70. The complex world of vitamins, methylation, and your health with Gregory Kunin

Gregory Kunin, the guest in this week’s episode, is the CEO and founder of Ola Loa Products. This nutritional supplement is designed to support health in important ways that traditional vitamins struggle with, for reasons you’ll hear about during our conversation. In addition, Gregory is Vice President of the National Health Federation and a serial entrepreneur. He’s been exposed to the health and medical field for just about all of his life; his father is a doctor (and Gregory’s partner in creating Ola Loa), and Gregory suffered from lead poisoning as a child, leading to a personal understanding of the importance of health. If by the end of this conversation you’re interested in trying Ola Loa for yourself, listen to the podcast for a 30% discount code on Ola Loa products for Optimized Geek listeners! Find Out More About Gregory Here: Gregory Kunin on LinkedIn@OlaLoaKahuna on TwitterGregory Kunin on Facebook In This Episode: [01:58] - We hear a bit about Gregory’s early life and how his father’s interest in specific aspects of health led to him being tested for lead. [04:05] - Gregory talks about his dad’s involvement in Ola Loa. [05:15] - Methylation is the foundation of life, Gregory explains, and gives the basics of how it works in relatively simple terms. He also explains that the first reason to look at whether you’re methylating properly is your digestion. [08:58] - Are there tests to check whether methylation is functioning properly in your body? [10:25] - Gregory explains what’s unusual about Ola Loa and clarifies that it provides strategic support for the methylation cycle. He tells us that his father, a doctor, started checking his patients for major blood coagulation factors (such as homocysteine, fibrinogen, and lipoprotein(a)). [12:28] - We learn about how to get your coagulation factors checked, and how the healthcare system makes it difficult. [16:04] - SpectraCell Laboratories is Gregory’s recommendation for having these tests performed. [17:29] - Gregory’s biggest piece of advice is to get your blood tested now instead of waiting until you have major problems show up. He also discusses the problems with recommended daily allowances for vitamins. [21:29] - Do you need to take these tests before you decide what vitamins to take? The simplest way to find out is just to try Ola Loa and see how you feel, Gregory answers. [23:25] - We hear how Ola Loa differs from other products, and what it’s giving you that other products don’t. He also goes into depth about specifics regarding the functions of BHMT, cyanocobalamin, and GNMT. [30:13] - There are multiple Ola Loa products, and here Gregory goes into more detail about each one and explains their different purposes and functions. [33:51] - Gregory asks Stephan whether he’s familiar with Burning Man. He then reveals that Ola Loa has been used there to help people suffering from the heat. [34:29] - Stephan and Gregory mention the problems with Gatorade, then Gregory goes on to talk about the importance of physical support when you’re physically active. [36:11] - In reference to Vitamin D, Gregory talks about how people don’t get enough sunlight. He then goes on to talk about the problems with statins using the example of a personal friend. [41:32] - What are chelated minerals? In his answer, Gregory talks about the the dangers of fluoride. [44:14] - Gregory discusses magnesium, as well as the types of chemical bonding that occur in effervescent solutions such as Ola Loa that don’t occur in pill form. He and Stephan then also talk about fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins. [48:49] - Stephan asks Gregory about three-a-day vitamins as opposed to one-a-day vitamins. Gregory goes on to talk about the importance of being aware of your body. [53:52] - Gregory further discusses the complexity of genetics and DNA. [55:30] - Stephan baits Gregory a little bit with his final question: “Milk: does it do a body good?” [58:17] - What resources would Gregory recommend? He suggests his site olaloa.com, as well as thenhf.com. Get Optimized! Methylation problems often manifest first as digestive issues. If you suffer from these, have your methylation checked. Get major blood coagulation factors checked to get a sense of your health. As you heard from Gregory, these results can be a good indicator of overall health. Switch to a chemical-free sunscreen; protecting yourself from the sun may not be worth the dangers of slathering yourself in toxic chemicals. Links and Resources: Gregory Kunin on LinkedIn@OlaLoaKahuna on TwitterGregory Kunin on FacebookOla LoaLinus PaulingMethylationGlutathione MTHFR Homocysteine Fibrinogen Lipoprotein(a) SpectraCell LaboratoriesNatural NewsBHMT Cyanocobalamin GNMT Hyla CassBurning ManJim FixxChelated mineralsFluorideThe National Health Federation