So many of us have gone to our doctors, gotten blood work and told that everything looks fine…but we still don’t feel fine. Could your blood work be lying to you? In today’s episode, Samantha’s joined by Barton Scott, a biochemist and the founder and developer of Upgraded Formulas, a wellness company focused on identifying deficiencies and mineral products that are easily absorbed into your cells. Barton breaks down how and why minerals contribute to our overall health and why hair tissue analysis—not bloodwork—is the best way to get a truly accurate depiction of your mineral levels.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:How Barton’s mother’s sickness led him to make supplementsWhat are minerals and why do they matter so much?Why hair tissue analysis is better than bloodworkThe distinction between quality and absorption Addressing the iodine and Hashimoto’s controversy Barton’s thoughts on iron supplementationThis show is sponsored by:Canprev | Go to canprev.ca Organifi | Go to organifishop.com and save 20% off with code WELLNESSWITCHOrange Naturals | Go to orangenaturals.com and save 15% off with code WELLNESSWITCHEversio | Go to eversiowellness.com and 15% off with code WELLNESSWITCHResources: 10% off Living Libations Products | livinglibations.com/wellnesswitchThink Up | thinkup.meEmail List | holisticwellness.ca/newsletterStress Detox | holisticwellness.ca/stressdetox Naturally Nourished | holisticwellness.ca/naturallynourished | Save $100 at checkout with code PODCASTBusiness Mentorship | samanthagladish.com/mentorshipLead Gen Workshop | holisticwellness.ca/leadgenworkshop Where to find Barton:Instagram: @askbartonWebsite: upgradedformulas.comWhere to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnesswitchWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands