In this live segment, Gina chats about supplements with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND. Gina and Dr. Paul discuss the supplements that can help support you in your weight loss journey and help level up your health.

If you are in the Fall 2024 Support Group, you can check out the full video here:

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Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Paul Hrkal
• What exactly are supplements?
• What causes deficiencies?
• How do we know if we need to take supplements?
• Why it’s important to consult your doctor, naturopath or pharmacist before adding in supplements
• How a vitamin D deficiency could prevent you from losing weight
• Why do we need magnesium?
• Do you get what you pay for when it comes to supplements? What is the recommended minimum dosing?
• Is there one most important supplement to take for weight loss?
• Different forms of supplements (capsules, liquid, powder, gummies) and which is best
• How digestive bitters can be viewed as “natural Ozempic”
• How supplements support detoxification
• The benefits of Omega 3
• How B vitamins are essential for detoxification and producing energy
• Dr. Paul is working on a supplement literacy program - stay tuned for more info!
• Dr. Paul discusses the digestive system and the importance of a probiotic and prebiotic
• Why fibre is so important
• Why creatine is the new social media darling
• What changes can we notice if we start taking creatine?
• Why we don’t recommend specific brands of supplements
• The basic supplements list are all foundational supplements. Where to start?
• Find Dr. Paul at www.paulhrkalnd.com or on Instagram @drpaulhrkal

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