From Diets to Supplements: Tackling Nutrient Deficiency, With Chris Kresser
Apr 4, 2024
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Expert Chris Kresser discusses the prevalence of nutrient deficiencies, the importance of nutrient synergy, and what to look for in supplement brands. Topics include the impact of modern diets on nutrient absorption, the necessity of supplementation, and the risks of nutrient toxicity.
Nutrient deficiencies are widespread, with over 90% of Americans lacking essential micronutrients.
Nutrient synergy is crucial for optimal health, as deficiencies in one nutrient can affect the absorption of others.
Deep dives
Importance of Nutrient Density
Nutrient density is crucial as it denotes the concentration of essential micronutrients and amino acids in food. While macronutrients have received significant attention, micronutrients like vitamins and minerals are often overlooked. Deficiencies in essential nutrients can have severe health implications, as historically seen with diseases like scurvy and rickets. Surprisingly, over 90% of Americans lack multiple essential micronutrients, highlighting the widespread issue of nutrient insufficiency.
Common Nutrient Deficiencies
Studies indicate prevalent deficiencies in key nutrients such as potassium, choline, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin A among Americans. The interplay between nutrients further complicates the issue, whereby deficiencies in one nutrient can impact the absorption and utilization of others, amplifying the overall deficiency problem.
Challenges with Multivitamins and Supplement Quality
Many store-bought multivitamins fall short in providing adequate amounts and appropriate forms of essential nutrients. Additionally, excessive doses of certain nutrients in supplements can pose health risks. The lack of regulatory oversight in supplement production allows for potentially harmful products to enter the market. Hence, the role of health coaches in educating individuals on optimal supplement selection based on quality, bioavailability, and individual needs is crucial for ensuring safe and effective supplementation.
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
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