Amino Acids, Neurotransmitters & HRV w/ Dr. Eldred Taylor

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. -- topics listed below 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!) --