Join Dr David Jockers, Doctor of Natural Medicine and Functional Nutritionist as he shares science-based solutions to improve your health.
Dr Jockers' work has been published in various popular media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel - Home & Family TV Show and the Dr Oz Show.
On this podcast, Dr Jockers shares his best strategies to reduce inflammation, burn fat, improve your brain, natural detoxification, gut health, immune health and much more.
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Reverse Skin Aging and Activate Longevity Genes with Clinical Laser Therapy at Home with Lucy Goff
2026/11/06
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, to explore how clinical-grade cold laser therapy, once available only in hospitals and clinics, can now be used at home to reverse skin aging and activate longevity genes.
You will learn why near-infrared laser light penetrates far deeper than LED, why the 808 nanometer wavelength is the most regenerative part of the spectrum, and how this technology rebuilds collagen without damaging your skin, unlike microneedling, radiofrequency, and ablative lasers.
Dr. Jockers and Lucy also break down the independent study showing a six-fold increase in the SIRT1 longevity gene, how to use the device for skin versus deeper tissue, real-world results for scars, rosacea, and sagging skin, and the key safety considerations to know.
"In a clinical study, the Lyma near-infrared laser activated 45 longevity genes in human skin, including a 6 fold increase in the SIRT-1 master longevity gene."
In This Episode 00:00 Meet Lucy Goff of LYMA
00:44 A Business Born by Accident
01:23 Cold Laser's Hospital History
02:20 Shrinking a $40,000 Machine
04:04 Wavelength vs Light Source
06:07 Why 808 Nanometers Matters
08:34 Beauty Tech That Damages Skin
09:50 Damage Makes Disordered Collagen
10:23 Epigenetics and Youth Mode
11:14 The Piano Out of Tune
13:01 Lifting Jowls and the Deep Plane
13:49 Mitochondria as Photoreceptors
14:55 Commissioning the Skin Study
16:44 Laser vs LED in Human Dermis
17:45 SIRT1 Up Six-Fold
19:26 Growth vs Maintenance and Repair
21:50 Dr. Jockers' Four-Week Results
22:33 Gliding vs Holding Technique
25:44 What Users Are Reporting
26:23 Scars, Rosacea and C-Sections
28:30 Skin Longevity in Your Thirties
29:40 Healing a Chickenpox Scar
31:12 Light Is Energy and the Sun
32:57 Earning FDA Home Clearance
33:40 Contraindications and Safety
36:12 How the Patented Lens Works
37:40 Why You Won't Feel It
38:02 Cheap Diodes vs 25,000 Beams
39:54 Professor Clayton's Knee Discovery
42:20 Lucy's Wrinkly Knee Test
43:20 Dosing and Diminishing Returns
44:40 Skin vs Deep Tissue Routine
46:20 GLP-1 and Loose Skin
47:00 Where to Find LYMA
47:40 Look at the Science
Most anti-aging skin devices work by damaging your skin so it repairs itself, but near-infrared laser light can switch your cells back into "youth mode" without harming a single cell. That's why I've been using the LYMA Laser, an FDA-cleared, clinical-grade 808 nm cold laser that reaches deep into the dermis and the ligaments beneath your skin, and it's HSA/FSA eligible. Go to lyma.life and use code DRJOCKERS10 for 10% off.
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Most conventional cleaning products leave behind synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals that you and your family breathe in and absorb every single day. That's why I love Branch Basics, a plant- and mineral-based concentrate that replaces nearly every cleaner in your home with one simple, non-toxic formula. Visit branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit
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Visit branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit Study: The Use of a Proprietary Near-Infrared Laser to Enhance Wound Healing: A Preliminary Preclinical and Clinical Study Connect with Lucy Goff Website: https://lyma.life/ Connect with Dr. Jockers Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/
The #1 Reason to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
2026/11/05
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers delivers a complete masterclass on apple cider vinegar, explaining how this ancient remedy, used by Hippocrates and Japanese samurai warriors, supports digestion, gut health, blood sugar balance, and fat burning.
You will learn why acetic acid, a postbiotic created during fermentation, is the key compound behind ACV's benefits, from supporting mitochondrial health and strengthening the gut lining to stimulating the vagus nerve so your body can produce stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes before a meal.
Dr. Jockers also breaks down the latest research, including a 2025 meta-analysis on blood sugar and A1C and a 2024 study on weight loss and cholesterol, and shares the exact dose, dilution, and timing he recommends, how to protect your teeth and esophagus, and the simple ginger root alternative for anyone with histamine intolerance or stomach ulcers.
In This Episode 00:00 Introduction of Apple Cider Vinegar
00:21 ACV: Historical Use & Key Benefits
02:43 How to Use ACV for Digestion & Blood Sugar
04:09 Scientific Evidence for ACV's Blood Sugar Benefits
05:07 Optimal ACV Dosage & Safety Tips
07:08 2024 Study: ACV for Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
08:50 Who Should Avoid ACV?
09:08 Alternatives for Sensitive Individuals
Most anti-aging skincare leans on harsh preservatives and retinol that can leave your skin red, dry, and irritated. That's why I like Pureance, a clean, organic skincare line whose Cellular Restore Serum uses bakuchiol, a gentle plant-based alternative to retinol; in a small focus group, 92.9% of women saw fewer wrinkles after just three weeks. Go to pureance.com and use code JOCKERS for 35% off your order.
