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BV #4: Responding To Thomas Delauer, Ben Bikman on Insulin Resistance, and Layne Norton on Seed Oils
In this episode we discuss:
What Layne Norton is missing regarding seed oils
What we think of Liver King’s steroid use and how this relates to fitness culture and unhealthy body image
Ben Bikman’s complete misapplication of a study regarding blood sugar and insulin resistance
Jay’s response to Thomas DeLauer regarding omega-3s and cod liver oil
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Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:28 – Andrew Huberman and Layne Norton on whether seed oils are inherently harmful
4:18 – why Layne Norton's "calories-only" view is flawed, as it ignores how the type of food actually affects our bodies
9:58 – whether animal studies are useful in nutritional research, or if only human randomized control trials (RTC) should be considered
15:57 – problematic assumptions and biases in nutritional research and how they can shape research outcomes
20:59 – why the reported health benefits of polyunsaturated fats in research are misleading and harmful
26:54 – the connection between chronic disease and polyunsaturated fats, and how focusing solely on calories relieves the food industry of responsibility for health outcomes
31:43 – Liver King's self-esteem, body image struggles, steroid use, health risks, and why his apology was commendable
41:36 – why cultural standards for physical appearances are unrealistic, unhealthy, and can lead to conflating steroid-enhanced bodies for genuine health
51:12 – health risks associated with steroid-use and having too much muscle mass
1:00:34 – Thomas Delauer and Derek from moreplatesmoredates discuss omega-3s
1:06:21 – whether the antioxidants in fish oil are worth the damage caused by lipid peroxidation
1:10:54 – whether cod liver oil is any better than fish oil
1:17:11 – how to effectively hydrate your cells and the importance of getting enough salt
1:24:44 – why consuming a lot of plain water without electrolytes actually impairs hydration, contributing to increased swelling, increased stress, and impaired energy production
1:32:38 – the importance of getting adequate potassium in addition to salt intake
1:38:03 – factors that may increase your need for water
1:40:02 – what Ben Bikman misses when it comes to blood glucose and insulin resistance
1:48:15 – the true relationship between insulin and blood sugar regulation
1:54:30 – Ben Bikman misapplies this study: it does not support that carbohydrates cause insulin resistance
2:00:38 – creating content in the health sphere, choosing high quality foods, and the benefits of tracking food (using Cronometer or another similar app)
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Ep. 125: Wendy Sellens on Estrogen: What She Got Wrong
In this episode we discuss:
Whether estrogen is just a reproductive hormone
Whether you need to be concerned about testosterone converting to estrogen
How you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause
The best way to use progesteron
Whether Calcium D-glucarate is effective for lowering estrogen
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-124-forget-about-cico-a-smarter-approach-to-fat-loss/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:07 – our thoughts on Wendy Sellens’ recent interviews with the Strong Sistas (Ashley and Sarah Armstrong)
6:30 – the importance of reviewing research with an open mind, avoiding any rigid or authoritative stance
9:38 – whether all research should be rejected due to Rockefeller funding and whether Dr Ray Peat was “Rockefeller trained”
15:47 – whether reproductive hormones affect only reproductive organs
20:35 – how hormonal imbalances affect all areas of health—reproduction, digestion, edema, bloating, cancer risk, weight gain, brain health, bone health, and muscle growth
23:38 – whether Dr Hobbins’ experiments proved that there are no receptors for reproductive hormones in non-reproductive organs
26:51 – why Wendy’s claim—that the rise in estrogen during pregnancy is caused by exogenous compounds (phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens)—is incorrect
29:29 – estrogen’s role as a growth-promoting hormone and how progesterone counterbalances it by promoting cellular differentiation
35:47 – whether testosterone can be converted into estrogen
36:52 – how you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause and problems with estrogen testing
40:19 – body fat as a major source of estrogen
44:33 – why Wendy’s claim that calcium D-glucarate increases estrogen is incorrect
46:56 – the mechanism through which calcium D-glucarate effectively lowers estrogen levels
50:28 – confounding variables that make it difficult to accurately interpret the results of breast thermography scans
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BV#3: Georgi Dinkov Responds To Estrogen Criticism, Serotonin Confusion, & Low Thyroid On Carnivore
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
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy
Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/
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
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Ep. 124: Forget About CICO: A Smarter Approach to Fat Loss
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
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-124-forget-about-cico-a-smarter-approach-to-fat-loss/
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
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BV #2: Morley Robbins on the Adrenals vs Thyroid, Seed Oil Myths, and Coconut Oil & Endotoxin
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy
Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/
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
Discover how you can live without constant hunger and fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and other low-energy symptoms. The Energy Balance Podcast will teach you how to maximize your cellular energy so you can take back your health and finally experience clear-headed focus, restful sleep, and all-day energy you didn’t think was possible.
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