Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Dr. Sharon Stills, a licensed naturopathic medical doctor with over 25 years of experience and founder of the Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, to break down how women can thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

You will learn why some women sail through this transition while others feel completely wrecked, how Dr. Stills uses bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (and why the delivery method matters so much), and why she relies on 24-hour wet urine testing instead of dried urine panels. She also explains how to read thyroid labs the right way and the unique symptoms that point to low estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or thyroid.

Dr. Jockers and Dr. Stills also cover the best diet for women in midlife, why sunlight and true darkness are so powerful for your hormones and sleep, the key supplements most women need, the best forms of magnesium, and why skipping meals and chronic dehydration quietly drain your adrenals.

"There's nothing that our hormones don't touch." - Dr. Sharon Stills

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00:00 Hormones and Longevity Preview

00:27 Podcast Intro and Dr. Stills

06:18 What Happens in Perimenopause

08:46 Root Causes of Severe Symptoms

13:49 Why Balance Hormones First

15:09 Best Hormone Delivery Methods

16:56 Why Estriol Matters

29:30 Hormone Symptom Overlap

32:26 Signs of Low Progesterone

33:08 Best Diet for Menopause

39:18 Fixing Your Sleep Routine

42:47 Vagus Nerve Regulation

43:24 Key Supplements for Women

45:56 Fermented Foods and Gut

48:24 Topical Magnesium Benefits

49:07 Best Forms of Magnesium

50:30 Signs of Low Magnesium

56:08 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers shares a simple olive oil strategy that helps activate fat burning, switch on autophagy, and target the dangerous visceral fat that surrounds your liver, heart, and pancreas, all without having to labor through a water fast.

You will learn about the three key polyphenols in high-quality extra virgin olive oil (oleuropein, oleocanthal, and hydroxytyrosol), how they flip your master metabolic switch from mTOR to AMPK, and the five major ways to activate autophagy and deep cellular healing.

Dr. Jockers also covers the additional benefits of high-polyphenol olive oil for blood pressure, brain health, pain, blood sugar, and cholesterol, why most olive oil on store shelves is diluted with seed oils, exactly how much to take and when, and the real patient stories behind this strategy.

"Two tablespoons a day of olive oil could be doing more for your body than half the supplements in your cabinet."

-Dr. David Jockers

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0:00 - Introduction: The Simple Olive Oil Trick That Changes Everything

1:43 - Major Warning: Most Olive Oil Is Fake or Diluted

2:12 - Carol's Story (Lost 10 Pounds First Month)

2:58 - The 3 Compounds That Activate Fat Burning & Anti-Aging

3:14 - How Olive Oil Hijacks Your Master Metabolic Switch

4:32 - The 5 Ways to Activate Autophagy (Cellular Cleanup)

5:55 - How to Take It: 1 Tablespoon 2X Daily With Meals

6:47 - Additional Health Benefits (Heart, Brain, Pain Relief)

9:07 - How Olive Oil Reduces Visceral Fat

11:11 - Jim's Story (Lost 25 Pounds in 3 Months, Off 5 Meds)

11:45 - What Olive Oil to Get (Fresh Pressed Recommendation)

12:48 - FAQ: Can I Cook With It?

13:38 - FAQ: Is Kirkland Brand Good?

14:08 - FAQ: Can I Take It First Thing in the Morning?

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down autophagy, the nightly "self-eating" process your cells use to clear out damaged proteins, worn-out mitochondria, and cellular junk, and explains why it is one of the most powerful levers you have for reversing biological aging.

You will learn what blocks autophagy in the modern world, how a 14 to 18-hour daily fasting window aligned with sunset switches your body from growth mode into repair mode, and why the real secret is cycling between mTOR-driven growth and autophagy-driven cleanup with a feast-famine approach built around protein-rich meals.

