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Evidence-Backed Ways to Burn Fat, Build Muscle, and Stay Healthy Long Term with Layne Norton, PhD


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Amidst the clamor surrounding optimal diets, calorie balance, and weight loss, it’s challenging to discern credible research interpreted by trusted sources. Today’s guest leverages experience and expertise to decipher the science and present factual insights as a trusted source in nutrition and wellness.  


Today, on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru interviews Dr. Layne Norton, one of the most renowned experts in nutrition, metabolism, muscle gain, and weight loss. Dr. Norton debunks the top myths about weight loss and emphasizes the importance of exercise and sleep as lifestyle habits to maintain optimal weight. He also outlines his approach to coaching clients focused on weight loss, stressing proper accountability and empathy. Additionally, Dr. Norton discusses his mission as a truth seeker, aiming to dispel myths often spread by clickbait headlines. He reflects on how he has adjusted his approach to critiquing practitioners or social media figures, acknowledging that misinterpretation may not always be intentional.

Dr. Layne Norton is a renowned fitness coach, bodybuilder, and entrepreneur known for his evidence-based approach to nutrition and training. He earned a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois and has achieved significant milestones as a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter, including winning national titles and setting world records. Dr. Norton is also the founder of BioLayne LLC, a fitness and nutrition coaching company that has helped countless individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. He is also a prolific writer, speaker, and social media influencer, using his platforms to debunk fitness myths and promote science-based practices.


In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Norton dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

  • Top myths about weight loss (00:00:33 / 00:00:33)
  • The importance of exercise for long-term weight loss (12:53 / 9:40)
  • The standard American lifestyle and convenience (29:08 / 25:53)
  • Why some people struggle with appetite control and Ozempic (39:18 / 34:00)
  • Accountability and empathetic approach to weight loss (51:48 / 46:30)
  • Snacking as a hindrance to weight loss (58:18 / 53:00)
  • Monitoring calories as an assessment tool (1:02:04 / 56:46)
  • How sleep can impact calorie intake (1:15:18 / 1:10:00)
  • Themes that warrant criticism (1:23:54 / 1:18:36)
  • Dr. Norton’s daily diet and his thoughts on balance (1:34:18 / 1:29:00)
  • Breaking down the research and interpreting studies (1:40:33 / 1:35:15)
  • Protein, seed oils, and complex biological outcomes (1:58:02 / 1:52:30)
  • Final thoughts (2:16:18 / 2:11:00) 

  • For more on Dr. Norton, follow him on Instagram @biolayne, X/Twitter @biolayne, YouTube @biolayne1, and his website biolayne.com.


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