Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down why the food pyramid most of us learned in school was wrong, and how the newly released pyramid reverses more than 50 years of mainstream nutrition advice by dropping the grain-based foundation and the low-fat obsession.
 
You will learn what Dr. Jockers calls the real food pyramid: protein and healthy fats at the base, fasting and no snacking between meals to keep insulin low, non-starchy vegetables above that, and fruit and starchy vegetables as an optional lever for energy and performance. He also explains why he recommends removing grains, processed sugar, and seed oils.
 
Dr. Jockers also shares the story of his patient Phil, who lost 50 pounds in four months after making these changes, and answers the most common questions about the new pyramid, including why doctors promoted the old one, whether fiber is essential, why seed oils are a problem now, and whether a high-fat diet is dangerous for the heart.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Seed Oils Health Risks
00:23 Welcome and Episode Setup
04:42 Old Pyramid Failed Us
04:58 Phil Story and Bad Advice
06:33 New Pyramid Quietly Flips
07:29 Real Food Pyramid Basics
08:01 Fasting No Snacking Rules
09:42 Cut Grains Sugar Seed Oils
10:23 Phil Results and Proof
12:27 System Designed to Profit
12:56 Q&A Doctors and Money
13:46 Grandparents Bread Myth
14:56 Fiber and Food Sources
15:35 Why Seed Oils Are New
16:18 Why Agencies Won't Admit
16:58 Is High Fat Dangerous
17:45 Take Action and Closing
18:14 Final Podcast Outro
 
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"Carbs are a lever for energy and performance, but they're not the foundation of our diet."
- Dr. David Jockers
 
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Visit puralityhealth.com and use code JOCKERS40 to get 40% off Hair Renewal from Purality Health
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If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Caroline Alan, "The Mineral Geek," co-founder and CEO of Beam Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset, for a deep dive into why minerals are the foundation of cellular energy, hormones, brain function, and detox.
 
You will learn what minerals actually do inside your cells, the surprising signs of mineral deficiency, from anxiety and poor sleep to brain fog and nighttime leg cramps, and why depleted soils, filtered water, and glyphosate make it nearly impossible to get enough from food alone.
 
Dr. Jockers and Caroline also cover the difference between humic and fulvic substances, why megadosing single minerals can throw your body out of balance, how to start slowly if you are sensitive to detox, and how these plant-based mineral complexes support your mitochondria and gut microbiome.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Nutrient Density Decline
00:20 Mineral Reset Overview
05:11 Caroline Mineral Geek Story
06:03 Healing With Minerals
10:47 What Minerals Do
15:30 Deficiency Signs Stress
20:21 Why Food Lacks Minerals
24:14 Water Filtration Tradeoffs
26:08 Glyphosate Mineral Disruption
29:39 Humic vs Fulvic Explained
29:57 Humic Fulvic Basics
30:58 Mineral Megadose Risks
33:20 Beam Products Breakdown
34:07 Humic vs Fulvic Actions
36:04 Sensitive Detox Protocol
38:02 Trace Mineral Ratios
40:38 Farming Soil Depletion
43:41 Gut Forest Analogy
46:38 Mitochondria Microbiome Link
48:38 Fulvic Cell Transport
52:04 Sourcing Quality Testing
54:46 Results Cramp Relief
57:16 Final Wrap Resources
 
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Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked aspects of wellness, and it could be the missing piece for your energy and productivity. That's why I take a half capful of Electrolyze and Micro Boost from Beam Minerals every morning: plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes that taste like water, absorb easily, and won't break your fast. Go to beamminerals.com/DRJOCKERS and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.
If you're under stress, fasting, eating low-carb, or training hard, you're losing more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than you probably realize, and that can leave you wired, tired, and depleted. That's one of the reasons I use Re-Lyte from Redmond every day, made with unrefined Real Salt, two types of magnesium, and no sugar or artificial ingredients. Go to redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off.
Two people can have completely different gut microbiomes, and completely different diet and supplement needs, even when their symptoms look the same. That's why it's important to test and not guess with the at-home gut health test from Tiny Health, which uses metagenomic sequencing to reveal signs of inflammation, leaky gut, and imbalances, then gives you a personalized action plan. Go to tinyhealth.com/drjockers for $50 off your first at-home test kit.
 
 "Without minerals, you can't actually utilize those proteins, fats, and carbs in your body."
 
