Mineral Optimization for Exercise Recovery, Healing, & Optimal Health w/ Barton Scott

On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I interview an individual I met in Miami last month at Biohacking Congress. Today's guest, Barton Scott, approached me after my presentation on red light therapy and we immediately hit it off. And not just because we were like-minded individuals attending a biohacking conference. It also helped that we are both passionate about helping others heal and thrive at the foundational level -- treating the root cause versus providing the metaphorical band-aid. Where I love to advocate and utilize light, Barton is an expert in and proponent of optimizing mineral levels. He has an intriguing story of how his health journey led him down a path that eventually led him to founding Upgraded Formulas, one of the most trusted companies for mineral supplementation. As we all know, it's an n = 1 game when it comes to personalized health, but I think Barton says it best: "Test, Don't Guess!" Barton is a biochemist, founder, nutritionist, and a researcher. For the last 6 years, Barton has been the founder and process developer behind Upgraded Formulas. Supplements at Upgraded Formulas are absorbed into the body’s cells quickly due to the particle size and proprietary stability mechanisms; they largely bypass digestion for an enhanced improvement in absorption over regular liquids, pills and powders, which means increased effectiveness for you despite smaller doses.   Barton is passionate about helping people address the stressors of daily life: poor sleep, hormone issues, low energy, the toxicity of the modern world, the extreme lack of nutrients in our food and soil, and the nutrient absorption issues. Barton is one smart cookie and will broaden your knowledge in one of the most foundational pillars as it pertains to health​: minerals. Listen, learn and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses with Barton about the following: His health background story and how he came to develop Upgraded Formulas Gatorade, Powerade, and real recovery How he helped a triathlete stay in control during his race Potassium and how only 2% of people get enough a day Rebalancing minerals and how it affected him Achieving an optimal existence The hair test and how it’s accurate for detecting deficiencies How to understand the results of hair tests Global trends in terms of mineral deficiencies Iodine and how Japan consumes way more How minerals affect focus and which are needed for sleep What prevents mineral absorption His 11 day fast to heal some injuries Modafonil  Red light therapy and his experience with it Red light therapy and thyroid function  - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5t45DEmPAkk - Go to his Website: UpgradedFormulas.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/upgradedformulas  Instagram: @askbarton @upgradedformulas 15% discount code for listeners: redlight15 - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook