The Neglected Necessity: Supplements and Medical Oversight

One of the most confusing parts of health and wellness is nutrients. What should you be getting? How can you get them? Can you get everything you need from food? Should you take supplements? Which ones? With so much information out there, it is difficult to filter the good information from the bad. This is where a health coach can help.

This week Dr. Sandi discusses all things nutrients with expert Chris Kresser. Did you know that 90% of Americans are deficient in several micro-nutrients? Chris explains some of the reasoning behind this statistic and why even those who eat healthy and nutrient-dense diets might not be getting enough vitamins. Moreover, Chris explains the importance of nutrient synergy and how some nutrients work hand-in-hand to keep you healthy.

Chris Kresser has made it his mission to provide safe and effective supplements to people worldwide. He shares what to look for when shopping for supplements and highlights the three biggest problems he finds with many supplement brands.

In this Episode:

• Learn how nutrition synergy affects nutrient absorption
• Hear how whole foods are losing nutrition quality
• Understand what you should be looking for in a supplement brand
• Know the 3 big problems to look out for when purchasing supplements