The Energy Balance Podcast

BV#3: Georgi Dinkov Responds To Estrogen Criticism, Serotonin Confusion, & Low Thyroid On Carnivore Oct 30, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

The criticism of Georgi regarding estrogen and cancer
The major point that Siim Land is missing when it comes to increasing NAD+
Why we think Dr. Berg is completely wrong on serotonin
Nutrition With Judy’s suggestion that thyroid issues on a carnivore diet are not caused by the lack of carbohydrates, and why we think this isn’t the case
Dave Asprey’s recommendation to drink orange juice and whether it’s for the right reasons

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:10 – whether estrogen is a carcinogen

6:13 – estrogen’s role in driving weight gain and chronic diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Type 2 Diabetes

8:03 – the dangers of synthetic progesterone (progestin) use

10:14 – the difference between estrone and estradiol and the problems with estrogen testing

16:14 – whether estrogen therapy should be used in post-menopausal women

17:17 – the difference between oral and transdermal estrogen use

24:44 – the connection between inflammation and estrogen production

27:57 – why estrogen levels are not actually low in post-menopausal women

37:59 – our take on Siim Land's post on NAD+ and mitochondrial uncoupling

48:25 – why intentionally seeking hormetic responses, like the activation of heat-shock proteins, should be avoided

50:37 – which form of CoQ10 is better: ubiquinone or ubiquinol

53:34 – what Siim Land and many others get wrong when it comes to raising NAD+

55:44 – does fasting and AMPK upregulation cause cancer?

1:00:29 – fat fuels cancer and why not to restrict sugar for cancer

1:09:56 – Dr Berg’s take that serotonin is the “happy hormone” – why we disagree

1:19:06 – serotonin’s role in driving chronic diseases and conditions including depression, anxiety, IBS, and cancer

1:27:24 – Nutrition with Judy claims that the low thyroid levels generally seen on the carnivore diet have nothing to do with a lack of carbohydrates

1:39:01 – how the rate of living theory changed mainstream medicine’s view that thyroid health is important

1:45:37 – how excessive exercise raises stress hormones, setting you up for weight regain

1:51:30 – why the combination of fasting and exercise is detrimental to our health

1:53:44 – how estrogen is used to fatten animals

2:02:42 – why Dave Asprey is talking about endotoxin and orange juice

2:07:00 – whether the sugar in orange juice feeds bacteria and increases endotoxin

2:09:40 – why the low-carb trend keeps resurfacing, despite the growing evidence against it

2:14:41 – where to find Georgi and IdeaLabs

Ep. 124: Forget About CICO: A Smarter Approach to Fat Loss Oct 16, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

An alternative framework to CICO for conceptualizing fat loss
Why eating less and exercising more is not the best solution for fat loss
Why excess energy does not cause fat gain and instead leads to fat loss
How you can get stuck in a cycle of weight gain, undereating, and constant hunger, and how to get out of that cycle

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:06 – recapping the problems with CICO

5:02 – the Energy Balance approach as an alternative to CICO for fat loss

12:12 – why calories do not equal energy and considering the possible fates of the food we consume

17:39 – efficient mitochondrial function as a central piece that determines whether substrate will be stored as body fat

19:39 – the amount of food you eat does matter

21:46 – conceptualizing Energy Balance with numerical units

24:00 – fat gain as a consequence of impaired mitochondrial function

29:01 – how you can lose fat while eating more

33:12 – the effects of energy availability on hunger and stress hormones

36:41 – how stress hormones, along with energy deficits, cause the body to break down muscle, bone, and skin for energy

43:16 – the benefits of having an energy surplus: improved sleep, immune function, digestion, cognitive function, and more

46:20 – comparing the Energy Balance approach with CICO and the major cost of the advice to “eat less and exercise more

BV #2: Morley Robbins on the Adrenals vs Thyroid, Seed Oil Myths, and Coconut Oil & Endotoxin Oct 07, 2024

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:36 – catching up: fruit quality in the Philippines and Ecuador, and the effects of mold toxicity

5:28 – Kiran Krishnan and Nutrition with Judy discuss why they believe coconut oil should not be consumed

9:55 – whether coconut oil causes greater release and absorption of endotoxin (LPS)

12:11 – should you eat coconut oil even if your ancestors didn't?

21:08 – how MCT oil compares to coconut oil as it relates to the microbiome

32:28 – concerns with adopting dietary ideologies

36:21 – Morley Robbins on why the thyroid doesn’t run the body and we shouldn’t ignore the adrenals

47:05 – adrenal fatigue as a systemic issue and whether the thyroid or adrenals run the body

56:45 – our take on Real Food Gangsta’s (Josh & Jeanne Rubin) view that the adrenal glands regulate the body’s mineral and fuel availability

1:07:02 – the importance of optimal gut motility and how to alleviate gut motility issues such as constipation and loose stools

1:19:54 – which lab tests provide the most valuable information

1:25:14 – the benefits of spending time without stimulation (letting your mind wander) during the day

1:27:20 – simple mindset strategies to help you reach your goals

1:32:55 – Alan Aragon’s argument that not all seed oils are harmful

1:40:56 – why the claim that seed oils lower cholesterol does not mean they are healthy

1:42:25 – whether animal studies are valuable for understanding the effects of seed oils on human health

Ep. 123: Debunking the CICO Myth: Calorie Deficits Are NOT Required For Fat Loss Sep 26, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Whether “calories in, calories out” is physiologically accurate
The many misconceptions related to “calories in, calories out”
Why a calorie deficit is NOT required for fat loss
Why “calories in, calories out” does not mean that eating less and exercising more is good advice for fat loss
What most people miss when it comes to “calories in, calories out”

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:07 – questions about the calories-in, calories-out (CICO) model of weight loss that I’ll be answering

7:18 – what is (and isn’t) a calorie?

11:49 – misapplications of CICO and why CICO is not physiologically accurate in the ways most people use it

19:46 – why the idea that “a calorie is a calorie” is misleading

29:11 – how energy in food is measured and the inaccuracy of food labels

36:16 – the impact of behavioral compensation and metabolic adaptation on energy expenditure

42:07 – how cutting calories lowers metabolism, reduces thyroid function, and increases stress hormones, appetite, and weight regain

48:26 – Herman Pontzer’s Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure and the adverse effects of energy deficits

52:21 – whether CICO can accurately represent physiology

1:00:04 – a simplified version of CICO

1:05:41 –why calories do not equal usable energy or weight

1:13:27 – examples demonstrating the issues with common CICO misconceptions

1:21:09 – summarizing the central issues with CICO and how you can lose body fat without a caloric deficit

1:28:13 – whether there’s value to CICO

BV #1: Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Diet, How Stress Affects Our Cells, & Whether Glucagon is Evil Sep 19, 2024

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:33 – why we started this podcast

6:25 – our take on Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Blueprint and problems with biohacking

12:13 – whether we should adopt any of the strategies from Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint to achieve optimal health

14:50 – the cost of continually being in a caloric deficit and why this does not increase longevity

21:06 – issues with eating hard-to-digest foods and whether supplements can make up for missing nutrients in the diet

22:13 – the importance of avoiding reductionistic thinking around supplements touted for weight loss benefits

28:00 – potential pros and cons of Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint and how to measure health

32:39 – Bryan Johnson’s supplement protocol

41:09 – how low-carb diets negatively affect NAD+ to NADH ratios and estrogen status

46:20 – whether body fat percentage and cholesterol levels can be too low

52:20 – what is stress?

1:03:20 – issues with hormesis and the idea that stress is beneficial

1:07:34 – whether avoiding stress is possible and how to develop resilience to stress

1:13:17 – addressing Marty Kendall’s response to our take on glucagon and insulin

1:24:17 – glucagon’s short-term and long-term effects on metabolic function

1:26:46 – glucagon’s role in insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

1:37:16 – metabolic dysfunction as a driver of insulin resistance

1:41:06 – whether we need to be concerned about wasting energy on hormone production

1:44:50 – whether we should always try to avoid gluconeogenesis

1:51:45 – how to use carbohydrates to stabilize your blood sugar

1:56:11 – habit stacking, simplifying supplementation, and adopting a long-term mindset when it comes to health

Ep. 122: Weight Loss with Berberine & Urolithin A, Blood Sugar Spikes, & Pairing Protein with Carbs (Q&A) Sep 05, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Whether Berberine and Urolithin A are good options for weight loss
How Berberine lowers your blood sugar and whether this is really a good thing
The effects of Berberine and Urolithin A on your gut
Whether you always need to avoid blood sugar spikes
Whether you always need to have protein with your carbohydrates

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-122-weight-loss-with-berberine-and-urolithin-a-blood-sugar-spikes-and-pairing-protein-with-carbs-qa/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:10 – what are berberine and urolithin A?

2:26 – the benefits of berberine on gut health

9:06 – berberine as a mitochondrial poison and the mechanisms of berberine’s toxicity and blood-sugar-lowering effects

13:13 – of the effects urolithin A on mitochondria and the gut

18:15 – whether urolithin A is beneficial for weight loss and increases brown adipose tissue activity

22:13 – the importance of avoiding reductionistic thinking around supplements touted for weight loss benefits

26:31 – powerful weight loss strategies that are simple and effective, without supplementation

31:02 – whether we always need to avoid blood sugar spikes and dips

35:30 – when having protein alongside carbs is necessary and why increasing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetes

40:49 – how fat, fiber, and protein help slow the absorption of carbohydrates and improve blood sugar management

46:20 – issues with grain-based carbs and the importance of finding carb sources that work for you

Ep. 121: How To Address Adrenal Fatigue, GAPS Diet Concerns, and Gallbladder Health (Q&A) Aug 16, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

How to fix adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency and whether these are really adrenal problems
Whether it makes sense to use desiccated adrenal products or hydrocortisone for adrenal fatigue
How the GAPS diet can resolve autoimmune issues and whether you should consider trying it
How to improve fat digestion and bile flow
How to improve digestion without a gallbladder

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-121-how-to-address-adrenal-fatigue-gaps-diet-concerns-and-gallbladder-health/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:13 – what is adrenal insufficiency and what causes it?

7:02 – what is adrenal fatigue and how can we reverse it?

11:54 – the drivers of adrenal fatigue and issues with typical treatments

18:51 – the importance of establishing solid diet and lifestyle foundations before adding supplements for adrenal support

24:42 – whether our bodies lose the ability to produce hormones as we age

27:20 – concerns with the use of natural supplements like desiccated adrenal glandulars, licorice, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

36:07 – whether the GAPS diet is ideal for healing autoimmune conditions

40:01 – problems with the GAPS diet and other elimination diets

47:37 – the importance of individualizing your gut protocol and the problems with a cookie-cutter approach

52:09 – the connection between gut health, stress hormones, mental health, and autoimmunity

55:40 – how to improve digestion without a gallbladder

59:13 – common issues seen in those without a gallbladder

1:02:08 – long-term consequences of gallbladder removal and how to heal gallbladder issues

1:05:30 – when to use ox bile, TUDCA, taurine, glycine, or vitamin C

1:09:16 – how much fat to include in your diet to stimulate bile flow, and what types of fats are optimal

1:12:55 – strategies for preventing and resolving bile dumping and reflux

1:15:44 – additional consequences of gallbladder removal

1:17:36 – gallbladder issues in relation to hypothyroidism and estrogen dominance

Ep. 120: Vitamin A Toxicity: Retinoic Acid Toxicity, Accutane, and Whether Hypervitaminosis A Exists Jul 29, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

The research behind vitamin A toxicity and whether vitamin A is really a poison
Whether you need to be concerned about the use of Accutane
Whether retinoic acid is toxic because it’s used as a chemotherapeutic agent
Whether Grant Genereux’s claims about vitamin A toxicity are valid

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-120-vitamin-a-toxicity-retinoic-acid-toxicity-accutane-and-whether-hypervitaminosis-a-exists

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:15 – why we're examining Grant Genereux's take on vitamin A toxicity and the evidence behind his claims

4:50 – conceptualizing the amount of vitamin A needed for toxicity

7:07 – is hypervitaminosis A (vitamin A toxicity) real?

9:27 – cautioning against the idea of "detox" as an excuse for negative effects and vitamin A toxicity as an unfalsifiable hypothesis

12:36 – is there a conspiracy to poison the masses with vitamin A?

18:36 – how likely is it that you have vitamin A toxicity?

22:30 – problems with the first in vivo study that Grant uses to support vitamin A toxicity

35:14 – vitamin A toxicity in the studies Grant cited require massive doses of vitamin A that would be impossible to obtain from diet

42:44 – Grant’s cited research actually supports the safety of vitamin A

50:52 – more of Grant’s cited research supporting vitamin A safety

58:25 – further research supporting that extremely high doses are required to cause vitamin A toxicity

1:07:57 – whether vitamin A toxicity is driving autoimmunity

1:09:54 – whether retinoic acid is toxic based on concerns regarding the use of Accutane

1:15:40 – how conflating Accutane with retinoic acid is misleading

1:22:12 – whether retinoic acid is toxic because Accutane is used as a chemotherapeutic agent

1:29:37 – evaluating Grant’s claim that retinol automatically becomes “toxic” retinoic acid

1:35:05 – our concluding thoughts on Grant’s arguments regarding vitamin A toxicity

Ep. 119: Vitamin A Toxicity: Examining the Evidence for Vitamin A Deficiency Jul 11, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Whether vitamin A toxicity exists and is something you need to be worried about
Whether Grant Genereux’s claims about vitamin A deficiency are valid
Whether vitamin A is actually a poison rather than a vitamin
What we think about the current state of the Ray Peat forum
The research on vitamin A deficiencies and whether vitamin A deficiencies exist

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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-119-vitamin-a-toxicity-examining-the-evidence-for-vitamin-a-deficiency

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:09 – why we’re discussing vitamin A toxicity and Grant Genereux’s perspective

4:53 – closedmindedness within the “low vitamin A” sphere and how it compares to Ray Peat’s work

7:33 – how a low vitamin A diet can have benefits

9:27 – cautioning against the idea of "detox" as an excuse for negative effects and vitamin A toxicity as an unfalsifiable hypothesis

12:33 – the importance of evaluating information objectively while avoiding censorship, tribalism, fearmongering, and religiosity

21:17 – concerns with the current state of the Ray Peat Forum and how to recognize unsubstantiated claims

26:45 – Grant's initial critiques of the original studies on vitamin A deficiency are extremely weak and unsubstantiated

41:48 – introducing Wolbach’s 1925 study on vitamin A deficiency

45:47 – refuting Grant's argument that the retinoic acid in the vitamin-free casein would have caused toxicity

52:35 – refuting Grant's argument regarding confounding variables in lard and butter

1:02:53 – research on vitamin A deficiency and whether vitamin A deficiencies exist

1:20:32 – the necessity of vitamin A for pregnancy, fetal growth, and development

Ep. 118: The TRUTH About Serotonin & SSRIs: Why Serotonin is NOT the Happy Hormone Jun 25, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Why serotonin is NOT the “happy hormone” and you may not want to increase it
How serotonin and depression relate to stress and energy balance
Whether SSRIs are effective for depression
How SSRIs actually work, their impact on metabolism, and whether they’re the best treatment option for depression
The real drivers of depression and anxiety

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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-118-the-truth-about-serotonin-and-ssris-why-serotonin-is-not-the-happy-hormone

