Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

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
 
Just like your muscles, your hair loses protein as you age, leaving strands thin, dry, and brittle. That's where HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo from Pureance comes in, with wheat protein to strengthen your follicles from deep within and betaine from sugar beets to draw moisture into every strand for fuller, silky-soft hair. Go to pureance.com and use code JOCKERS for 35% off your entire order.


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:
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/

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:
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/

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


 
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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 takes on the most polarizing diet on the internet and delivers a deliberately balanced, unbiased breakdown of the carnivore diet, separating the myths from what actually holds up, and explaining why the same way of eating transforms one person's health and wrecks another's.
 
You will learn why there is no one-size-fits-all human diet, how your microbiome and your genetics decide where you land on the spectrum, and why the exact same steak can produce healthy postbiotics that fuel your intestinal cells in one person and pro-inflammatory compounds that damage them in another. Dr. Jockers also dismantles the heart disease myth, naming the three dietary drivers that actually inflame your arteries.
 
He also walks through the real pitfalls of long-term carnivore eating, including iron overload and hemochromatosis, the APOE4 genotype, and congested bile, along with the fix for each, plus the nutrient density that makes animal foods so powerful once you know your own fiber threshold.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Heart Disease Myth
00:23 Podcast Welcome
03:06 Personalized Diet Spectrum
04:05 Short Term vs Long Term
06:48 Microbiome and FODMAPs
08:07 Heart Risk Explained
10:00 Plants and Antinutrients
14:52 Carnivore Pitfalls
20:15 Nutrient Density Benefits
22:07 Final Summary and Outro
 
If your hair is thin, dry, and brittle, it probably needs more protein. Hydra Lift Volumizing Shampoo by Pureance uses wheat protein to strengthen your follicles from deep within, plus betaine from sugar beets to make your strands silky soft. It's USDA certified organic. Head to Pureance.com and use discount code JOCKERS to save 35% on your entire order.
 
If quality protein is always the hardest part of getting dinner on the table, ButcherBox delivers over 100 premium protein options straight to your door, including 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, crate-free pork, and wild-caught seafood. It's all responsibly raised and thoughtfully sourced, with fully customizable plans that fit your routine, your goals, and your schedule. Go to butcherbox.com/drjockers to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, New York strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year, with free shipping always.

 

"Hemochromatosis is a possible problem with long-term carnivore diet."
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Resources:
Visit Pureance.com and use discount code JOCKERS to get 35% off your entire order of Hydra Lift Volumizing Shampoo and other Pureance products

Visit butcherbox.com/drjockers to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, New York strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year and free shipping




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/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the hormonal loop behind stubborn belly fat that almost nobody is talking about: the cortisol-insulin death spiral. Visceral fat isn't passive storage, it's a hormone factory with two to three times more cortisol receptor sites than other fat, and the more of it you carry, the more cortisol it pulls in and the more insulin resistant it becomes.
 
You will learn exactly how the loop runs, from a stress response to a liver glucose dump to an insulin spike that shuts fat burning off, and why this keeps happening even when you eat clean, stay low carb, or fast. Dr. Jockers also explains how modern living flips your cortisol rhythm backward, so cortisol runs low in the morning and surges at 9:00 PM, midnight, and 3:00 AM, wrecking melatonin, deep sleep, and overnight fat burning.
 
From there he walks through the four cortisol traps he sees most often and a seven-step fix, including the bedtime snack that stops 3:00 AM wake-ups, why walking beats jogging for fat loss, how to swap chronic cardio for sprint bursts that raise growth hormone by 450%, and the protein target that makes fasting work instead of backfire. He closes with listener questions on testing cortisol properly, spotting visceral fat without a scan, timing your morning coffee, and why thin people can still be dangerously fat on the inside.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Testing Cortisol Right
00:14 Podcast Intro And Coaching
03:38 Visceral Fat Hormone Factory
04:57 Cortisol Insulin Death Spiral
07:15 Cortisol Rhythm Gone Wrong
08:53 Four Cortisol Traps
13:16 Fix Step 1 No Late Eating
14:12 Fix Step 2 Stop 3AM Wakeups
17:44 Fix Steps 3 To 7 Lifestyle
23:56 Q And A Cortisol Visceral Fat
27:41 Final Takeaways And Outro
 
Glutathione is your body's master antioxidant, protecting your cells from oxidative stress and supporting your natural detoxification pathways, but not all glutathione supplements are absorbed the same way. Purality Health's glutathione is a spray you simply mist onto your tongue instead of swallowing another capsule, formulated with their advanced delivery technology and extra vitamin C, and it tastes surprisingly good. Visit masterantioxidant.com/drj for a buy one, get one free special backed by a 180-day money back guarantee.
 
Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked aspects of wellness, and Beam Minerals makes it a one-minute habit. The Advanced Set pairs Electrolyte and Micro Boost, made with naturally occurring plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes in a liquid your body absorbs easily, with no refrigeration needed, they taste like water, and they won't break your fast. Head to beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.

 

"One 20-second all-out sprint has been shown to raise growth hormone by 450% for hours afterwards."

~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
Subscribe to the podcast on:
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Resources:
Visit masterantioxidant.com/drj to get a buy one, get one free special on Purality Health glutathione, backed by a 180-day money back guarantee

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




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/