Big Ag, Pesticides & The Food System Keeping You Sick | Ian Somerhalder
Mark Hyman
Mar 19, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Address eco-anxiety to support young Americans' mental health
Eco-anxiety is a real, diagnosable condition affecting an estimated 27 million young Americans who feel overwhelmed by broken global systems.
Switch to regenerative agriculture to save $80 billion annually
Switching to regenerative agriculture could save American farmers $80 billion a year, money currently sent overseas to foreign chemical and seed companies.
Embrace regenerative farming to expand agricultural impact
In just a few years, regenerative agriculture in the U.S. has grown from approximately a quarter of a million acres to nearly 40 million acres.
Choose effective supplements to maximize nutrient absorption
An estimated 84% of the nutrients in conventional supplements are not absorbed by the body, meaning billions of dollars are spent on ineffective products.
Enhance supplement absorption with nanotechnology
The Absorption Company uses a patented technology to turn lipids into water-soluble nanometric particles, claiming up to 500% more bioavailability than standard supplements.
Address widespread nutrient deficiencies in America
Despite being a developed nation, over 90% of Americans are deficient in at least one nutrient, with major deficiencies in omega-3 fats, vitamin D, and magnesium.
Expose Big Ag's control over agricultural education
Agrochemical companies like Monsanto have allegedly been secretly micro-financing university agricultural programs for 40 years to control the curriculum.
Invest in regenerative agriculture for high returns
Private equity firms are now funding the transition to regenerative agriculture because they are seeing massive returns on investment, as high as 60-80%.
Increase soil organic matter to achieve net-zero carbon emissions
Increasing soil organic matter by just 1% on a global scale has the potential to bring the world to net-zero carbon emissions.
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