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The Vitality Pharmacist by Dr. Nayan Patel

The Vitality Pharmacist by Dr. Nayan Patel

Why Your Daily Habits Matter More Than You Think with John Salley

Aug 14, 2026 · 1h 9m

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About this episode

Most people treat their body like a stock car when it deserves to be treated like a Formula 1. In this episode of The Vitality Pharmacist Podcast, Dr. Nayan Patel talks with four-time NBA champion and certified health coach John Salley for a wide-ranging conversation on what it actually takes to build a body that lasts. John traces his health journey from a 1986 road trip that changed how he ate forever, to becoming one of the earliest plant-based athletes in professional sports, to his ongoing work with stem cells, plant medicine, liver compounds, and functional wellness. In this episode, they cover: Why your body can only do one thing at a time, and what happens when you ignore that at…