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Why Most Of Us Are Nutrient Deficient And What To Do About It

Why Most Of Us Are Nutrient Deficient And What To Do About It

October 4, 2022 By Paul

In our modern age, it is not uncommon for many meals to lose their nutritional density before they even reach our plates. This is due to the prominence of growing our own food decreasing on a global scale. When food has to go through an extensive transportation process before it reaches our homes, it has the potential to lose quite a bit of its nutritional value. Unfortunately, that’s not the tip of the iceberg. According to Dr. Hyman, many of us are not able to even absorb the same amount of nutrients as our ancestors were.

Key Takeaways:

  • Many nutrient guidelines need to be revamped in modern times. This is illustrated in how magnesium dosage recommendations are based on data from 1997.
  • Since most food in American homes travel an extensive distance before reaching our dinner plates, a lot of nutrients can lost in transport.
  • Since deficiencies may be more prominent than we previously realized, being able to adequately recognize the signs of a deficiency is vital.

“That means even for those of us focused on a whole foods diet we may not be hitting the mark for vital nutrients to optimize our health.”

Read more: https://drhyman.com/blog/2022/09/21/podcast-ep602/

Related posts:

Free photos of Breakfast7 Nutrient Deficiencies That Can Make You Sick The Science of Nutrient Density – Why Every Bite Matters Avocado consumption is associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake, and lower metabolic syndrome risk in US adults: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001–2008

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