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The vegan diet has been gaining a lot of traction in recent years as more people become aware of the supposed environmental and health benefits of plant-based eating. Dr. Martin says that plant-based eating being good for you is a myth. With his background in nutrition, Dr. Martin argues that a vegan diet does not provide the essential nutrients that the body needs. In today's episode, Dr. Martin...

When Dr. Martin was in grade school, food intolerances were unheard of. Nowadays, it's estimated that 60 to 70% of the population has some form of food allergy. What has changed that they are so prevalent now? In today's episode, Dr. Martin continues with his series on myths. Yesterday he dispelled myths about vitamin D, and today he looks at myths about food. We live in a different world than whe...

Dr. Martin gets questions about vitamin D almost every day, and often those questions stem from bad information.  The number one question is how much vitamin D will cause toxicity. Because vitamin D is fat soluble, it can build up over time. Doctors are concerned about people taking too much, when they should really be more concerned with how deficient the population is in vitamin D. Join Dr. Mart...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Hashimoto's disease & high A1C Leaky gut syndrome Polyphenols  Pine Bark Extract Egg whites Hemochromatosis Ashwagandha Unexplained itchiness  

We have a brain epidemic going on as Alzheimer's is the number one killer in the UK, and number 3 in Canada and the US. Join Dr. Martin as he discusses two new studies on the brain and shares how to protect it!  

Water is something we can't live without, so much so that Dr. Martin has classified water as a vitamin. Dr. Martin shares a 25 year study that found that dehydration is linked to early aging and chronic disease.  

A recent article Dr. Martin read is saying that obesity rates have tripled in one generation! The article goes on to ask what the reason is for the increase. Dr. Martin shares the reason why in today's episode.  

The Metabolic Reset isn't just a diet, it's about changing your relationship with food. As we enter a new year, people worldwide are trying to carry out their new year resolutions. Join Dr. Martin as he shares reasons why to do The Reset in 2023!  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Polyps HMB supplement Long term effects of stress and anxiety Metallic taste in mouth Best cookware options AIC acid vs. coffee 72 hour fasting Bovine collagen vs. silica Calcium buildup ALS diagnosis  

As we near the end of 2022 and usher in a new year, many people are making resolutions they are unlikely to keep. Instead of making resolutions, Dr. Martin urges listeners to get the truth and never sell it!  

Dr. Martin looks at a new study on high fructose corn syrup and cancer. Cancer needs fuel to grow and it turns out that HFCS is the perfect fuel since it's already in liquid form. Join Dr. Martin to learn more!  

Some of the best research being done in medicine right now is on the microbiome. When it comes to bacteria, Dr. Martin calls them the good, the bad and the ugly. Taking probiotics promotes growth of good bacteria. Learn why everyone should be taking probiotics in this day and age!  

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Supplements & kidney function Melasma Borage oil Pinching feeling in heart Blue zone diet Hydroxymethylbutyrate Morton's neuroma Cortisone shots Vitamin D supplementation Liver cysts  

Dr. Martin has always been a big proponent of vitamin D. He sees it as something your body needs and an important biomarker of your overall health. Join Dr. Martin as he looks at two new studies on vitamin D!  

A new study on seed oils has come out, and it's bad news. It turns out that these bad oils can stay in your tissue for up to 6 years! Join Dr. Martin in today's episode as he discusses the study and shares the 7 dirty oils you want to avoid.  

Did you know that your liver is the key to your metabolic health? Dr. Martin says once you get that, the rest is easier to understand. This also applies to holiday eating. Dr. Martin says you need to protect your liver. That's the first thing you need to do, as in just 3 short weeks, you can develop a fatty liver. One of the culprits is high fructose corn syrup as it's in everything. It's much bet...

If you watched the World Cup finals in soccer (football everywhere else in the world), you may have heard of Leo Messi. He's widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and plays for Argentina. It has been reported that he had 6,000 pounds of meat brought to the World Cup to fuel the energy needs of the Argentinian soccer team. These elite athletes perform at another level and i...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Eye floaters  Krill oil vs. DHA Splitting skin on fingers Mushroom powders Effect of stress on diet Cause of hernias Thyroid Balance Formula Lowering of A1C Lyme disease Colloidal silver  

Did you know that the first fast food was bread? In the late 1800's they went from stone ground to porcelain rollers and this changed bread. Fast forward to today, and bread now has very little nutritional value. Bread used to be good for you, but not any longer. The world has changed big-time in terms of food in the last number of decades. The biggest change happened 40 years ago when the great s...

There's a war going on against meat. Red meat in particular has become vilified in recent years. Do a search on red meat and cancer and you'll see article after article saying that there's a connection. Dr. Martin says it's not true and explains why in today's episode.  

There is a war going on against vitamin D despite its many many documented benefits. Dr. Martin looks at a new clinical study where 26,000 participants were given vitamin D and omega-3 over a 5 year period. The study looked at the impact on deaths caused by heart disease and cancer, the number 1 and 2 biggest killers in North America. The participants came out winners! The results showed that when...

Brain fog is something that has become more prolific in the last few decades. Low mood, mild depression, apathy, mental sluggishness, problems with focus, difficulty remembering and processing information, these are all symptoms of having brain fog. When Dr. Martin wrote his book about chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia in the late 90's, one of the common symptoms of chronic fatigue was brain fog. T...

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Some of today's topics include: Kids & dairy Cataracts & DHA Flavoured coffee beans N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) Red meat & pesticides Growth hormones Honey Alpha-lipoic acid Aspirin & vitamin D Best time to work out  

An important topic that Dr. Martin could talk about all day is the health of your thyroid. The thyroid is not a large organ at all, but it sure is an important one. There are two nutrients that really support thyroid function. One is quite common, iodine, but the other, selenium is lesser known. Most people don't know what selenium does or where to get it.  Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the impo...

In 2021, $4.1 trillion dollars was spent on healthcare in the United States. Despite that, 93% of the population has some form of metabolic syndrome. That number went up 5% since 2016 when it was 88%. We're spending more money than ever and it's not producing results. Dr. Martin says it's because of the current health philosophy. Medicine is into treating disease and not preventing it. Their modus...