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What if one of the biggest reasons we age faster, feel weaker, and lose resilience has nothing to do with hormones or calories — but with minerals? In this rare and deeply personal interview, Ann Louise Gittleman sits down with James Templeton, founder of UNI KEY Health and one of the longest-living Stage 4 melanoma survivors in the world, to reveal why minerals may be the missing link to cellular strength, energy, and longevity. James shares why, after decades of studying nutrition and formulating supplements, he became convinced that minerals are more important than almost anything else we put into our bodies. He explains why modern soil depletion has left most people unknowingly deficient, how mineral loss weakens our cells like a drained battery, and why he went on a global search for the purest mineral source on Earth — ultimately leading to the creation of Mineral-Key, a liquid blend of more than 72 ancient trace minerals from a prehistoric mineral bed millions of years old. Along the way, James opens up about his own cancer journey, what he’s learned from interviewing top cancer experts and survivors through the Templeton Wellness Foundation, and the rare trace minerals most people have never heard of — yet desperately need. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your body stay younger, stronger, and more resilient at the cellular level, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. You can find Mineral-Key at https://unikeyhealth.com/products/mineral-key

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In this episode, The First Lady of Nutrition sits down with Dr. David Minkoff, author of The Search for the Perfect Protein, for a deep and eye-opening conversation about why protein may be one of the most misunderstood—and underestimated—nutrients in modern health. A former vegetarian and lifelong athlete, Dr. Minkoff shares what decades of clinical experience have taught him about amino acid deficiency, protein malnourishment, and why so many people struggle with fatigue, weight gain, weak bones, and poor recovery despite “eating enough.”

Together, Ann Louise and Dr. Minkoff explore how the body actually uses protein, why absorption matters more than intake, and how gut health, stomach acid, and even acid-blocking medications can quietly interfere with rebuilding muscle, skin, bone, and nerve tissue. Dr. Minkoff explains his concept of “protein turnover”—the idea that your body is constantly rebuilding itself—and why amino acid sufficiency becomes more critical with age, especially for women concerned about bone density and balance.

They also touch on the carnivore diet, leaky gut, pre-digested amino acids, and why protein isn’t just for athletes—it’s fundamental at every age and stage of life. It’s a practical, science-based conversation that may change how you think about protein, healing, and what your body truly needs to repair and thrive.

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