#176 Are Your Supplements Made of Coal Tar? Natural vs Synthetic Mineral Sources, The Great Magnesium Scam & Misleading Marketing | Dr. Carolyn Dean @ RnA ReSet

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Your supplements are not doing what it’s supposed to & misleading marketing tactics may be the culprit.

In today’s episode, you’ll explore the secrets of synthetic vitamins in your cupboard & discover which natural forms are better for your body. We’ll break down the effects of supplement marketing, misunderstood ratios of calcium to magnesium as well as how everyday habits like saunas or ice baths might be depleting your nutrients.

Strike the right balance of essential minerals to support your overall health, rethink your supplement routine & align your wellness with what your body really needs. Find out how & more on today’s episode on Whole Foods vs Synthetic Supplements.

Meet our guest

Dr. Carolyn Dean, a medical doctor, naturopath, and renowned author has dedicated over five decades to merging medical science with the healing gifts of nature. Her mission is to empower individuals to enhance their well-being, boost energy levels, and manage their health effectively.

Following her acclaimed work “The Magnesium Miracle®,” initially published in 2004 & revised in 2017, she now presents her latest revision, “Magnesium: The Missing Link to Total Health®.”

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Key takeaways

• Lacking essential nutrients makes us more vulnerable to pathogens
• Intense detox methods like ice baths or saunas can deplete minerals in already deficient people, worsening their condition
• Ions always form compounds due to their charge
• Current medicine lacks ionized blood testing; standard tests don’t measure magnesium activity in the mitochondria
• Magnesium is often overlooked, yet it’s crucial for many bodily functions, like producing nitric oxide
• Nine key minerals are required for proper thyroid hormone production
• Drinking sea-salted water helps reduce edema by delivering essential minerals for hydration
• Fluoride binds to magnesium, forming brittle compounds that accumulate in tendons, ligaments, & joints
• Mineral deficiencies leave the body susceptible to heavy metal toxicity
• Poorly absorbed calcium supplements can lead to artery calcification & increased heart disease risk
• High doses of vitamin D can cause magnesium deficiency, as magnesium is needed to metabolize it
• Energy medicine requires sufficient minerals to be effective

Episode Highlights

9:26 The Role of Magnesium & Minerals for Your Overall Health

18:15 Natural vs Synthetic Supplementation

33:36 The Truth About the Supplement Market

41:29 Methods to Remineralize Your Body Effectively

Links

• Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AS2-eNNqt8k
• Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/176

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