#213 Why You Have Brittle Bones & Heart Risk: The Shocking Truth About Calcium, Omega-3s, Mag L-Threonate, Vitamin B & Other Supplements You Take | Dr. Carolyn Dean @RNAReset

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Why do so many people still suffer from weak bones, heart issues, & brain fog despite taking supplements daily?

Dr. Carolyn Dean reveals the hidden imbalances behind common supplement routines especially the dangerous overuse of calcium & poorly absorbed magnesium.

This episode breaks down why forms like magnesium L-threonate matter, how omega-3s may not be the hero you think, & what your body actually needs to function better at the cellular level.

Meet our guest

Dr. Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor & naturopath with over 40 years of experience. She’s the author of 35+ books, including The Magnesium Miracle, Total Body ReSet for Women’s & Men’s Health, IBS for Dummies, Hormone Balance, Death by Modern Medicine (2025 edition) & more.

In 2015, she founded RnA ReSet to deliver proprietary formulations that support lasting health, vitality & well-being for individuals at any stage of wellness or illness.

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Key takeaways

• Synthetic nootropics often trigger short-term reactions & deplete vital nutrients like magnesium over time
• Magnesium & other minerals play a critical role in brain energy & function, yet most people remain deficient
• Extreme therapies like saunas or cold plunges drain essential minerals, leading to hidden side effects
• Each brain cell holds up to 2 million mitochondria, making proper nutrition essential for brain energy
• Regular blood tests fail to show true magnesium status, since most magnesium resides in cells & bones
• Too much calcium with too little magnesium makes bones brittle rather than stronger
• Most fish oil supplements undergo heavy processing, oxidize easily & often cause harm while algae-based omega-3 offers a safer option
• High doses of vitamin C support collagen, bone & artery strength far beyond the minimal RDA
• Mega-dosing one nutrient (like iodine or zinc) throws off balance & depletes others your body needs
• Food-based, methylated B vitamins support mental health & epigenetics better than high-dose synthetics

Episode Highlights

01:48 The Science & Impact of Magnesium

16:03 Other Essential Nutrients for Brain & Cellular Health

33:12 Rethinking Nutrient Supplementation & Testing

01:04:08 Misconceptions About Magnesium L-threonate for Brain Health

Links

• Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Js0dOha6JE
• Full episode show notes: outliyr.com/213

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