Two people can have completely different microbiomes, and completely different diet and supplement needs, even when their symptoms look exactly the same. That's why I recommend Tiny Health, an at-home gut test that uses metagenomic sequencing to show not just which microbes are there but what they're doing, then gives you a personalized diet, lifestyle, and supplement plan based on your results. Go to tinyhealth.com/drjockers for $50 off your first test kit.
"Apple Cider Vinegar stimulates the vagus nerve, which activates a calm, relaxed state, better sleep, improved digestion and fat burning" - Dr. David Jockers
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The Natural Way to Trigger GLP-1 (Like Ozempic)
2026/11/03
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down how to trigger GLP-1, the same satiety hormone mimicked by Ozempic and Wegovy, naturally through food, without weekly injections, nausea, muscle loss, or a $900 to $1,300 monthly price tag.
You will learn how GLP-1 and PYY are produced by the L cells in your gut, why protein and fiber are the key triggers for these hormones, and the seven foods that do this better than anything else: grass-fed red meat, pasture-raised eggs, wild-caught salmon, extra virgin olive oil, avocados, apple cider vinegar, and bitter herbs, plus a bonus fat-burning food, MCT oil.
Dr. Jockers also covers why the order you eat your food matters, a simple pre-meal apple cider vinegar protocol, a meal-building framework and sample day of eating, a realistic timeline of results, and answers to the most common questions about carbs, calorie counting, plant-based diets, and combining this approach with intermittent fasting.
In This Episode
00:00 - Introduction: Get Ozempic-Like Results Without Injections
00:48 - How Ozempic Works (GLP-1 & PYY Explained)
01:20 - The Problems with Ozempic ($900/Month + Side Effects)
01:49 - The Science: Protein Triggers Natural GLP-1 & PYY
04:01 - Food 1: Grass-Fed Red Meat (CLA & Carnitine)
05:30 - Food 2: Pasture-Raised Eggs (Complete Protein)
06:41 - Food 3: Wild Salmon (Omega-3s & Astaxanthin)
08:11 - Food 4: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Oleic Acid)
09:28 - Food 5: Avocados (13g Fiber Per Avocado)
10:23 - Food 6: Apple Cider Vinegar (Acetic Acid)
11:22 - Food 7: Bitter Herbs (Arugula, Ginger, Parsley)
13:07 - Bonus Food: MCT Oil (C8 for Ketones)
14:33 - The Secret: Food Order Matters (Protein First)
15:01 - How to Structure Every Meal (Step-by-Step)
16:31 - Pre-Meal Protocol (Apple Cider Vinegar Timing)
16:46 - Timeline of Results (Week 1 to Month 3)
17:48 - Natural Approach vs Ozempic (The Comparison)
18:24 - Simple Meal Framework (Build Any Meal)
19:31 - Sample Day of Eating (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
20:44 - FAQ: How Long Before Results?
21:25 - FAQ: Vegetarian/Vegan Options
22:03 - FAQ: Can I Eat Carbs? (Timing & Type)
23:18 - FAQ: This vs GLP-1 Drugs
24:11 - FAQ: Combining with Intermittent Fasting
24:47 - Summary & Action Steps
Most protein bars are either loaded with sugar and junk ingredients or taste chalky and artificial, which is why so many "health" bars are really just candy bars in disguise. That's why I love the Superfood Bars from Paleovalley, made with grass-fed beef collagen protein and organic whole foods like kale, broccoli, blueberries, and spirulina, with no artificial sweeteners and flavors like lemon meringue and red velvet that my kids love. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off your order.
Most anti-aging skincare only works on the surface signs of aging, not the actual cause. That's why my wife and I love OneSkin, founded by four PhD longevity scientists who tested over 900 peptides to develop OS-01, their proprietary peptide that targets a leading driver of visible skin aging for smoother skin, more even tone, and fewer fine lines. Go to oneskin.co/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off.
If you're under stress, fasting, eating low carb, or training hard, you're likely losing more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than you realize, leaving you wired, tired, and depleted. That's why I drink Re-Lyte from Redmond every day, made with Redmond Real Salt, two forms of magnesium, and no sugar or artificial ingredients, for better energy, mental clarity, strength in the gym, and even sleep. Go to redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off.
Chronic stress and elevated cortisol wear down your body at the cellular level and compromise your immune system. A simple way to fight back is the KSM-66 Ashwagandha from Purality Health, a root-only form wrapped in healthy lipid molecules using nano-absorption technology so you fully absorb its stress-busting compounds. Go to longevityroot.com/drj for a buy one, get one free deal backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee.
If you've been taking collagen for months without seeing results in the mirror, it may be because most cow or fish collagen gets lost in digestion. That's why I'm excited about CollaReplen from Glorious Daily, a vegan collagen builder made from fermented amino acids that match human type 1 collagen, shown in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to reduce wrinkle depth by 32.9% and increase skin hydration by 21% in just eight weeks. Go to gloriousdaily.com/drjockers for up to 50% off, plus a 90-day money-back guarantee.
