Dr. Brian's Health Show

Episode Summary

Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic: Can Side Sleeping Make Your Face Asymmetrical?

Does the way you sleep really impact how your face appears? Will sleeping on your back help avoid facial asymmetry? Can chronic mouth breathing impact your facial construction? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Key Takeaways

01:14 – Dr. Brian announces the long-awaited launch of his book INFLUENCED; learn more at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com

02:27 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Can Side Sleeping Make Your Face Asymmetrical?

04:53 – Is there anything you can do to reverse this?

06:44 – Understanding cartilage and facial structure

07:36 – Kids and mouth breathing

08:51 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, reminds listeners about his recent released book, and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Tweetable Quotes

“On today’s episode, there is somebody who did a video that is a little bit, I don’t know. I have really these big big doubts about the validity of this person who did the video that I’m going to discuss. And it has to do with making your face asymmetrical by sleeping on one’s side. You have to be really careful when you hear this guy’s video so I’ll let you judge for yourself.” (02:27) (Dr. Brian)

“On the other hand, if you would sleep on your back, that would be one way of avoiding having the nose turn to one side.” (04:43) (Dr. Brian)

“This is something, by the way, that takes years and years to develop. It’s not like you sleep on one side and you wake up and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m asymmetrical!’” (05:18) (Dr. Brian)

“The facial bones in kids can change with chronic mouth breathing. It does, over time, have the ability to change the bones.” (07:53) (Dr. Brian)

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Welcome to Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s TikTok video which poses questions centered on Creatine, working out and BLANK.

What is Creatine? How does it impact your muscles? What are the potential side effects of Creatine? Is Creatine safe for teenagers? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Key Takeaways

01:05 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic, Is Creatine Safe for Teens?

02:30 – What is Creatine?

04:50 – What does Creatine do to your muscles?

05:57 – Creatine in adults

09:30 – An interesting story about Popeye and spinach

12:02 – The best way to use Creatine

13:06 – Creatine in teens

15:02 – Side effects of Creatine

18:17 – Dr. Brian provides the No Cap Recap of today’s episode and encourages listeners to reach out and Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Tweetable Quotes

“Creatine is a substance that is naturally occurring in muscles. So, when you’re doing intense exercise for example, you’re lifting weights or doing sprints, it’s Creatine that is providing energy to your muscles.” (02:46) (Dr. Brian)

“What a lot of people don’t realize is Creatine is also in your brain. So, Creatine is good for brain health.” (03:43) (Dr. Brian)

“Creatine also – and this may be of real interest to you – can increase hormones, specifically growth hormone.” (05:39) (Dr. Brian)

“So it’s pretty clear, I think we can establish, that Creatine does amazing things for muscles, not only in strength but also in their growth and bulking too.” (09:18) (Dr. Brian)

“Let’s talk about side effects. There is no evidence that Creatine harms the liver or harms the kidneys in healthy people who take normal healthy doses.” (15:01) (Dr. Brian)

“If you are losing your hair and you’re taking Creatine, it may not be a bad idea to talk to your doctor and ask to get a simple blood test to see what your DHT level is. DHT stands for Dihydrotestosterone.” (17:41) (Dr. Brian)

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light - hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Dr. Fayez Ajib back to the show to continue sharing fascinati ng stories from his time in emergency medicine.

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift? What are the most common complications associated with Brazilian Butt Lifts? What brings Dr. Fayez joy from working in the ER? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Key Takeaways

01:02 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com and welcomes Dr. Fayez back to the show to discuss his experience in emergency medicine

02:35 – What’s a Brazilian Butt Lift?

06:23 – Dr. Fayez speaks to the complications he has seen from botched Brazilian Butt Lifts done outside of the U.S.