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:58 – the research showing that serotonin is not the “happy hormone”

4:56 – serotonin’s role in driving the stress state that leads to depression

8:26 – the overlap between anxiety and depression and why they are both characterized by elevated serotonin levels

10:27 – the origins of the idea that serotonin is the “happy hormone” and how serotonin became a marketing tool for pharmaceutical companies

14:49 – serotonin is increased during fasting and starvation and why increasing serotonin should not be our goal

20:16 – serotonin is increased during stress, shock, and infection and leads to learned helplessness

29:04 –SSRIs use in neonates causes depression in adulthood

31:35 – the serotonergic system as an adaptive stress response to a lack of energy

39:09 – serotonin’s role in energy redistribution under stress

43:15 – how SSRIs inhibit mitochondrial respiration, glucose metabolism, and energy production in the brain and liver

47:13 – how SSRIs can reduce symptoms and how the brain responds to SSRIs

52:42 – the true drivers of depression and anxiety

1:01:30 – how serotonin relates to stress hormones, including cortisol, and energy balance

Ep. 117: Fructose Malabsorption, Protecting Against Alcohol, & Brain Injuries and Inflammation (Q & A) Jun 04, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Concerns surrounding fructose malabsorption and whether fructose is really a FODMAP
Whether you need to be concerned about excess fructose in foods
Whether you should avoid sugar and supplement with fish oil for brain inflammation
Diet and supplement strategies for brain injuries
The impacts of drinking alcohol from the Bioenergetic view

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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-117-fructose-malabsorption-protecting-against-alcohol-and-brain-injuries-and-inflammation-q-and-a

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:15 – how fructose gets absorbed in the small intestine

4:24 – the optimal fructose to glucose ratio and how to tell if you have fructose malabsorption

8:41 – the details of how glucose helps with fructose absorption

12:04 – which foods have a high fructose to glucose ratio

16:24 – issues with FODMAP categorization and whether fructose is really a FODMAP

21:23 – listening to your body and understanding individual context vs following rigid “food rules”

27:39 – anti-inflammatory diets and whether we should avoid sugar and supplement with fish oil to reduce brain inflammation

32:06 – dietary and supplement strategies to promote an anti-inflammatory state in the brain

39:15 – the effectiveness of red-light therapy, methylene blue, progesterone, exogenous ketones, and polyphenols in treating brain injuries

44:31 – why we don’t want to prioritize omega 3s in the diet and whether eating fish is any better than fish oil supplementation

47:21 – reducing inflammation with the use of aspirin

47:53 – the main concerns with drinking alcohol: intestinal permeability, endotoxin production, and liver health

52:32 – stress-relieving supplement alternatives to alcohol and the effects of alcohol on vitamins and minerals

54:37 – strategies to mitigate the effects of alcohol in the short-term

58:14 – whether it makes sense to drink alcohol, alcohol use as a coping mechanism, and the impact of culture

1:00:07 – more strategies for mitigating the effects of alcohol in the short and long term

Ep. 116: The TRUTH About LDL And Heart Disease: LMHR & The Lipid Energy Model May 24, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

The validity of the counterarguments against the Lipid Energy Model
Whether the Lipid Energy Model means that high LDL does not increase cardiovascular disease risk
How thyroid and metabolism relate to high LDL on a low-carb diet
What the Lean Mass Hyper-Responder phenotype means in terms of metabolic health
Whether low-carb diets are ideal for cardiovascular disease health and health in general

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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-116-the-truth-about-ldl-and-heart-disease-lmhr-and-the-lipid-energy-model/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:17 – the primary counterarguments against the Lipid Energy Model

4:15 – BMI, not saturated fat, correlates with the LMHR phenotype

8:15 – eating carbs dramatically lowers cholesterol in LMHR

11:14 – whether Oreos are more effective at lowering cholesterol than statins

17:30 – high cholesterol levels in the LMHR phenotype are not due to excess saturated fat intake or cholesterol production

19:25 – prominent cardiologists and researchers dismissing the lipid energy model due to dogmatism interferes with progress in science and medicine

24:40 – Dr. Shawn Baker’s carbohydrate experiment and contextual considerations when reintroducing carbs into the diet

28:46 – further support for the lipid energy model and the relationship with thyroid function

33:32 – the difference between saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats in relation to lipid profiles

34:40 – whether LDL cholesterol and ApoB cause heart disease and plaque formation

42:18 – how the Lipid Energy Model helps uncover the underlying cause of heart disease

45:15 – LDL levels as a marker of metabolic health rather than a cause of cardiovascular disease and why we may not always want to lower LDL

55:02 – evidence suggesting that LDL does not drive cardiovascular disease

1:05:43 – the difference between high LDL due to metabolic dysfunction and high LDL due to a low-carb diet

1:09:58 – lipid values don’t tell us the whole picture: the Kitavans

1:16:54 – why decreases in insulin, glucose, and HbA1C as well as increased lipolysis and fat oxidation on a low-carb diet is not necessarily a sign of improvement

1:22:57 – increased lipolysis on low-carb diets does not lead to body-fat loss

1:24:25 – whether the Lipid Energy Model proves that low-carb diets are optimal for health

Ep. 115: LMHR & The Lipid Energy Model: Implications For Metabolism & Hormones May 10, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Whether you should be concerned about high LDL or high cholesterol on a low-carb diet
The validity of the Lean Mass Hyper-Responder (LMHR) Phenotype and Lipid Energy Model proposed by Dave Feldman
The metabolic state that drives the Lipid Energy Model
How the "Lean Mass Hyper-Responder" and Lipid Energy Model support the Bioenergetic view of cardiovascular disease

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Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-115-lmhr-and-the-lipid-energy-model-implications-for-metabolism-and-hormones

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:14 – what is the Lean Mass Hyper-Responder (LMHR) phenotype

3:33 – how the Lipid Energy Model challenges the mainstream dogmatic view linking high cholesterol levels to heart disease

6:33 – the protective effects of cholesterol and why it does not cause heart disease, despite being necessary for atherosclerosis

9:49 – the distinction between Lean Mass Hyper-Responders and those with high cholesterol levels in the context of metabolic dysfunction

15:10 – what is the Lipid Energy Model

22:10 – how the body adapts to a lack of carbohydrates, leading to elevated cholesterol levels

27:22 – the hormonal and metabolic state underlying the Lean Mass Hyper-Responder phenotype

32:21 – how adding carbohydrates lowers cholesterol levels in those who don't have metabolic dysfunction at a cellular level

37:11 – whether Lean Mass Hyper-Responders are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease

42:00 – why the Lean Mass Hyper-Responder phenotype isn't ideal: stress and low thyroid function

51:10 – the parallels between the lipid energy model and physiological insulin resistance

Ep. 114: Fat-Burning Drives Insulin Resistance And Eating Carbohydrates Improves Insulin Sensitivity Apr 30, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

How increasing carbohydrate intake actually improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetes
The research showing that fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease are both characterized by excess fatty acid oxidation
The research showing that fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease are both characterized by excess fatty acid oxidation
Why strategies such as intermittent fasting, cold plunges, and OMAD (one meal a day) are not effective for improving insulin sensitivity

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Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/

The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-114-fat-burning-drives-insulin-resistance-and-eating-carbohydrates-improves-insulin-sensitivity/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:17 – stress hormones (glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol) are major contributors to insulin resistance and diabetes

4:05 – elevated glucagon levels, not carbohydrates, are the driving force behind high fasting blood glucose levels

6:43 – glucagon is a driver of insulin resistance, while insulin is just a symptom

12:46 – the research showing that blocking stress hormones directly improves insulin sensitivity

15:14 – “hormetic” stressors like intermittent fasting, cause insulin resistance

19:30 – fat burning drives insulin resistance and keeps us in a catabolic state, driving weight gain and muscle wasting

22:15 – cortisol drives insulin resistance and why serum cortisol levels don’t provide the full picture

25:00 – low-carb diets reduce insulin sensitivity while carbohydrate intake improves it

29:40 – decreasing fatty acid oxidation by increasing carb intake improves our ability to tolerate carbohydrates

33:46 – burning fat contributes to increased disease processes and does not lead to losing more body fat

38:04 – fatty acid oxidation damages our mitochondria and increases fat storage

46:22 – type 2 diabetes directly contributes to heart disease by upregulating fatty acid oxidation

52:05 – how to decrease fatty acid oxidation and improve glucose metabolism

Ep. 113: Carbohydrates Don’t Cause Insulin Resistance or Diabetes; Evidence For The Bioenergetic View Apr 18, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are diseases of excess fat burning and impaired glucose metabolism
How increasing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetes
Evidence supporting the bioenergetic view of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Why carbs are not actually the cause of insulin resistance and diabetes

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:28 – what the mainstream view of insulin resistance gets wrong when it comes to what causes insulin resistance and diabetes

3:24 – glycolysis and fat oxidation are favored, and glucose oxidation is inhibited in insulin resistance and diabetes

8:39 – what happens to glucose in diabetic cells

10:32 – why insulin resistance is a symptom rather than the driver of diabetes

12:55 – research showing that insulin resistance is driven by poor glucose metabolism

20:50 – impaired glucose uptake is not caused by excess insulin; fat-burning and impaired glucose metabolism are the culprits

27:10 – the problems with relying on fat oxidation over carbohydrate oxidation

30:43 – how increasing blood glucose levels or increasing insulin can restore normal glucose uptake in diabetes

35:28 – how insulin actually lowers blood sugar and the effects of insulin on cortisol and other stress hormones

37:16 - why fatty acid oxidation is NOT the underlying cause of insulin resistance

40:06 – factors that support or block mitochondrial respiration

41:20 – how excess fatty acid oxidation contributes to the pathology of insulin resistance and can impair glucose metabolism over time

42:49 - how insulin actually lowers blood sugar and the effects of insulin on cortisol and other stress hormones (cont.)

47:08 – why we don’t want to blame insulin for insulin resistance and what really causes high fasting blood glucose

49:22 – how low-carb diets increase stress hormones and decrease insulin sensitivity

Ep. 112: The Problems with Resistant Starch and Balancing the Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio (Q&A) Apr 09, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Why you might want to think twice about using resistant starch for blood sugar regulation and gut health
Ways to increase or reduce the amount of resistant starch in the foods you eat
How to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health, and why non-resistant starch may also pose a problem
The optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio according to the research
The calcium paradox and why calcium intake doesn’t increase excitation or calcification
The hidden dangers of excess phosphorus intake

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:00 – mainstream health claims about resistant starch and why we disagree

6:15 – whether there are any benefits to including resistant starch in your diet

11:07 – how to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health and how to avoid it

16:05 – which starches are easiest to digest and the factors that affect our ability to digest starches optimally

21:38 – why we should pay attention to our calcium to phosphorus ratio and the risks of high parathyroid hormone levels

26:19 – the optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio and the calcium paradox in terms of regulating blood pressure

31:21 – which phosphorus-containing foods we should avoid to optimize bone density

34:36 – the calcium paradox and why consuming calcium doesn’t increase intracellular calcium

Ep. 111: Stevia vs. Sugar, Ketogenic Diets for Epilepsy, and Spore-Based vs Standard Probiotics (Q & A) Mar 28, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

How spore-based probiotics differ from typical probiotics and whether we should be using either of them to improve our gut health
Whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are an ideal solution for epilepsy
The role of gut health and metabolism in epileptic seizures
Concerns with using low- or no-calorie sweeteners
Whether stevia is actually any better than artificial sweeteners

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:17 – whether spore-based probiotics can cause bacterial overgrowths like SIBO

4:53 – the drawbacks of standard probiotic use and the limitations of stool testing

9:55 – how spore-based probiotics protect against pathogenic bacteria and endotoxin and which spore-based product Jay recommends

15:39 – long-term benefits of spore-based probiotics and how long you need to use them for these benefits

21:05 – whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are necessary to improve epilepsy

29:25 – using ketones for fuel and why the production of ketones isn't the problem on a ketogenic diet

30:48 – the main drivers of epileptic seizures and how ketones help to prevent or reverse them

34:17 – the role of the gut microbiome in brain health and epilepsy

42:18 – concerns with low- or no-calorie sweeteners like stevia

48:03 – whether we should be concerned about the lack of nutrients in table sugar, honey, and maple syrup

54:55 – stevia as a potential endocrine disruptor that may have negative effects on the thyroid, liver, and kidneys

Ep. 110: The True Cause of Insulin Resistance and Diabetes from the Bioenergetic View Mar 06, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Why insulin resistance and diabetes are not caused by excess carbohydrate consumption and are not actually an insulin signaling problem
The problems with the idea of metabolic flexibility, earning your carbs, and the carb-insulin model of obesity
Why carbs are beneficial even for people who have insulin resistance or diabetes
The role of fat burning and stress in driving insulin resistance
Specific diet, movement, and supplement recommendations to reverse insulin resistance and diabetes

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:14 – metabolic flexibility, earning your carbs, the carb-insulin model of obesity, and dispelling other common insulin resistance myths

7:48 – low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets may improve symptoms but are not the solution for insulin resistance

13:13 – what the mainstream views of insulin resistance gets wrong when it comes to what causes insulin resistance

15:50 – why you might not want to use a continuous glucose monitor and the unnecessary fear of blood glucose spikes

17:48 – whether insulin is harmful and whether we want to keep insulin levels as low as possible

22:15 – whether we can restore optimal insulin sensitivity without low-carb diets

25:16 –the bioenergetic view of insulin resistance

27:12 – insulin resistance as an adaptive evolutionary process that is crucial for survival

31:22 – the difference between physiological and pathological insulin resistance

34:40 – how inhibited glucose oxidation causes insulin resistance

40:46 – how fatty acid oxidation causes increased production of ROS, slows cellular respiration, and blocks glucose oxidation (The Randle Cycle)

51:06 – the harms of ROS production from fatty acid oxidation and other forms of stress

53:04 – insulin resistance as an energy deficient state

54:19 – insulin resistance is not an insulin signaling problem, it’s an energy production problem

58:30 – the role of stress hormones (like cortisol) in insulin resistance

1:02:09 – how insulin and carbohydrates decrease stress

1:05:59 – how to fix insulin resistance and restore insulin sensitivity by fixing our capacity to produce energy

1:10:38 – specific diet, movement, and supplementation recommendations for insulin resistance and diabetes

1:17:55 – why you don’t need to tailor your carb intake to your carb tolerance

Ep. 109: Chris Palmer's “Brain Energy”, Type 1 Diabetes, and Low-Fat Diets For Weight Loss (Q & A) Feb 13, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Our thoughts on Chris Palmer’s “Brain Energy” theory of mental health
Why low carb diets are not the solution for anxiety and depression and what to do instead
What most people miss when it comes to weight loss and why we shouldn’t focus on fat-burning
Strategies to optimally manage blood sugar for Type 1 Diabetes
Whether we should lower our fat intake to lose weight

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:19 – our take on Chris Palmer's “Brain Energy” theory of mental health disorders

5:04 – challenging the misconception of a separation between the brain and body

8:03 – why low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore diets can produce temporary mental health benefits

10:36 – how impaired energy production underlies poor brain health and how to fix it without using low-carb diets

14:05 – how fat burning can temporarily relieve symptoms of poor glucose utilization (with a major cost)

18:29 – why fatty acid oxidation is our default metabolic state under stress and underlies all chronic disease

