There are plenty of zinc supplements out there, and while many are acceptable, I don’t recommend using zinc oxide or zinc picolinate. People are often surprised that I recommend against picolinate. So, in this episode, I explain why. How to watch it: Watch it on Facebook . Watch it on YouTube. Listen to the Audio. How to share it …
How to Supplement with Zinc
Wondering what the best way is to supplement with zinc? This episode covers what kind to take, what dose, when to take it, how often, with what foods or on an empty stomach, and of course how to know if you should be supplementing. My preferred zinc supplement for most people is Jarrow Zinc Balance. …
How to Manage Your Zinc Status
Zinc is needed for healthy skin, a robust immune system, sharp vision, stable blood sugar control, balanced and strong hormonal health, and far more. It’s even needed for protection against the heavy metals that pollute our environment. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting enough — but not too much! — from managing your diet, …
Dry Skin When Adding Muscle? Think Zinc.
Do you get dry skin when you put on muscle mass? It could be a zinc deficiency. Here’s how to take care of it. How to watch it: Watch it on Facebook. Watch it on YouTube. Listen to the Audio. How to share it and show it love: Share it on Facebook. Give it a thumbs …
How to Kill a Cold With Zinc
Watch it on Facebook. Watch it on YouTube. Last time we talked about supporting zinc nutritional status. Today we talk about how to kill a cold with zinc. Believe it or not, the principles are completely different. Your oysters can help you get sick lest often. But knowing how to find the right zinc lozenge …
5 Rules You Need to Follow to Get Enough Zinc
Watch it on Facebook. Watch it on YouTube. Here’s 5 rules you need to follow to get enough zinc. Want a Transcript? CMJ Masterpass holders can access the transcript here. Transcripts make it easier to use the information. You may just prefer to read. But having transcripts and video or audio can massively increase your productivity. …
Why You Should Manage Your Zinc Status and How to Do It
Do you want beautiful, flawless, radiantly healthy skin? Want to stay healthy during cold season? Want to eat that bagel without your blood sugar spiking through the roof? Then it’s time to think about zinc. Zinc is critical to every aspect of our biology, but the first things to go when we run low are our skin …
Zinc Definitely Fights Colds, But You’re Probably Using the Wrong Kind
In episode 30, I talk about the use of zinc lozenges to fight colds. While nutritional zinc does support the immune system and your immunity may benefit from zinc supplements or zinc-rich foods, this has nothing to do with the use of zinc lozenges to kill colds. The science behind their use is strong, but …
Is Hair Mineral Testing Useful? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #328
Question: How useful is hair trace mineral analysis (HTMA) for nutritional testing? Short Answer: Hair trace mineral analysis is included as an optional add-on in the comprehensive nutritional screening from Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet, because it can capture data for some ultra-trace minerals for which there are no better-validated tests, and it might capture …
How to Find the Root Cause of Autoimmunity? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #327
Question: How do we find the root cause of an autoimmune condition? One example considered where the root cause is energy metabolism. Short Answer: Autoimmune conditions are likely driven by deficiencies of vitamins A and D, which contribute to post-infectious autoimmunity by compromising the rhythmic rise and fall of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), and to autoimmunity regardless …