09:20 – Life lessons Dr. Fayez has learned from his experience in emergency medicine

11:38 – Drugs, overdoses and ‘homie drop-offs’

16:24 – What brings Dr. Fayez joy from working in the ER

19:23 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Fayez for joining the show, teases next week’s episode topic and encourages listeners to go buy his book, INFLUENCED

Tweetable Quotes

“I would trust you with my Brazilian Butt Lift, Brian. That actually would be a great slogan, ‘Brazilian Butt Lifts by Brian: BBL by B.’” (03:46) (Dr. Fayez)

“I think the message here is that you have to also really reconsider if it’s worth saving a few dollars or a few thousands dollars, which is nothing to sneeze at. But, when you’re talking about an invasive surgery and your health, you really don’t want to compromise. And, I’ll advise patients that it’s ok to save up for whatever you need to have done and come back when you’re ready. And I think that’s prudent advice.” (08:16) (Dr. Brian)

“The ER teaches you a lot about life. And, more importa ntly, it teaches you about things to avoid in life.” (09:26) (Dr. Fayez)

“I almost think it’s an epidemic here in the United States of people just of all kinds of backgrounds. There’s no demographic that’s not touched by opioid overdosing, largely because of fentanyl tainting.” (13:53) (Dr. Brian)

“To drive home the point - to be repetitive on purpose - even if someone says, ‘Oh, this is my prescription pill that my so - and - so has,’ and it’s really for them, if it’s not your own prescription, please do not take it.” (16:09) (Dr. Brian)

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic: Confessions of a Social Media Influencer.

What inspired Dr. Brian to write INFLUENCED ? How can a rush of dopamine impact your judgment or decision-making skills? What can happen when a successful doctor goes viral on TikTok? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Key Takeaways

01:12 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com and introduces today’s topic: Confessions of a Social Media Influencer

02:02 – Dr. Brian takes a moment to thank the other influencers who helped make his book possible, including Dr. Tony Youn, Dr. Fayez Ajib, and many more

03:07 – The inspiration to write, INFLUENCED

04:11 – Three confessions of a TikTok influencer

05:15 – Dr. Brian’s journey to becoming an influencer

08:53 – TikTok Purgatory and Dr. Brian’s first viral video

10:52 – A dopamine rush unlike any other

12:54 – One Million Followers and ‘Learned Helplessness’

16:03 – Dr. Brian provides a quick recap of today’s episode and provides sage advice on social media and the impact it can have on all of our lives

Tweetable Quotes

“I came up with three reasons for testing my chops on TikTok. It might be a good way to dispel misinformation being spread. I could gain a more comprehensive perspective as part of my research for the book. And, as I will explain in full subsequent chapters, I thought it showed some promise of providing me with fun and a pleasurable dopamine rush.” (05:40) (Dr. Brian)

“There were also occasions when I misstepped and accidentally violated the TikTok community guidelines. Here’s an invaluable hint for every TikTok influencer wannabe. Never post a video of eye surgery on TikTok Live. If you do not heed my advice, welcome to TikTok purgatory.” (08:53) (Dr. Brian)

“I cannot do justice to describing the elated feeling that enveloped me on my drive home. I had earned my share of accomplishments throughout my career as a medical professional and surgeon, but had never felt anything like this before. The dopamine swarming in my brain made me feel higher than a coffee addict breaking into a Starbucks coffee shop in the envelope of darkness to swipe all the espresso beans and manically knock back one shot after the other.” (10:52) (Dr. Brian)

“Once the viral videos resumed, I approached being an Influencer from an entirely different perspective, one that was grounded and healthy. I had to control my dopamine balance and always put my family first. They are far more important to me than my millions of followers.” (15:42) (Dr. Brian)

“So there you have it. My confession. I am a recovered TikTok-aholic. Being an influencer has the potential to be addictive and destructive. Mine is a cautionary tale. But at least I can say I safely made it to the other side with my sanity and family intact.” (16:03) (Dr. Brian)

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Episode Summary

Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Dr. Fayez Ajib back to the show to continue sharing fascinating stories from his time in emergency medicine.