22:20 – whether ketogenic diets promote metabolic flexibility

24:53 – poor glucose metabolism as a driver of Alzheimer’s disease and other mental health conditions

28:13 – the adaptive benefit of burning fat during stress

31:31 – blood sugar management for Type 1 Diabetes and whether a low-carb diet is optimal

38:13 – whether lowering fat intake is necessary for burning and losing fat

42:09 – whether improving metabolic function alone is enough to reduce stored fat and when a decrease in dietary fat intake may be necessary

47:32 – the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat and their potential implications

50:34 – how to fix our hunger signals to prevent excessive eating

54:33 – weighing the costs of extreme diets and the need for more innovative thinking around health

Ep. 108: Herman Pontzer’s Burn, Ted Naiman’s PE Diet, and Increasing Calorie Intake to Raise Metabolism (Q & A) Jan 25, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

The unexpected costs of using excess exercise to lose weight
Our thoughts on Herman Pontzer’s book Burn and the Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure
Our thoughts on Ted Naiman’s protein to energy ratio diet (PE Diet)
The cost of eating too much protein and what to do instead
How to increase caloric intake to raise your metabolism and reverse hypothyroidism
The major category of nutrients that’s often missed for optimizing mitochondrial function

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Timestamps:

1:25 – Herman Pontzer’s Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure and the adverse effects of energy deficits

7:13 – problems with the additive model of energy expenditure and the physiological cost of excess exercise

10:40 – environmental factors that we can change to increase metabolism

16:42 – the unexpected costs of using excessive exercise to lose weight

19:16 – weight gain as an adaptive response to an energy deficit

22:46 – when eating too much can be a problem and how to identify your ideal calorie intake

32:18 – Ted Naiman’s protein to energy ratio diet and optimal protein intake

41:13 – the problems with using protein as an energy source

46:45 – how to increase caloric intake to raise metabolism and reverse hypothyroidism

50:47 – how to track your symptoms and progress to better guide your nutrient goals

56:55 – the best foods for increasing calorie intake and what to do if you have a low appetite

1:00:30 – the essential role of both macro and micronutrient density in promoting mitochondrial health

1:04:00 – why sugar cravings are not the same as sugar addiction

1:06:46 – easy ways to incorporate more macro and micro nutrient dense foods into your diet

Ep. 107: Omega-3s DECREASE Lifespan and INCREASE Disease? Jan 08, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

Studies showing that omega-3 consumption decreases lifespan and increases disease processes
The potentially harmful effects of omega-3 usage during pregnancy on offspring
The impact of omega-3s on inflammation, endotoxin, and mitochondrial respiration
The data in native cultures showing that omega-3 intake doesn’t improve cardiovascular disease or mortality
Extremely healthy populations that consume high-carb and high-saturated fat diets with almost no omega-3s

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:30 – studies showing that omega-3 consumption decreases lifespan and increases disease processes in animals

13:55 – studies on animals showing the harmful effects of omega-3 consumption during pregnancy on offspring

17:37 – studies showing that omega-3 consumption contributes to disease processes, increases inflammation, causes oxidative stress, increases endotoxin, and interferes with mitochondrial respiration

29:23 – whether we should be concerned about saturated fats increasing endotoxin absorption

30:33 – how omega-3 consumption leaves us more susceptible to damage when we’re under stress

33:52 – whether we should be consuming fatty fish

37:00 – the lack of benefit of omega-3 consumption in native populations consuming large amounts of fatty fish and seafood

46:14 – low incidence of cardiovascular disease in native populations consuming very little omega-3s

1:05:18 – concluding thoughts on whether we should consume omega-3s based on the data on omega-3s in RBCs and phospholipids and mortality

Ep. 106: Omega-3s INCREASE Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Dec 15, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Studies showing that fish oil and cod liver oil supplementation increase oxidative damage in humans, even in the triglyceride form alongside antioxidants
Why omega-3s are harmful in both healthy and unhealthy humans
The harmful metabolic and hormetic effects of omega-3s (and why omega-3s aren’t beneficial due to hormesis)
The research showing that omega-3s do not improve chronic health conditions or mortality in humans

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:26 – a summary of the harmful effects of omega-3 consumption in humans

9:14 – omega-3 consumption amplifies the damage from stress (including fasting)

17:08 – vitamin E does not protect against lipid peroxidation from fish oil consumption

20:06 – studies showing that increased omega-3 consumption (including fish oil and cod liver oil) in humans and other animals increases lipid peroxidation, even in triglyceride form

31:45 - how omega-3s triggers hormesis, and why this doesn’t make omega-3s beneficial

39:50 – the context of the omega-3 research and its application

42:57 – studies showing that omega-3 supplementation doesn’t improve chronic health conditions or reduce mortality in humans

Ep. 105: Challenging The Idea That Increased Omega-3 Consumption Lowers Mortality Oct 26, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Whether the research suggesting that omega-3s decrease mortality is valid
Omega-6 intake as a major confounding variable when looking at omega-3 research
The dramatic lifespan-lowering effect of omega-3s and total PUFA across all species
How omega-3s increase susceptibility to oxidative stress and damage
Looking at the Masai diet as an example of a low-omega-3 diet with high omega-3s in the red blood cells

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https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-105-challenging-the-idea-that-increased-omega-3-consumption-lowers-mortality/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:35 – why we’re discussing omega-3s and lifespan

8:10 – the studies showing an association between omega-3 content in phospholipid and reduced mortality

16:48 – conflict of interest as a confounding variable in these studies

18:12 – healthy user bias as a confounding variable in these studies

20:46 – omega-6 consumption as a confounding variable in these studies

29:04 – problems with using RBC phospholipids and serum fatty acids as markers of fatty acid composition of the diet

30:35 – a low omega-6 diet will increase omega-3 content in the RBC phospholipids and serum fatty acids

36:35 – the effect of heritability on RBC phospholipid and serum fatty acid composition

43:58 – the effect of oxidative stress on RBC phospholipid and serum fatty acid composition

52:57 – why it’s important to consider interventional studies and other research to determine whether we should increase omega-3 consumption to reduce mortality

55:30 – research looking at the relationship between composition of phospholipids and lifespan across species

1:07:33 – research looking at the relationship between composition of phospholipids and lifespan within species

1:23:30 – increased consumption of omega-3s increases omega-3 content in phospholipids and therefore the peroxidizability index

1:28:53 – looking at the Masai diet: low omega-6 intake increases omega-3 content in RBC fatty acids

Ep. 104: How Western Culture Keeps Us Distracted And Fighting Amongst Ourselves Oct 11, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Individualism and competition vs. collaboration and communitarianism
Whether humans are inherently selfish and destructive
The cost of social media and other forms of distraction
How drugs and alcohol can function as numbing agents
Why many causes that appear worthy turn out to be distractions from the real problems

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https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-104-how-western-culture-keeps-us-distracted-and-fighting-amongst-ourselves/

Timestamps:

1:14 – individualism and competition vs. collaboration and communitarianism

25:45 – randomness, subjectivism, moral relativism, and the resulting nihilism

31:20 – the consequences of the idea that humans are selfish, destructive, and useless other than what we can produce

41:39 – how potentially beneficial advancements become co-opted to maintain the current power structure

48:04 – how western culture degrades esteem and prevents self-actualization

49:43 – the many aspects of modern technology and entertainment that distract us from what’s important

55:26 – how drugs and alcohol can also function as numbing agents

1:03:42 – how worthy causes become co-opted to prevent legitimate progress

1:13:18 – contrasting with cultures that are family-oriented and less distracted by technology

1:16:10 – the effects of culture in science, health, and everyday life

Ep. 103: How Western Culture Keeps Us Poor And Destroys Our Family, Community, and Relationships Sep 27, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

How lower wages and higher costs have dramatically reduced our quality of life
How we’ve ended up working more and resting less with worse outcomes
Whether advancements in technology have improved the quality of life of the average person
How marketing and consumerism keep us on the hamster wheel
The hidden costs of convenience culture
Concerns surrounding the collusion between government and corporations
How divide and conquer tactics convince us to blame each other rather than the powers that oppress us

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Click here to check out the show notes:

https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-103-how-western-culture-keeps-us-poor-and-destroys-our-family-community-and-relationships/

Timestamps:

1:34 – how western culture degrades safety and security through financial means

7:33 – how lower wages with higher costs reduces safety and forces people to prioritize work over quality of life

15:14 – we currently work more with less leisure time than ever before, with worse outcomes

20:24 – the cost of consumer culture and marketing as an engine that drives consumerism

30:53 – the cost of convenience culture: freedom, privacy, morals, ethics, and health

36:14 – the problems with profit-driven motives and the collusion between government and corporations

45:36 – how western society has become fragile and unstable

51:13 – how western culture degrades relationships and feelings of love and belonging

52:41 – continued how western culture degrades relationships and feelings of love and belonging

53:27 – divide and conquer tactics within western culture and encouraging the “us vs. them” mentality

Ep. 102: How Western Culture & Mainstream Medicine Keep Us Sick Sep 21, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Why culture matters and how we can effectively navigate it
The impact of the diet culture and the “eat less exercise more” paradigm
How Western culture blames the individual for their poor health and the toll that this takes
The problems with excess work, time indoors, and sedentarism
How the modern medical system takes away your capacity to improve your health
Why the alternative health sphere can be just as problematic as mainstream medicine

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Timestamps:

0:00 – why we’re discussing culture and our concerns with the culture in the US and the relationship between culture and health

6:05 – frames through which we can view culture and the importance of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

13:00 – how western culture degrades health: diet culture and the food industry

27:43 – how western culture degrades health: excess work, time indoors, and sedentarism

34:30 – how easily we can become numb to the effects of our culture or environment

38:07 – the broken modern medical system and the problems with the allopathic, symptom management model

48:21 – problems with the alternative health sphere

Ep. 101: Building a Bioenergetic Diet: Optimal Carb, Fat, and Protein Sources Sep 06, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Why you want to avoid vegetarian-fed chicken and acorn-fed pork
The best bioenergetic fat, protein, and carb sources
Why it’s best to avoid salmon and bluefin tuna, and what fish and seafood to have instead
Whether we should be including vegetables and fiber in our diet
How to avoid vegetable oils and what fats to use instead
When it makes sense to include high-FODMAP foods

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:34 - bioenergetic food guide

2:59 - bioenergetic fat sources

6:20 - bioenergetic protein sources

15:01 - the importance of collagen/gelatin

18:51 - bioenergetic carbohydrate sources

31:25 – foods and additives to avoid

34:15 – experimentation and context as primary components of the bioenergetic view

Ep. 100: Building a Bioenergetic Diet: Macros, Calories, and Meal Timing Aug 24, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Optimal macronutrient breakdowns for meals and snacks
How to calculate your protein, carbohydrate, and fat needs
How to use taste, cravings, hunger, and experimentation to guide your macro intake
How to find your starting calorie intake
The optimal number of meals and snacks to have in a day

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-100-building-a-bioenergetic-diet-macros-calories-and-meal-timing/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:21 – context for these dietary guidelines and the importance of the “why”

7:58 – guidelines for optimal protein intake from the bioenergetic view

14:46 – guidelines for optimal fat intake from the bioenergetic view

29:27 – guidelines for optimal carb intake from the bioenergetic view

31:32 – how to find your starting calorie intake

35:29 – guidelines for optimal carb intake from the bioenergetic view (continued)

42:00 – using taste, cravings, hunger, and experimentation to adjust these guidelines

45:35 – guidelines for optimal meal and snack timing and composition from the bioenergetic view

Ep. 99: Medications & Supplements For Hypothyroidism And The Problems With T4 Medications (Hypothyroidism Part 5) Aug 17, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

The problems with using T4-only medications like Synthroid and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
When it makes sense to use thyroid hormone supplements
How to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism
Whether thyroid hormones should be taken away from food due to absorption concerns
Whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing our own thyroid hormone production

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:24 – vitamin and mineral supplementation for thyroid function

5:22 – the context for using thyroid hormone supplementation

7:16 – the problems with using T4-only medications (like Synthroid and levothyroxine) for hypothyroidism

13:58 – evidence that T4 monotherapy is less effective than T3/T4 combination therapy

21:48 – how to use T3, T4, and/or desiccated thyroid (NDT) for hypothyroidism

37:15 – whether thyroid hormones should be taken away from food due to absorption concerns

41:49 – how much is 1 grain of desiccated thyroid?

42:29 – whether thyroid hormone supplements are pharmaceuticals, food, or something in between

44:30 – whether we should be concerned about thyroid hormone supplementation suppressing endogenous thyroid hormone production

46:50 – thyroid hormone supplements in context

Ep. 98: How To Optimize Your Diet & Lifestyle For Hypothyroidism (Hypothyroidism Part 4) Aug 10, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

How fasting decreases thyroid function
Why carbs are essential for thyroid function
Specific anti-thyroid foods to avoid
Why interventions like cold thermogenesis, caloric restriction, and fasting are not the answer for hypothyroidism
The impact of sleep on our thyroid health

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:06 – how to address and reverse hypothyroidism

2:36 – the importance of carbs, calories, and fat for improving thyroid function

16:24 – the importance of eating consistently (and not fasting) for thyroid function

18:00 – saturated fats vs. PUFA and micronutrients for thyroid function

19:45 – basic bioenergetic diet recommendations for hypothyroidism

22:14 – anti-thyroid foods (goitrogens) to avoid

23:08 – other diet considerations when transitioning to a bioenergetic approach

25:56 – low iron in women and excess iron from carnivore or keto diets

27:47 – cruciferous vegetables and thyroid health

28:43 – how to properly address nutrient deficiencies for thyroid health

35:06 – whether stressors like exercise, cold thermogenesis, caloric restriction, and fasting are supportive of thyroid health

47:54 – optimizing sleep for thyroid function

Ep. 97: How To Properly Test For Thyroid Function (Hypothyroidism Part 3) Aug 01, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

What causes Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism
How to properly interpret your thyroid bloodwork (and what your doctor likely doesn’t know about thyroid testing)
How your cholesterol values can be used as markers of thyroid status
How symptoms like metabolic rate, body temperature, and pulse rate can be more helpful than blood tests when identifying thyroid status
Ideal blood test values for optimal thyroid function

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:17 – what causes Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and autoimmunity in general

13:30 – how to interpret thyroid blood tests (TSH, T3, T4, rT3)

31:34 – what reverse T3 means on a blood test and how to interpret rT3 values

34:44 – looking at all thyroid markers together to determine thyroid status

37:05 – the anti-thyroid effects of reverse T3

40:38 – cholesterol levels as a marker of thyroid status, and the problems with cholesterol levels that are too high or too low

52:34 – the relationship between cholesterol, heart disease, and thyroid status

56:04 – other blood markers that can be indicative of thyroid status (SHBG, ferritin)

57:02 – how we can use symptoms like metabolic rate, body temperature, and pulse rate to determine thyroid status

1:12:14 – other symptoms that can be used as indicators of thyroid status (low energy, fatigue, low immune function, dry or cracking skin, hair loss brittle nails, slow motility, weight gain, low mood)

Ep. 96: Avoid Low-Carb Diets, Fasting, and Caloric Restriction If You Have Hypothyroidism (Hypothyroidism Part 2) Jul 24, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

