Today's guest is Dr. Chris Kresser. As founder of the Kresser Institute, Dr. Chris Kresser returns to Be Well By Kelly to share what he’s learned in the field of functional medicine since his last visit and how supplementing against nutrient deficiencies helped him & his wife overcome struggles with conception. His mission is to help people reverse chronic illness, reclaim their health, and bring more conscious intentionality into a more meaningful life. 

Chris recently launched a supplement line, Adapt Naturals, to fill the gap and support our nutrient needs. Chis has extended a discount code to our community, use the code BEWELLWITHKELLY for a 15% discount on any of his supplements at AdaptNaturals.com!

We also cover…

00:02:22 — Dr. Kresser’s Discovery of Nutrient Deficiencies

• Top 3 reasons why a nutrient dense diet might still cause deficiencies
• The rapid decline of vegetable nutrient density
• How your natural palette is a pretty good guide to nutrient density
• The power of growing food at home & buying local
• Nutrient density of herbs are typically higher than other foods ounce-for-ounce
• The cyclical effect of regenerative farming, healthier animals lead to healthier soil, and the cycle continues

00:15:30 - Deep Dive Into The Most Important Nutrients For Conception

• How to get nutrient status back while trying to conceive Chinese and functional medicine 
• Top 5 foods the body needs to grow a baby to full term
• How conception requires a safe environment to prevent fertility drops
• Optimizing nutrient status with super nutrient dense protocols & Adapt Naturals 
• Kelly shares her surprising nutrient deficiency story throughout pregnancy

00:23:05 - Chris’s Weekly Habits to Optimize Nutrient Status 

• Coming to terms with the nutrient-status of our food system 
• Viewing your body as a bank account; make both deposits and withdrawals
• Prioritizing high-quality animal protein sources: eggs, organ meats, fermented yogurt, etc.
• Best type of foods to promote healthy conception
• The problem with poultry & the importance of regenerative red meat consumption

00:32:00 - Unpopular Nutrient Beliefs Backed By Science

• Linus Pauling Institute studies on nutrient inadequacies in the U.S.
• Most human beings thrive on a combination of plant & animal-based foods
• What animal-based foods are highest in essential vitamins 
• The importance of fiber in plant-based foods
• Environmental & lifestyle factors that impact our nutrient needs
• Adapting our nutrient needs based on the current science

00:45:39 - Supercharge Your Nutrient Status with Adapt Naturals

• Reformulating Adapt Naturals 
• Better supplementation, fewer supplements
• Core Plus Bundle that has every major nutrient you need
• Developing a strong appreciation for the healing power of mushrooms
• Individualized approach to supplementation
• Introducing his new highly bioavailable Vitamin D supplement
• Take the Nutrient Status Quiz

Resources:

• Website: Chris Kresser.com
• Podcast: Revolution Health Radio
• Shop: Adapt Naturals
• Read: The Paleo Cure by Chris Kresser
• Read: Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser
• Instagram: @chriskresser

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