Chris co-founded and co-directed the California Center for Functional Medicine, one of the largest Functional Medicine clinics on the west coast. Throughout his 15-year career he has helped hundreds of patients reverse chronic disease and recover their health and vitality.
- 02:40 - Barriers to proper healthcare consulting
- 03:50 - How the modern food system is causing Nutrient deficiencies.
- 05:45 - Why eating healthy might not be enough to combat nutrient deficiencies
- 11:00 - Can we get enough nutrients in the modern environment?
- 14:30 - Chris's thoughts on hair mineral analysis testing.
- 16:45 - The problem with vegan and carnivore diets.
- 21:50 - Nutrient degradation overtime
- 25:40- Chris's opinion on oxalates and plant toxins.
- 28:20- The benefits of eating seasonally
- 34:50 - Humans have an innate drive to eat certain foods.
- 39:50 - The nutrient leverage hypothesis.
- 45:15 - Why we don't know about our nutrient deficiencies.
- 48:00 - The best ways to maximize the nutrient density of our diets.
- 57:05 - The issues with the dietary guidelines
- 59:15 - Chris's opinion on phytonutrients
- 1:02:30 - Many diets can work to elicit good health.
- 1:06:30- The height studies
- 1:13:40 - Practical way to optimize your nutrient status.
- 1:22:30 - Where to find Chris Kresser