Podcast Episode 186: Supplements: Sleep, Stress & Immunity – Dr. Susan Hazels Mitmesser

Disclosure:
This episode is sponsored by Nature Made and we thank them for their sponsorship and support of the podcast

Sleep, Stress and Immunity Become New
Wellness Triad

In the post-Covid era, three things have emerged as top priorities for American’s wellness: sleep, stress and immunity. Each one is affected by and affects the other. A recent survey conducted by Nature Made that explored Americans’ health and wellness needs, goals and concerns found that sleeping better is a top mental health goal for 2021 for half (50%) of Americans; 60% of Americans have felt stressed on a daily basis over the past year; and half of Americans report that stress has negatively impacted their physical health (50%) and their physical appearance (49%). Consumers are now looking for solutions to better manage these aspects of their health.

Tune into this podcast episode to learn about:

• Tips for better sleep and stress management
• The impact nutrition can have on immune health
• The role of supplements to fill nutrient gaps
• The role of diet, exercise and supplements in sleep, stress and immunity

Susan Hazels Mitmesser, Ph.D.

Susan Hazels Mitmesser is Vice President, Science and Technology at Pharmavite. In this position, Dr. Mitmesser provides scientific leadership to advance innovation and new product development strategies and to ensure the scientific integrity of all products made under its brand portfolio. She has a passion for nutrition and wellness and leverages her ability to communicate scientific findings to consumers and the marketplace.

Dr. Mitmesser brings extensive experience in research and nutritional biochemistry across various industries and sectors, including food, dietary supplements, academia and clinical settings. She serves on the Editorial Board of four peer-reviewed journals: Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care, World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, and Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. In addition, she has published in many peer-reviewed journals and is a contributing author for book chapters relating to nutrition in adult and pediatric populations.

Dr. Mitmesser is an active member of the American Society of Nutrition, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the New York Academy of Sciences. She also serves on the Senior Scientific Advisory Council for the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
Currently, Dr. Mitmesser is an adjunct professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Connecticut and in the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She holds a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of Nebraska and a Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Try to get all of your nutrients from food. That’s always first and foremost. However, if you find you can’t, you shouldn’t feel like you failed. I think that’s key. Understanding where the gaps are helps you know how to fill the gaps, however is best suited for you.”

Resources:

Nature Made: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Micronutrient Inadequacy in Short Sleep: Analysis of the NHANES 2005–2016

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Postbiotics & Immune Health – Episode 184 with Dr. Justin Green & Keri Gans

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