Nutrients William Wallace, Ph.D.

Today's episode is a recap and "roundup" of research articles that were published in December 2023. Although we cannot take one single paper and make broad-sweeping claims, I do believe there are practical considerations and takeaways for each one of the papers that I chose for the episode.The first paper tackles how lifestyle choices (even those of the father) might impact future generations. The authors of the study urge men to consider the potential shadow that paternal alcohol use has on ...

For the first day of the new year, we dive into what is considered the first proposed vitamin, vitamin B1 also called thiamine.This episode goes in-depth on the critical role thiamine plays in our bodies, and its necessary presence in adequate amounts for producing ATP, our cellular energy currency. In this episode, I go over the often-overlooked connection between carbohydrate intake and thiamine needs, and the consequences that can follow when this vitamin is in short supply.When thiamine l...

You need several nutrients to support your vision, immune function, and your overall health; but did you know there is one essential nutrient so important to your health that it was given the name "the anti-infective vitamin" in the year 1928? In this episode, we shine the spotlight on a nutrient that can be overlooked in many Western countries but is no less critical for human development and daily function - Vitamin A. First, we will look at the different forms of vitamin A as part of ...

Are you getting enough vitamins and minerals from your diet? Do you even know exactly what a vitamin is? Or how many there are? The answer to those questions might surprise you. In this episode, I will take you into the world of micronutrients, specifically vitamins, to help you understand their essential role in human health. I explain the fascinating history of vitamin discovery and explore the prevalence of micronutrient deficiency in the United States.I explain the variou...