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Are You Taking Too Many Vitamins? The Critical Nutrients You Need and the Ones You Don’t Need As Much Of with Chris Kresser


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Getting the right nutrients is essential. But in today’s world, more isn’t always better. From vitamins to organ meats, Chris Kresser breaks down what we actually need, what we’re missing, and where we might be overdoing it.


Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Chris Kresser. He explains how the body naturally processes nutrients from whole foods compared to the impact of over-supplementation in our modern world. Chris highlights the importance of vitamin D, K2, and magnesium, as well as the benefits of organ meats and concerns surrounding bioavailability.


Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., is cofounder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, founder of the Kresser Institute, and host of the top-ranked podcast Revolution Health Radio. A New York Times bestselling author and one of the most respected voices in Functional Medicine and ancestral health, Chris has trained over 2,000 clinicians worldwide. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist and has appeared in major outlets like Time, The Atlantic, NPR, and Fox. 

In this episode, Dhru and Chris dive into:

  • Which nutrients you can get too much of (1:57)

  • Optimal vitamin D levels and the risks of over-supplementation (4:07)

  • Vitamin K2 and magnesium in conjunction with vitamin D (11:01)

  • Nutrient-rich organ meats and tips for adding them to your diet (12:41)

  • Key nutrients missing from most diets (24:06)

  • Calcium and bioavailability (27:29)

  • Final thoughts (29:59)

    Also mentioned:

    • Full episode with Chris Kresser

    • Try This: 3 Overhyped Supplements—And What to Take Instead

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