"Your body knows how to burn fat. You just have to give it the right signals through food." - Dr. David Jockers
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Using the Protein Sparing Modified Fast to Burn Fat Quickly
2026/10/30
In this solo episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the protein sparing modified fast (PSMF), a low-calorie, high-protein eating plan that research shows is one of the fastest ways to burn fat while protecting your muscle and bone tissue.
You will learn the exact macronutrient targets for this plan, from protein, net carb, and fat limits to how to split them across two or three meals, plus the best foods to build your plate around and why a multivitamin and electrolytes matter while you follow it.
Dr. Jockers also explains how long to stay on the plan, how the refeeding phase keeps the weight from coming right back, who should avoid this approach entirely, and why it works so well for people looking to lose 10 to 20 pounds quickly.
In This Episode:
00:00 Fastest Way To Burn Fat
01:54 Protein Sparing Modification
03:11 Best Food To Use On Protein Sparing Modified Fast
04:00 Macronutrient Breakdown + Duration
05:50 Refeeding Phase & Sustainable Results
07:00 Who Should Not Do A Protein Sparing Modified Fast
07:43 Benefits Of Protein Sparing Modified Fast
Thin, lifeless hair is often a sign your strands are running low on protein, the same way our muscles lose protein and atrophy as we age. That's why I like HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo from Pureance, which uses wheat protein to strengthen hair from deep within and betaine from sugar beets to draw moisture into your strands for fuller, silkier hair. Go to pureance.com and use code JOCKERS for 35% off your entire order.
Most olive oil on supermarket shelves is already stale, stripped of its antioxidants, and sometimes even cut with cheap seed oils like canola and corn oil. That's why I get my olive oil through the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club, where TJ Robinson, the Olive Oil Hunter, brings you farm-fresh extra virgin olive oil from small, award-winning family farms, loaded with polyphenols like oleocanthal that offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Go to drjockersoliveoil.com to get a full-size bottle (normally $49) for just $1 shipping.
"Ketosis is a physiological state where there is deep healing that takes place." - Dr. David Jockers
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Quick Vagus Nerve Reset to Destress Your Body
2026/10/29
In this solo episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the vagus nerve, the longest nerve in your body and the main driver of your rest and digest state, and explains why so many people with anxiety, poor sleep, and digestive issues are really stuck in chronic fight or flight.
You will learn how the ventral and dorsal branches of the vagus nerve shape your calm, stress, and freeze responses, the common signs of poor vagal tone, and four simple at-home tests you can use to check your own vagal tone, from the pupillary light test to your heart rate to breath rate ratio and HRV.
Dr. Jockers also walks you step by step through the Stanley Rosenberg two-minute eye movement reset, five easy daily exercises like humming, gargling, box breathing, and cold exposure, plus the light, sleep, and nutrient strategies that support strong vagal tone for the long haul.
"Humming and deep breathing stimulate your natural "chill out" button, your vagus nerve, which helps put a brake on stress and anxiety." - Dr. David Jockers
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In This Episode:
0:00 Introduction: Stuck in Fight or Flight Mode 0:30 What is the Vagus Nerve & Its Functions 1:41 Ventral Vagal vs Dorsal Vagal States 4:02 Signs of Poor Vagal Tone 4:34 At-Home Tests for Vagal Tone (4 Tests) 7:53 Root Causes of Poor Vagal Tone 8:38 The Stanley Rosenberg 2-Minute Reset Exercise 10:50 5 Vagal Tone Exercises (Humming, Singing, Box Breathing, Cold, Massage) 13:10 Lifestyle Factors (Light Exposure & Sleep) 14:36 Key Nutrients for Vagus Nerve Health 15:15 Pulsetto Technology (Vagus Nerve Stimulator) 17:18 Summary & Final Recommendations
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Optimizing Hormones for Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Sharon Stills
2026/10/27
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Dr. Sharon Stills, a licensed naturopathic medical doctor with over 25 years of experience and founder of the Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, to break down how women can thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
You will learn why some women sail through this transition while others feel completely wrecked, how Dr. Stills uses bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (and why the delivery method matters so much), and why she relies on 24-hour wet urine testing instead of dried urine panels. She also explains how to read thyroid labs the right way and the unique symptoms that point to low estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or thyroid.
Dr. Jockers and Dr. Stills also cover the best diet for women in midlife, why sunlight and true darkness are so powerful for your hormones and sleep, the key supplements most women need, the best forms of magnesium, and why skipping meals and chronic dehydration quietly drain your adrenals.
"There's nothing that our hormones don't touch." - Dr. Sharon Stills
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In This Episode 00:00 Hormones and Longevity Preview
00:27 Podcast Intro and Dr. Stills
06:18 What Happens in Perimenopause
08:46 Root Causes of Severe Symptoms
13:49 Why Balance Hormones First
15:09 Best Hormone Delivery Methods
16:56 Why Estriol Matters
29:30 Hormone Symptom Overlap
32:26 Signs of Low Progesterone
33:08 Best Diet for Menopause
39:18 Fixing Your Sleep Routine
42:47 Vagus Nerve Regulation
43:24 Key Supplements for Women
45:56 Fermented Foods and Gut
48:24 Topical Magnesium Benefits
49:07 Best Forms of Magnesium
50:30 Signs of Low Magnesium
56:08 Closing Thoughts
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Secret Olive Oil Strategy to Burn Visceral Fat
2026/10/23
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers shares a simple olive oil strategy that helps activate fat burning, switch on autophagy, and target the dangerous visceral fat that surrounds your liver, heart, and pancreas, all without having to labor through a water fast.
