Unlock the Secrets to Optimal Health | Dr. Mercola Reveals the Hidden Causes

Are hidden toxins sabotaging your health? Discover the shocking truth with Dr. Joseph Mercola and Dr. Josh Axe
In this must-see episode, Dr. Joseph Mercola, one of the world's leading natural health experts, joins Dr. Josh Axe to expose the hidden dangers lurking in our modern world that are fueling the mental health crisis. With decades of clinical experience and groundbreaking research, Dr. Mercola is on a mission to empower people to take control of their well-being.
* Uncover the surprising connection between processed foods, seed oils, and the dramatic rise in mental health issues
* Discover the crucial role of cellular energy, mitochondrial function, and sunlight exposure in supporting optimal mental and physical health
* Dive deep into the top nutritional deficiencies - vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and choline - and learn how to overcome them for enhanced cognition and longevity
* Explore the power of collagen, glycine, and connective tissue in maintaining whole-body health, and the surprising benefits of bone broth and crushed eggshells for pet wellness
* Protect yourself from the dangers of glyphosate and other harmful chemicals that are silently sabotaging your health
Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to unlock your body's innate intelligence and reclaim your vibrant, lasting health. Tune in now and learn how to optimize your mind-body connection for a life of true wellness and vitality.
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01:30 Root Causes of Mental Health Issues
11:32 The Impact of Sunlight on Mitochondrial Function
22:18 Top Nutritional Deficiencies
30:30 The Importance of Choline and Collagen
34:49 Balancing Collagen and Muscle-Building Proteins
35:24 The Importance of Glycine and Connective Tissue in the Diet
38:30 The Benefits of Bone Broth for Pets
39:52 The Supplement Dogs Need: Crushed Egg Shells
41:42 The Dangers of Glyphosate and How to Avoid It
45:18 The Best Exercise for Health: Walking
48:08 Addressing Neck Issues with Mobility Movements
50:02 The Importance of Grip Strength for Longevity
52:37 The Connection Between Health and Consciousness
55:16 Learning to Think and Seek the Truth
59:02 The Basics of Health: Cellular Energy, Sun Exposure, and Avoiding Propaganda
01:00:09 Activating the Body's Innate Intelligence for Health
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ABOUT DR. JOSH AXE
Dr. Josh Axe is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, and physician. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Josh is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition and founder of DrAxe.com. His company ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies two years in a row. He is the bestselling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. Josh is the founder of Leaders.com, an online platform that provides the latest on breaking news, leadership, business, and wealth. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family. His latest book, Think This Not That, is now available nationwide.
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DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

[@DanielAlvarez-sl6yh]

Man I miss Dr. Mercola. He is one of the first doctors/teachers that helped open my eyes many years ago!

[@Cindilc]

I still get his emails

[@lifestylelovestories-lisab5760]

Ahhhh I was so surprised excited to see Dr. Mercola!!!! What a gift of a day!!! Thank you

[@joanneclark8256]

Insulin resistance is to much food carbs and not moving fat in liver and belly .

[@SpiritGuide11111]

I totally love this man he has saved my health over and over the last 25 years and I would never read anything about him being a super spreader of misinformation that title is saved for our own lying government

[@markpaulin884]

When the government is afraid of someone like Dr. Mercola, then he’s doing everything right. Dr. Mercola has my support.

[@NFZ138]

Walking Daily No Seed oils No Processed food

[@annporter7359]

Thank you for having Mercola on! Great interview Dr Axe

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

I second that!

[@drjoshaxe]

I'm so glad he came on the show! Thanks for tuning in!

[@drjoshaxe]

@@GreenLifeInDublin Thank you!

[@joanneclark8256]

​@drjoshaxe where can one locate to improve insulin resistance pcos with menopause please. Keep being told low insulin with carb if gut is unhealthy ... Also if out in mid day in sun at noon to 1 .. thats peak time in summer . Being told no sun screen but what about burning and skin cancers?

[@tyjomeb123]

Thank you for bringing us Dr. Mercola. I love listening to him.

[@drjoshaxe]

He's great!

[@raewise6345]

I have appreciated Dr Mercola for many years!! His passion is well intended 😍his honesty is refreshing 🔥 He is so full and overflowing with information!! Thank you for this interesting interview 🌞

[@drjoshaxe]

He's great!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@kumagaikatsuya4921]

First Dr Berg and Dr Mercola, now Dr Axe and Dr Mercola. So many crossovers we didn't know we needed.

[@getmorecontent.]

