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Dr. Chris Masterjohn on Understanding Key Nutrients: Biotin, Sodium, Potassium, and Omega-3s
Dr. Chris Masterjohn on Understanding Key Nutrients: Biotin, Sodium, Potassium, and Omega-3s
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56 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Episode Highlights With ChrisWhat biotin is and why it is important in the bodyImportant things to understand about supplemental biotin and what to look forHigh dose biotin supplementation- why people are doing this and what is considered a high dosePros and cons of biotin supplementationThe biotin candida connectionBig problems connected to biotin deficiencyHow to actually get enough biotin from food and when supplements are a good ideaWays to figure out how much biotin you actually need: serum biotin testing and functional marker testingWhat you need to know about sodiumA tip for diarrhea: salted riceSodium and glucose keep water in the blood and why this is importantHow potassium comes into play here as wellDopamine synthesis is dependent on sodiumWhen supplementing with salt is helpfulOnly 6% of your average salt intake comes from what was added at the table, and almost all of it comes from processed foodsThe real deal on if exercise and sauna use increase sodium needIf you eat a whole food diet you might need more saltFood sources of potassium and how to get enough (hint: you aren’t getting enough from bananas)The real deal on Omega-3s and Omega-6sMore reasons to incorporate liver, egg yolks and fatty fish into your dietResources We MentionChris Masterjohn - websiteChris Masterjohn - InstagramLMNTThanks to Our Sponsors:HigherDOSE - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount.LMNT - My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts, while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs.
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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