You will learn about the three key polyphenols in high-quality extra virgin olive oil (oleuropein, oleocanthal, and hydroxytyrosol), how they flip your master metabolic switch from mTOR to AMPK, and the five major ways to activate autophagy and deep cellular healing.
Dr. Jockers also covers the additional benefits of high-polyphenol olive oil for blood pressure, brain health, pain, blood sugar, and cholesterol, why most olive oil on store shelves is diluted with seed oils, exactly how much to take and when, and the real patient stories behind this strategy.
"Two tablespoons a day of olive oil could be doing more for your body than half the supplements in your cabinet."
-Dr. David Jockers
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In This Episode 0:00 - Introduction: The Simple Olive Oil Trick That Changes Everything
1:43 - Major Warning: Most Olive Oil Is Fake or Diluted
2:12 - Carol's Story (Lost 10 Pounds First Month)
2:58 - The 3 Compounds That Activate Fat Burning & Anti-Aging
3:14 - How Olive Oil Hijacks Your Master Metabolic Switch
4:32 - The 5 Ways to Activate Autophagy (Cellular Cleanup)
5:55 - How to Take It: 1 Tablespoon 2X Daily With Meals
6:47 - Additional Health Benefits (Heart, Brain, Pain Relief)
9:07 - How Olive Oil Reduces Visceral Fat
11:11 - Jim's Story (Lost 25 Pounds in 3 Months, Off 5 Meds)
11:45 - What Olive Oil to Get (Fresh Pressed Recommendation)
12:48 - FAQ: Can I Cook With It?
13:38 - FAQ: Is Kirkland Brand Good?
14:08 - FAQ: Can I Take It First Thing in the Morning?
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Do This At Night to Reverse Biological Aging
2026/10/22
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down autophagy, the nightly "self-eating" process your cells use to clear out damaged proteins, worn-out mitochondria, and cellular junk, and explains why it is one of the most powerful levers you have for reversing biological aging.
You will learn what blocks autophagy in the modern world, how a 14 to 18-hour daily fasting window aligned with sunset switches your body from growth mode into repair mode, and why the real secret is cycling between mTOR-driven growth and autophagy-driven cleanup with a feast-famine approach built around protein-rich meals.
Dr. Jockers also lays out his complete autophagy toolkit: the foods and supplements that activate cellular cleanup, how to time fasted workouts, sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy, how to optimize your sleep for peak growth hormone release, and a weekly 20 to 24-hour fast, plus a realistic timeline of the results you can expect from week one through month twelve.
In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction
03:20 - Your Body Eats Itself to Stay Young
04:01 - What is Autophagy? (Cellular Self-Eating Explained)
05:28 - What Blocks Autophagy (Modern Diet Problem)
06:33 - Optimal Fasting Protocol (14-18 Hours Daily)
08:13 - mTOR vs Autophagy Balance (Growth vs Cleanup)
09:09 - Feast-Famine Cycling Protocol
11:59 - Autophagy-Activating Foods
17:36 - Top Supplements for Autophagy
18:51 - Exercise Protocol (Cardio vs Resistance Training)
22:00 - Heat & Cold Therapy for Autophagy
25:04 - Sleep Optimization Protocol
30:33 - Weekly 20-24 Hour Fast Protocol
32:50 - Body Parts That Improve with Autophagy
34:20 - Timeline of Results (Week 1 to Month 12)
35:01 - Complete Daily & Weekly Protocol Summary
Hair loss may have less to do with age than you think: Swiss researchers found that thinning hair often comes down to follicles getting stuck after shedding and simply switching off. That's why I like the hair renewal formula from Purality Health, which pairs AnaGain Nu, a pea sprout extract clinically shown to turn those follicles back on, with their micelle liposomal delivery so your body can fully absorb it, all backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee. Go to puralityhealth.com and use code JOCKERS40 for 40% off your order.
Just 3 grams of glycine can help you sleep more deeply by lowering your body temperature and boosting serotonin, the precursor to melatonin, without making you drowsy during the day. That's why I love the Bone Broth Protein from Paleovalley, made by slow-simmering 100% grass-fed beef bones (not hides or skin) and tested for over 40 pesticides, with 15 grams of collagen protein per serving to support your skin, joints, and gut lining. Go to paleovalley.com/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off your order.
When it comes to recovery, sleep quality matters more than quantity, and body temperature is the number one controllable factor in how well you sleep. A simple way to dial it in is the Orion smart sleep system, which fits right over the mattress you already have and adjusts your bed's temperature through every stage of the night to extend deep sleep, boost REM, and reduce overnight wake-ups, with a 30-night free trial and no mandatory subscription. Go to orionsleep.com/drjockers for 15% off.
