The KEY SIGNS Your Body Is Deficient In Nutrients That Could Cause DISEASE | Chris Kresser

Food Supply

Modern food supply challenges have led to significant nutrient degradation, necessitating the use of supplements. Chris Kresser highlights the shift from local organic systems to industrial agriculture, which causes nutrient loss as soon as plants are harvested. Mark Hyman shares a personal observation about the superior taste and nutrient content of homegrown vegetables compared to store-bought ones, emphasizing the depletion in flavor and nutrients in commercially available produce 1.

The flavor that's in the plants comes from the phytochemicals and the nutrients in them. So it's not just that they taste better, it's that they actually are better.

--- Mark Hyman

This degradation makes it challenging for individuals to meet their nutritional needs through diet alone, unless they meticulously plan every meal 2.

   

Deficiencies

Despite modern diets, nutrient deficiencies are surprisingly common, even among health-conscious individuals. Mark Hyman notes that nutrient testing reveals deficiencies in most patients, contributing to various health issues from fatigue to autoimmune diseases 3. Chris Kresser explains that simple tools like chronometer can help track nutrient intake, but many people remain unaware of their deficiencies due to a lack of comprehensive testing.

I can probably count on one hand the number of patients that had adequate levels of all nutrients in all of those 15 years, which is really shocking.

--- Chris Kresser

This widespread deficiency underscores the need for better education and testing to address personal nutritional needs effectively 4.

   

Supplement Quality

The form and quality of supplements are crucial for their efficacy and safety. Chris Kresser warns against cheap, synthetic supplements that the body struggles to process, potentially leading to health issues 5. He shares his experience of patients bringing in bags of supplements, often containing harmful or unnecessary products.

Half the time they're just throwing their money away, but some of the time they're actually doing, taking stuff that is causing harm.

--- Chris Kresser

To address this confusion, Kresser developed Adapt Naturals, a supplement line designed to provide essential nutrients without the risks associated with low-quality products 6.