Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine

A Deeper Dive Into Mineral Balance and Heavy Metal Detoxification with Dr. Jeff Wright


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“For safe detoxification, first replenish your body with good minerals and then focus on opening elimination pathways (bowels, sweat, breath) to remove the mobilized toxins.”


Are your mineral levels falling short, despite taking large amounts of supplements?


What if getting enough minerals held the key to overcoming heavy metal absorption?


You might think organic foods are safer, but could they still expose you to heavy metals?


And is it truly possible to purge every last heavy metal from your body?


Find out real answers in this episode! 


Today, Dr. Jeff Wright joins us again to discuss the complex but crucial world of minerals. This topic is incredibly relevant because our modern lifestyles have led to widespread mineral deficiencies and heavy metal exposure. We'll explore why minerals are so vital for our bodies, how to ensure you're getting the minerals you need, and how to reduce your heavy metal burden.


If you suspect you're mineral deficient or simply want to boost your mineral intake for better nourishment, you won't want to miss this! Tune in to Episode 8 of Season 3 today! 


Show Highlights: 


00:00 - Episode Start

02:15 - Discover why minerals are absolutely crucial cofactors that power your body's most vital functions

03:56 - Get an insider peek at an upcoming must-attend class on a key hormone influencer

04:24 -Could this surprising mineral be boosting your iron absorption?

05:27 - Weigh the importance of balanced mineral antagonists like zinc and copper 

06:52 - Dive into the major mineral pairs that need to be balanced, like sodium/potassium, copper/zinc, magnesium/calcium

09:41 - Is your typical diet out of balance? Learn how to optimize these minerals

11:38 - Uncover why widespread mineral deficiencies have become so common in modern times 

13:41 - Learn about the misguided push to restrict salt (sodium) intake for everyone

18:57 -  Find out why Dr. Wright prefers getting potassium from food sources like bananas and coconut water over supplements

25:20 - Distinguish trace minerals from major minerals and their crucial roles

26:32 - Did you know the body tries to compensate for mineral deficiencies by substituting toxic heavy metals? Find out why here

28:42 - The safe, step-by-step approach to gently detoxifying heavy metals

31:57 - Why going straight for heavy metal detox could be a critical mistake

38:03 - How to best test for heavy metal burden

41:22 - Discover the advanced spectrophotometry technology (OligoScan) for rapidly measuring mineral/metal levels and why this mineral test deserves more spotlight

46:45 - How often should you re-check your mineral and metal levels during detox

47:39 - Get the complete picture of your mineral status with complementary tests 

48:33 - Signs and symptoms to tell if someone is mineral-deficient or has heavy metal issues

50:23 - Weighing the pros and cons of gentle “low and slow” approach vs aggressive approaches like chelation for detoxing heavy metals

53:09 - Top heavy metal binders for mineral balance



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