In a captivating discussion with Dr. James DiNicolantonio, a Doctor of Pharmacy and cardiovascular research scientist, the conversation dives into the epidemic of mineral deficiencies affecting one in three Americans. They explore the crucial roles of magnesium, calcium, and other essential minerals in bodily functions. Dr. DiNicolantonio highlights the impact of modern diets and artificial light on health, emphasizing the need for better awareness and testing of mineral levels. It's a fascinating look at how small deficiencies can lead to significant health problems.

On this week’s podcast, Paul chats with pharmacist and author, James Nicholas Antonio They cover carbs and creatine for post-exercise, their thoughts on fasting and keto, insulin resistance, magnesium, and hydration optimization. Tune in to hear how James believes you can optimize your health in addition to an animal-based diet. 00:07:30 Reviewing some of James’ popular tweets 00:13:40 How many carbs and how much protein should we eat? 00:20:00 The benefits of creatine 00:25:00 The benefits of carbs 00:28:55 Thoughts on fasting and keto 00:32:20 What can cause insulin resistance? 00:54:32 Why are so many people deficient in magnesium? 01:05:22 How can people optimize their hydration? Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt

James DiNicolantonio, PharmD, (my coauthor for “Superfuel”) and Siim Land have written three books together, “The Immunity Fix,” “The Mineral Fix” and, now, “WIN: Achieve Peak Athletic Performance, Optimize Recovery and Become a Champion,” which is the topic of today’s discussion. “WIN” is a great reference, loaded with simple but powerful exercise strategies. It’s also one of the best books ever written on hydration.

Dr. James DiNicolantonio, a renowned researcher and author, dives into the alarming crisis of mineral deficiencies affecting our health. He emphasizes that we are overfed yet undernourished, leading to chronic diseases. The conversation explores the crucial role of minerals like magnesium and copper, detailing how modern food practices diminish their presence in our diets. DiNicolantonio also discusses the importance of food quality over calories and shares insights on addressing nutritional deficiencies for improved health and resilience.

Dr. James DiNicolantonio discusses salt deficiency symptoms like insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and high blood pressure. He explains the importance of sodium for hydration, insulin sensitivity, and stress levels. The podcast explores the link between salt intake and sugar cravings, as well as optimizing salt, magnesium, and electrolyte intake for overall health.