The Science of Nutrition and Its Impact on Your Body with Dr. Mark Hyman

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#204: Learn how to use nutrition to optimize your health, energy, and longevity. Dr. Mark Hyman explores the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods and offers tips for adopting a nutrient-dense diet. We discuss the role of dairy, protein, GLP-1 agonists, and supplements, the importance of the gut microbiome, and the link between nutrition and mental health.

Dr. Mark Hyman is an internationally recognized expert in functional medicine and nutrition, a practicing family physician, and a best-selling author. He is also the host of The Doctor’s Pharmacy podcast. His pioneering work combines cutting-edge research with actionable advice to help people achieve optimal health by addressing the root causes.

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:12) The Definition of Real Nutrition

(06:56) The NOVA Food Classification System

(11:36) How Much Does Food Being Organic Matter?

(14:07) How Chris Leverages ChatGPT to Identify Ultra-Processed Foods

(16:11) The Role of Dairy in Nutrition

(21:44) The Protein Debate: Animal vs. Plant

(25:46) The Importance of the Gut Microbiome

(27:13) Efficient Ways to Structure Your Diet

(30:41) How the Timing of Your Meals Matters

(31:59) The Rise of GLP-1 Agonists

(38:47) The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies

(40:25) Can Supplements Increase Nutrition?

(42:38) How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health and Cognitive Function

(46:37) Four Practical Habits to Improve Your Nutrition Intake

(49:28) Three Simple Ways to Optimize Your Nutrition

(50:30) Where to Find Dr. Mark Hyman

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