"Your body already knows how to reverse aging through autophagy. You just need to create the right conditions for it to happen."
-Dr. David Jockers
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The HIDDEN TOXINS in Your Home (And How to Clean Them Out) with Allison Evans
2026/10/20
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Allison Evans, co-founder of Branch Basics, to uncover the hidden toxins lurking in the average home and the simple swaps that lower your family's toxic load. Allison shares how she was diagnosed with the "worst case of PCOS" her doctor had ever seen, then went on to heal and conceive four children naturally after removing toxic chemicals from her life.
You will learn why the EPA says indoor air is two to five times more toxic than outdoor air, why inhaled chemicals like VOCs can be even more damaging than toxins in food, and how synthetic fragrances act as obesogens, carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, asthmagens, and neurotoxins that signal your body to store fat.
Dr. Jockers and Allison also cover the power of removal over replacement, why disinfectants and "greenwashed" natural products can still work against you, how pesticides target the brain, and the easiest places to start, from laundry and dish soap to a single all-purpose concentrate.
In This Episode:
00:00 Synthetic Fragrances and Fat Storage
07:05 Welcome Allison Evans
08:03 Worst Case of PCOS Ever
13:43 Removing Toxins, Reducing Medications
16:17 Pain-Free and Four Natural Pregnancies
16:57 Removing Interference So the Body Heals
19:40 287 Chemicals in Cord Blood
24:14 Dr. Jockers' Wife's Healing Story
26:45 How Branch Basics Began
27:06 Merilee's Kidney Healing Story
28:59 A Pesticide-Poisoned Child Recovers
39:59 Inhaled VOCs vs Food Toxins
41:32 The OCEAN Acronym for Fragrance
42:24 Damaged Mitochondria and Inflammation
43:48 Gentle Soap vs Disinfectants
44:44 Salt as an Ancient Cleanser
47:53 Pesticides and the Brain
50:31 Spotting Greenwashed Products
51:31 Where to Start First
56:10 A Message of Hope
Everyday cleaning sprays, laundry detergents, and air fresheners often contain synthetic fragrance compounds, phthalates, and harsh surfactants that can mimic or interfere with your body's natural hormones. That's why my family uses Branch Basics for pretty much all our cleaning needs: human-safe, plant- and mineral-based cleaners made without fragrance or hormone disruptors, all starting from one concentrate you mix with water for your kitchen, bathroom, windows, and laundry.
Go to branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit.
"95% of the chemicals in fragrances are synthetic compounds from petroleum that drive up inflammation and increase the risk of birth defects, cancer and autoimmune conditions. "
- Dr. David Jockers
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This One Meal Unblocks Your Arteries Fast
2026/10/16
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down his favorite meal for unblocking your arteries fast, the arterial repair meal, and explains how each micro and macronutrient on the plate works to calm inflammation, protect your arterial lining, and help reduce plaque.
You will learn why arteries don't clog from cholesterol but from inflammation, what actually damages the arterial wall in the first place, and how foods like arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, wild-caught salmon, high-polyphenol olive oil, lemon, Mediterranean herbs, and grass-fed cheese each target a different mechanism, from nitric oxide production to calcium regulation with vitamin K2.
Dr. Jockers also shares a gut-healing yogurt parfait dessert with collagen, pomegranate, and berries, the common habits quietly destroying your arteries, a simple action plan with the labs to track, what results to expect from week one through month six, and answers to the most common questions about cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat.
In This Episode:
0:00 Introduction: Arteries Don't Clog From Cholesterol
0:45 The Real Cause of Heart Disease (Inflammation)
1:14 Why Blaming Cholesterol Is Wrong (Firefighter Analogy)
2:00 What Actually Damages Your Arteries
2:47 The Arterial Repair Meal (Overview)
3:24 Component 1: Arugula Salad (Nitric Oxide Booster)
5:20 Component 2: Cucumbers (Silica for Arterial Strength)
6:19 Component 3: Tomatoes (Lycopene Protection)
7:49 Component 4: Wild Salmon (Omega-3 Anti-Inflammatory)
9:35 Component 5: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Polyphenol Power)
11:47 Component 6: Lemon & Mediterranean Herbs
13:19 Component 7: Grass-Fed Cheese (Vitamin K2)
14:42 Component 8: Greek Yogurt Parfait (Gut-Artery Connection)
19:15 The Synergy: Why This Meal Works Together
20:25 What's Destroying Your Arteries (Avoid These)
20:56 Your 7-Day Arterial Reset Protocol
22:04 Timeline of Results (Week 1 to Month 6)
22:55 Common Questions Answered
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A real detox isn't a $300 juice cleanse or a laxative tea in pretty packaging; your liver, gut, circulation, and sleep just need support to catch up on the cleanup they're already trying to do. That's why I like the 2-Day Detox from Qualia, four formulas timed across your day (morning, meals, empty stomach, and sleep) so you're done in 48 hours with no juice-only days and no skipped meals. Go to qualialife.com/drjockers for 50% off, and use code DRJOCKERS for an additional 15% off your order.
Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked aspects of wellness, and it could be the missing piece for steadier energy and productivity. A simple way to fill that gap is the Advanced Set from Beam Minerals, liquid electrolytes and Micro Boost made with plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes that taste like water, absorb easily, and won't break your fast. Go to beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.
"Think of nitric oxide as WD-40 for your blood vessels."
-Dr. David Jockers
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The Real Reason Your Teeth Are Yellow (And How to Fix It Naturally!)
2026/10/15
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers explains why yellow teeth are rarely about your coffee or your brushing, and why he sees them as a metabolic signal tied to your salivary pH, which reflects your gut, liver, and metabolic health.
You will learn the six internal triggers dentists rarely address, including acid reflux, liver congestion, gut dysbiosis, mineral deficiencies, chronic dehydration, and inflammation, plus how whitening strips and bleach weaken your enamel, increase porosity, and set you up for rebound staining.
Dr. Jockers also shares his natural whitening protocol: baking soda and activated charcoal once a week, daily coconut oil pulling, and the foods that support salivary pH and remineralization, along with the foods to avoid, how to use apple cider vinegar and mineral-rich water, a seven-day challenge, and answers to common questions on sensitive teeth, genetics, coffee stains, and xylitol gum.
In This Episode:
00:00 Missing Piece Intro
00:16 Podcast Welcome
03:42 Yellow Teeth Root Cause
04:57 Internal Triggers Checklist
06:28 Enamel Erosion Science
08:05 Natural Whitening Protocol
08:48 Oil Pulling Daily
09:50 Nutrition For Salivary pH
10:13 Foods That Heal Teeth
14:58 Minerals, Ferments, Collagen
17:07 Foods To Avoid
19:15 Apple Cider Vinegar Water
21:08 Seven Day Challenge
22:29 Q&A Common Concerns
25:06 Final Summary Sendoff
Hair loss often has less to do with your age than with hair follicles that get switched off and stuck before they can return to the growing phase. That's where Hair Renewal from Purality Health comes in, featuring AnaGain Nu, a compound extracted from pea sprouts by Swiss researchers and clinically studied for stimulating hair follicle cells, with a Micelle Liposomal formula to help your body absorb it. Go to puralityhealth.com and use code JOCKERS40 for 40% off, backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee.
A lot of skincare looks good on paper but never really delivers, or it sells you on needing 10 different products to have an effective routine. That's why OneSkin stands out: it was founded by longevity researchers and built around the OS-01 peptide, which is designed to target the damaged senescent cells behind visible skin aging and is backed by four peer-reviewed clinical studies. Go to oneskin.co/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off.
"If your whitening routine keeps failing, it's because you're treating the symptom and not the source."
-Dr. David Jockers
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Top 10 Nutrients for Cellular Health and Longevity with Dr. Isaac Jones
2026/10/13
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with longevity researcher and his longtime best friend Dr. Isaac Jones, founder of Elevays, to break down the hallmarks of aging and the 10 most research-backed nutrients for protecting your cells and mitochondria as you age.
You will learn why aging isn't a slow, linear decline but an exponential drop-off driven by a vicious cycle of oxidative stress, fibrosis, microbiome imbalance, and mitochondrial dysfunction, plus why your mindset about how long you'll live shapes the choices that determine your healthspan.
Dr. Jockers and Dr. Isaac also walk through a cutting-edge longevity stack, including 2-HOBA, urolithin A, pomegranate extract, glutathione, NAC, L-carnitine, NR, PQQ, CoQ10, and alpha lipoic acid, and explain how these nutrients work together to repair cell membranes, renew mitochondria, boost NAD+, and clear toxins like PFAS.
In This Episode:
00:00 Microbiome and Aging Teaser
00:25 Longevity Goals and Hallmarks
03:27 Meet Dr Isaac Jones
04:34 Healthspan vs Lifespan Reality
07:12 Aging as Exponential Decline
08:27 Hallmarks and Vicious Cycles
10:32 Oxidative Stress and Fibrosis
13:11 Microbiome and Mitochondria Loop
16:34 Lifestyle Foundation Before Supplements
17:28 Mindset and Longevity Targets
21:10 Key Nutrients 2 HOBAMINE
23:56 Seed Oils and Mito Membranes
25:09 Urolithin A for Mitophagy
27:17 Urolithin A Explained
29:29 Mitophagy and Cost
31:47 Glutathione Detox Basics
32:42 PFAs and Toxic Exposure
34:33 NAC and Antioxidant Synergy
36:06 Longevity Stack Ingredients
36:25 NR and NAD Energy
41:55 PQQ and CoQ10 Boost
43:14 Alpha Lipoic Detox Support
44:17 Beadlet Tech and Savings
48:53 How to Take the Stack
49:24 Personalized Supplement Future
50:10 Final Thanks and Wrap
As you age, your natural collagen production declines, leading to fine lines and wrinkles, joint pain, dark circles under your eyes, and more. That's why I love the Bone Broth Protein from Paleovalley, made from 100% grass-fed beef bones that are slow-simmered and tested for over 40 pesticides, with 15 grams of collagen protein and a clinical 3.4-gram dose of sleep-supporting glycine in every serving. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off 100% grass-fed bone broth protein.