The factors that affect thyroid hormone production, conversion, transport, and uptake
How high TSH levels cause damage to the thyroid gland
High-carb diets vs. low-carb diets for thyroid health
Why restricting calories is not the way to go if you’re struggling with hypothyroidism
The effects of PUFA and endotoxin on thyroid hormone activity
The problems with both deficiencies and excesses of iron, iodine, and vitamin A for thyroid health

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:28 – the factors that affect thyroid hormone production, conversion, transport, and uptake

3:45 – the impact of stress on thyroid hormone production and conversion

5:02 – how the stress hormones and inflammatory cytokines affect thyroid hormone production and conversion

16:44 – thyroid hormones increase sensitivity to stress hormones

21:44 – elevated free fatty acids, especially PUFA, inhibit thyroid hormone binding

23:26 – how a lack of energy prevents the cells from taking up thyroid hormone

30:00 – how oxidative stress affects thyroid hormone production and the effects of TSH on oxidative stress

38:25 – how a low-carb diet affects thyroid hormone production and conversion, causing a hypothyroid state; high-carb diets vs. low-carb diets for thyroid health

47:46 – insulin resistance is associated with reduced thyroid hormone conversion, but this doesn’t mean you should avoid carbohydrates

51:39 – how caloric restriction affects thyroid status

55:04 – the effects of fasting on thyroid status

56:42 – T3 has positive feedback on its own production and what this means for thyroid hormone replacement

1:00:01 – the effects of PUFA and endotoxin on thyroid hormone activity

1:04:30 – the effects of micronutrients, specifically iron, vitamin A, selenium, and iodine, on thyroid hormone production, conversion, and activity

1:16:30 – increased thyroid activity increases macronutrient and micronutrient needs, but also improves micronutrient retention in the long-term

1:19:15 – the effects of environmental toxins (pesticides, industrial chemicals, heavy metals, etc.) on thyroid hormone production, conversion, and activity

1:25:20 – the effect of sleep on thyroid hormone production and conversion

Ep. 95: Hypothyroidism In Context & Thyroid Hormone Basics (Hypothyroidism Part 1) Jul 14, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Why hypothyroidism is not the root cause of your issues
Why TSH on its own is not a good marker of thyroid status
The importance of thyroid hormones for sex hormone production, gut health, and immune function
T3’s effects on autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, and uncoupling
Whether low thyroid activity is beneficial for longevity and aging and when a high TSH may be a good sign

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:19 – an introduction to hypothyroidism and common symptoms of hypothyroidism

9:02 – the broader biological context of hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism as a low metabolic state

12:45 – why hypothyroidism is not the root cause

16:23 – the basics of the different thyroid hormones and their regulation

19:54 – the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and the nuances within the negative feedback loops

24:45 – the basics of thyroid hormone production

29:37 – the basics of thyroid hormone conversion

35:17 – the larger context of thyroid hormone production and conversion

38:58 – the basics of thyroid hormone transport

41:44 – the basics of thyroid hormone uptake

46:23 – the nutrients involved in thyroid hormone production and conversion

50:26 – the cellular effects of T3 (metabolic stimulation, uncoupling, autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, steroidogenesis from cholesterol)

57:29 – the effects of T3 on gut health, immune function, and aging

1:03:08 – whether low thyroid activity is beneficial for longevity and aging and when a high TSH may be a good sign

1:08:41 – the relationship between vitamin A and thyroid hormones

Ep. 94: How Stress Crashes Your Metabolism & Why Hormesis Is NOT The Answer (Stress & Mitochondria Part 2) Jul 06, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Why uncoupling is harmful in certain contexts and how PUFA cause constant, low-level uncoupling
The involvement of uncoupling, mitochondrial biogenesis, autophagy, heat shock proteins, and hypoxia-inducible factors in the stress response
How stress prevents our mitochondria from effectively producing energy
How chronic stress causes insulin resistance, high blood pressure, weight gain, depression, and cardiovascular disease
How sugar and fat cravings result from stress and why listening to them is beneficial
How adaptations to stress get passed on through generations

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

2:59 – the details of how mitochondrial respiration can become disrupted, especially from glucocorticoids

6:05 – the short-term effects of catecholamines

8:34 – why uncoupling is harmful in certain contexts and how PUFA cause constant, low-level uncoupling

14:40 – the protective effects of uncoupling as a part of the stress response

20:08 – the role of cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-6, heat-shock proteins, NF-kB, HIF) in the stress response

37:33 – the effect of acute stress on energy production in mitochondria

45:18– the effect of chronic stress on energy production in mitochondria

48:15 – how stress drives degeneration and the evidence for increased activity of hormetic pathways (including effects like mitochondrial biogenesis and autophagy) in degenerative states

1:05:24 – the relationship between mental health, mood, and metabolic function

1:10:21 – how adaptations to stress get passed on through mitochondrial DNA

1:18:32 – how to best improve mitochondrial function and our health

Ep. 93: How Cortisol Affects Your Mitochondria & Acute vs. Chronic Stress (Stress & Mitochondria Part 1) Jun 27, 2023

In this episode we discuss:

Why stress is not your friend
The effects of cortisol on your mitochondria
Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome
How cortisol causes mitochondrial dysfunction, heart disease, insulin resistance, autoimmunity, allergies & hypersensitivity, mineral imbalances, and cancer metabolism
Why acute stress does not lead to improved health via hormesis

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Timestamps:

3:00 – an introduction to the paper: mitochondria as key components of the stress response

4:03 – Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome and the process of stress in relation to energy balance

23:30 – the 3 main effects of the stress hormones in the acute stress response and the cost to this response

31:48 – long-term glucocorticoid exposure causes insulin resistance and the protective effects of high blood sugar in certain contexts

34:04 – how long-term stress causes degeneration

34:55 – functions of the mitochondria

38:54 – mitochondria upregulate energy production in response to stress

41:06 – the short-term vs. long-term effects of the glucocorticoids (cortisol)

44:03 – how stress causes hormetic adaptations and how the hormetic pathways cause degeneration over time

50:30 – how mitochondria respond to excess stress and how this relates to fat gain

59:04 – how chronic stress and exposure to cortisol causes impaired energy production, degeneration, immunosuppression & autoimmunity, mineral imbalance, swelling, allergies & hypersensitivity, and cancer metabolism

Ep. 92: Celebrating Ray Peat Dec 19, 2022

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Ep. 91: Cod Liver Oil Dangers, The Croissant Diet, and Insulin-Resistant Fat Cells (Q & A) Nov 22, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether cod liver oil is an ideal source of vitamin A/retinol
Whether we should be concerned about the omega-3 content of cod liver oil (CLO)
The idea that we want our fat cells to be insulin resistant to lose fat
Whether keeping insulin low is the key to fat loss
What hormones regulate fat loss

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Timestamps:

2:54 – what we think about cod liver oil as a vitamin A source

9:50 – why someone may benefit from cod liver oil, and why it likely isn’t a result of the retinol

10:56 – the immunosuppressive effects of omega-3s

14:25 – the major problems with omega-3s, including cod liver oil specifically

25:33 – clarifying our thoughts on the Croissant Diet

28:26 – burning saturated fat versus burning PUFA and whether PUFA create more ROS than saturated fats

31:41 – what we think of the idea that consuming saturated fats will allow for fat loss by causing insulin resistance in the adipocytes (fat cells)

42:50 – why increasing fat burning doesn’t inherently lead to increased fat loss

47:11 – whether increasing satiety is the key to fat loss

Ep. 90: Eating 5,000 Calories Per Day, Fish Oil, Water Weight vs. Body Fat, Paleo-Ketogenic Diet (Q & A) Nov 07, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether fish oil is beneficial due to its anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering effects
Our thoughts on the benefits from a paleo-ketogenic diet
What to do if you’re dealing with dental issues from sugar consumption
Our experiences eating 5,000 to 6,000 calories per day
The best time to eat the carrot salad

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Timestamps:

2:44 – why fish oil shows anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering effects, and why this doesn’t mean they’re beneficial

11:25 – eating carrots with a meal versus away from a meal

17:27 – our thoughts on the benefits from a paleo-ketogenic diet

28:45 – which coral calcium supplement we recommend

32:33 – dental issues from sugar consumption

39:45 – what we think of orange juice with added calcium

41:36 – how to determine whether weight gain is due to water weight or body fat

51:57 – our experiences eating 5,000-6,000 calories per day

1:03:23 – whether it’s helpful to use calorie calculators and context to consider when it comes to calorie calculators

1:11:20 – how our current diets vary in contrast to when we were eating 5,000-6,000 calories per day

Ep. 89: The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Fruit Juice and The Hormonal Effects of PUFA vs. SFA Oct 12, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether PUFA causes more oxidative stress than saturated fats
How PUFA intake affects testosterone
Whether fruit juice should be avoided for blood sugar regulation
The effects of fruit juice on inflammatory markers and endotoxin
Whether fruit juice has the same effects as soda

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Timestamps:

4:10 – the effects of different dietary fat compositions on phospholipid and neutral lipid compositions in the testicles

18:31 – the effects of different dietary fat composition on oxidative damage and antioxidant status in the testicles

29:44 – the effects of different dietary fat composition on hormone production and metabolism in the testicles

38:26 – introducing the next study discussing the effects of orange juice on a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal in terms of inflammation and endotoxin

44:14 – the effects of orange juice on blood glucose and insulin sensitivity

47:55 – the effects of orange juice on ROS production, TLR2 and TLR4 expression, and plasma endotoxin

51:35 – factors that could account for the benefits of orange juice

Ep. 88: Whether Soy Is Estrogenic And Causes Infertility Oct 03, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

The hormonal effects of compounds in soy
How the effects of BPA compare to soy
Whether soy is estrogenic and causes infertility
Whether the amount of soy typically consumed is sufficient to create these effects

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Timestamps:

3:06 – overview of the study we’ll be discussing

5:57 – compounds in soy have potentially estrogenic thymic, immune, and hormonal effects

10:20 – compounds in soy oppose testosterone and reduce its production

13:33 – whether animal research translates to humans

16:40 – BPA has anti-fertility effects in males that are parallel to supplemental estrogen

27:39 – corn oil causes weight gain despite the same number of calories consumed

32:11 – the reproductive effects of soy, BPA, and estradiol

44:50 – the amount of soy required to cause these reproductive effects

Ep. 87: Robb Wolf on Ray Peat and the Bioenergetic View: Energy, Obesity, Evolution, and Paul Saladino Aug 17, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether low-carb diets increase cortisol over time
How the bioenergetic view incorporates evolutionary biology, and how this differs from the ancestral health model
Whether tolerance to stress is improved on low-carb diets
Why being overweight or obese is not a sign of excess energy
What we think of Paul Saladino’s interpretation of the “Ray Peat Diet”

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Timestamps:

4:22 – how low-carb diets increase stress hormones and increase susceptibility to stress

22:32 – why being overweight or obese is not a sign of excess energy

34:20 – whether the bioenergetic view ignores evolutionary biology

49:30 – what we think of Paul Saladino’s interpretation of the “Ray Peat Diet”

Ep. 86: Robb Wolf on Ray Peat and the Bioenergetic View: Stress & Blood Sugar Aug 08, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether it’s stressful to be in a fat-burning, keto-adapted state
How blood sugar is regulated when we’re not eating carbohydrates, and how this impacts stress hormones and thyroid hormones
Whether having stable blood sugar levels on a low-carb diet is a good thing
The problems with elevated levels of glucagon, which occurs when someone is on a low-carb diet
Why glucagon is a stress hormone and its impact on thyroid hormones

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Timestamps:

4:30 – why we wanted to discuss Robb Wolf’s perspective of the bioenergetic view

8:25 – Robb’s main points against the bioenergetic view

9:52 – whether fat-burning and being keto-adapted is stressful and how blood sugar is regulated in these states

31:29 – the problems with elevated levels of glucagon, which occurs when someone is on a low-carb diet

Ep. 85: Fructose and Uric Acid - Are David Perlmutter and Rick Johnson Wrong? (Part 2) Jul 05, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether we should be avoiding fructose-containing foods due to their potential to increase uric acid
Whether the fact that we lack uricase means that we shouldn’t be consuming fructose- containing foods
The role of endotoxin and gut health in uric acid production and gout
Which fructose sources are ideal for metabolic health
How to adjust fructose intake if someone is dealing with insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or gout

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Timestamps:

3:42 – whether our lack of uricase is reason for us not to consume fructose

33:23 – whether we should be avoiding fructose-containing foods like fruit due to their potential to increase uric acid production

46:25 – the role of endotoxin and gut health in uric acid production and gout

53:12 – ideal fructose sources and how to adjust fructose intake if someone is dealing with insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or gout

Ep. 84: Fructose and Uric Acid: Are David Perlmutter and Rick Johnson Wrong? (Part 1) Jun 23, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether David Perlmutter and Rick Johnson are right about fructose and uric acid being drivers of poor metabolic health
Why fructose will not cause ATP depletion when it’s consumed in normal contexts
Why fructose and uric acid are not the drivers of metabolic syndrome and degenerative conditions
The protective effects of fructose in the liver
Why it’s extremely important to consider the different contexts in which uric acid is produced

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Timestamps:

3:56 – why we’re discussing fructose and uric acid

8:38 – the general argument that fructose consumption drives uric acid production and that this is responsible for disease and degeneration

14:48 – our general counterargument that fructose consumption does not drive disease and degeneration via uric acid production

18:41 – whether fructose depletes ATP in the liver

30:03 – fructose is extremely protective and generally increases ATP availability in the liver

36:27 – how fructose can increase uric acid via ATP depletion

38:51 – why fructose doesn’t cause ATP depletion and uric acid production unless it’s given in extreme, non-physiologically relevant contexts

1:04:50 – whether uric acid is the driver of metabolic syndrome and many degenerative conditions by driving oxidative stress

1:15:46 – why xanthine oxidase is a major confounding variable to consider when evaluating whether uric acid production is harmful

1:27:02 – whether the activation of AMP deaminase is a reason not to consume fructose

1:27:55 – average fructose intakes are far below the amounts that are typically used in research

Ep. 83: How Nutrient Partitioning Affects Eating Behavior and Fat Loss May 13, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

How our bodies partition nutrients and why this matters for optimizing our health
Why hyperpalatable food and stress-eating are not the primary drivers of overeating
How being sedentary can mimic starvation and excess stress
How excessive fat-burning causes metabolic derangement and overeating
Why an energetic deficit is not required for fat loss and instead causes fat gain

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Timestamps:

2:48 – overview of the study we’ll be discussing

6:21 – why excess energy and overeating don’t cause fat gain

13:59 – the flow of energy through our metabolic systems determines health

18:25 – insulin resistance is an adaptive process that allows for nutrient partitioning

22:31 – insulin resistance occurs in stress states, such as caloric restriction, fasting, and low-carb diets, to divert fuel to the most essential tissues

29:24 – hunger and appetite are determined by the amount of energy available, not number of calories taken in

47:46 – physical inactivity results in the same harmful metabolic effects as starvation and excess exercise

56:31 – hyperpalatable sugar- and fat-containing foods do not cause obesity

1:00:26 – other factors that affect nutrient partitioning

1:09:46 – considerations to keep in mind when reading and evaluating research

1:13:35 – why an energetic deficit is not required for fat loss

Ep. 82: Maximizing Fitness and Athletic Performance From The Bioenergetic View (Fitness vs. Health Part 3) Apr 07, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Supplements to maximize fitness and athletic performance
Why exercise and physical fitness are generally beneficial as long as they’re kept in the right balance
The minimum effective doses for muscle growth, strength, and endurance
How stress and sleep affect our capacity to handle exercise
Nutritional strategies to mitigate the harmful stress effects from high levels of exercise while maximizing performance