We need crossovers to live longer😅 it's like the difference between man and Superman😅 Dr Josh axe couldn't have done it on his own but he needed the cross over for the next 90 years after 90 years😅 personally I wouldn't listen to a bald man😢 it's like listening to a fat man that's talking about health😅

[@amour4627]

Dr Suneel Dhand is someone you should also listen to he talks about how some of our doctors and of course the pharmaceuticals are killing us faster than any disease because it's about profit now and not about healing

[@drjoshaxe]

Who do you want to see next??

[@amour4627]

@@drjoshaxe Dr Suneel Dhand, I started watching him doing Covid, because he was against hospitals putting respirators on patients early and also a more natural approach to the virus and how big pharma and some doctors is treating patients with profit in mind instead of healing

[@krisbadje4770]

​@@drjoshaxe I would like to know what Vitamin D you'd recommend for those of us that live in more Northern latitudes

[@NightOwl222]

My grandma is turning 99 in a month. She's had an extremely difficult life. She starved a lot. Mostly ate fruits and veggies from her garden and store purchased bread. She didn't have a car and never learned to ride a bike. So she walked everywhere. She did a lot of farming and some construction type work. She held chickens, turkeys regularly, occasionally a pig. The eggs she sold. She never ate any eggs. She dislikes dairy, feels nauseous from it. She never ate meat because she sold it to get money. Levels of stress in her life were always high. She barely slept. She's hardly vaccinated. She never sweated. Hardly drank any water. Didn't consume any alcohol. She did have a lot of gastrointestinal issues which prevented her from enjoying occasional meat dishes, as she claimed. A bunch of gasto operations throughout her life. She often complained of having no energy, in her mid to late 70s. When i'd cook, she always inquired what i'm using to grease the pan. I'd say i'm using 'veggie oil'. She had a very confused look when hearing that answer, but trusted that in these modern times people know how to do it the right, better way. Also grandma was never on any medications until about 92, when her mental status declined and she had to have some procedures for the heart. So for the last six years she's been taking a bunch of medications, like a blood thinner aming them. She was never skinny. She eats moldy and spoiled foods.

[@Freckles303]

Two of my favorite healers together! What a treat! Thank you so much Dr. Axe and Dr. Mercola. You’ve changed so many lives and impacted humanity in immeasurable ways. ❤

[@a.maya12]

Dr Mercola! Without him I could not have be strong during the pandemic.

[@mariawiley356]

Love Dr Mercola, have followed him for years! Such a wealth of knowledge!

[@carolglenn1796]

I am going to be 80 in July. I have been watching Dr Mercola for as long as I can remember. I also go to You, Dr Axe when I want an honest answer. Two people in the same video at the same time that I trust and admire. I am grateful!

[@christinefullerton7183]

Welcome back dr.Mercola from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@juliadavid3637]

Great guest, I've followed him for years and you did a great interview with him Dr. Axe.

[@drjoshaxe]

Thanks Julia! Glad you tuned in today!

[@cookingforkidswithavah3291]

So happy to see you both together! You are both impacted my view of health over the year so much!

[@drjoshaxe]

I'm honored to have him on! Thanks for sharing and so glad to hear we've made an impact in your life!

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

I’m such a Dr Axe fan! You are so kind, thoughtful and humble in your interactions and add value in every post! Thank you for being light in the world. 💕

[@efelzzz]

Loved this episode, was very insightful and helpful! 🙏 thank you!

[@drjoshaxe]

Dr. Mercola is great! Thanks for tuning in!

[@MSAli86]

lol I remember making the bone broth in a slow cooker over a decade ago following one of Dr. Axe's videos. Great to see Mercola again on youtube

[@fyrerayne8882]

Thanks Dr Axe and Dr Mercola

[@shembeliever6095]

The US govt did a monumental wrong shutting down Dr Mercola :(( I missed him and his wisdom for humanity!! Bring him back!! Thank you for this interview, so nostalgic. My wellness journey started by listening to him decades ago.

[@apricotreewellness]

Who knew My two favorite doctors in the whole world on the same channel.

[@fivefeatheredarrows]

Great episode!! Dr. Mercola is amazing.

[@charitycabagui2271]

Mabuhay! From the Philippine Islands. Thanks you interviewed Dr.Mercola it’s been awhile we have not heard of him since Covid Plandemic.

[@paulasalladay2722]

Great interview. Dr Mercola is very knowledgeable in mind body and spirit both human and our pets.

