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Here's the outline of this interview with Dr. Brad Dieter, Ph.D

0:05:16 Brad realised his skill set wasn't clinical, headed into research.

0:05:34 He has done human and animal research, molecular biology, biostatistical analysis.

0:06:55 Optimizing Vitamin D for Athletic Performance.

0:07:54 Over supplementing is not the answer.

0:08:43 There's no way you can know what the problem is unless you do a test.

0:08:49 ETP training course with lifetime updates!

0:13:29 Brad's approach for competitive CrossFit.

0:13:44 He starts by listening and figuring out the weak link.

0:14:41 Fat loss is the secondary goal.

0:18:48 Exercise to drive adaptation, not burn calories.

0:20:35 Calorie in calorie out is wrong?

0:21:48 Minimal effective dose.

0:23:49 The more novel the stimulus, the lower the minimal effective dose.

0:24:53 Supplements: creatine, beta-alanine and caffeine.

0:25:21 Whey protein, doesn't have to be whey, e.g. Catabolic Blocker.

0:25:58 I've written a bit about beta-alanine.

0:26:31 Smart Drug Smarts podcast with labdoor.com.

0:27:28 How much protein? 1g per pound of lean body mass is a reasonable default.

0:27:59 Alan Aragon 1g per lb of goal body weight.

0:28:16 Casually Explained: Lifting.

0:28:59 Brad see the ketogenic diet as a tool.

0:32:52 Sea Otter Classic 2016 Cross Country - Professional.

0:34:27 Bonking is a system fail.

0:34:51 Metabolic flexibility.

0:38:17 Energy systems are not mutually exclusive.

0:43:28 Do whatever you're weakest at first.

0:44:04 Joe Friel on my podcast.

0:45:09 How much difference does programming make?

0:45:59 James Wilson on my podcast.

0:48:03 sciencedrivennutrition.com.

0:49:04 Science Driven Nutrition Facebook page.