What happens when foreign objects get lodged in the rectum? What’s the craziest story Dr. Fayez has about foreign objects from his days in the ER? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Key Takeaways

01:10 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic with Dr. Fayez: Why an Apple a Day Doesn’t Keep the Doctor Away

01:38 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com

02:13 – Dr. Brian shares a story from his days working in the Emergency Room (ER)

05:20 – Foreign objects in the rectum

14:28 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Fayez for joining the show, teases next week’s episode and reminds listeners about his upcoming book and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com

Tweetable Quotes

“I’m off to the side and I take the blade and I make the skin incision. And I go a little deeper and deeper and then suddenly it’s like a volcano erupting of puss. It literally shoots across the room and hits the door with such fierce intensity because that abscess was under so much pressure that when it was relieved it was like being in Yellowstone Park.”(04:03) (Dr. Brian)

“Our generation, after the whole Tide pods thing happened, I feel like we do have to label everything. But, you know, I never saw any Tide pod challenge victims come to the ER. So I guess maybe it wasn’t that popular, which is a good thing.”(08:09) (Dr. Fayez)

“For those listening, if you have any stomach surgeries, it causes adhesions which increases your suspicion for a small bowel obstruction where constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, as Brian said, typically would be the presenting symptoms.”(10:05) (Dr. Fayez)

“So we get the CAT Scan, and we see this large circular object literally sitting at the rectum. So, my attending comes in and before we go into the room he’s giving me a prep. He says, ‘Let me ask all the questions.’ So, he walks in and he’s asking the patient questions and it finally comes out that he put an apple up his butt. So, my attending looks at me and gives me this smirk and he turns back to the patient and asks, ‘Was it a green apple or a red apple?’”(10:32) (Dr.Fayez)

“Because it was so large, we decided we’re not even gonna mess with it. There are ways that you could actually remove foreign objects. But the issue with removing these foreign objects is you don’t want to perforate anything because then it becomes a big issue.”(13:11) (Dr. Fayez)

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Dr. Brian’s amazing new book on social media, INFLUENCED, featuring his incredible insights and experiences along with many of your favorite influencers. Endorsed by many influencers including Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski - https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com/

DM Dr. Brian your questions and we will respond back with answers - https://v.cameo.com/F5MH0Hglnmb

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Dr. Fayez’s TikTok

Dr. Fayez’s LinkedIn

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Episode Summary

Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes his friend and fellow social media influencer, Dr. Fayez Ajib to the show. Dr. Fayez has some of the most memorable and fascinating stories from his time in emergency medicine and he shares some of those today.

What happens when a boyfriend tries to sneak a peek at his girlfriend’s phone? What about another boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with a recently purchased blow dart? And how could a 61-year old woman’s lab work come back with a positive pregnancy? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap.

Key Takeaways

01:06 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com

02:33 – Dr. Brian welcomes his friend, Dr. Fayez Ajib to the show to discuss some indelible and unforgettable stories from his experience in emergency medicine, including a sixty year old pregnant woman

04:28 – A stabbing, a love story, and a collapsed lung

12:23 – Dr. Brian recalls a story about the luckiest penetrating eye injury he’s ever seen

15:50 – A pregnant 61-year old woman???

22:17 – Dr. Brian thanks Dr. Fayez for joining the show, teases next week’s episode and reminds listeners about his upcoming book and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Tweetable Quotes

“One of the biggest things that we worry about with any sort of penetrating trauma to the thorax - the chest or the back - especially if it’s above the diaphragm, is lung injury. When you get stabbed multiple times, you can actually develop a pneumothorax, which essentially is a collapsed lung.” (08:44) (Dr. Fayez)

“There’s so many times in the ER where accidental injuries - and even GSWs (gunshot wounds) - where the bullet literally just barely misses the aorta and lands in the spine but in a way that doesn’t cause any injury to actual the spine itself and these patients escape so luckily.” (15:14) (Dr. Fayez)