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Resources: 
Visit paleovalley.com/jockers to get 15% off Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein and other products

Visit beamminerals.com/DRJOCKERS and use code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off your first order of Beam Minerals

Visit redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Redmond Re-Lyte

Visit tinyhealth.com/drjockers to get $50 off your first Tiny Health at-home test kit

 
Connect with Caroline Alan:
Website: beamminerals.com/DRJOCKERS (use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order)

Book: https://a.co/d/0gDL65mN


 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
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Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/

 

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers walks you through his simple 12-minute morning ritual designed to reawaken your body's natural production of nitric oxide, the powerful signaling molecule he calls your body's "youth signal."


You will learn why nitric oxide drops by as much as 60% by age 40, and the exact four-step routine to restore it: oil pulling with grounding, gratitude, and morning sunshine, a lemon and sea salt super hydration drink, a three-minute nasal breathing movement sequence, and a two-minute anti-wrinkle facial massage.


Dr. Jockers also shares two bonus anti-aging tricks, sprinting and red light therapy, explains how to track your results, and answers the most common questions about safety, timing, age, and combining the ritual with sauna and cold exposure.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Nasal Breathing Nitric Oxide
00:20 Morning Ritual Overview
02:58 Nitric Oxide Anti Aging
05:37 Step One Detox Reset
07:41 Step Two Super Hydration
09:14 Step Three Movement Boost
10:47 Step Four Facial Massage
13:18 Track Results Science
15:50 Bonus Sprinting Red Light
18:05 Common Questions Safety
21:02 Final 12 Minute Recap
21:58 Podcast Wrap Up
 
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If you're under stress, fasting, eating low-carb, or training hard, you're likely losing more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than you realize, which can leave you wired, tired, and depleted. That's why I drink Re-Lyte from Redmond every day; it's made with Redmond Real Salt, an ancient, unrefined sea salt full of trace minerals, plus two forms of magnesium and no sugar or artificial ingredients. Go to redmond.life/doctorjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off.

 

"When nitric oxide drops, everything slows: your metabolism, your libido, your energy, your cellular repair."
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Resources:
Visit pureance.com and use code JOCKERS to get 35% off HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo and your entire order

Visit redmond.life/doctorjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Re-Lyte electrolytes

Download the 7-Day Fat Burning Quickstart Guide

Email info@drjockers.com for health coaching, lab testing, and customized protocols



Connect with Dr. Jockers:
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Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/
 
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the surprising warning signs of a zinc deficiency, a problem that affects an estimated 25% of the world's population, and likely far more since so few people ever get tested.


You will learn what zinc actually does in your body, from powering the zinc finger proteins that support healthy DNA expression to producing superoxide dismutase (SOD) and stopping viral replication, plus the key symptoms that show up when you run low: loss of taste and smell, brain fog and mood issues, thyroid problems, hair loss and premature graying, low libido, white spots on your nails, and frequent infections.


Dr. Jockers also covers the hidden root causes that drain your zinc, including blood sugar swings, low stomach acid, excess copper and heavy metals, chronic stress, and common medications, along with the ideal zinc-to-copper ratio on labs, how much zinc to supplement, the best food sources, and his favorite form of zinc.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Libido Warning Sign
00:24 Podcast Intro And Labs
03:08 Zinc Deficiency Overview
03:56 What Zinc Does
05:41 Key Deficiency Symptoms
08:53 Root Causes Of Low Zinc
12:32 More Causes Stress Meds
13:29 Testing Zinc Copper Ratio
14:38 Supplement Dosing Tips
15:25 Best Food Sources
17:32 Zinc Forms And Glycine
18:02 Wrap Up And Next Steps
 
Glutathione is your body's master antioxidant, protecting your cells from oxidative stress and supporting your natural detoxification pathways, but the way you take it really matters. That's why I was so intrigued by the glutathione spray from Purality Health: you simply spray it on your tongue, it tastes great, and it's formulated with their advanced delivery technology plus added vitamin C. Go to masterantioxidant.com/drj for a buy one, get one free special, backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee.


Too many people walk out of their annual checkup being told everything is fine, while early warning signs quietly go unnoticed. That's why I recommend SuperPower, a membership that tests 150+ biomarkers every year across a baseline and a progress test, covering your heart, liver, thyroid, hormones, metabolism, vitamin and mineral levels, gut microbiome, and even environmental toxins. Go to superpower.com and use code JOCKERS for $50 off your SuperPower membership.

 

"If you're dealing with an autoimmune or chronic inflammatory condition, you really have to look at your zinc levels."

