193 - Why Sugar Cravings Happen and How to Overcome Them w/ Dr. James DiNicolantonio

Just Ingredients

Health & Fitness

5 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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In today’s episode, Dr. James and I discuss a variety of topics that are crucial for your health, including: Sugar Cravings: Are they linked to nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or gut health? Dr. James shares insights on how salt and magnesium can play a role in managing those pesky cravings. Creatine: Often associated with muscle building, Dr. Nicolantonio explains why everyone, including women and the elderly, can benefit from creatine supplementation. Discover its surprising effects on mood and energy levels! Collagen: Learn why this abundant protein is essential for your skin, joints, and overall health. Dr. Nicolantonio debunks myths about collagen absorption and discusses the importance of getting enough in your diet. Magnesium: With over 800 functions in the body, magnesium is a powerhouse mineral. We discuss why so many people are deficient and how to ensure you're getting enough. Salt and Blood Pressure: Is sodium really the villain it’s made out to be? Dr. Nicolantonio provides clarity on salt intake, its necessity for health, and how it relates to insulin resistance. This episode is packed with valuable information that can help you make informed decisions about your health. Whether you're curious about managing sugar cravings, the benefits of creatine, or the role of magnesium and salt in your diet, this conversation is not to be missed! Bio: Dr. James DiNicolantonio is a Doctor of Pharmacy and Cardiovascular Research Scientist. A well-respected and internationally known scientist and an expert on health and nutrition, he has contributed extensively to health policy. He was the associate editor of the British Medical Journal’s Open Heart for over 10 years, a journal published in partnership with the British Cardiovascular Society and is on the editorial advisory boards of several other medical journals. Dr. DiNicolantonio is the author or coauthor of over 250 publications in the medical literature. He also is the author of ten bestselling health books, The Salt Fix, Superfuel, The Longevity Solution, The Immunity Fix, The Mineral Fix, WIN, The Obesity Fix, The Collagen Cure, The Blood Sugar Fix and Magnesium The Missing Mineral. Connect with Dr. James DiNicolantonio: Instagram: drjamesdinic Twitter: drjamesdinic Facebook: drjamesdinic Website: www.drjamesdinic.com For 15% off your order at Coconu Use Code KARALYNNE15 at https://coconu.com/?ref=justingredients- / Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Facebook Community: Join our group Discover our non-toxic product line: Shop Just Ingredients Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:23 James Dinicolantonio Bio 0:51 Welcome James Dinicolantonio 2:32 What Are Sugar Cravings Linked To? 4:54 Can Sugar Cravings Be Linked To Mineral Deficiency 6:06 Sleep and Stress Effects 6:57 Gut Dysbiosis and Inflammation 8:08 Managing Glucose Level and Diet 10:49 Creatine Supplementation 14:59 Creatine Benefits Beyond Muscle Building 17:49 Collagen Makes Up 30% of Our Protein 20:54 Daily Dosing and Types of Collagen 24:49 Magnesium's Role In The Body 26:49 Why Are People So Deficient In Magnesium? 28:57 Stress Depleting Magnesium 31:00 How To Know Which Form of Magnesium To Buy 32:05 Coconu Ad 32:58 Sodium vs High Blood Pressure 36:06 Essential Role of Potassium with Sodium 38:06 Types of Salt 39:38 How Often Should You Take Electrolytes 40:54 Myths About Saturated Fats and Cholesterol 45:00 Inflammatory Seed Oils 52:21 Debunking Eggs 53:47 Advice To Improving Health 55:00 Resources Available 55:58 What Is The Best Ingredient In Life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Just Ingredients podcast. I'm Kar-Linn, and here we talk all things nourishing to the mind, body, and soul.
0:15.5	This is a place where you can find just good ingredients to life.
0:23.1	Welcome back to the show, everyone.
0:25.0	Today I'm really excited to have Dr. James D. Nicol Antonio on the show with us today,
0:30.5	a doctor of pharmacy and cardiovascular research scientist.
0:34.2	He's a leading expert in health and nutrition, has authored over 250 medical
0:39.0	publications, and written 10 bestselling books, including the salt fix and the mineral fix.
0:45.3	Many of you know him from Instagram, and I'm excited to answer many of your common questions
0:50.2	today with him. So welcome. Thanks for having me on, Carolyn. Will you tell my listeners
0:55.2	if they don't know who you are, which I don't know how they couldn't know who you are. You're
0:59.0	amazing on Instagram and just teaching so many amazing things. But maybe just give them a little bit
1:04.8	about yourself and your background. Yeah. So I graduated from the University of Buffalo with my
1:09.1	doctor or pharmacy about 15 years ago. And my
1:12.2	background really started with publishing on medications. And I was seeing actual patients at the time. So I was a
1:19.2	clinical pharmacist, also a specialty pharmacist. And at a certain point, medications only did so much for
1:25.5	my patients. So I started to learn about nutrition,
1:28.9	nutraceuticals, et cetera. And also a lot of my patients were coming in, not feeling good on the low
1:34.3	salt diets that their doctorate had put them on. And so that also drove me to kind of research
1:38.9	more about salt and put out that book. And I then got a position at St. Luke's Mediviric Heart Institute as a cardiovascular
1:45.9	research scientist. And my sole duty was to be, we just dig into the literature and publish. And so
1:51.4	that's what I did for 10 years. And through that knowledge, I also wrote a bunch of health books.
1:56.5	So on that sort of a quick background elevator pitch, I guess, on who I am. Yeah, you are very educated,
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