Dr. Jockers also lays out his complete autophagy toolkit: the foods and supplements that activate cellular cleanup, how to time fasted workouts, sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy, how to optimize your sleep for peak growth hormone release, and a weekly 20 to 24-hour fast, plus a realistic timeline of the results you can expect from week one through month twelve.

In This Episode:

00:00 - Introduction

03:20 - Your Body Eats Itself to Stay Young

04:01 - What is Autophagy? (Cellular Self-Eating Explained)

05:28 - What Blocks Autophagy (Modern Diet Problem)

06:33 - Optimal Fasting Protocol (14-18 Hours Daily)

08:13 - mTOR vs Autophagy Balance (Growth vs Cleanup)

09:09 - Feast-Famine Cycling Protocol

11:59 - Autophagy-Activating Foods

17:36 - Top Supplements for Autophagy

18:51 - Exercise Protocol (Cardio vs Resistance Training)

22:00 - Heat & Cold Therapy for Autophagy

25:04 - Sleep Optimization Protocol

30:33 - Weekly 20-24 Hour Fast Protocol

32:50 - Body Parts That Improve with Autophagy

34:20 - Timeline of Results (Week 1 to Month 12)

35:01 - Complete Daily & Weekly Protocol Summary

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Just 3 grams of glycine can help you sleep more deeply by lowering your body temperature and boosting serotonin, the precursor to melatonin, without making you drowsy during the day. That's why I love the Bone Broth Protein from Paleovalley, made by slow-simmering 100% grass-fed beef bones (not hides or skin) and tested for over 40 pesticides, with 15 grams of collagen protein per serving to support your skin, joints, and gut lining. Go to paleovalley.com/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off your order.

When it comes to recovery, sleep quality matters more than quantity, and body temperature is the number one controllable factor in how well you sleep. A simple way to dial it in is the Orion smart sleep system, which fits right over the mattress you already have and adjusts your bed's temperature through every stage of the night to extend deep sleep, boost REM, and reduce overnight wake-ups, with a 30-night free trial and no mandatory subscription. Go to orionsleep.com/drjockers for 15% off.

"Your body already knows how to reverse aging through autophagy. You just need to create the right conditions for it to happen."

-Dr. David Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Allison Evans, co-founder of Branch Basics, to uncover the hidden toxins lurking in the average home and the simple swaps that lower your family's toxic load. Allison shares how she was diagnosed with the "worst case of PCOS" her doctor had ever seen, then went on to heal and conceive four children naturally after removing toxic chemicals from her life.

You will learn why the EPA says indoor air is two to five times more toxic than outdoor air, why inhaled chemicals like VOCs can be even more damaging than toxins in food, and how synthetic fragrances act as obesogens, carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, asthmagens, and neurotoxins that signal your body to store fat.

Dr. Jockers and Allison also cover the power of removal over replacement, why disinfectants and "greenwashed" natural products can still work against you, how pesticides target the brain, and the easiest places to start, from laundry and dish soap to a single all-purpose concentrate.

In This Episode:

00:00 Synthetic Fragrances and Fat Storage

07:05 Welcome Allison Evans

08:03 Worst Case of PCOS Ever

13:43 Removing Toxins, Reducing Medications

16:17 Pain-Free and Four Natural Pregnancies

16:57 Removing Interference So the Body Heals

19:40 287 Chemicals in Cord Blood

24:14 Dr. Jockers' Wife's Healing Story

26:45 How Branch Basics Began

27:06 Merilee's Kidney Healing Story

28:59 A Pesticide-Poisoned Child Recovers

39:59 Inhaled VOCs vs Food Toxins

41:32 The OCEAN Acronym for Fragrance

42:24 Damaged Mitochondria and Inflammation

43:48 Gentle Soap vs Disinfectants

44:44 Salt as an Ancient Cleanser

47:53 Pesticides and the Brain

50:31 Spotting Greenwashed Products

51:31 Where to Start First

56:10 A Message of Hope

Everyday cleaning sprays, laundry detergents, and air fresheners often contain synthetic fragrance compounds, phthalates, and harsh surfactants that can mimic or interfere with your body's natural hormones. That's why my family uses Branch Basics for pretty much all our cleaning needs: human-safe, plant- and mineral-based cleaners made without fragrance or hormone disruptors, all starting from one concentrate you mix with water for your kitchen, bathroom, windows, and laundry.

