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Vitamin Cheat Sheet

Vitamin B2 + B3 = energy
Vitamin B7 = hair and nails
Vitamin B12 = blood health
Folate = supports liver detox
Vitamin C = master antioxidant
Vitamin B1 = metabolism/stress
Vitamin A = eye + liver + immunity
Vitamin B5 + B6 = neurotransmitters
Vitamin Cheat Sheet 2

Vitamin D = immunity & sex hormones
Vitamin E = antioxidant
Vitamin K2 = arteries & bone health
Mineral Cheat Sheet

Chromium = blood sugar
Iron = oxygen transporter
Copper = iron metabolism
Iodine = thyroid hormones
Magnesium = sleep/anxiety
Manganese = sugar metabolism
Selenium = mitochondria (energy)
Zinc = immunity/testosterone/skin
Calcium + Phosphorus = Bone health
Minerals Cheat Sheet 2

Boron = hormones/metabolism
Potassium/Sodium = heart health
Molybdenum = iron metabolism/Detox
BONUS nutrients

Inositol = brain health
Alpha-Lipoic Acid = antioxidant
Carnitine + CoQ10 = mitochondrial energy
Choline = acetylcholine (memory & muscle movement)

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Imagine your liver as your body’s primary filtration system

It works to make sure you safely break down & eliminate various toxins found in your environment/food

Common toxins include:

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Drugs
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Low-level accumulation of these toxins cause various health concerns like obesity, inflammation & cancer

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There are lots of myths out there that can be confusing

I'm going to dig into some of the common ones I hear & find out what's really true

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Myth 1: Eating Probiotic Foods Is the Only Way to Improve Gut Health

Everyone thinks that consuming probiotic foods like yogurt & sauerkraut is the sole method for enhancing gut health

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Overall diet
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Sleep patterns
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You need to diversify your approach if you want to get better
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It allows your brain to communicate with your body

And vice versa

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Sunlight/Red+IR light
Eat local and organic foods
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