The Dr. Hyman Show

How To Identify And Correct Nutrient Deficiencies

Feb 6, 2023

Chris Kresser, co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine and a bestselling author, joins the discussion on the staggering prevalence of nutrient deficiencies in Americans. They delve into critical nutrients such as omega-3s and magnesium, highlighting their essential roles in health. Kresser emphasizes personalized medicine, advocating for accurate nutritional testing and the importance of whole foods over isolated supplements. The conversation also touches on the significance of understanding individual health needs to combat chronic diseases.

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Intro

3min

Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies

8min

Essential Nutritional Testing for Optimal Health

8min

Nutrient Synergy and Supplementation Risks

12min

Revolutionizing Health: The Role of Personalized Medicine

6min

The Role of Nutrients and Antioxidants in Health

7min

Foundational Supplements for Optimal Health and Longevity

4min

Understanding Nutrient Deficiencies

14min

Supporting the Podcast and Promoting Health Resources

2min

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker.

A shocking 99 percent of Americans are nutrient deficient, including over 90 percent who are deficient in omega-3 fats and 50 percent who are deficient in magnesium. Add to that chronic stress and a heavily processed diet with foods lacking nutrition, and it’s a recipe for nutrient-deficiency disaster.

In today’s episode, I talk with Chris Kresser, Dhru Purohit, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about why so many of us are nutrient deficient and what to do about it.

Chris Kresser MS, L.Ac, is the codirector of the California Center for Functional Medicine, founder of Kresser Institute, creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 1,500 clinicians and health coaches in his unique approach.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

Chris Kresser

Dhru Purohit

Dr. Elizabeth Boham