[@kesterhoward5942]

The biggest of thank-yous for this life extending interview with Dr Mercola ⭐️ 🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 ⭐️

[@marilynworswick8778]

Welcome back Dr Mercola from Portugal.

[@perpetualrenovation]

I can understand the concerns about keto related to stress hormones, but what about for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes? Is keto/low carb needed (at least temporarily) to regain insulin sensitivity?

[@carolmaplesden916]

same

[@ezvahedi1387]

thank you very much both of you

[@BeeHealthy237]

Absolutely the best! Thank you both so much for all that you do for those who truly want to learn the truth about SO much. I have so much gratitude for you both. Keep up the AMAZING work! ❤

[@shirleygriffin7672]

Very late seeing your video. We have been watching, listening to Dr Mercola since 2000, when he was in Illinois. I have read all of his books, too, and watched him on Truth About Cancer series. Yes to Dr Mercola..He isamazing, just amazing................from the Ozarks

[@wilmaleduc593]

Dr. Axe this is one of the best interviews I watched ever!!!! Thanks to you both, you are both sooo smart. I will definately share!

[@Josephine-sm2db]

Hey Josh, I want to thank you for your website that I always go to whenever I need a quick, trusted reference. I am also super glad you have a YT channel.

[@salescustomer-service2050]

I live in an apartment building and only able to plant a few things indoors. I just need help with maintain vegetable plants indoors and prevent bugs as well as mold developing in the dirt.

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

I’m a gardener and I have a simple solution for mold in your dirt - sprinkle cinnamon on top - it won’t harm the plant and acts as a mold inhibitor. Also using “soils” that contain or are made up of coconut husk

[@salescustomer-service2050]

@@lizpetruzzi7700 thank you so much. ❤️

[@user-dt8fv7vq5z]

A wealth of information, as usual!

[@fastingfeastingbeasting]

Thank you Josh . Dr Mercola is a living legend. On On

[@florangelahinckley8455]

Excellent interview ,lots of knowledge,thank you

[@leanneharvey7797]

Great interview guys!

[@haroldparker5768]

Thank you for this interview 🥰🥰. Have missed hearing ,or viewing Healthy life style suggestions from Dr. mercola.

[@lindaperniz3213]

Love Dr. Mercola! Thank you for your wonderful interview Dr. Axe! You're the best! ❤ But what about those who really can't tolerate being out in the sun or doing RLT longer than 5 minutes without having heart palpitations later in the evening? I'd love to get that natural sunlight on my skin but I pay for it each time. Do I just continue and push through?

[@lynneagaustad-randolph1088]

And you for this!!!!❤

[@overcomer5574]

excellent interview!

[@drjoshaxe]

Thanks for listening!!

[@lilybecerra2035]

Ty ❤!!

[@drjoshaxe]

Thank YOU for listening!

[@antheablackmore5838]

2 of my favorite human beings , thank you both x

[@Carl_455]

Terrific interview, I learned so much, thank you both!

[@RonWesterbeek]

Thanks for sharing. Dr. Mercola is a great contentmaker for decades indeed. 🎉 ( hope your dentist will bring back your smile asap ) Kind regards and bless you all. 🤸‍♀️💃👍🕊

[@mariagasca5416]

How wise Doctor Mercola 💕💕💕

[@judycummings298]

Awesome interview!

[@wherebeautymeetswellness]

Great interview 😊

[@jo-annsangataldo65]

Thank you for this video and I Love Dr Mercola....have learned and shared so much of his health information For many years😊

[@noblevictory2200]

(♡˙︶˙♡) So glad to have both of you on together today. I have been wondering about the safety or effects of getting sun on your skin during heavily chemtrailed skies. I work with horse's during the day sometimes and I can honestly say that when the sky is ugly I feel somewhat depleted as opposed to day's with beautiful blue skies. I live in Colorado and the air is thin and I kid you not, my arm's will somewhat itch from getting sun through dirty sky. Blessings to you both!

[@ByDesign333]

Mercola (imo), is like the brilliant Jeremy Riffkin; but Mercola cannot be bought, keeps his goals, sticks to his scruples...thanks for this helpful episode Josh!!! 👍 Keto was hurting me badly for a month or more; went back to a sound diet, plus extra dark leafy greens; bingo! ...back to better.

[@cherlgolja5402]

Love his vitamins / supplements 😉

[@joanneclark8256]

So if one has insulin resistance..what to do?

[@neil9231]

War on food! Grow your own!!!

[@debdobrosky8139]

Thank you Dr. Axe having Dr Mercola!! I have a question, I just got your book off of Amazon and I know when I listen to your broadcast that you said to go to your website for a code when you buy your book. I’m not finding that code. Can you help me?