~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Resources:
Visit masterantioxidant.com/drj to get a buy one, get one free special on Purality Health's glutathione spray

Visit superpower.com and use code JOCKERS to get $50 off your SuperPower membership

Email info@drjockers.com to test your zinc-to-copper ratio or work with one of our health coaches to analyze your labs




Connect with Dr. Jockers:
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Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/
 
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Dr. Richard Horowitz, integrative medicine pioneer, creator of the MSIDS model, and author of the new book Ending Chronic Illness, to talk about solving the toughest chronic illnesses, from Lyme disease and Alzheimer's to autoimmune conditions and chronic fatigue.
 
You will learn about Dr. Horowitz's groundbreaking case study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, where a nine-week oral dapsone combination protocol fully reversed the Alzheimer's biomarker p-tau 217, plus why Lyme is called "the great imitator" and how the three Bs (Borrelia, Babesia, and Bartonella), mold toxins, and POTS are driving so much of today's chronic illness.
 
Dr. Jockers and Dr. Horowitz also cover the six rivers of inflammation and the 16-point MSIDS model, the daily supplements Dr. Horowitz takes to block key inflammatory pathways, how to start with highly sensitive patients, gut healing and H. pylori strategies, and why trauma, limbic retraining, and vagal retraining can be the missing piece in recovery.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Overmedicated Lyme Patient
00:18 Meet Dr Richard Horowitz
00:54 Alzheimers Biomarker Breakthrough
11:12 Lyme Mimics Chronic Disease
14:01 MSIDS Six Rivers Explained
16:33 Where To Start Testing
23:51 New Trends Bartonella Mold POTS
34:45 Bioengineered Lyme Debate
36:24 Biofilm Infection Basics
37:43 Dapsone Breakthrough Story
39:18 Root Causes MSIDS Approach
40:14 Lifestyle Foundations
41:49 Anti Inflammation Supplements
46:55 Inflammatory Pathways Explained
51:32 Sensitive Patients Detox First
54:29 Gut Healing And H Pylori
56:52 Trauma Limbic Vagal Reset
01:00:20 Closing Hope And Next Steps
 
Nearly every benefit of turmeric comes down to its ability to encourage a healthy inflammatory response, and research shows whole food turmeric can be even more powerful than isolated curcumin, with nearly 300 beneficial compounds. That's why I love the Turmeric Complex from Paleovalley, which pairs organic turmeric with coconut oil and black pepper to boost absorption by up to 2,000%, plus organic ginger, rosemary, and cloves for added brain, digestive, immune, and blood sugar support. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off your order.
 
Red light therapy is one of the simplest ways to support your skin's texture, tone, and elasticity, and you can start to see a difference with just 10 minutes on most days. The red light face mask from Bon Charge uses optimal wavelengths of red and near-infrared light, works for all skin types, and is lightweight, cordless, and contoured to your face, so it fits easily into your routine at home or while traveling. Some Bon Charge products are also HSA/FSA eligible for tax-free savings of up to 30%. Go to boncharge.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS for 15% off, plus free shipping and a 12-month warranty.
 
Two people can have completely different microbiomes, and completely different needs, even when their symptoms look the same, which is why it pays to test rather than guess. An at-home gut test from Tiny Health uses metagenomic sequencing to analyze your full gut ecosystem, revealing signs of inflammation, leaky gut, and imbalances, then gives you a personalized action plan for diet, lifestyle, and supplements. Go to tinyhealth.com/drjockers for $50 off your first at-home test kit.
 
Inflammaging, the chronic low-grade inflammation that accelerates aging, often shows up first in your skin as puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles. A simple way to fight back is the Frankincense Castor Oil roll-on from Holistic Goddess, which combines organic castor oil and organic frankincense to deeply moisturize and soften the look of fine lines, with a cooling rose quartz roller that feels great around puffy eyes. It's USDA organic, cold pressed, hexane free, and third-party tested. Go to holisticgoddess.com and use code DRJOCKERS for free shipping.

"Sixty percent of Americans have one chronic illness, twenty-five percent have two or more."
 
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Resources: 
Visit paleovalley.com/jockers to get 15% off Paleovalley Turmeric Complex and other products

Visit boncharge.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask

Visit tinyhealth.com/drjockers to get $50 off your first Tiny Health at-home gut test kit

Visit holisticgoddess.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get free shipping on Holistic Goddess Frankincense Castor Oil

 
Connect with Dr. Richard Horowitz:
Book: https://a.co/d/03XW4lQs

Website: https://cangetbetter.com/

Substack: https://medicaldetective.substack.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrichardhorowitz

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richardhorowitz1963


 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/

 

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/