If you're under stress, fasting, eating low-carb, or training hard, you're losing more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than you probably realize, and that can leave you wired, tired, and depleted. That's one of the reasons I use Re-Lyte from Redmond every day, made with unrefined Real Salt, two types of magnesium, and no sugar or artificial ingredients. Go to redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off.
A poor night's sleep drains your energy and mental clarity faster than almost anything else, and finding a way to truly wind down is crucial. That's why I love the infrared sauna blanket from Bon Charge, which heats your body directly at a lower temperature to help relieve stress, soothe sore muscles, sweat out toxins, and boost circulation from the comfort of home, then folds right up into a closet. Go to boncharge.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off sitewide, plus free shipping and a 12-month warranty.
Thicker hair and healthier-looking skin don't have to require appointments or complicated routines. A simple way to get there is clinically backed red light therapy from iRestore, including the Elite helmet with 300 lasers and 200 LEDs to help regrow thicker hair, and the cordless Illumina Face Mask that targets fine lines, breakouts, and dullness in just 10 minutes. Go to irestore.com and use code JOCKERS to save on customer favorites.
Being told "everything looks normal" at your annual checkup doesn't mean you really know what's happening inside your body. That's why I recommend SuperPower, a membership that tests 150+ biomarkers every year across a baseline and a progress test, covering your heart, liver, thyroid, hormones, metabolism, nutrient levels, gut microbiome, and even environmental toxins. Go to superpower.com and use code JOCKERS for $50 off your membership.
"People age rapidly because the free radicals damage the DNA, and then the DNA is essentially miscoding."
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Red Light Therapy: The Secret to Ending Joint Pain & Inflammation
2026/10/09
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the science of red and infrared light therapy for joint pain and inflammation, and shares how he used it daily to recover from a completely torn distal bicep tendon without surgery.
You will learn how red and infrared wavelengths power up your mitochondria, boost nitric oxide and circulation, and calm inflammatory signaling, plus what the research shows for osteoarthritis, neck and back pain, tendon injuries, and fibromyalgia.
Dr. Jockers also covers the practical protocol: the best wavelengths, how close to get to a panel, how long and how often to use it, the best time of day, eye safety, and why he recommends a targeted, wearable device like the Kineon MOVE+ Pro when a specific joint is screaming at you.
In This Episode:
00:00 Red Light Therapy: The Drug-Free Pain Solution
00:22 The Science: How Red Light Heals Your Cells
01:51 Mechanism #2: Nitric Oxide & Blood Flow
02:44 My Torn Bicep Story: Surgery Avoided
03:48 Research Review: What Studies Show
04:00 Osteoarthritis: Pain & Mobility Improvements
04:32 Neck & Back Pain: Proven Results
05:19 Shoulder & Tendon Injuries: My Category
05:59 Fibromyalgia: Chronic Pain Relief
08:17 How to Use: Protocol & Practical Tips
08:26 Wavelengths: Red vs Infrared Explained
09:28 Duration & Frequency: How Much to Use
10:46 Safety: Can You Expose Your Eyes?
11:14 The Device I Use: Kineon Move Plus Pro
13:10 Who Should Use Red Light Therapy?
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Many conventional cleaning products carry synthetic fragrances, phthalates, and harsh surfactants linked to hormone disruption. That's why I use Branch Basics for pretty much all my cleaning needs: human-safe products with no fragrance or hormone disruptors, screened against thousands of known and suspected harmful chemicals, with one concentrate that mixes into cleaners for every room, plus dishwasher tablets and a fragrance-free laundry detergent. Find it at Target and Amazon, or go to branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off the premium starter kit.
"Red and infrared light offer a non-invasive, drug-free, side effect-free method for pain relief."
- Dr. David Jockers
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The Entire Food Pyramid Was WRONG (and RFK Jr Fixed It!)
2026/10/08
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down why the food pyramid most of us learned in school was wrong, and how the newly released pyramid reverses more than 50 years of mainstream nutrition advice by dropping the grain-based foundation and the low-fat obsession.
You will learn what Dr. Jockers calls the real food pyramid: protein and healthy fats at the base, fasting and no snacking between meals to keep insulin low, non-starchy vegetables above that, and fruit and starchy vegetables as an optional lever for energy and performance. He also explains why he recommends removing grains, processed sugar, and seed oils.
Dr. Jockers also shares the story of his patient Phil, who lost 50 pounds in four months after making these changes, and answers the most common questions about the new pyramid, including why doctors promoted the old one, whether fiber is essential, why seed oils are a problem now, and whether a high-fat diet is dangerous for the heart.
In This Episode:
00:00 Seed Oils Health Risks
00:23 Welcome and Episode Setup
04:42 Old Pyramid Failed Us
04:58 Phil Story and Bad Advice
06:33 New Pyramid Quietly Flips
07:29 Real Food Pyramid Basics
08:01 Fasting No Snacking Rules
09:42 Cut Grains Sugar Seed Oils
10:23 Phil Results and Proof
12:27 System Designed to Profit
12:56 Q&A Doctors and Money
13:46 Grandparents Bread Myth
14:56 Fiber and Food Sources
15:35 Why Seed Oils Are New
16:18 Why Agencies Won't Admit
16:58 Is High Fat Dangerous
17:45 Take Action and Closing
18:14 Final Podcast Outro
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"Carbs are a lever for energy and performance, but they're not the foundation of our diet."
