Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the seven daily habits silently fueling the surge in Alzheimer's, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions, and lays out exactly how to reverse each one before symptoms ever appear.

You will learn why blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance have earned Alzheimer's the nickname "type 3 diabetes," which three nutrient deficiencies are quietly damaging brain cells, how everyday medications like statins and acid-reflux drugs contribute to cognitive decline, and why environmental toxins, inactivity, sun avoidance, and poor sleep round out the list of brain-degrading habits, plus the specific, actionable steps to reverse every one of them.

In This Episode:

00:00 Drugs and Dementia Risk

00:28 Podcast Intro and Coaching

03:44 Alzheimers Slow Burn

04:37 Blood Sugar and Type 3

06:27 Nutrient Deficiencies

11:37 Medications and Mitochondria

12:41 Toxins, Movement, Sun, Sleep

15:16 Reverse It All Today

18:17 Final Thanks and Reviews

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"Alzheimer's doesn't just happen. It's a disease process that takes over 30 years of silent brain inflammation before you begin to notice the signs and symptoms."

~ Dr. Jockers

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• Website – https://drjockers.com/

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers goes solo to break down the 10 everyday foods quietly wrecking your metabolism, and exactly what to swap them for. From table salt and seed oils to soy, processed meat, microwaved popcorn, non-organic produce, artificial sweeteners, margarine, canned tomatoes, and modern wheat,

Dr. Jockers explains why each one drives inflammation, blood sugar spikes, and hormone disruption, plus the cleaner alternatives he uses in his own kitchen.

You'll also get three of Dr. Jockers' go-to fat-burning, anti-inflammatory meals, including a wild-caught salmon plate, a grass-fed beef and sweet potato dinner, and a protein-rich yogurt and collagen dessert, so you walk away with a full game plan, not just a list of foods to avoid.

In This Episode:

00:00 Canned Tomatoes Warning

00:20 Podcast Welcome and Resources

02:59 10 Foods That Wreck Metabolism

03:30 Food 1 Table Salt Swap

04:08 Food 2 Toxic Seed Oils

05:59 Food 3 Most Soy Products

07:40 Food 4 Better Meat Choices

08:52 Food 5 Microwaved Popcorn

09:40 Food 6 Non-Organic Produce

10:58 Food 7 Artificial Sweeteners

13:45 Food 8 Margarine Myth

15:18 Food 9 Canned Tomatoes BPA

16:35 Food 10 Modern Wheat Problems

17:56 Fat Burning Meal Ideas

20:19 Dessert Yogurt Collagen Bowl

21:51 Final Swaps and Closing

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"Many restaurants cook with these and call them olive oil when they're really 50% or more corn or canola oil."

~ Dr. Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Vanessa Spina, sports nutrition specialist, bestselling author of Keto Essentials, creator of the Tone ketone breath analyzer, and host of the Optimal Protein Podcast, for a deep dive on a groundbreaking new study out of the University of Nottingham, published in Clinical Nutrition in August 2025.

You will learn why the old "you can only absorb 30 grams of protein per meal" rule doesn't hold up, what really happens to protein you eat beyond that amount, and why the popular anabolic-window advice to slam a shake right after your workout is largely a myth. Dr. Jockers and Vanessa then break down a randomized, controlled fasting-mimicking diet study that overturns the long-held belief that high protein blocks autophagy, and explain why a high-protein, calorie-restricted approach can outperform a low-protein one for visceral fat loss, ketone production, and metabolic health.

They close with a practical, hour-by-hour walkthrough of the protein-sparing modified fast (PSMF): what to eat, how much protein to target, how to structure refeed days, and how it compares to water fasting and Ozempic for appetite control.

In This Episode:

00:00 Protein Absorption Myth

00:14 Episode Intro and Study Teaser

05:29 Meet Vanessa and Study Setup

07:35 100g Protein Study Breakdown

12:17 Protein Timing and Real Life

17:48 Protein First for Satiety

23:55 Ketones and High Protein Keto

28:10 Stress Hormones and Growth Hormone

31:58 Autophagy Study Lead In

33:12 Why Human Trials Matter

34:52 Autophagy Headlines vs Reality

35:54 High Protein FMD Study Setup

39:01 Autophagy Still Upregulated

40:53 Visceral Fat and Metabolic Wins

44:12 PSMF One Day Weekly

44:58 Vanessa PSMF Results

47:22 Meals Macros and Refeeds

51:21 Ketones Hunger and Ozempic

55:27 Weekly Schedule and Whoosh

58:26 PSMF Meal Ideas and Tips

01:04:06 Water Fast vs PSMF

01:05:54 Wrap Up and Where to Find

01:06:56 Final Listener Outro

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"Optimizing your protein acts just as well, if not better, than taking a semaglutide medication — without those side effects and a fraction of the cost."

