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Welcome to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast (soon to be called Beyond The Pain)—your go-to show for uncovering the real root causes of chronic pain and reclaiming a life without limitations. Hosted by Leigh Brandon, a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner & Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, Emotion Code Practitioner, and author with almost three decades of clinical experience.

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112 - Is Vitamin A Behind Psoriasis? A Deep Dive with Dr. Garrett Smith

September 16, 2024 • Leigh Brandon • Episode 112

In this episode, I sit down with Naturopathic Doctor Garrett Smith to dive into the complex world of Psoriasis and explore a surprising potential factor behind the condition—vitamin A.

We discuss how this essential nutrient, often hailed for its health benefits, may actually play a role in triggering not just Psoriasis but a range of other health issues as well. Dr. Smith breaks down the science, challenges conventional wisdom, and offers insights into how diet and lifestyle changes could alleviate symptoms for those suffering from these conditions.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that may change how you view vitamin A and its impact on your health!

We discussed:
2:08

Garrett’s background and an introduction to Vitamin A Toxicity

23:38

Why Vitamin A Toxicity can Lead to Skin and other health conditions.

36:21

The difference between normal and psoriatic skin.

54:45

Slowing of Cholestasis – Vegan versus Carnivore diets versus Dry Fasting.

1:12:40

Vitamin A excretion from the body per day

1:17:52

Dietary recommendations to reduce psoriasis