Minerals are essential for proper body function. Mothers can increase their baby’s IQ score, improved cognitive function, and quality sleep with vivid dreams are all benefits based on the right ratio of minerals in the body. But, how do we know what minerals we may be deficient in and what minerals we may be getting too much of? Hair testing is proven more effective than blood tests in obtaining an overall picture of health by testing the elements present and omitted. To get a better understanding of how minerals improve our quality of life Drew speaks with the Founder of Upgraded Formulas, Barton Scott. Scott is a chemical engineer who created a technology using nanominerals that are absorbed by the cell without the use of digestion. During the conversation, Barton describes the personal circumstances that led him to create nanomineral technology, the manner in which minerals shape our daily lives, and some benefits of taking mineral supplements.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:34] Barton grew up in the wilderness of Louisiana with parents who promoted book reading and physical exertion through sports.    [11:09] After high school, Barton had a noticeable decline in his short term memory.    [16:12] Barton describes what led him to test his minerals and then to create a technology every one could benefit from.    [18:19] Why a hair test offers more information about minerals than a blood test.   [20:04] Barton describes the purpose of common minerals and how to identify the symptoms of being deficient.    [25:32] Why nanominerals are more easily absorbed by the body.    [35:53] Upgraded Formulas offers a full line of liquid and encapsulated minerals and test kits.    Sponsors:    Organifi — Organifi’s Immunity is an orange superfood blend that boosts your immune system and keeps you healthy during cold and flu season. Use discount code ‘Fit2Fat2Fit’ for 20% off your order.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels and now a keto meal with Birthday Cake flavor. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode:   Upgraded Formulas — Use code ‘Barton10’ for 10% off your online order @UpgradedFormulas on Instagram Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com