Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Micronutrients deserve more attention. There's very little content about micronutrients, and the content that *is* out there is often full of fear-mongering or wild claims about wonder drugs and superfoods.
In this episode, we aim to provide a solid foundation for building a better understanding of micronutrients. Along the way, Greg also shares some fun facts that prove that micronutrients are way more interesting than you may have thought. (This is the first part of a micronutrient series we'll be doing on the podcast.)
At the end of the episode, Greg also answers a listener's question about the best way to train for bone health.
*TIME STAMPS*
00:00 Intro
00:22 What’s on your mind?
Lyndsey – The Fifth Season and the Broken Earth Trilogy: nkjemisin.com/series/the-broken-earth
Greg – Trackmania: trackmania.com
08:16 Recommended products and more from the SBS team
11:25 Introduction to the micronutrient discussion
21:28 What are essential nutrients in the first place? What does it mean to call a nutrient essential?
Creatine intake and depression: nature.com/articles/s41398-020-0741-x
Creatine treatment for depression: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769464
Further perspective on creatine potentially being conditionally essential: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34662902
45:43 Vitamins
Long-term kinetics of vitamin D: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652323525X
Casimir Funk/very brief history of vitamin research: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3593520
1:40:26 Minerals
Lithium and suicide: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33045847
1:57:21 Essential Fatty Acids
Note: I Googled it, and Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet. Apologies to the Greeks.
2:01:57 Essential Amino Acids
2:06:02 Choline
2:08:04 Fiber
Dietary fiber is NOT an essential nutrient: jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(15)01743-8/fulltext
“Fiber is an essential nutrient”: eatright.org/health/essential-nutrients/carbohydrates/easy-ways-to-boost-fiber-in-your-daily-diet
Where did all the coal come from: arstechnica.com/science/2016/01/why-was-most-of-the-earths-coal-made-all-at-once
Cool video about resistant starch: youtube.com/watch?v=rBdLrgvhuPQ
2:27:24 Water
2:28:56 Q&A Question: what’s the best way to train for bone health? Are plyometrics safe and effective for people in their 60s?
*MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM*
Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. strongerbyscience.com/newsletter
Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.
facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity
reddit.com/r/macrofactor
Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. macrofactorapp.com
Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. strongerbyscience.com/coaching
*RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS*
MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly. massresearchreview.com
BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. bulksupplements.com
Micronutrients deserve more attention. There's very little content about micronutrients, and the content that *is* out there is often full of fear-mongering or wild claims about wonder drugs and superfoods.
In this episode, we aim to provide a solid foundation for building a better understanding of micronutrients. Along the way, Greg also shares some fun facts that prove that micronutrients are way more interesting than you may have thought. (This is the first part of a micronutrient series we'll be doing on the podcast.)
At the end of the episode, Greg also answers a listener's question about the best way to train for bone health.
*TIME STAMPS*
00:00 Intro
00:22 What’s on your mind?
Lyndsey – The Fifth Season and the Broken Earth Trilogy: nkjemisin.com/series/the-broken-earth
Greg – Trackmania: trackmania.com
08:16 Recommended products and more from the SBS team
11:25 Introduction to the micronutrient discussion
21:28 What are essential nutrients in the first place? What does it mean to call a nutrient essential?
Creatine intake and depression: nature.com/articles/s41398-020-0741-x
Creatine treatment for depression: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769464
Further perspective on creatine potentially being conditionally essential: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34662902
45:43 Vitamins
Long-term kinetics of vitamin D: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652323525X
Casimir Funk/very brief history of vitamin research: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3593520
1:40:26 Minerals
Lithium and suicide: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33045847
1:57:21 Essential Fatty Acids
Note: I Googled it, and Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet. Apologies to the Greeks.
2:01:57 Essential Amino Acids
2:06:02 Choline
2:08:04 Fiber
Dietary fiber is NOT an essential nutrient: jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(15)01743-8/fulltext
“Fiber is an essential nutrient”: eatright.org/health/essential-nutrients/carbohydrates/easy-ways-to-boost-fiber-in-your-daily-diet
Where did all the coal come from: arstechnica.com/science/2016/01/why-was-most-of-the-earths-coal-made-all-at-once
Cool video about resistant starch: youtube.com/watch?v=rBdLrgvhuPQ
2:27:24 Water
2:28:56 Q&A Question: what’s the best way to train for bone health? Are plyometrics safe and effective for people in their 60s?
*MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM*
Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. strongerbyscience.com/newsletter
Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.
facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity
reddit.com/r/macrofactor
Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. macrofactorapp.com
Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. strongerbyscience.com/coaching
*RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS*
MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly. massresearchreview.com
BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. bulksupplements.com
