The founder of Upgraded Formulas, Barton Scott, joins the podcast to discuss why testing yourself regularly for mineral deficiencies is the only way to stay on top of your health and take control over your health and sleep quality. Upgraded Formulas has a “Test, Don’t Guess” mantra that permeates everything they do, and they provide regular people with the access needed to get professional mineral testing without needing to go to expensive doctors or nutritionists. Barton discusses why testing, mineral particle size, and optimum absorption technologies are vital for achieving positive outcomes with supplements. EPISODE NOTES: Barton Scott shares the path that led him to found Upgraded Formulas, a supplement company with a “Test, Don’t Guess” mentality. How Upgraded Formulas is focused on helping people find the right supplements to optimize their sleep. The importance of treating the underlying cause of sleep and health problems instead of just treating the symptoms. What sets supplements and minerals from Upgraded Formulas apart from the products of other companies. ​​A discussion on the particle size of a mineral and how that affects absorption, and by default, effectiveness in the body. The positive effects of magnesium on sleep optimization metrics like deep sleep, REM sleep, and other factors. Why it’s important to test your mineral levels on a regular basis to understand what your body needs for healthy sleep and other physical ailments. ​​How Upgraded Formulas makes testing affordable and accessible to people who want to improve their sleep and health outcomes. ​​Preparing yourself for testing and understanding that minerals are the building blocks of the hormones that regular your body. Hormones affect so many areas of your life from sleep to focus to sex drive. Barton shares his sleep routine and what supplements he’s personally taking to help optimize his sleep quality. GUEST BIO: Barton Scott was a chemical engineer and used this background coupled with being a nutritionist and researcher, to create Upgraded Formulas. Barton is passionate about helping people combat the stressors of daily life, the toxicity of the modern world, the utter lack of nutrients, and the mineral absorption issues that we all face, and he has made it his mission to reduce suffering by increasing the public’s understanding of the human body’s interrelationships. Upgraded Formulas also supports Charitywater.org in the great work they do! EPISODE LINKS: https://www.upgradedformulas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/askbarton/ https://twitter.com/itsbartonscott https://www.linkedin.com/in/1bartonscott barton@upgradedformulas.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.