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"95% of the chemicals in fragrances are synthetic compounds from petroleum that drive up inflammation and increase the risk of birth defects, cancer and autoimmune conditions. "

- Dr. David Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down his favorite meal for unblocking your arteries fast, the arterial repair meal, and explains how each micro and macronutrient on the plate works to calm inflammation, protect your arterial lining, and help reduce plaque.

You will learn why arteries don't clog from cholesterol but from inflammation, what actually damages the arterial wall in the first place, and how foods like arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, wild-caught salmon, high-polyphenol olive oil, lemon, Mediterranean herbs, and grass-fed cheese each target a different mechanism, from nitric oxide production to calcium regulation with vitamin K2.

Dr. Jockers also shares a gut-healing yogurt parfait dessert with collagen, pomegranate, and berries, the common habits quietly destroying your arteries, a simple action plan with the labs to track, what results to expect from week one through month six, and answers to the most common questions about cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat.

In This Episode:

0:00 Introduction: Arteries Don't Clog From Cholesterol

0:45 The Real Cause of Heart Disease (Inflammation)

1:14 Why Blaming Cholesterol Is Wrong (Firefighter Analogy)

2:00 What Actually Damages Your Arteries

2:47 The Arterial Repair Meal (Overview)

3:24 Component 1: Arugula Salad (Nitric Oxide Booster)

5:20 Component 2: Cucumbers (Silica for Arterial Strength)

6:19 Component 3: Tomatoes (Lycopene Protection)

7:49 Component 4: Wild Salmon (Omega-3 Anti-Inflammatory)

9:35 Component 5: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Polyphenol Power)

11:47 Component 6: Lemon & Mediterranean Herbs

13:19 Component 7: Grass-Fed Cheese (Vitamin K2)

14:42 Component 8: Greek Yogurt Parfait (Gut-Artery Connection)

19:15 The Synergy: Why This Meal Works Together

20:25 What's Destroying Your Arteries (Avoid These)

20:56 Your 7-Day Arterial Reset Protocol

22:04 Timeline of Results (Week 1 to Month 6)

22:55 Common Questions Answered

If you're tired of thin, lifeless hair or cringe at every clump in the shower drain, your hair may be missing protein, which it loses with age just like your muscles do. That's why I love the Hydralift Volumizing Shampoo from Purancé, made with wheat protein to strengthen follicles from deep within and betaine from sugar beets to draw moisture into each strand for fuller, silky-soft hair. Go to purance.com and use code JOCKERS for 35% off your entire order.

A real detox isn't a $300 juice cleanse or a laxative tea in pretty packaging; your liver, gut, circulation, and sleep just need support to catch up on the cleanup they're already trying to do. That's why I like the 2-Day Detox from Qualia, four formulas timed across your day (morning, meals, empty stomach, and sleep) so you're done in 48 hours with no juice-only days and no skipped meals. Go to qualialife.com/drjockers for 50% off, and use code DRJOCKERS for an additional 15% off your order.

Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked aspects of wellness, and it could be the missing piece for steadier energy and productivity. A simple way to fill that gap is the Advanced Set from Beam Minerals, liquid electrolytes and Micro Boost made with plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes that taste like water, absorb easily, and won't break your fast. Go to beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.

"Think of nitric oxide as WD-40 for your blood vessels."

-Dr. David Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers explains why yellow teeth are rarely about your coffee or your brushing, and why he sees them as a metabolic signal tied to your salivary pH, which reflects your gut, liver, and metabolic health.

