Amino Acids, Neurotransmitters & HRV w/ Dr. Eldred Taylor - a podcast by Jason Moore: Systems Designer, Tinkerer, Health and Performance Consultant

Could micronutrient deficiencies be holding you back?

Dr. Eldred Taylor shares the importance of amino acids for energy and autonomic nervous system health, as well as how they and other micronutrients impact your Heart Rate Variability.

Hint: These topics could be a good place to look if your energy levels, motivation, and general health aren't where you'd like them to be.
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Guest: Dr. Eldred Taylor

Supplements for boosting HRV and Autonomic health:
https://elitehrv.com/TaylorMD

PowerPoint and show notes:
https://elitehrv.com/podcast

Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-16
(Thanks in advance!)


TOPICS:
02:30 - What are amino acids? From neurotransmitters to muscle tissue
5:45 - Which neurotransmitters are important to pay attention to (and are under your control)?
9:00 - Potential root causes and consequences of neurotransmitter imbalance
14:45 - Cravings: Serotonin's relationship to blood glucose, insulin and amino acids
18:15 - Why cravings can make you exhibit uncontrollable (& sometimes socially unacceptable) behavior
19:30 - Why is amino acid deficiency so prevalent?
20:15 - The dark side of antacids & why to avoid them
26:45 - The role of gut bacteria in amino acid absorption and utilization.
29:45 - How gut bacteria influences the immune system and digestive enzymes
30:45 - Are you really eating a wide variety of foods? Or just rearranging the same ingredients?
34:30 - Which nutrients are important for better energy and improved HRV?
40:30 - Aging: What you can do to postpone or reverse biological aging
42:45 - Acid reflux: More stomach acid might be better, especially as you age
44:45 - Simple tips for better digestion and nutrient absorption
46:15 - Nutrients from whole foods vs supplements
48:45 - Vegans: Why L-Carnitine is super important
50:45 - Supplementing micronutrients and amino acids to increase HRV


Guest: Dr. Eldred Taylor

Supplements for boosting HRV and Autonomic health:
https://elitehrv.com/TaylorMD

Host: Jason Moore
https://elitehrv.com/podcast

Show notes:
https://elitehrv.com/podcast

Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-16
(Thanks in advance!)

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