In this episode of my new Health Series (HS), I discuss the top 4 things I personally look out for regarding my health. There are lots of of variables and metrics that define how healthy one is, but these aspects that I mention are easy to monitor and should be considered by everyone. As a reminder, I am not a medical professional, so everything I discuss is for informational purposes only. Message and follow me on Instagram @metabolics_explained or @blaykeharrison7 for any questions, comments, or suggestions. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

In this episode I discuss the importance of carbohydrates following resistance training (and other forms of exercise). I also discuss the types of carbohydrates that should be consumed and why, and I also discuss some supplementation strategies. Message me on Instagram @metabolics_explained for any questions, comments, or suggestions. I hope you enjoy and learn something new! 

In part two of this episode, I discuss my personal opinions on what I believe to be the negatives of ketogenic dieting. I end the podcast with some final notes and summarizing of my thoughts, so please listen until the end. Thank you for listening, and I hope you learned something new!

In part one of this episode, I broadly discuss the metabolism/bioenergetics of fatty acids and ketogenesis. I also discuss what I believe to be the positives of ketogenic dieting and some practical application. Keep in mind that this is a two-part podcast, so part one itself does not fully reflect my opinions on ketogenic dieting as a whole. Thank you for listening, and I hope you learn something new!

In this episode I discuss how ethanol is metabolized and the implications that its metabolism has on human physiology. This episode contains a fair amount of terminology, so if any terms are misunderstood, feel free to message me on Instagram @blaykeharrison7. You can also message me to ask questions and/or to suggest future topics. I hope you learned something new! Enjoy!

In this episode I revisit the topic of cortisol and how its presence affects substrate utilization during exercise, and I also provide more information on why cortisol performs in the way that it does. This podcast contains information regarding my other discussions and other extensive topics, so feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @blaykeharrison7 to clear anything up or to add extra context/information, or you can check out my other podcasts before listening to this one. Thank you for listening, and I hope you learned something!

In this episode I go over a recent research paper of mine that examines the effects niacin has on cholesterol in the hopes of using niacin as a treatment for hypercholesterolemia. This podcast contains some extensive information, so if anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out1 Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy!

In this episode I cover my recent lab results that include my metabolic rate and body composition (via DEXA) along with my own interpretations of each. When editing, I discovered that my introduction audio got messed up, so I apologize for that. Thank you for listening to my podcast, and I hope you learned something new!

In this episode I discuss aerobic respiration and its application to understanding how carbohydrates affect exercise performance and energy production. This is a very in-depth topic, so there will more than likely be a follow up episode regarding other aspects of this pathway. I hope you enjoy this podcast and learn something new!

In this episode I discuss the importance of getting regular blood tests (if possible) in relation to topics like atherosclerosis and diabetes. I also touch on getting blood tests to monitor hormone levels if concerned. I hope you enjoy this podcast and learn something new!