You will learn the six internal triggers dentists rarely address, including acid reflux, liver congestion, gut dysbiosis, mineral deficiencies, chronic dehydration, and inflammation, plus how whitening strips and bleach weaken your enamel, increase porosity, and set you up for rebound staining.

Dr. Jockers also shares his natural whitening protocol: baking soda and activated charcoal once a week, daily coconut oil pulling, and the foods that support salivary pH and remineralization, along with the foods to avoid, how to use apple cider vinegar and mineral-rich water, a seven-day challenge, and answers to common questions on sensitive teeth, genetics, coffee stains, and xylitol gum.

In This Episode:

00:00 Missing Piece Intro

00:16 Podcast Welcome

03:42 Yellow Teeth Root Cause

04:57 Internal Triggers Checklist

06:28 Enamel Erosion Science

08:05 Natural Whitening Protocol

08:48 Oil Pulling Daily

09:50 Nutrition For Salivary pH

10:13 Foods That Heal Teeth

14:58 Minerals, Ferments, Collagen

17:07 Foods To Avoid

19:15 Apple Cider Vinegar Water

21:08 Seven Day Challenge

22:29 Q&A Common Concerns

25:06 Final Summary Sendoff

Hair loss often has less to do with your age than with hair follicles that get switched off and stuck before they can return to the growing phase. That's where Hair Renewal from Purality Health comes in, featuring AnaGain Nu, a compound extracted from pea sprouts by Swiss researchers and clinically studied for stimulating hair follicle cells, with a Micelle Liposomal formula to help your body absorb it. Go to puralityhealth.com and use code JOCKERS40 for 40% off, backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee.

A lot of skincare looks good on paper but never really delivers, or it sells you on needing 10 different products to have an effective routine. That's why OneSkin stands out: it was founded by longevity researchers and built around the OS-01 peptide, which is designed to target the damaged senescent cells behind visible skin aging and is backed by four peer-reviewed clinical studies. Go to oneskin.co/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off.

"If your whitening routine keeps failing, it's because you're treating the symptom and not the source."

-Dr. David Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with longevity researcher and his longtime best friend Dr. Isaac Jones, founder of Elevays, to break down the hallmarks of aging and the 10 most research-backed nutrients for protecting your cells and mitochondria as you age.

You will learn why aging isn't a slow, linear decline but an exponential drop-off driven by a vicious cycle of oxidative stress, fibrosis, microbiome imbalance, and mitochondrial dysfunction, plus why your mindset about how long you'll live shapes the choices that determine your healthspan.

Dr. Jockers and Dr. Isaac also walk through a cutting-edge longevity stack, including 2-HOBA, urolithin A, pomegranate extract, glutathione, NAC, L-carnitine, NR, PQQ, CoQ10, and alpha lipoic acid, and explain how these nutrients work together to repair cell membranes, renew mitochondria, boost NAD+, and clear toxins like PFAS.

In This Episode:

00:00 Microbiome and Aging Teaser 00:25 Longevity Goals and Hallmarks 03:27 Meet Dr Isaac Jones 04:34 Healthspan vs Lifespan Reality 07:12 Aging as Exponential Decline 08:27 Hallmarks and Vicious Cycles 10:32 Oxidative Stress and Fibrosis 13:11 Microbiome and Mitochondria Loop 16:34 Lifestyle Foundation Before Supplements 17:28 Mindset and Longevity Targets 21:10 Key Nutrients 2 HOBAMINE 23:56 Seed Oils and Mito Membranes 25:09 Urolithin A for Mitophagy 27:17 Urolithin A Explained 29:29 Mitophagy and Cost 31:47 Glutathione Detox Basics 32:42 PFAs and Toxic Exposure 34:33 NAC and Antioxidant Synergy 36:06 Longevity Stack Ingredients 36:25 NR and NAD Energy 41:55 PQQ and CoQ10 Boost 43:14 Alpha Lipoic Detox Support 44:17 Beadlet Tech and Savings 48:53 How to Take the Stack 49:24 Personalized Supplement Future 50:10 Final Thanks and Wrap

