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<p>840. Eating healthy is usually understood to mean eating less. So, what happens when you actually need to eat more—and everything you’ve learned about ‘good choices’ suddenly works against you?</p><p>Related episodes:</p><p>702, <a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/e ... Show More

<p>839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.</p><p>Resources:</p><p><a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com/calculator">Protein intake calculator</a></p><p><a href="htt ... Show More

<p>838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works. </p><p><i>Resources:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.hfpappexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdc ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, we’ll discuss the causes and symptoms of potassium deficiency. We need a lot of potassium—around 4700 mg per day! Most people eat a lot of junk food or processed foods high in salt and not enough potassium, which throws off the sodium-potassium ratio. Your bod ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about potassium on the carnivore diet. You need 4700 mg of potassium each day, more than any other mineral.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Potassium is important for the sodium-potassium pump present in all of your cells, which allows the contraction a ... Show More

<p>Potassium is an essential mineral for life. It's main role in the body is to keep fluid levels normal within our cells. It's also really important for our nerves to be able to send signals around the body and for our muscles to contract properly. Tune into this week's episode ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, we’re going to take a look at hypertension. Ninety percent of all hypertension is considered essential hypertension. This means the cause is unknown. Anti-hypertensive medication is one of the most prescribed medicines in the world.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Normal b ... Show More

<p>Citrate? Glycinate? Threonate? Magnesium comes in many different forms. It's an important mineral in many different bodily functions. Unfortunately most people don't get as much magnesium as they should. The good news is that magnesium is found in many foods as well as conveni ... Show More

<p>Let’s talk about the signs you’re consuming too much salt. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Top signs you’re consuming too much salt: </p> <p>• Edema (in the eyes, hands, feet, or lower legs)</p> <p> • Thirst</p> <p> • High blood pressure </p> <p> • Headache</p> <p> • Restlessness</p> <p> ... Show More

In this BIG episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss electrolytes and ions! They explain what important roles substances like sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Chloride (Cl-), Calcium (Ca2+), and Magnesium (Mg2+) play in the body!What happens when we have too much or too little??<hr><p sty ... Show More

Too much salt in your diet? Not enough potassium? Welcome to the 99.99 percent club. 

<p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the most dangerous symptom of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions. It’s important for energy production, and the transmission of nerve impulses, and it allows your muscles to relax. </p> <p><b ... Show More

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives Magnesium is a critical mineral that is responsible for more than 600 enzyme reactions in the body, ... Show More