Angela and special guest Barton Scott look at the intricate relationship between nutrition and mental health, particularly focusing on anxiety, bipolar disorder, and mood swings, by examining a personal story about a past relationship, highlighting how low sodium levels can significantly impact emotional well-being and behaviour

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

There is a correlation between nutritional intake and hormone production. Low levels of essential nutrients can affect adrenal hormone production, leading to symptoms like lethargy and fatigue, which are often associated with mood disorders.
Sharing personal stories can be powerful. Struggles with mental health, illustrating how feelings of self-loathing and despair can be exacerbated by nutritional deficiencies.
Mineral supplementation, particularly sodium, magnesium, and potassium, is key in improving mental clarity and overall well-being. The impact of receiving these minerals through medical treatment (like a saline drip) is also noted.
Hair mineral testing is presented as a valuable tool for understanding metabolic function and thyroid health. It can reveal imbalances in essential minerals and guide dietary adjustments to improve overall health and energy levels.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

[00:02:38] Hormonal impact on mental health.

[00:04:36] Sodium's impact on mental health.

[00:09:12] Zinc supplementation and mercury levels.

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Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

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