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Timestamps:

2:44 – why exercise and physical fitness are generally beneficial as long as they’re kept in balance

14:43 – the limits to our metabolic capacity and how this relates to exercise

29:47 – nutritional strategies to mitigate the harmful stress effects from high levels of exercise while maximizing performance

39:32 – addressing sleep and stress to mitigate the harmful stress effects from high levels of exercise while maximizing performance

45:18 – supplements to mitigate the harmful stress effects from high levels of exercise while maximizing performance

1:06:46 – concluding thoughts related to maximizing fitness and athletic performance from the bioenergetic view

Ep. 81: Whether Intense Exercise and Endurance Training Should Be Avoided (Fitness vs. Health Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

How to determine how much exercise is right for you
Why working out regularly is not enough to make up for sitting all day
Why fitness and health are not synonymous
Whether lactic acid production, breathlessness, and fat oxidation due to exercise should be avoided at all costs
Whether intense exercise and being highly active is always more harmful than helpful

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Timestamps:

2:55 – the benefits of movement and exercise

6:41 – whether intense exercise involving lactate production and heavy breathing/breathlessness is harmful

10:13 – whether endurance training involving fat oxidation is harmful

18:31 – drawing a line between fitness and health

25:06 – how to determine how much exercise is right for you

38:23 – whether intense exercise and being highly active is always more harmful than helpful

43:33 – why “eat less and exercise more” doesn’t work and ignores major aspects of our physiology

Ep. 80: How Much Exercise Is Too Much From The Bioenergetic View? (Fitness vs. Health Part 1) Feb 07, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

The harmful effects of excess exercise
Why increasing exercise beyond moderate amounts is NOT effective for weight loss
The harmful effects of excessive endurance training on cardiovascular health
How excess exercise can drive degeneration and contribute to various health issues
How much exercise is “too much”

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Timestamps:

2:37 – framing the question of where health and fitness meet from the bioenergetic view

13:12 – how excess exercise can cause degeneration and contribute to various health conditions

21:03 – what level of exercise is harmful for cardiovascular health

29:55 – how the expensive tissue hypothesis applies to exercise

45:14 – how excess exercise can steal energy from other areas of our physiology, and how this affects the calorie equation

1:08:23 - can moderate-intensity endurance training for 25 minutes 3 days per week be too much?

Ep. 79: Hyperthyroidism, Collagen Alternatives, and Forcing Mitochondrial Respiration (Q & A) Jan 13, 2022

In this episode we discuss:

Whether it’s beneficial to force increased mitochondrial respiration with supplements
How to determine the ideal amount of pro-metabolic supplements to take
What to do if you react poorly to collagen or gelatin protein powder
Whether food additives like carrageenan, gums, nitrates, sorbates, MSG, microbial enzymes, cultures, and artificial colors are worth avoiding
Whether we need to be concerned about hyperthyroidism and whether hyperthyroidism can be caused by over-supplementing thyroid hormone

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Timestamps:

2:39 – is it beneficial to “force” increased mitochondrial respiration and the oxidation of glucose

15:09 – alternatives to collagen or gelatin protein powder

19:19 – which food additives are worth avoiding

58:53 – whether hyperthyroidism is something we should be concerned about

Ep. 78: Why Maximizing Energy Production and Minimizing Stress Is Optimal For Health (Hormesis Part 4) Dec 22, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How you can induce mitochondrial biogenesis and uncoupling without stress
Why you want tighter mitochondrial coupling if you want to induce uncoupling in a healthy way
The difference between reactive oxygen species production in a high energy state versus a low energy state
How many supposedly hormetic interventions, like exercise, fasting, and ketogenic diets, can be beneficial despite the stress they cause rather than because of it
How the fact that we can’t avoid stress fits into the bioenergetic, anti-hormetic view
What anti-hormesis looks like in a practical sense

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Timestamps:

3:22 – the difference between producing ROS in a high energy state compared to a low energy state

9:38 – how ATP protects against oxidative stress

21:55 – how CO2 protects against oxidative stress

26:31 – how tighter mitochondrial coupling is better for inducing uncoupling

27:48 – the broader context of why we want to adapt to a high-energy, low-stress state

33:28 – how exercise can be beneficial despite the stress it causes, rather than because of it

47:06 – how low-carb/ketogenic diets can be beneficial despite the stress they cause, rather than because of it

57:40 – what to expect when moving away from a hormetic approach

1:02:16 – how the fact that we can’t avoid stress fits into the bioenergetic, anti-hormetic view

1:03:39 – what anti-hormesis looks like in a practical sense

Ep. 77: Why You DON’T Want to Force Autophagy, Mitochondrial Biogenesis, & Uncoupling (Hormesis Part 3) Dec 13, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why the stress caused by calorie restriction, exercise, cold thermogenesis, fasting, ketogenic diets, Wim Hoff breathing, and supplements like resveratrol is not supportive of our health
Why autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, and uncoupling are not always beneficial
Whether being tolerant to stress is a sign of health
Why it’s virtually impossible to apply hormesis in a practical sense
The difference between reactive oxygen species production in a high energy state versus a low energy state

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Timestamps:

3:27 – why reductions in adaptive responses in degenerative states and the benefits of “hormetic” interventions does not lend support to hormesis

13:49 – why improving tolerance to stress is not inherently beneficial and the cost of stress across generations

28:58 – how the fact that stress is cumulative throws a wrench in the idea of hormesis

37:05 –the difference between producing ROS in a high energy state versus a low energy state

49:16 – the low energy, high ROS state is a feature of degenerative conditions

Ep. 76: Why Caloric Restriction Is NOT Responsible For Lifespan Extension (Hormesis Part 2) Dec 02, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How the largest body of evidence cited in favor of hormesis actually doesn’t support it at all
Why caloric restriction is NOT responsible for slowing aging and extending lifespan (and what is actually responsible)
The many factors that confound the calorie restriction research (including differences between organisms, poor research design, amino acid restriction, PUFA, endotoxin, and more)

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Timestamps:

3:36 – the physiology of hormesis and the general support for hormesis

12:54 – outlining the problems with hormesis

18:51 – how differences between organisms confound the caloric restriction research

37:34 – the problem with using proxy markers to evaluate health effects and the importance of context

48:20 – how differences between organisms confound the caloric restriction research (cont.)

51:58 – how hydration status and macronutrient ratios confound the caloric restriction research

55:57 – how the myopic hormetic view leads to the ignorance of many confounding variables

1:02:00 – how the restriction of particular amino acids, ad libitum feeding, and a refined diet confound the caloric restriction research

1:11:58 – how PUFA confounds the caloric restriction research

1:30:09 – how endotoxin and gut health confound the caloric restriction research

Ep. 75: Hormesis As An Anti-Scientific Defense For Industrial Pollution And Chemical Exposure (Hormesis Part 1) Nov 23, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How the concept of hormesis defends our exposure to toxic chemicals, industrial contaminants and pollutants, and ionizing radiation
Why hormesis is a dangerous, anti-scientific idea masquerading as science
The suspicious history of hormesis and its current definitional problems
The important distinction between stress and adaption
The problems with the terms “eustress” and “distress”

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Timestamps:

3:36 – an introduction to hormesis as a means to reverse aging and reverse chronic health conditions

6:45 – what is hormesis

12:34 – the suspicious history of hormesis

16:20 – the definitional problems with hormesis

34:51 – how hormesis is influencing dangerous public health policies

47:35 – the difference between stressor effects and specific effects, creating a distinction between stress and adaptation, and the problems with the terms “eustress” and “distress”

Ep.74: Refuting Nutrition With Judy’s “Thoughts on the Ray Peat Diet” (Part 2) Nov 08, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why low-carb diets are inherently stressful
How carbohydrates oppose stress and decrease the stress hormones
Why carbohydrates ARE essential and why their intake plays a vital role in our endocrine systems
Whether most people have hypothyroidism and how carnivore diets can cause hypothyroidism
Why carnivore diets are NOT ideal for gut health even if they improve symptoms in the short-term
The real reason why people are moving from a carnivore diet to a “Ray Peat Diet”

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Timestamps:

3:03 – why low-carb diets drive physiological stress and carbohydrates oppose stress

21:51 – why carbohydrates are essential and why our endocrine systems are so tightly tuned to carbohydrate intake

29:19 – do most people have hypothyroidism?

44:38 – is hypothyroidism ever the root problem?

53:28 – how carnivore diets can cause hypothyroidism

1:01:36 – whether taking exogenous steroid hormones (like pregnenolone or progesterone) will increase cortisol

1:12:19 – should we focus on gut health over thyroid health?

1:23:31 – why are people really moving from carnivore to a “Ray Peat Diet?”

Ep. 73: Refuting Nutrition With Judy’s “Thoughts on the Ray Peat Diet” (Part 1) Oct 29, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why our brains favor glucose as their fuel source
Why fat is less energetically favorable as a fuel compared to carbohydrates
The problem with reducing the bioenergetic view to the “Ray Peat diet”
The amount of carbohydrates our bodies can handle before storing them as fat
Whether consuming carbohydrates causes Alzheimer’s disease
Whether the raising of our blood sugar and the production of insulin is wasteful and harmful

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Timestamps:

3:01 – an introduction to Nutrition With Judy’s article on Ray Peat

7:41 – energy and metabolism are at the core of the bioenergetic view

18:43 – the problem with reducing the bioenergetic paradigm to the “Ray Peat diet” and the importance of context

29:28 – why carbohydrate oxidation is more energetically favorable to fat oxidation

41:09 – why consuming carbohydrates does not make you fat or prevent you from oxidizing fat

45:35 – our body’s impressive capacity for carbohydrate oxidation and storage

58:06 – glucose requirements in the brain other than energy production

1:00:21 – why the increased production of CO2 from carbohydrate oxidation further supports the energy favorability of carbohydrates

1:00:58 – does consuming carbohydrates cause Alzheimer’s disease?

1:06:05 – why the raising of blood sugar and the production of insulin is not wasteful or harmful

Ep. 72: Dental Health on a High-Sugar Diet & How To Determine What’s Blocking Energy Production (Q & A) Oct 15, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Which vitamins and minerals are most relevant to dental health
How our gut health and microbiome can affect oral health
How to prevent potential dental harm on a high-sugar diet/from consuming fruits and other sugar-containing foods
How to determine the order of operations for making lifestyle adjustments
The first step to addressing virtually all health issues

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Timestamps:

2:49 – factors to consider for supporting dental health and preventing tooth erosion and decay

23:10 – how to determine the order with which to address different aspects of health to address first and how to determine what’s blocking our energy production

Ep. 71: Weight Gain From Replenishing Glycogen & Calcium Sources Other Than Dairy (Q & A) Oct 04, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How much weight gain can be attributed to increases in glycogen storage when adding in carbohydrates
At what point weight gain would be a sign of an underlying metabolic issue
The best ways to get calcium if you’re not eating dairy
Potential ways to improve your tolerance to dairy
The best form of calcium to use as a calcium supplement
Which calcium-containing vegetables might be worth including in your diet

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Timestamps:

3:13 – how much weight gain can be attributed to refilling glycogen

25:02 – calcium sources other than dairy

Ep. 70: Pro-Metabolic Supplements For Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD Part 8) Sep 22, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The optimal amount of exercise for fatty liver disease
How stress impacts fatty liver disease and basic ways to reduce stress
Supplements that help the liver clear fat to reverse fatty liver
The best supplements for raising metabolism to reverse fatty liver disease
Supplements that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in fatty liver disease

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Timestamps:

2:57 – the importance of exercise/movement and not being sedentary for fatty liver disease

8:58 – the impact of stress on fatty liver disease and basic ways to reduce stress

16:31 – the best choline supplement for fatty liver disease and when it makes sense to supplement choline or methionine

26:40 – B vitamins for fatty liver disease

32:40 – taurine and TUDCA for fatty liver disease

41:36 – glycine for fatty liver disease

48:52 – essential amino acids for fatty liver disease

50:42 – theanine and tea for fatty liver disease

52:36 – vitamin E and vitamin C for fatty liver disease

57:35 – aspirin for fatty liver disease

1:00:00 – lactoferrin for fatty liver disease

1:03:10 – antimicrobials for fatty liver disease

1:05:23 – caffeine and coffee for fatty liver disease

1:09:43 – inosine for fatty liver disease

1:11:00 – the impact of thyroid hormones on fatty liver disease

1:20:24 – testosterone and other steroid hormones for fatty liver disease

Ep. 69: Carb Deficiencies, Saturated Fat Intake, & The Best Diet For Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 7) Sep 03, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How carbohydrate deficiencies can drive fatty liver disease
The particular type of fat you’ll want to avoid if you have fatty liver disease
The optimal amount of protein, fat, and carbs for reversing fatty liver disease
The order of dietary adjustments for fatty liver disease and why this matters
Whether reducing fructose intake is necessary for treating or reversing fatty liver disease

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Timestamps:

3:38 – the importance of dietary protein and choline for fatty liver

14:41 – the best types of fats and how much of these fats to eat for fatty liver

28:30 – the ideal carbohydrate sources for reversing fatty liver and major considerations to keep in mind

40:43 – the importance of experimentation when implementing dietary changes

47:05 – why carbohydrates are so effective at opposing stress, increasing metabolism, and reducing oxidative stress

49:22 – the importance of nutrient density and particular micronutrients for fatty liver disease

52:56 – why it’s important to minimize alcohol intake in fatty liver disease and how to protect against the effects of alcohol on the liver

56:12 – how diet, lifestyle, and supplements fit together to create a holistic approach to treating or reversing fatty liver

Ep. 68: Oxidative Stress, Choline Deficiency, and Exporting Liver Fat (NAFLD Part 6) Aug 20, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How excess oxidative stress causes fat to accumulate in the liver
How a choline or methionine deficiency can contribute to fatty liver
Another mechanism by which PUFA cause fatty liver disease
How folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies can contribute to fatty liver
How PUFA decrease LDL and why this is NOT beneficial for general metabolic health or liver health

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Timestamps:

3:48 – how fat gets exported from our livers and why it matters in NAFLD

8:40 – how a choline, methionine, folate, or B12 deficiency can inhibit the liver’s ability to export fat

19:05 – how oxidative stress caused by PUFA and other factors inhibits the liver’s ability to export fat

27:50 – research showing that PUFA causes oxidative stress that inhibits the liver’s ability to export fat

42:11 – why lowering LDL by eating PUFA is NOT beneficial, both for general metabolic health and liver health

59:57 – other factors that drive oxidative stress and inhibit the liver’s ability to export fat

Ep. 67: Endotoxin and PUFA As Primary Causes of Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD Part 5) Aug 09, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How endotoxin drives inflammation and stress while downregulating our metabolism
Why alcoholic fatty liver disease isn’t all that different from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
The protective effects of saturated fats in NAFLD
How endotoxin and polyunsaturated fats can cause NAFLD
Nutrient deficiencies that contribute to energy failure and NAFLD

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Timestamps:

3:57 – the role of endotoxin in NAFLD

23:43 – how endotoxin drives inflammation and stress while downregulating our metabolism

30:35 – research looking at endotoxin as the cause of NAFLD

38:30 – how endotoxin mediates alcoholic liver disease and the protective effects of saturated fats

44:56 – endotoxin and other damaging factors in the larger context of NAFLD

52:52 – the role of PUFA in NAFLD

1:12:05 – the contrasting effects of saturated fats and PUFA in alcohol-induced liver damage

1:24:22 – how nutrient deficiencies can cause energy failure and drive NAFLD

1:34:57 – how alcohol causes fatty liver and why alcoholic liver disease doesn’t vary considerably from NAFLD

1:38:49 – other factors that contribute to energy failure and drive NAFLD, including psychological stress, fasting, low-carb diets, low-calorie diets, excessive exercise protective effects of saturated fats

Ep. 66: The Role of Cortisol and The Harmful Effects of Fasting in Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 4) Jul 26, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Where the liver fat comes from in NAFLD (it’s probably not what you expect)
How stress hormones drive NAFLD
How fasting can contribute to NAFLD
How fatty liver is a logical, adaptive response to stress

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Timestamps:

4:07 – the role of elevated stress hormones in NAFLD and other metabolic issues

9:50 – where liver fat comes from in NAFLD

15:47 – how fasting increases stress hormones and contributes to NAFLD

25:50 – the role of elevated stress hormones in NAFLD and other metabolic issues (cont.)

