Do We Really Need Supplements? The Truth About Vitamins and Nutritional Support | Ep 15

Today, we’re tackling a topic that continues to fuel debates: supplements. Are they really necessary, or can we get all the nutrients we need from food alone?

In a market flooded with pills, powders, and vitamins promising to boost our health, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
But do supplements truly live up to their claims, or are they just another wellness trend?
Join me as we dig into the science, discuss what your body genuinely needs, and explore whether supplements are a health essential or simply an expensive habit.

SHOW NOTES:

01:30 – What is truly essential for our bodies?
03:40 – A healthy body starts with healthy cells.
03:50 – If you’re taking supplements but still have symptoms, you might be wasting your money.
04:00 – How added supplements can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients.
04:30 – Poor sleep and mood issues: Are supplements helping or hurting?
04:30 – What are the ideal conditions for the body to self-heal?
05:00 – The truth about magnesium: Are you getting enough?
06:15 – By the time magnesium deficiency shows symptoms, you might be close to critical health risks.
07:00 – What causes disease from a nutritional perspective?
07:20 – How hard cell membranes can block nutrients from entering your cells.
07:40 – The consequences of your body being unable to produce energy effectively.
08:20 – The importance of energy production and reducing inflammation.
08:40 – What does it take to keep our cells healthy?
10:40 – The last key I needed to unlock better health.
11:00 – Why measuring nutrient levels is a powerful tool for health.
11:20 – What would we eat in a perfect world?
12:00 – Can we really get enough nutrients from fruits and vegetables alone?
13:00 – How pregnancy can introduce new symptoms.
15:30 – IVF, pregnancy, and the role of supplements.
17:00 – I see you, and I feel your pain: Addressing personal struggles with health.

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