDA & why it's problematic
Who is responsible for creating the dietary guidelines?
Common corruption & conflict of interests in the health industry
How to discern fact from fiction when reading through scientific studies
The nuance of terminology
Who should you really trust in the health space?
Low fat vs low carb
Chris' modified paleo template diet
The most nutrient dense foods
Chris' thoughts on Dr. Gundry's ideology
How to reduce phytic acid levels in food
Chris' thoughts on the carnivore diet
Nutrients found in plant foods that are not found in animal foods
How to test for nutrient deficiencies?
Nutrients that you can over-supplement with
Chris' thoughts on lypo-spheric supplements
How to take a supplement to maximize bioavailability
Can supplementing cause our bodies to down-regulate the ability to extract nutrients from food?
The importance of purchasing high-quality supplements