In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, an award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and world-renowned health expert. Angela and Dr. Sarah discuss the differences between synthetic and real food sources of nutrients, including the enhanced bioavailability of nutrients from whole sources including animals, plants and mushrooms. They delve into the principles of a Nutrivore diet, the best sources of key vitamins for your pet, the importance of non-essential nutrients, the risks associated with synthetic vitamins and vitamin toxicity, and the potential dangers of taking too many supplements. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how to nourish your pet effectively and safely.

Episode Recap: 

• The difference between synthetic and real sources of nutrients
• What are non-essential nutrients?
• Full Spectrum nutrition vs isolated nutrients
• Enhanced bioavailability of nutrients from whole food sources
• Nutrients from animal sources
• What is a nutrivore diet?
• Nutrients from Mushrooms
• What is the longevity vitamin?
• Vitamin-D enhanced mushrooms
• Risks of synthetic vitamins & vitamin toxicity
• Risks of taking too many supplements
• Menopause & nutrition
• The deal with collagen & collagen supplements

Episode Resources:

• Nutrivore
• Nutrivore, the book! By Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
• Follow Dr. Sarah Ballantyne on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube 
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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