The Energy Balance Podcast

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

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-55-hair-loss-genetic-eating-and-symptoms-as-a-reflection-of-energetic-state-q-a/

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

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

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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”

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-54-sugar-candida-overgrowths-whether-a-calorie-surplus-is-required-to-build-muscle-q-a/

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

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

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-53-supplements-to-boost-testosterone-and-increase-metabolism-mens-hormonal-health-part-5/

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

EB. 52: Workout Supplements To Avoid & Decreasing Stress (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 4) Mar 22, 2021

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-52-workout-supplements-to-avoid-decreasing-stress-mens-hormonal-health-part-4/

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

EB. 51: Optimizing Exercise and Sleep To Build Muscle (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 3) Mar 17, 2021

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-51-optimizing-exercise-and-sleep-to-build-muscle-mens-hormonal-health-part-3/

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

EB. 50: Increasing Testosterone With Saturated Fats and Decreasing Estrogen (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 2) Mar 08, 2021

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-50-increasing-testosterone-with-saturated-fats-and-decreasing-estrogen-mens-hormonal-health-part-2/

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

EB. 49: Calorie Deficiencies, Carbohydrate Deficiencies, and Protein Excess (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 1) Mar 01, 2021

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-49-calorie-deficiencies-carbohydrate-deficiencies-and-protein-excess-mens-hormonal-health-part-1/

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

EB. 48: A Critique of The SCD1 Theory of Obesity (The Croissant Diet Part 2) Feb 22, 2021

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-48-a-critique-of-the-scd1-theory-of-obesity-the-croissant-diet-part-2/

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

EB. 47: A Critique of The ROS Theory of Obesity (The Croissant Diet Part 1) Feb 15, 2021

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-47-a-critique-of-the-ros-theory-of-obesity-the-croissant-diet-part-1/

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

EB. 46: Herbs & Spices, Supplements vs. Food, and Appetite as a Metabolic Indicator (Q & A) Feb 08, 2021

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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

Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-46-herbs-spices-supplements-vs-food-and-appetite-as-a-metabolic-indicator-q-a/

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

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