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Dr. Mark Hyman’s 8 Nutrition Laws for Lifelong Health.

Big Pharma won’t save you.
But food might.

Here are 8 science-backed habits from the world’s leading longevity doctor to protect your brain, gut, and body:

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1. Want to avoid cancer?
Eat like it.

Obesity, inflammation & insulin resistance fuel cancer—and they’re driven by food.

✅ Cut ultra-processed junk
✅ Eat more protein & whole foods
✅ Stay lean

Cancer isn’t always random.

2. Ditch the dyes
Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1...

These artificial dyes are banned in many countries.
But still in U.S. food.

⚠️ Linked to:
▪︎ Cancer
▪︎ Hormone issues
▪︎ Brain & DNA damage

If it looks like neon—skip it.

3. Inflammation is the root of disease
It’s behind:

▪︎ Alzheimer’s
▪︎ Cancer
▪︎ Obesity
▪︎ Diabetes

You can fight it by avoiding:
❌ Seed oils
❌ Additives
❌ Refined sugar
✅ Eat whole foods
✅ Heal your gut

4. Protect your thyroid
It controls your metabolism.

Here’s how to support it:
▪︎ Sleep deeply
▪︎ Lift weights
▪︎ Get iodine & selenium
▪︎ Eat protein & healthy fats
▪︎ Avoid seed oils & sugar

Your energy depends on it.

5. Insulin resistance = Brain damage
It raises risk of dementia & Alzheimer’s.

Why?

▪︎ Increases brain inflammation
▪︎ Worsens glucose use
▪︎ Starves brain cells

Fix it with:
✅ Sleep
✅ Exercise
✅ Less sugar
✅ Stress control
✅ Fat loss

6. Most people are magnesium-deficient
It powers over 300 reactions in the body.

Boost yours with:
☆ Pumpkin seeds
☆ Dark chocolate
☆ Red meat
☆ Almonds

Better magnesium = better energy, sleep, focus, and mood.

7. High blood pressure isn’t random
It’s not “just aging.”

It’s lifestyle.

Lower it naturally by:
▪︎ Eating fruit & veggies
▪︎ Avoiding processed food
▪︎ Getting potassium & magnesium

Blood pressure is fixable.

8. Heal your gut = Heal your life
Your gut affects:
▪︎ Mood
▪︎ Immunity
▪︎ Heart
▪︎ Hormones

Support it by:
▪︎ Eating real meat
▪︎ Adding more fiber
▪︎ Getting healthy fats
▪︎ Sleeping better
▪︎ Cutting processed food

Final Takeaway:
Every meal is a choice:
Fuel disease—or fuel health.

Dr. Hyman’s 8 laws aren’t trends.
They’re the foundation of vibrant aging.

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