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• Study referenced: The effects of a short-term (1-week) very low-calorie diet comparing low and normal protein content on cardiometabolic outcomes, glucose metabolism and autophagy — University of Nottingham (Clinical Nutrition, August 2025)

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• Website: ketogenicgirl.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ketogenicgirl/

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1344681226

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• Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

• Website – https://drjockers.com/

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down fasting as the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory tool available, walking through a detailed hour-by-hour timeline of what happens inside your body, from the first 12-hour gut and liver reset all the way out to the deep cellular healing of a 3-to-5-day fast.

You will learn exactly what your body is doing at each checkpoint of a fast, from the metabolic switch into fat burning at 14 hours, through the onset of autophagy and BDNF-driven mental clarity, to the dramatic rise in human growth hormone at 24 hours, the gut microbiome shift at 36 hours, and the full immune system rejuvenation that unfolds between 48 and 72 hours. Dr. Jockers also lays out a practical, step-by-step way to build up to longer fasts safely.

In This Episode:

• 00:00 Gut Healing Teaser

• 00:18 Podcast Welcome and Support

• 03:55 Why Fasting Beats Inflammation

• 05:09 12 to 14 Hour Kickoff

• 07:01 16 to 24 Hour Deep Repair

• 14:20 24 to 36 Hour Youth and Gut Reset

• 16:02 36 to 72 Hour Ketosis and Immunity

• 18:31 3 to 5 Day Max Healing

• 19:27 How to Start Fasting Safely

• 22:16 Wrap Up and Next Steps

• 23:17 Podcast Closing and Reviews

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"Autophagy is triggered by the absence of food, not by the presence of something. You can't supplement your way into autophagy."

~ Dr. Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers goes solo to break down five of the most common health myths he hears on a regular basis, the ones most people you know believe and are unknowingly putting into practice against their own health.

You will learn why sunshine isn't the enemy your dermatologist made it out to be, why skipping breakfast can be one of the healthiest things you do, why saturated fat and cholesterol aren't driving your heart disease risk, why a low-salt diet might be working against you, and why a high-protein diet isn't damaging your kidneys, plus the real, evidence-backed root causes behind each of these conditions.

In This Episode:

• 00:00 Heart Health Myth Teaser

• 00:21 Welcome and Share Request

• 01:03 Reviews Email and Coaching

• 04:30 Myth 1 Sunshine Benefits

• 07:23 Myth 2 Rethink Breakfast

• 10:40 Myth 3 Saturated Fat Truth

• 14:10 Myth 4 Salt and Insulin

• 18:04 Myth 5 Protein and Kidneys

• 21:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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"What actually increases your risk of heart disease are things that promote oxidative stress and inflammation — sugar, refined carbohydrates, and processed seed oils."

~ Dr. Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers is joined by his longtime friend Dr. Josh Axe, co-founder and chief visionary officer of Ancient Nutrition, founder of draxe.com, and founder of The Health Institute, for a deep dive into cellular longevity.

You will learn why some organs age faster than others, what's really happening inside your cell membranes and mitochondria as you get older, and which foods, from super berries and pomegranates to organ meats, healthy fats, fermented foods, and longevity mushrooms, do the most to slow that process down.

Dr. Axe and Dr. Jockers also break down his top longevity supplements, including vitamin D, soil-based probiotics, omega-3s, magnesium, and NAD/NMN, why quality matters so much more than quantity when it comes to supplements, and the surprising role of the gut microbiome, bee products, and daily herbal tea in living a longer, more vibrant life.

In This Episode:

00:00 Berry Powders Routine

00:14 Longevity Podcast Intro

04:02 What Is Cellular Longevity

04:52 Aging Organs and Cells

06:52 Cell Membranes and Mitochondria

09:26 Foods to Live Past 100

09:53 Super Berries for Longevity

13:18 Pomegranate and Urolithin A

17:24 Akkermansia and Ellagic Acid

19:00 Vegetables for Detox and Heart

20:35 Organ Meats and Methylation

23:44 Protein and Like Supports Like

25:37 Omega 3s and Healthy Fats

28:59 Oil Quality Over Smoke Point

29:18 Choosing High Polyphenol Olive Oil

30:19 Healthy Fats For Longevity

30:52 Fermented Foods And Gut Health

32:30 Longevity Mushrooms Explained

33:58 Longevity Foods Recap

34:42 Top Supplements Vitamin D

40:13 Probiotics Omega 3 And Quality

43:32 Avoiding Bad Supplements Calcium

44:21 NAD NMN And Supplement Impact

46:54 Magnesium Adaptogens And Green Tea

48:44 Bee Products And Venom Therapy

51:23 Herbal Tea Daily Ritual

52:28 Where To Find Dr Josh Axe

53:50 Final Thanks And Sign Off

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"Pomegranates are right up there with goji berries as top superfoods for longevity."

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• Website – https://draxe.com/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/

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• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

• Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

• Website – https://drjockers.com/

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the science behind five simple drinks that clear your arteries, reduce inflammation, and support long-term cardiovascular health, walking through the human research behind each one and giving you the exact recipe to make it at home.