- Dr. David Jockers
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The Mineral Reset for Cellular Energy, Hormones, Brain and Detox with Caroline Alan
2026/10/06
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Caroline Alan, "The Mineral Geek," co-founder and CEO of Beam Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset, for a deep dive into why minerals are the foundation of cellular energy, hormones, brain function, and detox.
You will learn what minerals actually do inside your cells, the surprising signs of mineral deficiency, from anxiety and poor sleep to brain fog and nighttime leg cramps, and why depleted soils, filtered water, and glyphosate make it nearly impossible to get enough from food alone.
Dr. Jockers and Caroline also cover the difference between humic and fulvic substances, why megadosing single minerals can throw your body out of balance, how to start slowly if you are sensitive to detox, and how these plant-based mineral complexes support your mitochondria and gut microbiome.
In This Episode:
00:00 Nutrient Density Decline
00:20 Mineral Reset Overview
05:11 Caroline Mineral Geek Story
06:03 Healing With Minerals
10:47 What Minerals Do
15:30 Deficiency Signs Stress
20:21 Why Food Lacks Minerals
24:14 Water Filtration Tradeoffs
26:08 Glyphosate Mineral Disruption
29:39 Humic vs Fulvic Explained
29:57 Humic Fulvic Basics
30:58 Mineral Megadose Risks
33:20 Beam Products Breakdown
34:07 Humic vs Fulvic Actions
36:04 Sensitive Detox Protocol
38:02 Trace Mineral Ratios
40:38 Farming Soil Depletion
43:41 Gut Forest Analogy
46:38 Mitochondria Microbiome Link
48:38 Fulvic Cell Transport
52:04 Sourcing Quality Testing
54:46 Results Cramp Relief
57:16 Final Wrap Resources
As you age, your natural collagen production declines, and that shows up as fine lines and wrinkles, joint pain, and dark circles under your eyes. That's why I love the Bone Broth Protein from Paleovalley, made from 100% grass-fed beef bones that are slow-simmered to deliver 15 grams of collagen protein and 3.4 grams of sleep-supporting glycine in every serving. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off your order.
Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked aspects of wellness, and it could be the missing piece for your energy and productivity. That's why I take a half capful of Electrolyze and Micro Boost from Beam Minerals every morning: plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes that taste like water, absorb easily, and won't break your fast. Go to beamminerals.com/DRJOCKERS and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.
If you're under stress, fasting, eating low-carb, or training hard, you're losing more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than you probably realize, and that can leave you wired, tired, and depleted. That's one of the reasons I use Re-Lyte from Redmond every day, made with unrefined Real Salt, two types of magnesium, and no sugar or artificial ingredients. Go to redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off.
Two people can have completely different gut microbiomes, and completely different diet and supplement needs, even when their symptoms look the same. That's why it's important to test and not guess with the at-home gut health test from Tiny Health, which uses metagenomic sequencing to reveal signs of inflammation, leaky gut, and imbalances, then gives you a personalized action plan. Go to tinyhealth.com/drjockers for $50 off your first at-home test kit.
"Without minerals, you can't actually utilize those proteins, fats, and carbs in your body."
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Visit beamminerals.com/DRJOCKERS and use code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off your first order of Beam Minerals
Visit redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Redmond Re-Lyte
Visit tinyhealth.com/drjockers to get $50 off your first Tiny Health at-home test kit
Connect with Caroline Alan:
Website: beamminerals.com/DRJOCKERS (use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order)
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Website – https://drjockers.com/
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/
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sssydrgn 2026/10/22
A+
I am learning so much listening to your program. I enjoy it and you’re easy to listen to.
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jenjenbhp 2026/09/24
Distracting side effects
I really enjoy your content and have learned a lot from you but lately I have been turning off your episodes due to the very distracting sound effects...
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dmhansen7 2026/09/04
Thank you
I’m so thankful to have found you today. I’m struggling with so much foot pain, Inflammation from RA, fatigue, bloating, all the things. My walks ar...
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Unapaulita 2026/05/21
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I appreciate the information shared, however, many times it is really confusing to know what are the key things that you need to do. It looks like the...
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Ad concerns
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CoTexan 2026/03/20
Great info!
I’m learning so much from Dr Jockers about being as healthy as I am able. “We do what we can in the natural and let God take care of the supernatural”...
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Mbricker 2026/03/17
Love podcast, but…
I love Dr. Jocker‘s functional nutrition podcast. Lots of good information and delivered in a very engaging style. However, could you please take out ...
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Amascaria 2026/02/26
Very helpful and informative!!
I recently discovered this podcast, and it’s been one of the best discoveries yet! Dr. Jocker will change your life for the better.☺️
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Geo Y 2026/02/26
Excellent
For real — very informative, truthful, and thorough thank you so much. I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time Highly recommend.
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Abc123xyz78 2026/01/16
Good Info Too many ads
I love the information on this podcast. However there are too many ads. It is obvious that this podcast is more about making money than helping people...