If we look at statistics from the Linus Pauling Institute, which is tracking this probably

better than any other institution or organization, 100% of Americans are not getting enough potassium.

94% aren't getting enough vitamin D, 93% aren't getting enough magnesium, 92% coalene, 89% vitamin E.

I could go on, but you get the picture, right?

Again, we're not talking about a rare issue. We're not talking about something that affects 5 out of 100 people.

We're talking about most people being deficient in not just one, but several essential micronutrients,

like micronutrients that we absolutely need for optimal function.

Hey, hey, everyone. Welcome back. My name is Quirky, and you're listening to The Anxious Health Podcast.

Today, our expert is Chris Cresser. He is a clinician and educator in the field of functional medicine.

You may know some of his books because he was also a New York Times bestselling author of The Paleocure and Unconventional Medicine,

and has been named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness.

So Chris has co-founded and co-directed the California Center for Functional Medicine,

which is one of the largest functional medicine clinics on the West Coast.

And throughout his 15-year career, has helped hundreds of patients reverse chronic disease and recover their health and vitality.

Chris is also the founder of the Cresser Institute, which trains functional health clinicians and coaches

to help turn the tide of chronic disease and change the future of medicine.

I was really looking forward to this episode. I know you're going to love it.

We talk about everything from the epidemic of nutrient deficiency, why nutrient deficiencies exist even in developed countries.

Yes, all the grocery stores everywhere you turn, you see so much food,

but we're still living in a state of being starved for nutrition.

So we talk about toxins, we talk about all kinds of chronic disease,

and all how this relates to nutrient deficiency.

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