Ep. 65: How Fat-Burning And Low-Carb Diets Contribute to Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 3) Jul 17, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why low-carb diets are NOT a good solution for fatty liver
How fat-burning and lipolysis actually contribute to fatty liver
Why ketone production is a sign of stress and inhibited mitochondrial respiration
The role of uncoupling in NAFLD and why aiming to increase uncoupling is misguided
Why low-fat diets don’t directly address the root cause of NAFLD

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Timestamps:

3:56 – how fat-burning and lipolysis contribute to NAFLD

16:59 – the role of uncoupling in NAFLD

26:56 – how an energy failure and oxidative stress drive stress-processes in NAFLD

34:53 – the role of increases in stress hormones and fat-burning/lipolysis in NAFLD

37:54 – why low-carb diets drive stress and aren’t a good solution for fatty liver or insulin resistance

52:37 – the role of increases in stress hormones and fat-burning/lipolysis in NAFLD (cont.)

Ep. 64: The True Cause of Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 2) Jul 07, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why fructose doesn’t cause leptin resistance
How our livers produce fat from fructose or dietary fat
How a failure of energy production (mitochondrial respiration) causes NAFLD
Why increases in uncoupling, autophagy, mitophagy, and other stress pathways is often a sign of dysfunction and stress

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Timestamps:

4:54 – why fructose doesn’t cause leptin resistance

11:56 – the physiology of triglyceride (fat) synthesis in the liver

28:03 – the role of inhibited, inefficient mitochondrial respiration in triglyceride synthesis in the liver

46:06 – the role of inhibited, inefficient mitochondrial respiration and stress pathways in NAFLD

Ep. 63: Why Fructose Does NOT Cause Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 1) Jun 28, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why fructose does not cause fatty liver
The 3 major problems with the research suggesting that fructose causes fatty liver
How fat production in the liver can be protective
The role of PUFA and endotoxin in de novo lipogenesis and inflammation
Why overeating is not the cause fatty liver

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Timestamps:

3:54 – an introduction to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

15:34 – the basics of fat production in the liver

17:24 – what happens to carbohydrates when they reach the liver

20:16 – the basics of why fructose doesn’t cause fatty liver

26:24 – the details of why fructose doesn’t cause fatty liver

47:11 – what actually happens when humans consume fructose, even in large amounts

55:15 – whether low-calorie diets or avoiding fructose and saturated fats are practical dietary strategies

1:09:52 – what actually happens when humans consume fructose, even in large amounts (cont.)

Ep. 62: Diving in to the Bioenergetic View and Our Mistakes Along the Way (Our Health Journeys Part 2) Jun 17, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The many mistakes we made after finding Ray Peat and the bioenergetic view
Our re-feeding periods that involved eating over 5,000 calories and 700g of carbs per day
Our experimentation with various supplements (thyroid, B vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, pro-metabolic hormones, antibiotics, methylene blue, inosine) and what we learned along the way
How long it took for us to see major improvements and stability in our health (it’s probably longer than you think)
Why nutrition alone is not enough for optimal health (and what other factors we should consider)
Our experiences in authoritarian environments (especially within the education system) and working to shed dogmatism

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Timestamps:

4:11 – going all-in on a bioenergetic, Ray Peat inspired diet and experimenting with milk and low-fat diets

17:28 – Mike’s journey with milk, a carnivore diet, and refining his bioenergetic diet

26:40 – Jay’s lingering issues and experiments that helped resolve them

33:53 – Mike’s continued experimentation and the factors outside of nutrition that had major impacts on his health

46:49 – Jay’s continued experimentation and how stress and a lack of sleep affected his health

53:03 – creating an optimal environment is always a work in progress

59:19 – Mike’s depressive period following college and Jay’s experience with depression

1:06:06 – our experiences in authoritarian environments (especially within the education system) and working to shed dogmatism

1:20:51 – the value of intuition and listening to how you feel as well as working to understand the physiology

Ep. 61: Undereating, Fad Diets, and Discovering the Bioenergetic View (Our Health Journeys Part 1) Jun 11, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Mike’s severe gut issues that led to dangerous weight loss and eventually surgery
Jay’s experience with undereating/anorexia and how this shaped his health journey
How doing everything we were “supposed to do” led to us feeling our worst
Our experiences following various diets (vegetarian, paleo, keto, intermittent fasting, low-fat, bodybuilding) and how we navigated through them
Our experiences with symptoms like cold hands and feet, insomnia, low energy, low libido, anxiety, depression, hair loss, joint pain, bloating, weight gain, allergies, histamine intolerance, psoriasis, and viral and fungal issues
What led us to Ray Peat and the bioenergetic view

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Timestamps:

3:40 – why we decided to share our stories

6:54 – the beginning of Mike’s health journey and his experience with severe gut issues, the conventional medical system, and surgery

41:24 – the earlier parts of Jay’s health journey and his experience with severe undereating, binging, and conventional nutrition information

1:06:23 – when we began to question mainstream ideas and low-carb

1:22:05 – our introduction to Ray Peat and the bioenergetic view through Danny Roddy

1:25:26 – our initial pro-metabolic/paleo combo diet

Ep. 60: Carbon Dioxide And Our Environment: Climate-Destroying Or Life-Supporting? May 31, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Whether human-produced carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change
Whether carbon-offsetting programs and initiatives are effective
Industry tactics used to shift blame to the people and avoid taking responsibility for their actions
Whether we should be blaming each other for the destruction of our environment
Tactics used by the media to prevent open discussion on controversial topics

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Timestamps:

3:30 – keeping an open mind when it comes to discussing the environment and climate change

6:54 – carbon dioxide as an environmental and climatological scapegoat

10:25 – tactics used to prevent open, scientific discussion on topics, such as shifting the narrative, creating unfalsifiable arguments, creating false dichotomies, and citing consensus

30:06 – some reasons why carbon dioxide may not be the culprit causing climate change

36:47 – other factors to consider when evaluating humanity’s impact on the environment

39:05 – the overpopulation myth, shifting blame to the people, and creating profitable solutions to manufactured problems

Ep. 59: How to Increase Carbon Dioxide and Minimize Lactate (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 4) May 26, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The major problem with Wim Hoff breathing and an alternative that supports carbon dioxide production
Why using thyroid, caffeine, and other metabolic stimulants can increase or decrease carbon dioxide production depending on the context
Why burning carbs leads to more than a 50% increase in carbon dioxide production relative to fat-burning
How PUFA consumption decreases carbon dioxide production
The best carbohydrate sources to oppose stress and support carbon dioxide production

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Timestamps:

4:20 – energy and the structuring of water as the drivers of health and life and opposition of aging

19:05 – the role of excess lactate and a lack of CO2 in neuropathy and nerve damage in diabetes, glaucoma, and epilepsy

20:18 – how increasing mitochondrial respiration increases carbon dioxide and the importance of using carbohydrates as a fuel instead of fat when it comes to carbon dioxide production

23:16 – how PUFA consumption decreases carbon dioxide production

27:43 – how thyroid, caffeine, and B vitamins can increase carbon dioxide production

29:56 – the problem with Wim Hoff breathing and alternatives that increase carbon dioxide production, including bag breathing and Buteyko breathing

39:57 – carbohydrate sources to oppose stress and support carbon dioxide production

43:48 – other considerations regarding Buteyko, other breathing techniques, and the double-edged sword of prometabolic supplements

Ep. 58: Altitude, Panic Attacks, Swelling, Heart Failure, & More (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 3) May 19, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How insulin resistance and diabetes are symptoms of excess glycolysis and lactate production, and how metformin makes these conditions worse
How excess lactate production and a lack of CO2 causes altitude sickness and anxiety and panic attacks
The benefits of altitude and the surprising parallel effects of stormy weather
The problem with 100% oxygen ventilation in critical illnesses like severe COVID-19 infections and sepsis
How glycolytic metabolism and the swelling that results contributes to high blood pressure and heart failure

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Timestamps:

3:40 – health conditions and situations where we see impaired oxygenation and swelling

8:54 – insulin resistance as a presentation of inhibited glucose oxidation, excess glycolysis, and lactate production, and why metformin makes this worse

21:16 – respiratory alkalosis in altitude sickness

36:28 – respiratory alkalosis in panic attacks/anxiety attacks and hyperventilation

41:09 – adaptation to altitude, the lactate paradox, and stormy weather

43:59 – the problem with 100% oxygen ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), including sepsis and respiratory illness like COVID-19, and the protective effects of CO2 in these situations

54:49 – how a lack of CO2 and excess lactate causes pulmonary edema, impaired ventilation, impaired heart contractility, reduced circulation, high blood pressure, mineral imbalances, and edema

Ep. 57: Glycolysis, Lactate, and pH balance (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 2) May 14, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why lactate is not a harmless byproduct of glycolysis
How lactate drives swelling and prevents proper mineral balance, oxygenation, and pH balance
Misconceptions around pH balance and the idea that alkalinity is healthy
Why we want our cells to be acidic rather than alkaline
What we can do to maintain proper pH balance throughout our bodies

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Timestamps:

3:13 – contrasting complete glucose oxidation with anaerobic and aerobic glycolysis

17:28 - the harmful and degenerative effects of inefficient glucose metabolism and excess lactate production

25:19 – the effect of lactate/lactic acid production and inefficient metabolism on swelling, mineral balance, oxygenation, and pH balance

35:35 – whether there’s validity to the acid alkaline ash diet

48:16 – the impact of mitochondrial respiration on pH balance

51:13 – physiological control of pH balance

Ep. 56: Carbon Dioxide As A Key To Raising Metabolism (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 1) May 06, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why increasing carbon dioxide production is key if we want to increase our metabolism
Whether burning carbohydrates is the best way to raise carbon dioxide
How carbon dioxide interacts with our cellular protein structure to create structured water
Carbon dioxide’s role in circulation and preventing high blood pressure
How carbon dioxide reduces swelling and water retention

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Timestamps:

2:46 – an introduction to the relevance of carbon dioxide (CO2)

6:35 – the role of carbon dioxide in respiration (The Bohr and Haldane Effects)

13:45 –carbon dioxide as a driver of our metabolism and the importance of carbohydrate oxidation for CO2 production

27:10 – carbon dioxide as the primary vasodilator

32:50 – carbon dioxide as an antioxidant that protects against reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species

38:22 – carbon dioxide in the context of hormesis and its anti-hormetic effects

41:29 – the value of the context provided by the bioenergetic view

47:40 – carbon dioxide’s role in the structuring of the cell and creating structured water, as well as reducing swelling and water retention

Ep. 55: Hair Loss, Genetic Eating, And Symptoms as a Reflection of Energetic State (Q & A) Apr 26, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Whether hair loss caused by a lack of energy
Whether Mike is losing his hair
Why symptoms don’t always clearly reflect our energetic state
Whether we can or should eat based on our genetics
The flaws in the idea that genetics determine our health

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Timestamps:

2:52 – is Mike losing his hair?

24:37 – the relationship between symptoms, predispositions, and energy balance

39:34 – whether we can or should eat based on our genetics

Ep. 54: Sugar, Candida Overgrowths, & Whether a Calorie Surplus is Required to Build Muscle (Q & A) Apr 19, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Whether a calorie surplus is needed to build muscle
How you can build muscle and lose fat at the same time (without a calorie deficit)
How you can build muscle while being in an energy deficit and why this comes at a major cost
Whether eating sugar will cause candida overgrowths
Whether refined sugar affects candida or other overgrowths differently from “natural sugars”

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Timestamps:

2:53 – whether a calorie surplus is required for muscle building and whether muscle can be built or maintained in an energy deficit

24:47 – thriving vs. surviving in terms of maintaining muscle mass and losing fat

32:42 – does sugar cause candida overgrowth

Ep. 53: Supplements To Boost Testosterone and Increase Metabolism (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 5) Apr 01, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Which protein powders are ideal and when it’s best to use them
Which supplements can help to boost testosterone, increase muscle mass, and raise our metabolism
Whether hormone tests are necessary or helpful
When it makes sense to supplement with hormones and factors to consider when doing so

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Timestamps:

3:52 – ideal protein powders and when it’s best to use then

14:38 – the problems with fish oil and omega-3s

19:34 – using vitamins A, D, E, and K to improving hormonal health

26:35 – using BCAAs, taurine, glycine, and other amino acids to support liver health, muscle building, and hormonal health

31:04 – the various benefits of using creatine and whether it’s necessary to supplement

34:28 – energy is at the core of hormonal health

38:45 – why hormone tests must be considered in context and other indicators that can be used to gauge hormonal health

43:33 – when to supplement with exogenous hormones and factors to consider when doing so

Ep. 52: Workout Supplements To Avoid & Decreasing Stress (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 4) Mar 22, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How stress can decrease muscle mass, increase body fat, and disrupt our hormones
How you can decrease and manage stress to improve hormonal health
Whether popular fitness like supplements nitric oxide boosters, pre-workouts, and intra-workout carbohydrates are supportive on the bioenergetic level
Why supplements are not the answer for improving body composition and hormonal health and when it makes sense to use supplements
Why most weight loss supplements and “fat-burners” are not a good idea and what can be done instead to lose fat
Whether it makes sense to use exogenous hormones to improve our hormonal state

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Timestamps:

3:58 – the impact of stress on muscle mass, body fat, and hormonal health

11:17 – how to decrease and manage stress

25:52 – popular supplements used for building muscle, losing fat, and improving hormones that are best avoided

30:47 – why supplements are not the answer for improving body composition and hormonal health

36:36 – whether nitric oxide boosters, pre-workouts, and intra-workout carbohydrates are supportive on the bioenergetic level

49:15 – whether weight loss supplements and “fat-burners” are a good idea for losing body fat and what can be done instead

56:48 – whether it makes sense to use exogenous hormones to improve the hormonal state

