Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
Dr. Jockers
Join Dr David Jockers, Doctor of Natural Medicine and Functional Nutritionist as he shares science-based solutions to improve your health.
Dr Jockers' work has been published in various popular media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel - Home & Family TV Show and the Dr Oz Show.
On this podcast, Dr Jockers shares his best strategies to reduce inflammation, burn fat, improve your brain, natural detoxification, gut health, immune health and much more.
To learn more about Dr Jockers and access free health and nutrition resources go to drjockers.com
**This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The information in this podcast has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other medical body.
**In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume that I receive a commission from sales of the products discussed in the podcast.
Dr Jockers' work has been published in various popular media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel - Home & Family TV Show and the Dr Oz Show.
On this podcast, Dr Jockers shares his best strategies to reduce inflammation, burn fat, improve your brain, natural detoxification, gut health, immune health and much more.
To learn more about Dr Jockers and access free health and nutrition resources go to drjockers.com
**This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The information in this podcast has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other medical body.
**In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume that I receive a commission from sales of the products discussed in the podcast.
Episodes
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Oct 1, 2026 • 20min
7 WARNING Signs of a Zinc Deficiency (Hair, Nails, Hormones, Immune)
Could low zinc be behind changes in your hair, nails, hormones, mood, or immune health? This discussion explores zinc’s roles in DNA expression, antioxidant defense, thyroid function, libido, and viral protection. It also covers overlooked causes of depletion, zinc-and-copper testing, top food sources, and practical supplementation options.
Sep 29, 2026 • 1h 2min
Solving Lyme Disease, Alzheimer's, Autoimmune and Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Richard Horowitz
Dr. Richard Horowitz, an integrative medicine physician and Lyme researcher, explores the hidden drivers of chronic illness. He discusses Lyme as “the great imitator,” Alzheimer’s biomarker research, coinfections including Babesia and Bartonella, mold toxicity, POTS, biofilms, and the 16-point MSIDS model. They also cover gut health, inflammation, detoxification, trauma, limbic retraining, and vagal dysfunction.
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Sep 25, 2026 • 24min
The TRUTH About the Carnivore Diet (What They Aren't Telling You!)
The carnivore diet gets a balanced deep dive, from personalized responses shaped by genetics and the microbiome to claims about heart disease, plants, antinutrients, and fiber. The discussion also explores long-term concerns such as iron overload, APOE4, bile congestion, and the nutrient density of animal foods, while considering how to find a sustainable balance.
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Sep 24, 2026 • 29min
I Might Get Attacked for Saying This About Insulin and Cortisol
A deep dive into the cortisol-insulin spiral behind stubborn belly fat, including why visceral fat acts like a hormone factory and how nighttime cortisol disrupts sleep and fat burning. The conversation explores four common fat-loss traps, bedtime strategies, walking versus chronic cardio, sprint training, protein and fasting, plus ways to test cortisol and spot hidden visceral fat.
Sep 22, 2026 • 55min
Biblical Foods and Scriptural Wisdom for Healing with Annette Reeder
Annette Reeder, a nutrition educator known as the Biblical Nutritionist, connects Scripture with modern food science. She explores three biblical principles for eating, freshly milled grains, olive oil, dates, pomegranate, barley, and affordable protein choices. The conversation also covers smarter grocery shopping, renewing the mind, and building healthier habits around food, sleep, and stress.
Sep 18, 2026 • 16min
The #1 MOST DANGEROUS Medication Millions Are Taking Everyday!
Proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec and Nexium come under scrutiny for their long-term effects on digestion and health. The discussion explores nutrient deficiencies, infection risks, and the surprising link between low stomach acid and reflux. It also covers H2 blockers, diet and lifestyle changes, and practical approaches for managing hiatal hernias.
Sep 17, 2026 • 35min
14 Day Plan to Burn Visceral Fat (Works Every Time!)
A step-by-step 14-day fasting plan aimed at reducing inflammatory visceral fat. The schedule progresses from 14:10 to 16:8, 18:6, and a final 24-hour water fast, with guidance on food choices, hydration, coffee, exercise, hunger, dizziness, and safely breaking the fast. Also covered: autophagy, growth hormone, and maintaining results afterward.
Sep 15, 2026 • 1h 6min
How Light Impacts Cellular Health More Than Food (What Doctors Hide) with Dr. Sara Pugh
Dr. Sara Pugh explores how sunrise, sunset, UVA, UVB, and evening light shape circadian rhythms, hormones, sleep, and cellular energy. The conversation covers quantum biology, structured water, DHA, sun tolerance, sunscreen, sunglasses, fasting, leptin testing, refeeding, sauna, cold plunges, and hormetic stress.
Sep 11, 2026 • 20min
Top 7 Proven Strategies to Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia!
Explore seven everyday factors linked to cognitive decline, from blood sugar swings and insulin resistance to nutrient gaps, medication concerns, environmental toxins, inactivity, limited sunlight, and poor sleep. The discussion also covers practical ways to support brain health through nutrition, movement, circadian habits, strength training, and toxin reduction.
Sep 10, 2026 • 26min
These 10 Foods are Poisoning You (+Healthy Swaps!)
A practical tour of ten everyday foods linked to inflammation, blood sugar swings, and metabolic trouble, from seed oils and artificial sweeteners to microwaved popcorn and modern wheat. Explore smarter swaps, better protein and produce choices, safer pantry staples, and three satisfying meal ideas featuring salmon, grass-fed beef, sweet potatoes, yogurt, and collagen.