“I had no idea what was going on. I say, ‘Why is your pregnancy test positive?’ She says, ‘Not only am I sixty-one, but I also haven’t had sex in five years. So, there is absolutely no way that there is any fertilization going on.’” (18:10) (Dr. Fayez)

“In medical school, I remember learning that some tumors do produce beta-hcg, which is the marker we use to check for pregnancy. The good thing about this was it was more of a tumor; it wasn’t metastatic. I couldn’t find anything in the liver, or any other parts of the lung, or the brain.” (20:36) (Dr. Brian)

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his analysis on today’s topic:Does Alcohol Improve Brain Function by Killing the Slowest Brain Cells: The Effects of Alcohol on the Body & Brain.

What is alcohol and what effects can it have on the human body? How does alcohol affect the brain? What is the alcohol content of different types of beverages like beer, wine, and hard liquor? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap.

Key Takeaways

01:11 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com

02:02 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Does Alcohol Improve Brain Function by Killing the Slowest Brain Cells: The Effects of Alcohol on the Body & Brain

04:02 – What is alcohol and what effects can it have on the human body?

07:52 – How does alcohol affect the brain?

09:21 – Alcohol and depression

09:50 – Alcohol content of beer, wine, and hard liquor

10:34 – Dr. Brian stresses the importance of always doing what is best for you and avoiding the societal pressures to drink

12:01 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, reminds listeners about his upcoming book and encourages them to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Tweetable Quotes

“The brain cells are not like Survival of the Fittest when it comes to alcohol. It doesn’t somehow make your brain function better by killing off the weaker cells.” (03:43) (Dr. Brian)

“What’s really happening in getting that sensation or that euphoria it’s really causing a dysfunction of brain cells. So, it’s affecting how fast the cells communicate with each other. That’s what gives this phenomena of feeling a buzz or feeling drunk.” (04:12) (Dr. Brian)

“I remember when I was in medical school...I remember interviewing the patient and one of the things I asked was, ‘How much do you drink a day?’ And, this guy was drinking a case of beer each day. That’s twenty-four cans of beer a day. That’s really a huge, massive amount of alcohol.” (05:44) (Dr. Brian)

“Many studies have shown that, with chronic alcohol abuse, the brain changes can be permanent, often leading to impaired brain function.” (08:17) (Dr. Brian)

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Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s topic: Hair Porosity: Tips & Best Practices for Ensuring Your Hair Maintains Enough Moisture.

What is Hair Porosity? What’s the difference between high, medium, and low hair porosity? How can you check if your hair maintains enough moisture? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap.

Key Takeaways

01:06 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: Hair Porosity: Tips & Best Practices for Ensuring Your Hair Maintains Enough Moisture

02:27 – What is Hair Porosity?

04:57 – The difference between high and low hair porosity

06:12 – Helpful tips for managing low, medium and high hair porosity

09:18 – Dr. Brian provides the Cap/No Cap Recap of today’s episode

10:18 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com

12:10 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic and reminds listeners to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Tweetable Quotes

“So, let’s just first even talk about the anatomy. Let’s do a little autopsy on hair. You pluck out your hair; that poor hair follicle is dead. So, we’re gonna do a little autopsy now - a little hair follicle autopsy.” (02:45) (Dr. Brian)

“The whole concept of porosity has to do with how much moisture your hair can absorb and retain. So if it’s low porosity, it means that your hair physically cannot get moisture in it.” (03:08) (Dr. Brian)

“You can’t necessarily change your porosity. It’s usually due to genetics. But, I think it’s a good idea to test your hair just to see because there are certain things you can do to manage your hair based on if you have high, medium, or low porosity.” (05:55) (Dr. Brian)

“There’s certain things you can do, real quick, for low porosity hair. Apply protein-free conditioners when your hair is already wet. Look for glycerin and honey in products like shampoos or conditioners and apply heat to help absorb the moisture.” (09:33) (Dr. Brian)

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Welcome to The No Cap Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light- hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s topic: 4 Signs You’re Heading for Burnout.