[@NightOwl222]

Sunscreen is toxic?! Man, i feel so behind now on all this info!

[@darrellray593]

He sounds like he has all the answers. And he doesn't. Great information. Not the end all be all

[@Ashley-xq2bt]

Who has all the answers 🙄

[@richardhahn4067]

Dr. Mercola said egg yolks are the t source of choline, but I take sunflower lecithin, which is has a huge amount of choline.

[@MrDjhealth]

Dr Atkins used to argue with Dr Barry Sears about the need for carbs. Sears claimed your brain is a glucose hog and you always need carbs at about 40% of your total macros. Dr Atkins argued the net value of dietary sugar to your body is zero. Atkins claimed molecular ketones are a partial glucose bodies that your brain prefers IF that is what always fed. If you feed it glucose for a long period that becomes its preferred fuel source

[@darrellray593]

This guy needs to listen as well

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

She broke my heart Vic

[@hawkarae]

O.G.'s rising. ❤

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

Where did that point go

[@dcfs1000]

What can you do for sunshine if you live in the Midwest? More specially in the colder months.

[@NightOwl222]

What's wrong with brown rice?

[@NightOwl222]

Commercial eggs are dangerous? Like, what isn't dangerous then at the supermarket.

[@joanneclark8256]

Thoughts on carnivore diet ? Many are seeing metobolic numbers better

[@cherylcastillo7020]

And as soon as you eat something Healthy that is carbs you can't tolerate it. You're not cured of insulin resistance on carnivore, you just aren't getting bad lab numbers. You're still not well, setting yourself for future problems like gut disbiosis.

[@vanessaross3458]

I said it once and I’ll say it twice! Dr. Mercola is a prophet❤

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

401 way on down south

[@joanneclark8256]

Can someone summarize?

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

Damn it Bob

[@katm4841]

❤️

[@laureendaw8275]

Around 31:07 you mentioned estrogen and some form of acid being connected to cancer. I couldn’t understand what kind of acid. Would like to look that up. Anyone catch what he said?

[@margifish]

I believe it was Linoleic acid

[@jamesherried9269]

He said it was linoleic acid, which is an Omega 6 fatty acid. And since alpha linoleic acid is considered an essential fatty acid, its surprising that he recommends avoiding it.

[@elisabethhoffmann3758]

Sometimes I hit CC when I don't understand what they are saying and with CC you put caps on and you can read what they are saying.

[@elisabethhoffmann3758]

@@jamesherried9269 Low amounts of 1-2% linoleic acid are necessary for survival, but research links higher intakes to health problems, including inflammation, heart disease, cancer, dementia and other neurological disorders, diabetes, and obesity. Alpha linoleic acid is an omega 3 fatty acid...not to be confused with linoleic acid which is an omega 6.

[@jamesherried9269]

@@elisabethhoffmann3758 Yes, I've known that for years. That said, there still is no consensus as to what the ideal ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 in the human diet is.

[@reginast.pierre5566]

Great info!

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

Right

[@bridgethake8218]

People should start buying meat straight from the farmer we need to tell supermarkets we won’t put up with them

[@essentialadvantages6790]

I can't fathom where Dr Mercola gets the data that only 1 in 50 have both parents that love them. Did I hear that wrong????

[@raydioclashX]

You didn't hear it wrong. I commented on that, too. I wish Dr. Axe would have pressed him more in that. What is he even talking about?

[@telepathicpenguin]

I stopped following him after he starting consulting with and promoting a channeler named Kai Clay who was contacting an entity called "Bahlon". He is going off the rails spiritually. If you are a follower of Christ, I would not be bringing attention to someone who is leading people astray. Spiritual health matters more than ANY of the diet/backhacking/farming/supplements. So, so much more.

[@SpiritGuide11111]

Little judgey for a follower of Christ. His whole life has been about helping people.

[@hockeymomp279]

Where did you see that at?

[@NFZ138]

Fear is an allergy! I do not subscribe too!

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

Sultans of swing

[@raydioclashX]

What does he mean only 1 in 50 kids have 2 patents who love them? I wish Dr. Axe would have pressed him on that. I would think the number would be much higher.

[@SpiritGuide11111]

He was talking about the rarity of love from two parents. It has become a rare occurrence sadly. My own father was raised by an amazing mother and many children do well in the world with only one parent connected in their lives but I don’t know many people my age who can honestly say both parents were truly involved in their lives. Even if divorce or death is not apart of the equation it is rare to have 2 parents really hands on and close to their children in life.

