About this episode
In this episode Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. Terry Wahls about how she reversed her secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis with a micronutrient-dense diet and Paleo principles. She identified vitamins/minerals and other compounds present in vegetables/fruits that are essential for mitochondrial health, which is critical for brain function. In this episode, we discuss... (00:00) Introduction (00:48) Dysfunctional mitochondria contribute to disease development (04:03) Suboptimal magnesium status is common and possibly dangerous (04:50) Green vegetable consumption is key to Dr. Walhs' wellness (06:18) The Triage theory explains how low micronutrient intake increases aging-related diseases (09:20) Fruits and vegetables are color-coded for the variety of micronutrients needed in our diet (10:35) Sulfur, found in garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables, is needed for mitochondrial function (16:55) Dr. Wahls' protocol of diet, supplements, and exercise improves fatigue in MS If you're interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here . Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor