Dr. Sierra Stottsberry Ph.D., LMT

Protein is one of the most talked about nutrients, but it’s often misunderstood. It’s usually associated with muscle, fitness, or dieting, but its role in the body goes far beyond that. Protein isn’t just something you eat to “build muscle,” it’s something your body uses to build, repair, and maintain itself entirely . Every structure, every enzyme, every signal, every repair process… depends on protein. When protein intake and utilization are adequate, the body has what it needs to maintain,...

Vitamin D is often grouped in with vitamins, but functionally, it behaves much more like a hormone. It doesn’t just support the body… it directs it . Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” Vitamin D is unique because your body produces it in response to sunlight. That connection to light, rhythm, and environment makes it different from almost every other nutrient, because it doesn’t just come from what you eat, it comes from how you live. Vitamin D plays a role in how your body absorbs...

Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals in the human body, yet it is also one of the most commonly overlooked. It’s often mentioned in passing, associated with sleep, stress, or muscle cramps, but its role extends far beyond those surface level associations. At a physiological level, magnesium is deeply involved in regulation. It helps control how the body responds, adapts, and maintains stability in the face of constant internal and external change. While other nutrients may drive...