Ep. 51: Optimizing Exercise and Sleep To Build Muscle (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 3) Mar 17, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The ideal types and amount of exercise for building muscle and losing fat
Whether exercise is the primary determinant of body composition and muscle mass
The minimum effective dose of weightlifting to build muscle
Why stress and damage are not prerequisites for muscle building
Alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns)
Why having 6-pack abs doesn’t mean someone is healthy

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Timestamps:

3:41 – the importance of factors beyond exercise for building muscle

13:41 – the importance of recovery and how to determine the right amount and intensity of exercise

22:57 – the different types of hypertrophy and why completing sets to failure or emphasizing eccentrics is not ideal

27:55 – the minimum effective dose for weightlifting for muscle growth

36:51 – alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns)

46:47 – the importance of regular movement outside of intense exercise

49:10 – physical fitness often does not equate to health

55:33 – how to optimize sleep for building muscle and improving hormonal health

1:04:54 – summarizing the most important points for optimal hormonal health and muscle building

Ep. 50: Increasing Testosterone With Saturated Fats and Decreasing Estrogen (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 2) Mar 08, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why eating more protein doesn’t increase your metabolism
The ideal fat intake for increasing testosterone production
Which fats support androgen production and metabolic health
The estrogenic effects of soy and alcohol and whether this means we should avoid them
How to improve estrogen detoxification and support liver health
Estrogenic factors in our environment to be aware of

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Timestamps:

3:44 – why protein doesn’t increase metabolism and the importance of easily digestible foods

13:00 – ideal fat intake for anabolic hormones

26:20 – PUFA vs. saturated fats for anabolic hormones

35:54 – which foods are estrogenic foods and whether we should avoid them

47:15 – the effect of endotoxin and other microbial toxins on liver health and hormonal health

55:40 – how to support liver health and estrogen detoxification

59:59 – estrogenic factors in our environment

Ep. 49: Calorie Deficiencies, Carbohydrate Deficiencies, and Protein Excess (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 1) Mar 01, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

How to improve male reproductive health from the bioenergetic view
Why low-carb diets, intermittent fasting, and fasted cardio are inherently harmful to hormonal health
Why eating enough food is paramount for increasing libido, gaining muscle, and improving hormonal health
The problem with treating lab values rather than treating the person
How carbohydrate deficiencies can decrease androgens and drive hormonal imbalances
How eating too much protein can decrease your metabolism and harm hormonal health and the ideal amount of protein for hormonal health

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Timestamps:

3:12 – androgens and men’s reproductive health in the bioenergetic context

16:36 – why eating enough food is paramount for increasing libido, gaining muscle, and improving hormonal health, and where to start when determining how much to eat

31:20 – why carbohydrates are vital for increasing androgens, building muscle, and supporting men’s reproductive health

43:49 – the problems with over-eating protein and the ideal protein intake for body composition and hormonal health

Ep. 48: A Critique of The SCD1 Theory of Obesity (The Croissant Diet Part 2) Feb 22, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The major issues with the SCD-1 theory of obesity
Why fructose doesn’t drive fat gain or necessarily increase SCD-1
Why PUFA are harmful even if they decrease SCD-1
Why fat-burning is not the answer for healthy fat loss

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Timestamps:

3:00 – an introduction to SCD-1 in the context of obesity and lipogenesis

15:46 – SCD-1 in relation to ROS, fat oxidation, and fructose

23:51 – the relationship between PUFA, AMPK, and SCD-1

29:13 – whether the oxidation of saturated fats would decrease SCD-1 by increasing ROS and why this wouldn’t be ideal

44:03 – why the potential for fructose to increase SCD-1 is not a concern

56:29 – why PUFA are harmful even if they decrease SCD-1

1:04:45 – whether SCD-1 is the culprit behind obesity

Ep. 47: A Critique of The ROS Theory of Obesity (The Croissant Diet Part 1) Feb 15, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The major issues with the ROS theory of obesity
Why fat-burning is inefficient and doesn’t lead to healthy fat loss
The real problem with PUFA (and why they don’t decrease ROS production)
Why carbohydrates and insulin don’t cause fat gain
How increasing cellular energy through efficient mitochondrial respiration is the key to healthy fat loss

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Timestamps:

3:26 – an introduction to The Croissant Diet and Fire In A Bottle

10:04 – an introduction to ROS and the varying ROS-producing effects of fats and carbs

16:10 – the ROS theory of obesity, Randle cycle confusion, and how fat-burning causes physiological insulin resistance

25:30 – the effect of fatty acid saturation on ROS production when oxidized in mitochondria

29:36 – the real problem with PUFA and why they lead to increases in ROS production rather than decreases

42:28 – why the inefficient mitochondrial respiration that’s fueled by fatty acid oxidation and produces excessive amounts of ROS harms our health

47:39 – the problems with the idea of hormesis

58:39 – why fat-burning doesn’t increase fat loss

1:05:45 – anti-hormesis and the bioenergetic view of obesity

Ep. 46: Herbs & Spices, Supplements vs. Food, and Appetite as a Metabolic Indicator (Q & A) Feb 08, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The truth about the supposed benefits and antioxidant effects of herbs and spices
Why many herbal supplements are not benign even though they’re “natural”
Whether supplements can make up for a lack of nutrition
When it makes sense to use supplements
How to use appetite as an indicator of metabolic health

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Timestamps:

3:25 – optimal usage of herbs and spices as foods and as supplements or medications

17:15 – whether we can get all necessary nutrients from food without supplements

33:24 – the relationship between appetite and metabolism

Ep. 45: Supplements for Autoimmune Conditions and Immune Health (Autoimmunity Part 4) Feb 01, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The best supplements to help protect against and reverse autoimmune conditions
Why fighting against ourselves (and our immune systems) is NOT the answer for autoimmune conditions
How to use supplements in the context of a systemic, bioenergetic approach to autoimmune conditions
The problems with the term “autoimmune disease”
Effective supplements that support our metabolism and immune system

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Timestamps:

4:53 – B vitamins for autoimmune conditions

11:09 – antibiotics for autoimmune conditions

16:26– pro-metabolic and anti-inflammatory supplements for autoimmune conditions

23:02 – fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K) for autoimmune conditions

29:45 – taurine and glycine for autoimmune conditions

33:25 – other pharmaceuticals for autoimmune conditions

36:01 – why supplements aren’t the solution, but are rather one part of a systemic approach

42:42 – why we don’t want to fight against ourselves (and our immune systems) if we have an autoimmune condition

Ep. 44: Pro-Metabolic Nutrition for Autoimmune Conditions (Autoimmunity Part 3) Jan 25, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

The problem with using fish oil and omega-3s to decrease inflammation
How to lower the stress hormones with carbohydrates and why this is key for autoimmune conditions
Why fasting and low-calorie diets make autoimmune conditions worse in the long run
Why reducing PUFA consumption is paramount for autoimmune conditions

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Timestamps:

3:03 – the importance of eating enough food and not fasting for autoimmune conditions

8:27 – the effects of PUFA (omega-3s and omega-6s) on autoimmune conditions

34:57 – the importance of carbohydrate supply and blood sugar stability for autoimmune conditions

Ep. 43: Restoring Cellular Bioenergetics and Repairing the Gut (Autoimmunity Part 2) Jan 18, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why restoring cellular energy availability and raising your metabolism is the key to reversing the autoimmune state
Why avoiding carbohydrates and sugar makes autoimmune conditions worse in the long run
Why using low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets for autoimmune conditions leads to short-term relief at a long-term cost
How to restore gut health in autoimmunity
Why having enough saturated fats and carbohydrates (from the right sources) is imperative for autoimmune conditions

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Timestamps:

3:47 – how the alternative view of the immune system translates to the bioenergetic view of autoimmunity

15:13 – evidence for the bioenergetic view of immunity

21:37 – creating a cohesive, systemic view of autoimmunity

26:48 – how the bioenergetic approach to autoimmunity compares to the functional medicine/paleo approach

54:56 –how to restore gut health in autoimmune conditions from the bioenergetic perspective

Ep. 42: Alternative Views of The Immune System and Autoimmunity (Autoimmunity Part 1) Jan 11, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why elimination diets and avoiding dietary triggers is not the solution for autoimmunity
The role of the gut health and intestinal permeability in autoimmune conditions (and why “leaky gut” isn’t the primary cause of autoimmunity)
The problems with immunosuppression and symptom management for autoimmune conditions
Alternative views of the immune system that create a completely different picture of autoimmunity

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Timestamps:

3:45 – the autoimmunity epidemic

6:54 – the basics of our immune system

12:55 – the mainstream view of autoimmunity

17:20 – the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity involving molecular mimicry and intestinal permeability (leaky gut)

31:12 – the problems with the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity

41:45 – the problems with the conventional view of the immune system

48:06 – an alternative view of the immune system (William Koch’s theory natural immunity, Polly Matzinger’s danger theory, Jamie Cunliffe’s morphostasis theory)

Ep. 41: Benefits of Progesterone and How to Restore Hormonal Health (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 2) Jan 04, 2021

In this episode we discuss:

Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women
The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control
Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction
Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone
The healthiest form of birth control/contraception

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Timestamps:

4:10 – the harmful effects of various forms of contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

13:44 – the beneficial effects of progesterone and its roles outside of reproduction

16:54 – context for hormone supplementation (including estrogen or progesterone supplementation and hormone replacement therapy)

28:25 – the problems with hormone blood tests and how this has led to misconceptions surrounding the effects of estrogen on our health

33:16 – nutrition to rebalance hormones without hormonal supplementation

55:44 – supplements (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, aspirin, progesterone, thyroid) to improve hormonal health

Ep. 40: Why Estrogen and Birth Control Are Not The Solution (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 1) Dec 29, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women
The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control
Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction
Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone
The healthiest form of birth control/contraception

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

3:13 – the influence of industry in the perception of estrogen and birth control

18:18 – the harmful effects of estrogen and birth control

24:29–the balance between estrogen and progesterone and considering estrogen dominance as a major driver of reproductive issues for women

29:10 – the cost of the conventional medical approach to female hormonal health and reproduction

53:47 – the healthiest alternatives to hormonal birth control/contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

Ep. 39: Nutrition For a Compromised Gut, Food Additives, & Skincare Products (Q & A) Dec 21, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How to eat more food when your gut is compromised
How to support your digestion and restore gut health using nutrition and supplements
Whether food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin should be avoided
Why body odor and skin care needs depend on our health state
Which personal care ingredients to use and avoid
Why beauty care and skincare products aren’t the solution for skin symptoms like acne, dry skin, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis

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Timestamps:

3:11 – what to eat when your gut health is compromised; how to navigate compromised gut health

12:22 – supplements that can help restore gut health

22:58 – the harmful effects of food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin, and whether they’re worth avoiding

31:45 – Mike’s personal care routine

37:16 – why personal care, skincare, and beauty care products can be more harmful than helpful

43:56 – Jay’s personal care routine and moisturizing ingredients

46:25 – personal care products/companies and ingredients to use or avoid

49:14 – personal care products generally don’t solve the underlying problems that lead to skin symptoms in the first place

55:07 – other important considerations for personal care and cleaning products

Ep. 38: The Physiology of Fat Loss Without a Caloric Deficit Dec 14, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The physiology of fat loss without a calorie deficit or cutting carbs or fat
Why insulin doesn’t cause fat gain
Where excess calories go if they aren’t stored as fat
Why increasing “fat-burning” doesn’t increase fat loss
Why it’s nearly impossible to accurately measure “calories in” and “calories out”
How an energy surplus can lead to healthy fat loss

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Timestamps: 2:53 – the basics of fat loss without calorie, carb, or fat deficits 12:21 – the effects of hormones on fat gain and fat loss
21:12 – endotoxin and other factors that affect fat gain and fat loss
27:44 – a picture of fat loss without a calorie deficit
32:50 – is it even possible to accurately measure calories in and out?
36:56 – is the calorie in/calories out equation relevant to our physiology?
49:55 – the physiology of fat loss
53:36 – environmental factors as the culprit for weight gain
1:01:48 – how an energy surplus can support fat loss

Ep. 37: Maximizing the Benefits of Coffee and Whether Fasting Protects Against Cancer (Q & A) Dec 07, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced all-cause mortality
How to drink coffee so that it improves your health instead of causing stress
Whether it’s okay to drink coffee every day or even drink multiple cups per day
How we can attain the benefits of fasting without the stress and without starving ourselves
Whether fasting is actually protective against cancer and longevity-promoting
Why fasting decreases muscle mass and drives hormonal imbalances

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Timestamps: 3:27 – the benefits of coffee, the best way to drink it, and how to tell if it’s helping or harming your health
15:43 – how much coffee is ideal and whether it’s okay to have coffee every day
21:32 – when to use supplements to protect against a suboptimal environment and the importance of context
31:20 – whether fasting can have benefits
36:20 – whether fasting protects against and/or destroys cancer
45:21 – the harmful effects of fasting and alternative strategies to achieve the same benefits

Ep. 36: Fixing Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Food (The Holiday Anti-Diet Part 2) Nov 30, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The process of removing judgement and morality from health and nutrition
Why ice cream can be considered a health food
Why losing weight through the mainstream model often comes at the cost of our health
How the diet and nutrition industries have caused us to develop a dysfunctional relationship with food
How to transition away from the “eat less and exercise more” paradigm of fat loss

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Ep. 35: Putting An End to Dieting, Binging, and Restriction (The Holiday Anti-Diet Part 1) Nov 23, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How to get through the holidays without binges and weight gain without resorting to restriction
Why eating more, not less, is often the answer for healthy fat loss
How to prevent binging by ensuring you have enough cellular energy
Why weight gain and a lack of energy often go hand-in-hand
How to stop cravings and hunger without restriction and dieting

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Ep. 34: Macros for Insulin Resistance & Diabetes and Melatonin & GABA for Sleep (Q & A) Nov 23, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How to adjust macronutrient ratios for insulin resistance and diabetes
Factors that affect insulin sensitivity outside of macronutrient ratios
The problem with the vast majority of melatonin supplements
Whether GABA plays a role in sleep and how to support healthy GABA production
Why we may want to reconsider melatonin supplementation for better sleep and what we can do instead

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Ep. 33: Diet, Supplements, and Thyroid Health for Hypertension (Blood Pressure Part 3) Nov 09, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How improving thyroid health will improve blood pressure regulation
The best supplements for managing blood pressure and vascular health
The role of vitamins A, D, E, and K in heart health and blood pressure regulation
How stress can cause elevated blood pressure
How to ensure that you have enough cellular energy to optimize vascular health and blood pressure

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Ep. 32: The Causes of Hypertension And Nutrition as a Solution (Blood Pressure Part 2) Nov 02, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

What actually causes high blood pressure and why the mainstream guidelines do little to address these causes
Why hypertension is a protective, adaptive response
The physiology of a dysfunctional vascular system and the involvement of swelling/edema, fibrosis, and calcification
Whether the blood pressure medications address the causes of hypertension and are the best option for its treatment
Nutrients that improve hypertension and foods to avoid that worsen vascular health

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Ep. 31: Mineral Balance and Energy are the Keys to Regulating Blood Pressure (Blood Pressure Part 1) Oct 26, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why low-sodium diets and drinking lots of water aren’t the solution for hypertension
How blood pressure medications work and why they don’t solve the underlying causes of high blood pressure
How much salt someone should be consuming if they have high blood pressure (it’s probably more than you think)
The relationships between the various electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium)
How salt opposes stress
Why the heart may not function as a pump and how energy can drive circulation and oxygenation

