Chapter
Understanding the World of Supplements
15:39 - 28:41 (13:02)
This episode discusses the evolution of supplement use and the types of supplements people are taking nowadays, including foundational supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and digestive enzymes. The speaker also shares advice on how to take supplements safely and effectively.
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This podcast episode discusses the use of vitamin and mineral supplements and how they can fill in nutritional gaps for people who are physically or mentally active or have restricted diets, but emphasizes that they are no replacement for lifestyle factors such as exercise and social connection.
15:39 - 23:15 (07:35)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the use of vitamin and mineral supplements and how they can fill in nutritional gaps for people who are physically or mentally active or have restricted diets, but emphasizes that they are no replacement for lifestyle factors such as exercise and social connection.
ChapterUnderstanding the World of Supplements
EpisodeDeveloping a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The key to good nutrition is to get about 75 to 80% of your foods or more from non-processed or minimally processed sources.
23:15 - 25:13 (01:58)
Summary
The key to good nutrition is to get about 75 to 80% of your foods or more from non-processed or minimally processed sources. Highly processed foods are those with very long ingredient lists and long shelf lives, and may cause people to rely on supplements instead of optimizing their nutrition.
ChapterUnderstanding the World of Supplements
EpisodeDeveloping a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Foundational supplements have expanded over time and now include substances such as digestive enzymes and adaptogens, in addition to vitamins and minerals.
25:13 - 28:41 (03:28)
Summary
Foundational supplements have expanded over time and now include substances such as digestive enzymes and adaptogens, in addition to vitamins and minerals. These supplements are designed to have a broad spectrum of effects on the body.