The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast Are You Getting Enough AMINO ACIDS? Little Known Truths About Amino Acids and Protein with Dr. David Minkoff
Dr. David Minkoff has been a pioneer in health optimization for almost 3 decades, and his teachings on proper protein and amino acid intake has transformed many people’s lives.
Dr. Minkoff was board certified in Pediatrics, and completed a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at UC San Diego, where he became a faculty member and conducted research on infectious disease therapeutics.
In 1990’s he became interested in nutrition and biochemistry, and went on a search to find the best way to cure the ailing body and improve performance. He gained expertise in Biological medicine, heavy metal detoxification, anti-aging medicine, hormone replacement therapy, energy medicine, prolotherapy, homeopathy, Integrative Oncology, acupuncture, etc. He established LifeWorks Wellness Center in 1997 and it quickly became one of the largest complementary and alternative medicine clinics in the U.S. The demand for the products and protocols he discovered became a catalyst for founding BodyHealth in 2000, a nutrition company that now manufactures and distributes products with cutting-edge solutions for the many health problems today. Dr. Minkoff is an avid athlete and has completed 43 full Ironman Triathlons and has qualified to race at the Ironman World Championship eight times. He also devotes much of his time to writing and research and regularly sees patients from around the world. His Amazon best selling book, The Search For The Perfect Protein has been lauded as a landmark work in protein nutrition.
In this episode, Dr. Minkoff breaks down how he began his journey away from conventional medicine, how working with elite athletes illuminated his understanding of the finer lines between health and diseases, and why in modern life, people are deficient in essential amino acids which are foundational for their health. He discusses how improper nutritional intake, gut dysbiosis, how rampant antacid use have depleted our body of crucial amino acids, and what happens when you miss these essential amino acid in your diet, even if you are eating a high-protein diet.
Dr. Minkoff also discusses how his product, Perfect Amino, can help people meet their essential amino acid needs easily and conveniently.
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