What is burnout? What are some of the contributing factors behind burnout? How can you reduce stress and anxiety in order to avoid burnout? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap.

Key Takeaways

01:11 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: 4 Signs You’re Heading for Burnout

02:42 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com

05:24 – The many signs and stages of burnout

07:34 – Four key ways to prevent burnout

10:17 – Dr. Brian stresses the importance of exercise and its many benefits

11:08 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic, promotes his latest book and reminds listeners to Subscribe, Rate and Review this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Tweetable Quotes

“A lot of times you may not even realize that you are perhaps flirting or in the throes of burnout.” (02:02) (Dr. Brian)

“What is the definition of burnout? So, burnout is usually what we consider when we’re just so fatigued and don’t want to do anything and we’re just feeling overwhelmed. And we all have times where stress can get to us.” (04:28) (Dr. Brian)

“There’s actually different stages of burnout. Recognizing if perhaps you’re in the early part of these stages and the interventions we go through can be very helpful.” (06:11) (Dr. Brian)

“Number one is exercise. It can just be anything that you enjoy doing that gives you physical activity. If you like to jog, or swim, or do weight lifting, anything that gets your body moving has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. And coupling that with having a well-rounded diet.” (07:53) (Dr. Brian)

“So, just remember those four key things: exercise, eating a well-rounded diet, having good sleep hygiene, and, number four, asking for help.” (09:58) (Dr. Brian)

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Welcome to The No Cap Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light- hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian provides his Cap/No Cap analysis on today’s topic: A Legal Performance Enhancing Stimulant.

What is Capsaicin and can it actually help to enhance performance? What are other ways to increase exercise output? Are there any risks from being a chronic user of Capsaicin? Find out in today’s episode!

If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap.

Key Takeaways

01:07 – Dr. Brian takes a moment to read some fun listener reviews and encourages others to subscribe, rate and review the podcast

02:42 – Dr. Brian introduces today’s topic: A Legal Performance Enhancing Stimulant

05:03 – Studies done on Capsaicin and athletic performance

06:52 – How Capsaicin can impact Weight/Resistance Training

08:18 – Why does Capsaicin enhance performance?

09:15 – Other ways to increase exercise output

10:00 – Risks of taking Capsaicin continuously

11:01 – Creatine and exercise

11:31 – Dr. Brian makes an exciting announcement about his upcoming book at https://www.influencedsocialmedia.com

12:13 – Dr. Brian teases next week’s topic and reminds listeners to Subscribe, Rate and Review

this podcast on RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap

Tweetable Quotes

“For thirteen cents you can get a natural (legal) performance enhancing stimulant. So, now I guess you’re wondering, ‘How is that even possible?’ Well, let’s just break it down.” (04:05) (Dr. Brian)

“Most of the studies used 12 mg [of capsaicin] and they were given about forty-five minutes before the exercise so it gives the body time to absorb it and get it into the system. And, there was one study that used a pretty low dose of just 1.2 mg. So, what were the results? In this one study where they ran 1,500 meters, it actually did reduce the time to get to 1,500 meters. So it actually made the runners faster.” (05:08) (Dr. Brian)

“Taking about a 12 mg capsule about forty-five minutes before doing weight training also increased the number of repetitions that they could do at seventy-five percent of their max with a standardized rest interval.” (07:02) (Dr. Brian)

“Interestingly enough, there are several mechanisms and I’m going to give you the three top ones. So, the first mechanism is that [Capsaicin] is increasing, very likely, calcium release in the muscles. And so, the more calcium that gets released, the increased contractability and strength you get out of the muscle. Also, it looks like it increases fatty acid oxidation, another source of energy and increases the amount of power out of the muscles. And the third is that it decreases pain.” (08:21) (Dr. Brian)

“In fact, Capsaicin or having some spicy peppers, like jalapeño peppers, can boost your exercise performance and also for weight lifting and strength training as well.” (09:45) (Dr. Brian)

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