February 20, 2025

#197 Best of 2024 - Controversial Health Optimization Protocols & Biohacks: Fad Diets, Magic Beans, Tulsi, Omega-3 Red Flags & More | Nick Urban @Outliyr

52 minutes

Are you falling for outdated health myths?

Nick Urban unpacks 2024’s most debated wellness protocols, featuring insights from leading experts. This episode rethinks the role of polyunsaturated fatty acids, exposes omega-3 red flags, & highlights the metabolic benefits of glucose.

Karen Hurd shares how soluble fiber transformed her health, while Dr. Marc Cohen reveals why Tulsi tea has been an ancient longevity secret for centuries. Learn all this & more in this episode on “2024 Bioharmony Roundup.”

Meet our host

Nick Urban is a BioHarmonizer, athlete, and founder of Outliyr.com, as well as the host of the Mind Body Peak Performance podcast. A certified Chek Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Performance Health Coach, he bridges the gap between ancient medical systems like Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine and cutting-edge modern science.

Nick is dedicated to distilling the wisdom of the world’s top performers into practical strategies, helping others transition from merely surviving to truly thriving.

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Key takeaways

Tulsi or holy basil offers relaxation, energy & detox benefits similar to caffeine & alcohol but without their negative effects

Ice baths are used by athletes not just for physical recovery but for mental health benefits too

Arthritis is not just wear & tear—it's linked to systemic inflammation, which is why treating the root cause is essential

Soluble fiber from beans saved a woman's daughter from poisoning by helping detoxify her body

Cold exposure like ice bathing can increase dopamine levels by 250% & enhance longevity

German new medicine suggests that diseases like cancer are functional adaptations to stress or shocking events

Eating more carbohydrates can improve insulin function & support overall health—contrary to popular low-carb trends

Minerals are vital as the building blocks for vitamins & amino acids—not just an afterthought

Essential fatty acids like omega-3 & omega-6 are necessary but required in minimal amounts

The importance of bifidobacteria in the gut is crucial for maintaining health, and they thrive on carbohydrates

Episode highlights

2:38 – The Dark Side of Keto & Intermittent Fasting

11:11 – Inside This Ancient Supplement: Tulsi (Holy Basil)

25:32 – How Magic Beans Saved Her Daughter's Life

36:53 – How to Use Stress As a Positive Motivator

Links

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3JVQma9TpSg

Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/197

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