In our final session, we look at the difference between synthetic, lab-created pharmaceuticals and whole, food-based supplements. Bonus video below! Also:
The 15 Most Dangerous Drugs (prescription, illicit, and some that are available OTC!)
Alarming statistics about prescriptions in the US
Drug-induced nutritional deficiencies (make sure you're supplementing with what your medications deplete!)
"Frood/Frankenfood"
Are you getting enough of your vitamins & minerals? Therapeutic Range vs RDA
TOPIC TIME STAMPS:
03:16 Introduction
05:05 Prescription Statistics
06:07 Top 15 Most Dangerous Drugs
33:14 More concerning Prescription Statistics
33:53 Drug-induced Nutritional Deficiencies
39:13 "Side" Effects?
41:20 The problem with "treats" during chemotherapy
43:34 "Frood/Frankenfood" - guess how many POUNDS of additives Americans eat every year!
45:14 Why we need supplements
46:04 Therapeutic Range vs RDA
51:05 Why it matters where you get your vitamins & supplements
51:39 Jenn's trip to the Natural Factors organic farm in British Columbia
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