Micronutrients deserve more attention. There's very little content about micronutrients, and the content that *is* out there is often full of fear-mongering or wild claims about wonder drugs and super foods. In this episode, we aim to provide a solid foundation for building a better understanding of micronutrients. Along the way, Greg also shares some fun facts that prove that micronutrients are way more interesting than you may have thought. This is the first part of a micronutrient series we'll be doing on the podcast.  

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TIME STAMPS

Intro (0:00)

What’s on your mind? (0:22)

• Lyndsey – The Fifth Season and the Broken Earth Trilogy
• Greg – Trackmania

Recommended products and more from the SBS team (8:16)

• Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches.
• Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play.
• Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.
• Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.
• BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order.
• MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.

Introduction to the micronutrient discussion (11:25)

What are essential nutrients in the first place? What does it mean to call a nutrient essential? (21:28)

• Creatine intake and depression
• Creatine treatment for depression
• Further perspective on creatine potentially being conditionally essential

Vitamins (45:43)

• Long-term kinetics of vitamin D
• Casimir Funk/very brief history of vitamin research

Minerals (1:40:26)

• Lithium and suicide

Essential Fatty Acids (1:57:21)

• Note: I Googled it, and Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet. Apologies to the Greeks.

Essential Amino Acids (2:01:57)

Choline (2:06:02)

Fiber (2:08:04)

• Dietary fiber is NOT an essential nutrient
• “Fiber is an essential nutrient”
• Where did all the coal come from
• Cool video about resistant starch

Water (2:27:24)

Q&A Question: What’s the best way to train for bone health? Are plyometrics safe and effective for people in their 60s? (2:28:56)

MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM

• Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches.
• Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.
• Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

• Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play.
• BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order.
• MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.