[@joerockhead7246]

i was fascinated by that comment. my dad walked out on our family and we never heard from him again. it has been over 30 years and he never tried to contact us. i think about it every once in a while.

[@anathompson4717]

I would like to recommend a life transforming eye opening book titled None of these Diseases. Our health has much more to do with our emotions than with food...the problem is you can't make much money teaching that. Chech it out!

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

Why can't I go anywhere Bob

[@shahnazanjum7446]

Pi tel about resles leg

[@KreativeKonnection]

STOP WEARING SUNBLOCK

[@NightOwl222]

It sounds like you need to be a vert smart, non-mainstream real health or science professional to figure this all out.

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

Dang it Benson

[@joanneclark8256]

12 to 1 o clock sun you all know that would burn skin ...

[@terraloft]

In reference to interview with dave asprey: the arrogance of "living to 180" was offputting. Even moreso, that there was not a word indicating God's sovereignty saddened me. The protocols, impossible for most just trying to manage homes on decreasing resources , revealed little for practucal relevant choices for healthy living.

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

He's more of a biohacker than a guru.

[@MichaelAnthony757]

I had to stop listening after 20 minutes or so… With all respect for this featured guest / doctor, his pride bothers me… I don’t think he’s healthy to listen to… spiritually… maybe medically he is helping many… We all have some pride…

[@jy4893]

I noticed that too

[@winonanassey]

I give our dogs raw chicken daily and an egg or two(whole)

[@raewise6345]

I wish the majority of his face was not in shadow. It's distracting LOL

[@joanneclark8256]

Garrett Smith says egg yolk vit A is toxic

[@mirellamatotek4294]

This would mean everyone who ate eggs would be Vit A toxic. Now raw egg yolk is one of the first foods introduced to baby when weaning. Even with orphaned animals who are raised on a homemade replacement formula rich in egg yolks and heavy cream are exceptionally healthy. Growth and quality in all parameters are outstanding. Far surpass that of non-orphaned animals as mum's nutrients can become deleted with pregnancy and lactation. Now if vit A was so toxic, you would think these infants would show signs of toxicity or liver disease. Cream also high in Vitamin A. I strongly disagree in separating the egg whites from the yolk as egg whites have also many beneficial and functional properties. Yes biotin deficiency is the main concern, however if egg yolks are rich in the fat soluble vitamins, choline and cholesterol, the whites are rich in the b-vitamins. B12, B1,B2, B6,B3 and what about minerals selenium, iron , calcium, manganese and yes that mineral we are all deficient in Magnesium. But there is more. So I would not throw the baby out with the bath water just yet. Eggs are a complete food. Mother nature packaged it just right. However, she didn't count on humans being retarded in thinking they could do a better job than she.😢

[@HCW2855HCW]

Are pull-ups referred to here chin-ups?

[@anathompson4717]

Actually neither of these two men are on the right track. Food definitely plays a certain part in our health but not the main one. Emotions due to events in our lives and bad reactions to them are a much bigger cause. Read the book None of these Diseases by S.I. McMillen, M.D. 1963 Fleming H. Revell Company and consider his insights.

[@randyblanton5580]

Eating all those carbs and a 0.4 insulin level? I would have thought only a carnivore could have a level that low.

[@Mithrandir7777]

wow, Mercola has lost a lot of weight. What is that redness in his face? Rosacea?

[@carolmaplesden916]

That looks like what my daddy looked like from working out side all the time The doctor looks great actually

[@jamesherried9269]

Maybe he got Covid during the pandemic. That can cause a lot of weight loss.

[@mirellamatotek4294]

Well he just told us he has very low insulin. Typically, type 1 diabetics make no insulin or very little. They have a hard time keeping weight on. Maybe the reason he changed his stance on carbs and fruit. Remember, when he promoted no more than 15 grams of fructose a day. Scared the heeby jeebies out of us on eating fruit. It seems he discovered Dr Peat's work after Peat died and now embracing fruit. 😮 Wish Josh would have pressed him on this. Why did he change his stance on fruit? He never mentioned any of Peat's work when Peat was alive. I also disagree on boiling bones for more than 4hrs. There is no need to pressure cook for 4 hrs. Gentle simmer for 4 hrs is sufficient and extracting at lower temps better than higher temps.

[@jbwentworthe6082]

Out of sync - audio. 4/16/24

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

357 they don't know if it's real

[@MatthewAnderson-xm1wt]

Dang calf