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3036: How to Maximize Nutrient Absorption and Food Combinations to Improve Digestion

3036: How to Maximize Nutrient Absorption and Food Combinations to Improve Digestion

Update: 2025-07-04
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Episode 3036:


Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the science behind food combining and how strategic pairings like protein with carbs or iron with vitamin C can boost digestion, nutrient absorption, and blood sugar control. He also debunks common myths around vegetarian protein and reveals how to get the most out of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits.


Quotes to ponder:


"Combining certain foods may change how they are absorbed by the body."


"When we eat a combination of plant-based foods, we still get all the protein the body needs."


"Consuming turmeric with black pepper dramatically increases its rate of absorption."


Episode references:


Golden Milk Benefits (Healthline): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/golden-milk-turmeric


USDA Nutrient Database: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov


National Institutes of Health - Office of Dietary Supplements: https://ods.od.nih.gov


The American College of Sports Medicine: https://www.acsm.org

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3036: How to Maximize Nutrient Absorption and Food Combinations to Improve Digestion

3036: How to Maximize Nutrient Absorption and Food Combinations to Improve Digestion

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