As you age, your natural collagen production declines, leading to fine lines and wrinkles, joint pain, dark circles under your eyes, and more. That's why I love the Bone Broth Protein from Paleovalley, made from 100% grass-fed beef bones that are slow-simmered and tested for over 40 pesticides, with 15 grams of collagen protein and a clinical 3.4-gram dose of sleep-supporting glycine in every serving. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off 100% grass-fed bone broth protein.

If you're under stress, fasting, eating low-carb, or training hard, you're losing more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than you probably realize, and that can leave you wired, tired, and depleted. That's one of the reasons I use Re-Lyte from Redmond every day, made with unrefined Real Salt, two types of magnesium, and no sugar or artificial ingredients. Go to redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off.

A poor night's sleep drains your energy and mental clarity faster than almost anything else, and finding a way to truly wind down is crucial. That's why I love the infrared sauna blanket from Bon Charge, which heats your body directly at a lower temperature to help relieve stress, soothe sore muscles, sweat out toxins, and boost circulation from the comfort of home, then folds right up into a closet. Go to boncharge.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off sitewide, plus free shipping and a 12-month warranty.

Thicker hair and healthier-looking skin don't have to require appointments or complicated routines. A simple way to get there is clinically backed red light therapy from iRestore, including the Elite helmet with 300 lasers and 200 LEDs to help regrow thicker hair, and the cordless Illumina Face Mask that targets fine lines, breakouts, and dullness in just 10 minutes. Go to irestore.com and use code JOCKERS to save on customer favorites.

Being told "everything looks normal" at your annual checkup doesn't mean you really know what's happening inside your body. That's why I recommend SuperPower, a membership that tests 150+ biomarkers every year across a baseline and a progress test, covering your heart, liver, thyroid, hormones, metabolism, nutrient levels, gut microbiome, and even environmental toxins. Go to superpower.com and use code JOCKERS for $50 off your membership.

"People age rapidly because the free radicals damage the DNA, and then the DNA is essentially miscoding."

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the science of red and infrared light therapy for joint pain and inflammation, and shares how he used it daily to recover from a completely torn distal bicep tendon without surgery.

You will learn how red and infrared wavelengths power up your mitochondria, boost nitric oxide and circulation, and calm inflammatory signaling, plus what the research shows for osteoarthritis, neck and back pain, tendon injuries, and fibromyalgia.

Dr. Jockers also covers the practical protocol: the best wavelengths, how close to get to a panel, how long and how often to use it, the best time of day, eye safety, and why he recommends a targeted, wearable device like the Kineon MOVE+ Pro when a specific joint is screaming at you.

In This Episode:

00:00 Red Light Therapy: The Drug-Free Pain Solution 00:22 The Science: How Red Light Heals Your Cells 01:51 Mechanism #2: Nitric Oxide & Blood Flow 02:44 My Torn Bicep Story: Surgery Avoided 03:48 Research Review: What Studies Show 04:00 Osteoarthritis: Pain & Mobility Improvements 04:32 Neck & Back Pain: Proven Results 05:19 Shoulder & Tendon Injuries: My Category 05:59 Fibromyalgia: Chronic Pain Relief 08:17 How to Use: Protocol & Practical Tips 08:26 Wavelengths: Red vs Infrared Explained 09:28 Duration & Frequency: How Much to Use 10:46 Safety: Can You Expose Your Eyes? 11:14 The Device I Use: Kineon Move Plus Pro 13:10 Who Should Use Red Light Therapy?

