The Missing Pieces of Mental Health Optimization with Dr. Carolyn Dean l Why Minerals & Methylation are Critical Foundations for Mental Wellness

Join us for this conversation with Dr. Carolyn Dean, a renowned expert in the fields of minerals and nutrients, to discuss their crucial role in mental health. Dr. Dean, the author of The Magnesium Miracle, shares valuable insights on how essential minerals--especially magnesium--play a pivotal role in brain function, mood regulation, and overall mental well-being. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the impact of nutrient deficiencies on mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress. The discussion also delves into how bioavailable forms of minerals can enhance absorption and contribute to better mental clarity, emotional balance, and resilience. She offers practical advice for supplementing with these vital nutrients and discusses the importance of maintaining a balanced diet for optimal brain health. If you're interested in improving your mental health through nutrition and supplementation, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert guidance!

Dr. Carolyn Dean! She’s a leading expert in integrative health, with over 35 books and publications to her name, including her latest, The Complete Guide to Mental Health. Dr. Dean’s expertise goes beyond traditional medicine, focusing on nutrition, stress management, and holistic healing. She’s also the founder of RnA ReSet, a company dedicated to creating nutrient-based products for optimal wellness.

SHOW NOTES:

0:39 Welcome to the show!

6:13 Dr. Carolyn Dean’s Bio

6:39 Welcome her to the podcast!

8:08 Renee’s definition of mental wellness

8:51 Carolyn’s experience during Covid

10:18 New German Medicine

12:23 Addressing sleep problems 

13:45 Essentials for mental health

14:57 Magnesium & Mitochondria

17:30 Neurodegenerative diseases, ATP & Magnesium

18:20 Heavy metal toxicity

20:39 Food-based vs Synthetic supplements

23:19 How to build mental wellness

25:14 Hydration essentials

29:34 Nano-Pico minerals

31:55 Methylation

36:08 Co-factors for optimal methylation

38:33 Anxiety, OCD & ADHD

40:00 Methylation issues & mineral insufficiencies

43:04 Non-laxative magnesiums

46:25 Children w/ ADHD

51:25 Zinc & Copper balancing

56:44 RNA Reset

59:25 Her final piece of advice

1:01:15 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Websites: DrCarolynDean.com

RNAReset Minerals - code: BIOHACKERBABES10

Book: Complete Guide to Mental Health

IG: @drcarolyndean

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