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Ep. 30: Cholesterol Part 2: How to Lower Your Cholesterol And Heart-Healthy Fats Oct 19, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

What actually causes plaque buildup (and why cholesterol isn’t the culprit)
Why omega-3s and omega-6s aren’t the heart-healthy fats
How you can lower cholesterol levels in a healthy way
Why eating lots of whole grains, nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, and fatty fish like salmon isn’t the way to go for heart health
The importance of gut and thyroid health for lowering cholesterol

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Ep. 29: Cholesterol Part 1: Statin Dangers and Whether Cholesterol Causes Heart Disease Oct 12, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Where the mainstream view that high cholesterol levels cause heart disease went wrong
Why we may want to reconsider statin use for the vast majority of cases
Why we don’t need to avoid high-cholesterol foods, even if we have high cholesterol levels
The protective, beneficial effects of cholesterol
What actually increases cholesterol levels and why statins don’t effectively address these factors
Why the cholesterol-lowering drugs are often more harmful than helpful

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Ep. 28: Restoring Gut Health, Why Not to Use Probiotics, and Ray Peat’s Carrot Salad (Q & A) Oct 05, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How to restore gut health after antibiotics or antifungals
Whether the Ray Peat inspired carrot salad is an effective antibiotic
Why probiotics may not be a good idea for maintaining or replenishing your gut microbiome (and what to do instead)
How to keep your bowels regular and improve gut motility
Simple tips to make healthy eating easier

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Ep. 27: What We Eat in a Day, Diet Freedom and Variety, and the NAD+/NADH Ratio (Q & A) Sep 28, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

What Mike and I typically eat in a day
How to individualize your diet to your needs and various snack and meal ideas you can try
The problem with excessive diet rigidity and the idea of “cheating” on your diet
The importance of the NAD+/NADH ratio in metabolism, health, and aging
The consequences of the normalization of unhealthy diets and lifestyles

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Ep. 26: Natural Antibiotics, Mental Health, and Optimizing Carb Metabolism (Q & A) Sep 21, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Natural antibiotics that you can use to clear gut pathogens and what to watch out for when using them
How to measure whether your body is using carbohydrates effectively
The relationship between our mental health and our physiology and what we can do to support our mental health
How to improve your ability to burn carbs
How various psychological conditions, like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and others, comes down to a lack of energy

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Ep. 25: How to Slow Aging Part 3: Diet, Exercise, and Stress for Longevity and Anti-Aging Sep 14, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The best types and amount of exercise to slow aging and increase lifespan
Why small amounts of stress (via hormesis) don’t contribute to longevity and slowed aging
How to balance amino acids and protein intake to slow aging and extend lifespan (without protein fasting)
The impact of stress hormones on longevity and aging and how to optimize gut health, carb intake, and calorie intake to minimize stress hormones
One of the most important factors when it comes to aging and lifespan that has nothing to do with nutrition and exercise

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Ep. 24: How to Slow Aging Part 2: Problems With Caloric Restriction and What To Do Instead Sep 07, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Where the calorie restriction research falls short and why eating less is not the answer for slowing aging and extending lifespan
Why eating fewer omega-3s and omega-6s is vital for longevity and anti-aging
Why carb restriction and “fat-burning” causes stress that increases aging
How to attain the benefits from carbohydrate restriction while still eating carbs
Why eating more calories can slow aging despite the research in favor of caloric restriction

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Ep. 23: How to Slow Aging Part 1: Increasing Your Metabolism And Competing Theories Aug 31, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why increasing our metabolism allows us to age slower and live longer
Why PUFA oppose health, shorten lifespan, and drive aging
The role of free radicals and oxidative stress in aging
Why the current views of aging are incomplete
The problems with aging and lifespan research and how this has lead to misguided recommendations

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Ep 22: Resolving Joint Pain and Whether Reducing Stress Hormones Works For Fat Loss (Q & A) Aug 24, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why the general notion that gaining body fat increases the risk of disease isn’t always the case
Whether whole foods are always healthier than processed foods (you might be surprised by this one)
Whether sugar and salt can support fat loss
Possible causes of chronic pain and how to resolve them
Why many common recommendations for joint pain can cause more harm than good (and what to do instead)

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-22-resolving-joint-pain-and-whether-reducing-stress-hormones-works-for-fat-loss-q-a/

Ep. 21: Drink Less Water And Eat More Salt (And How to Address High Blood Pressure) Aug 18, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why drinking lots of water isn’t an effective solution for headaches, better skin, flushing out toxins, boosting our immune system, reducing swelling, or increasing our metabolism
Why eating less salt isn’t a good option for lowering blood pressure and what you can do instead to resolve hypertension
How drinking too much water and eating too little salt causes stress
How eating more salt and less water can reduce swelling and water retention
The best indicators for our water and salt needs

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Ep. 20: Intuitive Eating, 5,000 Calories per day, and Whether to go “All In” Aug 10, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why “all in” and intuitive eating work for upregulating our metabolism
Where these eating methods fall short and how the same benefits can be achieved without many of the negative symptoms
Why what we eat matters and may be more important than how much
How we can turn off excessive hunger by understanding how our hunger signals work
Why eating intuitively works well if we’re eating the right types of foods (and which foods are the “right ones”)

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-20-intuitive-eating-5000-calories-per-day-and-whether-to-go-all-in/

Ep. 19: How to Transition From Carnivor or Primal to a Bioenergetic Approach Aug 03, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why many people are transitioning from carnivore and primal diets to a bioenergetic approach
Why you may feel good on carnivore and primal diets in the short-term but this often doesn’t last
Why carbs and sugars aren’t the devils they’re made out to be
Common things to watch out for when transitioning from carnivore, primal, or any other low-carb diet to a bioenergetic approach
Which carbs are best to start with when reintroducing carbs

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-19-how-to-transition-from-carnivor-or-primal-to-a-bioenergetic-approach/

Ep. 18: How to Fix Your Sleep Part 2: Nutrition, Supplements, and Routines Jul 27, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why eating enough of the right nutrients is vital to improving sleep (and which of these nutrients are most important)
Why avoiding carbs or fats is one of the worst things you can do for your sleep
The best supplements to help you fall asleep and stay asleep (and which ones to watch out for)
How eating the right foods before bed and in the morning can improve our sleep

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-18-how-to-fix-your-sleep-part-2-nutrition-supplements-and-routines/

Ep. 17: How to Fix Your Sleep Part 1: Circadian Rhythm and Light Jul 20, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why optimizing our sleep is necessary to improve fatigue, brain fog, and other low-energy symptoms
How different forms of light affect our sleep and how we can use this to our advantage
Why when we sleep matters just as much as how much we sleep
How to manage the excessive amount of blue light in our modern environment
How we can mimic the sun cycle even if we aren’t outside all day

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-17-how-to-fix-your-sleep-part-1-circadian-rhythm-and-light/

Ep. 16: The Failures of Modern Medicine Part 2: Dangerous Treatments and Medical Error Jul 13, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How dogmatism interferes with science and medicine
Current treatments and medications that are dangerous and ineffective (including some of the most commonly prescribed drugs and surgeries)
How an overemphasis on labs and screenings has led to harmful over- and under-treatment
The fact that medical error is one of the leading causes of death
How we can best advocate for ourselves and ensure proper healthcare

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-16-the-failures-of-modern-medicine-part-2-dangerous-treatments-and-medical-error/

Ep. 15: The Failures of Modern Medicine Part 1: Industry Influence and Historical Mishaps Jul 06, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why conventional medicine is effective for treating acute illness and injury but not chronic health conditions or illness prevention
How the business side of healthcare often takes precedence over our health
What’s missing in medical education
Why we can’t always trust the research and need to consider it with a critical eye
Recent instances where damaging and dangerous treatments have been supported by conventional medicine

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-15-the-failures-of-modern-medicine-part-1-industry-influence-and-historical-mishaps/

Ep. 14: Listening To Our Bodies & Taking Our Health Into Our Own Hands (Q & A) Jun 29, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why listening to our bodies and experimenting is key if we want to improve our health
The dangers of relying on gurus or authority figures for our health information (and what to do instead)
Why open-mindedness is necessary for learning and progress
The dangers of identifying with any eating paradigm or belief system
Why it’s okay to be wrong

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Ep 13: Lowering Cholesterol and The Role of Carbs in Ancestral Diets (Q & A) Jun 22, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How you can lower blood cholesterol levels without medication (and why you may not want to)
Whether high cholesterol contributes to heart disease
Why the idea that carbohydrates weren’t available in ancestral diets is a fallacy
Whether we should shape our diets around ancestral or tribal diets
The importance of carbohydrates for brain function and intelligence

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Ep. 12: Weight Loss Part 3: Exercise, Nutrition, and More Jun 15, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why exercising to “burn calories” isn’t ideal for fat loss (and what kind of exercise is)
Which foods are ideal for fat loss and which ones to watch out for
How much we should be eating for healthy fat loss (and why more is actually better)
How to avoid putting our bodies into the stress-state that’s responsible for fat gain
Which factors outside of nutrition and exercise make a huge difference for healthy fat loss

Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-12-weight-loss-part-3-exercise-nutrition-and-more/

Ep. 11: Weight Loss Part 2: The True Cause of Weight Gain Jun 08, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why we don’t want to cut carbs, fat, or calories to lose weight
Why fat gain and low energy go hand-in-hand
Why “hyperpalatability” is not the cause of overeating (and what is)
Our personal experiences with “eating less and exercise more”
Why carbs and insulin are not responsible for weight gain
What causes dysregulated hunger signals, leaving you feeling full but starving

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Ep. 10: Weight Loss Part 1: Why We Don’t Want to “Eat Less and Exercise More” Jun 01, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why it makes more sense to focus on health than weight loss
Why body fat is a symptom rather than the problem
Why “eat less and exercise more” is one of the most harmful ideas regarding our health
The dangerous recommendations that come out of the calories in/calories out model
Why calories are not equal to energy in our bodies
Why fat loss is not a matter of willpower

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-10-weight-loss-part-1-why-we-dont-want-to-eat-less-and-exercise-more/

Ep. 9: Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA) and Energy Balance May 25, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The differences between saturated and unsaturated fats
Which fats encourage hibernation and slow our metabolism
Why removing one type of fats is one of the best things you can do to increase your cellular energy
Why polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) aren’t the “heart-healthy” fats we’re told they are
Which fats we should be eating to maximize our cellular energy

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Ep. 8: Q & A: Fixing Leaky Gut, The Best Types of Milk, and Picking the “Right Diet” May 18, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The harm caused by leaky gut and how to fix it
Which foods contribute to intestinal permeability and which ones reverse it
How to make starch work for you and how to adjust your diet if it doesn’t
How to determine what diet is right for you
The importance of experimentation and searching for the “why”
Why we want to work with our bodies rather than fight against them
The differences between the various types of milk (raw vs. pasteurized, grass-fed vs. grain-fed, A2 vs. A1, cow vs. goat)

Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-8-q-a-fixing-leaky-gut-the-best-types-of-milk-and-picking-the-right-diet/

Ep. 7: Carbs vs. Fats and General Macronutrient Guidelines May 11, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Carbs vs. fats in terms of energy and hormones
Why we don’t want to be only “fat-burners”
Why adequate CO2 production is necessary for energy balance
Why it’s okay, or even optimal, to eat carbs and fats together
Misapplications of the Randle Cycle and the role of fuel partitioning
The importance of both carbs and fats for hormones, digestion, and structure
How much of the different macronutrients we should be eating for optimal health

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-7-carbs-vs-fats-and-general-macronutrient-guidelines/

Ep. 6: Blood Sugar Part 3: The Best Sugar Sources May 04, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The best fruits and why quality is so important
Why fruit juices are great sugar sources and berries aren’t the “holy grails” of fruits
The differences between honey, table sugar, and corn syrup
Why table sugar is not “toxic” or a “poison” but still may be problematic
Why white sugar is better than “raw” sugar
How much sugar/carbohydrates we should be eating for optimal health

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-6-blood-sugar-part-3-the-best-sugar-sources/

Ep. 5: Blood Sugar Part 2: Cravings, Anti-Fructose Misconceptions, and the Best Starch Sources Apr 27, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How different types of carbohydrates affect our blood sugar
The benefits of fructose and why much of the anti-fructose research is misguided
The relationship between carbs, stress hormones, and how you feel
Which starchy foods are the healthiest and which we should avoid
The best way to eat starch for blood sugar regulation
What cravings and hunger can tell us about our energy balance
How to stop restriction, binging, and “carb addiction”

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-5-blood-sugar-part-2-cravings-anti-fructose-misconceptions-and-the-best-starch-sources/

Ep 4: Blood Sugar Part 1: Blood Sugar Regulation and Energy Balance Apr 20, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The relationship between our blood sugar and energy balance
Why sugar and other carbohydrates are some of the most protective, anti-stress compounds
How insulin helps to lower stress hormones
Why “lowering blood sugar” isn’t a good goal for improving health
Why protein doesn’t “stabilize our blood sugar”
Why diabetes is NOT caused by elevated insulin or blood sugar levels

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-4-blood-sugar-part-1-blood-sugar-regulation-and-energy-balance/

Ep. 3: Gut and Digestion Part 2: Ideal Foods For Our Gut Apr 14, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

How plant polyphenols shape our gut microbiome
Potential issues with fruits (and why fructose isn’t one of them
Why fats are essential for proper gut function and potential issues with low-fat diets
The importance of the migrating motor complex for a healthy gut and its relationship with our metabolic function
Why low-carb, keto, carnivore, and fasting (including intermittent fasting) aren’t ideal for our guts

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-3-gut-and-digestion-part-2-ideal-foods-for-our-gut/

Ep 2: Gut and Digestion Part 1: Our Gut and Energy Balance Apr 06, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

What ideal gut function looks like for humans
What the differences between our guts and those of other apes tell us about our diets
Why certain gut toxins may be some of the main factors holding our health back and blocking our cellular energy production
Which compounds in foods are harmful to our guts (and lead to bloating, indigestion, and gut inflammation) and which ones support a healthy gut
Why many of the conventionally "healthy" foods are terrible for our guts

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-2-gut-and-digestion-part-1-our-gut-and-energy-balance/

Ep. 1: Energy is Everything Apr 06, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

Why energy is at the center of our health and virtually all symptoms and conditions
The various factors that affect our body’s ability to produce energy from the food we eat
Why too much exercise can be harmful
Why burning more calories isn’t the answer for fat loss or health
Where the calories-in/calories-out equation went wrong and how it leads to a low metabolism
The different types of energy production (and which one we want to favor to improve out health)
The hormones that govern our energy systems

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-1-energy-is-everything/

Ep. 0: Protecting Yourself From COVID-19 and How to Support Your Immune System Apr 06, 2020

In this episode we discuss:

The direct physiological effects of COVID-19 and what they mean for our health
How we can protect ourselves from these effects of COVID-19
The relationship between our metabolic health and our immune system
Why COVID-19 is not unique and why we shouldn’t treat it as if it is
Which treatments currently used for COVID-19 we may want to avoid
What we should eat and what supplements we can use to keep our immune system functioning at its best
Which things we may NOT want to do to “support our immune system” (like taking omega-3s, drinking tons of water, and fasting)

Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-0-protecting-yourself-from-covid-19-and-how-to-support-your-immune-system/

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