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Many conventional cleaning products carry synthetic fragrances, phthalates, and harsh surfactants linked to hormone disruption. That's why I use Branch Basics for pretty much all my cleaning needs: human-safe products with no fragrance or hormone disruptors, screened against thousands of known and suspected harmful chemicals, with one concentrate that mixes into cleaners for every room, plus dishwasher tablets and a fragrance-free laundry detergent. Find it at Target and Amazon, or go to branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off the premium starter kit.

"Red and infrared light offer a non-invasive, drug-free, side effect-free method for pain relief."

- Dr. David Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down why the food pyramid most of us learned in school was wrong, and how the newly released pyramid reverses more than 50 years of mainstream nutrition advice by dropping the grain-based foundation and the low-fat obsession.

You will learn what Dr. Jockers calls the real food pyramid: protein and healthy fats at the base, fasting and no snacking between meals to keep insulin low, non-starchy vegetables above that, and fruit and starchy vegetables as an optional lever for energy and performance. He also explains why he recommends removing grains, processed sugar, and seed oils.

Dr. Jockers also shares the story of his patient Phil, who lost 50 pounds in four months after making these changes, and answers the most common questions about the new pyramid, including why doctors promoted the old one, whether fiber is essential, why seed oils are a problem now, and whether a high-fat diet is dangerous for the heart.

In This Episode:

00:00 Seed Oils Health Risks 00:23 Welcome and Episode Setup 04:42 Old Pyramid Failed Us 04:58 Phil Story and Bad Advice 06:33 New Pyramid Quietly Flips 07:29 Real Food Pyramid Basics 08:01 Fasting No Snacking Rules 09:42 Cut Grains Sugar Seed Oils 10:23 Phil Results and Proof 12:27 System Designed to Profit 12:56 Q&A Doctors and Money 13:46 Grandparents Bread Myth 14:56 Fiber and Food Sources 15:35 Why Seed Oils Are New 16:18 Why Agencies Won't Admit 16:58 Is High Fat Dangerous 17:45 Take Action and Closing 18:14 Final Podcast Outro

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"Carbs are a lever for energy and performance, but they're not the foundation of our diet."

- Dr. David Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Caroline Alan, "The Mineral Geek," co-founder and CEO of Beam Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset, for a deep dive into why minerals are the foundation of cellular energy, hormones, brain function, and detox.

You will learn what minerals actually do inside your cells, the surprising signs of mineral deficiency, from anxiety and poor sleep to brain fog and nighttime leg cramps, and why depleted soils, filtered water, and glyphosate make it nearly impossible to get enough from food alone.

Dr. Jockers and Caroline also cover the difference between humic and fulvic substances, why megadosing single minerals can throw your body out of balance, how to start slowly if you are sensitive to detox, and how these plant-based mineral complexes support your mitochondria and gut microbiome.

In This Episode:

00:00 Nutrient Density Decline

00:20 Mineral Reset Overview

05:11 Caroline Mineral Geek Story

06:03 Healing With Minerals

10:47 What Minerals Do

15:30 Deficiency Signs Stress

20:21 Why Food Lacks Minerals

24:14 Water Filtration Tradeoffs

26:08 Glyphosate Mineral Disruption

29:39 Humic vs Fulvic Explained

29:57 Humic Fulvic Basics

30:58 Mineral Megadose Risks

33:20 Beam Products Breakdown

34:07 Humic vs Fulvic Actions

36:04 Sensitive Detox Protocol

38:02 Trace Mineral Ratios

40:38 Farming Soil Depletion

43:41 Gut Forest Analogy

46:38 Mitochondria Microbiome Link

48:38 Fulvic Cell Transport

52:04 Sourcing Quality Testing

54:46 Results Cramp Relief

57:16 Final Wrap Resources

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"Without minerals, you can't actually utilize those proteins, fats, and carbs in your body."

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Connect with Caroline Alan:

• Website: beamminerals.com/DRJOCKERS (use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order)

• Book: https://a.co/d/0gDL65mN

Connect with Dr. Jockers:

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

• Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

• Website – https://drjockers.com/

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/