– Paracelsus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, you will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The five levels of nutrification and the \u201csweet spot\u201d for optimum performance<\/strong><\/li>
- How to dial in all your key nutrient levels and feel amazing<\/li>
- The best testing methods to determine and reverse any deficiencies<\/strong><\/li>
- And much more…<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Regarding nutrients, there are two ways it can kill us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Long-term deficiencies<\/strong><\/li>
- Deadly overloads <\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a critical BiOptimization lesson: for almost every nutrient, there is<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The deficiency zone<\/strong><\/li>
- The minimal effective dose<\/li>
- The optimal dose<\/strong><\/li>
- The maximum effective dose<\/li>
- The deadly poison zone<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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The Deficiency Zone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The deficiency zone is where there aren\u2019t enough nutrients for your body to operate at its peak, and diseases and other health problems occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can create a cascade of secondary negative effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s an analogy to illustrate what we mean: when Matt was 16 years old, his father\u2019s car had transmission problems. His father said, \u201cDon\u2019t go anywhere with the car; we need to fix the transmission. It could damage the engine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matt, young, ignorant, and stubborn, decided to go see his girlfriend, who lived 30 miles away. The car was stuck in 2nd gear on the way back, and the RPMs were maxed out the entire drive. By the time he got home, he had cooked the engine, which was destroyed. His father wasn\u2019t a happy camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The point of this story is that when one system gets compromised, it affects other systems. This can create dire consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minimal Effective Dose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most people have most of the body\u2019s critical nutrients in this zone. In this range, the body has some nutrients, but not enough to operate at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the problems of being in this zone is that, over time, it\u2019s easy to slip into the deficiency zone. As we age, a lot of our body\u2019s functions decline. We tend to absorb fewer nutrients, and our ability to assimilate them gets weaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take digestion, for example. As we age, our body\u2019s enzyme reserves get depleted. We produce less stomach acid. This means we absorb fewer nutrients, including critical amino acids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are some of the consequences? Your body has fewer neurotransmitters, which are vital for your brain to operate at its peak and feel happy. Your muscles lack amino acids, which leads to muscle loss. Loss of muscle leads to a slower metabolism and other negative issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There is an optimal zone where you give your body the appropriate amount of nutrients to operate at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And we\u2019re not just talking about macronutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats). We\u2019re talking about everything: micronutrients, enzymes, probiotics, phytonutrients, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal is to get your body\u2019s nutrients and hormones into the optimal zone. This is easier said than done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many considerations to figure this out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Your age: The older you get, the harder it is to absorb nutrients.<\/strong><\/li>
- Your lean body mass: The more you have, the more you need.<\/li>
- Your metabolism: Some people utilize nutrients at a much faster rate.<\/strong><\/li>
- Your genetics: This is one of the most significant ones because genetic mutations (which everyone has) can cause deficiencies.<\/li>
- Lifestyle: Are you drinking, partying, and eating garbage? Are you working 80 hours a week? Are you sleeping enough?<\/strong><\/li>
- Exercise: Do you think an Olympian who trains 12 times a week needs more nutrients than someone who watches 40 hours of Netflix weekly?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
And here are three problems that most of us face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Lack of good data<\/strong><\/li>
- Lack of visibility<\/li>
- Lack of knowledge<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Lack of good, convenient data can be solved mostly with blood, urine, and saliva tests. However, this leads to the second problem that all of us have…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lack of visibility over certain biological systems is a big challenge. There are many things that we don\u2019t have tests for yet. The good news is that hundreds of companies are working hard to create better tests and data for us to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lack of knowledge is essentially ignored. There are things that we don\u2019t know. The body is incredibly complex, and we\u2019re still figuring things out. The great news is that health knowledge is expanding exponentially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Get Regular Blood Work and Other Tests<\/strong>
It\u2019s crucial as a BiOptimizer, to get blood work regularly. We suggest every six months and if you can afford it, every three months.
Other valuable tests include genetics, gut health, and hormone tests. We\u2019re also big proponents of using biofeedback devices such as the Oura ring and fitness trackers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat is RDA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s one of the bigger challenges: we\u2019re still learning the optimal dose for most nutrients. The RDA stands for the recommended daily allowance. There are two standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first was produced by the FDA and hasn\u2019t been updated since 1968. They gave the world a simplified estimation of nutrient needs based on a 2,000-calorie diet regardless of age, sex, or pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Institute of Medicine produces the second set. These numbers are reasonably precise because they\u2019re broken down by age and sex, and they\u2019re updated fairly often. Those numbers give us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): an estimation of how much of a nutrient you need, based on your age, sex, and pregnancy status.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Deadly overloads <\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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