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Obesity increases risk of depression, however there are certain factors that make some obese people more at risk than others. And what about being "skinny fat"? The risk for several chronic illnesses is greatly elevated if we fit this body type, is the risk of depression one of them?

This is Part 3 of Chett's metabolic health series.

Study 1:

Jokela, M et al. “Association of metabolically healthy obesity with depressive symptoms: pooled analysis of eight studies.” Molecular psychiatry vol. 19,8 (2014): 910-4. doi:10.1038/mp.2013.162

Previous podcast episode on depression reference: https://anchor.fm/brainignition/episodes/How-Diet-Impacts-Mental-Health-and-Depression-eqr0fu

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In part 2 of the metabolic health series Chett talks about how diet and lifestyle determine our hunger and appetite.

He discusses how sleep loss and inflammation can elevate hunger. He also covers several of the 'hunger hormones' including Ghrelin, Leptin, CCK and more, and what impairs these - which can ultimately lead to us eat more!

Chett also discusses useful tools that we can apply to cope with all of this, including select supplements, exercise tips, and more!

It's time to optimize metabolic health!

Link to Low Carb vs. High Carb Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6629108/pdf/jciinsight-4-128308.pdf

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15-45% of obese people are actually metabolically healthy. On the other hand, up to 30% or more of individuals who are 'skinny' (normal weight) are actually metabolically UNHEALTHY.

In fact, Individuals who fit this "skinny fat" phenotype have similar risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease as individuals who are obese and metabolically unhealthy!

In this episode Chett discusses how and why this is impossible. He also discusses:

- why visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is so problematic

- possible dietary trends that increase VAT

- different ways we get fat

- diagnostic tools for "skinny fat" and "healthy fat" and more!

This is a shocking episode that breaks open so many different myths and trends online and on social media. Thanks for tuning in.

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Last week with Cody we discussed his experience after several concussions. Including coming to a realization that his testosterone was literally zero after these blows to the head.

This week we continue with concussions and dive a little bit deeper.

Chett discusses the 'neurometabolic cascade', which is what happens inside the brain after the initial blow. He talks about how various nutrition protocols can be implemented for the management of concussions. Including creatine, omega-3, and more.

Research also suggests that the gut is damaged post concussion. What can we do to manage this? Chett covers this and much more.

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The initial blow to the head resulting in a concussion is really only the first of many consequential events. For days, weeks, and sometimes years there's physiological changes that happen inside the brain. In many instances, this can lead to profound behavioural changes. This is what happened to Cody, although he didn't realize it, nor did the doctors.

In today's episode, Cody tells us his story about battling with behavioural changes after a number of concussions. After seeing numerous medical professionals it was finally determined that Cody had some serious hormonal changes as a result of these injuries - which was having an enormous affect on how he was feeling.

Chett and Cody also discuss:

- The hormone(s) affected by his injury

- How a doctor finally uncovered this, and what they did to target it

- Cody's experience working with Chett

- Some lagging areas of concussion awareness and treatment

- Cody's business, and much more!

For more from Cody:

https://www.headfirstmovement.com/

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Personal IG: @cody_oehm

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Maintaining muscle after 100 triathlons in 100 days, and going from 200lbs to 127lbs while building muscle at age 75. These don't make sense! Or do they? Chett uses these two case study example to highlight some major myths about muscle.

He also covers important tools that are often overlooked which can be used (by anyone) to support muscle strength, growth, and muscle quality. These include but are not limited to leucine, glycine, omega-3, zinc, and more!

Chett also explains the problem with supplementing antioxidants around your workouts if your goal is to reap all the benefits of the workout!

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Example Case Studies:

@trainwithjoan https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan/?hl=en

@ironcowboyjames https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/?hl=en

Do you know what to look for when buying supplements? If you asked me only a few years ago, I had next to no idea! Supplements are something that can make an ENORMOUS difference - if you find high quality. In today's episode, Chett gives you specific things to look for on your label.

How do you know if you're absorbing supplements? What's the deal with proprietary blends? What about artificial flavours?

Chett also covers, in particular, what to look for when buying fish oil, magnesium, multi vitamins, vegan protein powder and more! This episode will save your countless hours in the future stressing over what to buy! Tune in and learn how to STOP wasting your money on supplements!

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References:

Ruiz-Ojeda, Francisco Javier et al. “Effects of Sweeteners on the Gut Microbiota: A Review of Experimental Studies and Clinical Trials.” Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) vol. 10,suppl_1 (2019): S31-S48. doi:10.1093/advances/nmy037

Addiction is a neurological illness that we often think "could never happen to us". That is until you hear Cole's story. Chett's guest today was a young athletic guy playing university football who suddenly found himself battling with addiction. Tune in to hear Cole's incredible story, and find out how he went from living on the streets, to now being a successful gym owner who changes lives for clients daily!

In this episode Chett and Cole also discuss:

- How it is eating 4000 calories plus per day (it's not always rainbows and butterflies!)

- The important roles that exercise played and continue to play for his health and life

- How he coaches others

- How he, as a gym owner, has navigated lockdown, and much more!

For more from Cole:

https://learnfitgym.com

IG: @learnfitstrength

Personal IG: @colelearn

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In this Q&A episode Chett answers your questions!

What can I do to "cure" (more like mitigate!) my hangover? Are beverages like orange juice or apple juice better than pop and other sugar drinks? Should I use exogenous ketones for optimal health? What should my vitamin D levels be, and what's the best way and time to test this? 

Thank you for submitting your questions, enjoy the episode!

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The health minister of Canada publicly stated recently that vitamin D is "fake news" as it relates to COVID-19. Here's the immense problem with this statement, and why this is really only a small sample of the deeper problem.

In this controversial episode Chett discusses:

- the censorship we're currently seeing in Ontario and online 

- Vitamin D research as it relates to COVID-19

- the landmark Vitamin D study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association

- the deeper problems with public health right now in Ontario, Canada (and elsewhere)

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RCT's referenced in this episode:

doi:10.1016/j.jsbmb.2020.105751

doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139065

doi:10.1001/jama.2020.26848