In our first episode of the 2024, our Ambassador Emma Sutherland talks with one of our professions most respected naturopath and nutritionist Rachel Arthur.

In the first part of this candid conversation, Rachel shares the origins of her passion for natural health and the series of opportunities that lead her from new practitioner to industry leader. Rachel’s advice for new practitioners - say yes to everything early in your career. She also discusses an industry weakness - one that might surprise you!

Emma and Rachel then shift gear and get into the intricacies of zinc prescribing. Together they unpack the origins of zinc, highlighting that despite the wealth of research about this nutrient, we are still in our infancy in our understanding of its myriad of functions in the body. Rachel also shares the key systems that clinically benefit from zinc supplementation, as well as a scaffolding to best determine what form to use and when. The discussion culminates in the challenges around the validity of upper tolerable limits, and best practices for dosaging that is in line with recommendations in the research.

This episode is packed with clinical pearls, a must listen for all practitioners regardless of your understanding of this commonly prescribed nutrient.

Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/zeitgeist-zinc-emma-sutherland-and-rachel-arthur

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