Episode 226: Dr. Bonnie Kaplan

Episode 226: Dr. Bonnie Kaplan

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes December 4, 2024 Duration: 1:11:13

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Bonnie Kaplan is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ohio, she did all her training in the US (University of Chicago and Brandeis University). Her interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology at Yale University Department of Neurology and the West Haven (CT) Veterans Administration Neuropsychology Laboratory until she moved to Canada in 1979. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. She was the founding principal investigator of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition longitudinal study (ApronStudy.ca). Bonnie has over 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and many more invited lectures. 

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Bonnie talk about…

  • How Dr. Bonnie became interested in neuroscience and the connection between nutrition and psychological/mental health
  • The nutrient-poor "food" being consumed by so many children and adults in our modern world
  • Nutrient-poor "food" and its relation to violent behavior in kids
  • The importance of considering co-factors when one is seeking to heal
  • Issues with Big Pharma and various psychiatric drugs
  • Broad-spectrum micronutrient supplements
  • Iron deficiency increasing in North Americans
  • How humans get vitamins and minerals into their bodies naturally
  • Mitochondrial function and nutrition

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Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

 

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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