You will learn why arterial inflammation, not age or cholesterol, is the real driver behind clogged arteries, and how these five drinks work to reduce visceral fat, improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammatory markers like CRP and ApoB, and support nitric oxide production and arterial repair. Dr. Jockers also shares a simple 30-day rotation plan for weaving these drinks into your daily routine.

In This Episode:

00:00 Chocolate Myth Busted

00:13 Episode Setup and Reviews

01:00 Health Coaching Offer

03:52 Why Arteries Clog

05:37 Drink 1 Pomegranate Elixir

08:06 Drink 2 Turmeric Coffee

12:30 Drink 3 Olive Oil Shot

16:15 Drink 4 ACV Cinnamon Shot

18:53 Drink 5 Cacao Hot Chocolate

22:47 30 Day Rotation Plan

24:41 Wrap Up and Outro

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"Visceral fat chokes off blood supply to your vital organs like your liver and your heart, and releases inflammatory compounds."

~ Dr. Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers lays out the exact insulin resistance healing protocol he's used to help thousands of people restore metabolic health, sometimes in as little as a week, and almost always within a few months.

You will learn why late-night eating is one of the biggest hidden drivers of insulin resistance, which nine common cooking oils are quietly wrecking your cell membranes, why "obesogens" hiding in your food, water, and home can stall fat loss no matter how clean you eat, and the exact fasting and eating-window strategy.

Dr. Jockers uses to help clients rebuild their fat-burning machinery. He closes with the one mindset shift that determines whether any of it sticks.

In This Episode:

00:00 Identity Change Mindset

00:18 Welcome and Support

04:36 Insulin Resistance Explained

05:45 Stop Late Night Eating

07:02 Cut Toxic Seed Oils

09:03 Hidden Toxins Obesogens

14:18 Detox Habits and Fasting

15:14 Regain Fat Burning

16:35 5-1-1 Fasting Plan

19:22 Protein Muscle and Walking

20:11 Step Seven Identity Shift

21:09 Final Call to Action

21:23 Podcast Outro

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"Late-night eating is the biggest driver of insulin resistance and belly fat."

~ Dr. Jockers

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with fasting expert Ben Azadi, host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast and author of the book Metabolic Freedom, for a detailed, hour-by-hour walk through exactly what happens inside your body during a 72-hour water fast.

You will learn what's really going on at each stage of a fast, from the first 12 hours of digestive rest all the way through ketone production, autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, and a dramatic spike in growth hormone, plus why your body targets visceral fat and old, damaged proteins before anything else.

Dr. Jockers and Ben also cover how to prepare your body before a long fast, what to eat (and avoid) once you break it, which liquids and supplements actually support a fast, and the specific dopamine and immune system resets that happen at the 48 and 72 hour marks.

In This Episode:

00:00 Fasting Supplements Debate

00:27 Podcast Intro and 72 Hour Fast

04:06 12 to 16 Hours Fat Burning

05:51 Ketones and Brain Clarity

08:48 BDNF and Stress Resilience

11:07 Spiritual and Dopamine Reset

13:51 24 Hours Autophagy Begins

16:53 Visceral Fat and Mitochondria

25:12 Growth Hormone and Muscle Loss

29:06 Preparing for a Long Fast

34:20 Push Past Dinner Cravings

35:08 Ghrelin Waves and Herbal Tea

36:43 Deeper Fat Burning Benefits

37:23 Fatty Liver Fuel Explained

38:43 No Such Thing Failed

39:54 Gut Stem Cells and Leaky

44:15 Dopamine Reset at 48

46:38 Immune Reset at 72

47:12 Water Fast vs ProLon

49:29 Discipline and Addiction Break

50:21 What to Drink While

51:59 Supplements Binders and Gut

56:56 Breaking Fast Safely

58:18 Where to Find Jockers

01:00:23 Gratitude Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down the common and often overlooked signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, including fatigue, brain fog, nerve pain, premature graying, and sulfite sensitivity. You'll learn why B12 is so important for your nervous system, red blood cells, detoxification, and neurotransmitter production.

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You'll also learn what can contribute to low B12, including diet, chronic stress, certain medications, and poor stomach acid production. Plus, Dr. Jockers shares the food sources and forms of supplementation he recommends for supporting healthy B12 levels.

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00:00 Sulfite Sensitivity Clue

00:18 Welcome and Episode Overview

00:53 Reviews and Coaching Info

03:37 Top B12 Deficiency Signs

04:35 Lab Ranges and Hidden Deficiency

05:57 Little Known Symptoms

07:03 Why B12 Matters in the Body

08:06 Blood Markers to Check

11:32 Homocysteine and Glutathione

12:06 Best Food Sources of B12

12:51 Common Causes of Low B12

14:08 Absorption Issues and Intrinsic Factor

15:05 Best B12 Supplements and Forms

16:35 Testing and Final Takeaways

17:07 Closing and Next Steps

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