In this episode of the Patchwork Podcast, host Mahyar McDonald engages with Anabology, an anonymous scientist and PhD dropout, to discuss the intriguing concept of the honey diet. The conversation delves into the mechanisms behind the diet, particularly the role of FGF21 in metabolism, and shares personal experiences and insights from both the host and guest. They explore the implications of genetic testing for personalized nutrition, ethical considerations in longevity research, and the potential for a diet experience database to help others navigate their dietary journeys.
We also talked about how Anabology recently lost weight with UV light and what research study he would try to complete if he had unlimited budget and power.
Links
* Anabology’s X account: https://x.com/anabology
* Anabology’s website: https://anabology.com/
* Mahyar’s X account: https://x.com/meta_boli
* Matt’s X account: https://x.com/mqsley/
* Lose weight with DNA-customized diet plans from Patchwork: https://patchworkfood.com
Takeaways
* The honey diet leverages FGF21 to enhance metabolism.
* Personal experiences with the honey diet vary significantly.
* Thiamine supplementation can support high sugar diets.
* Genetic testing may provide insights into dietary needs.
* Ethical considerations are crucial in longevity research.
* The honey diet can be adapted for weight maintenance or loss.
* Dietary experiments should be documented for better understanding.
* Metabolic responses to diets can differ based on genetics.
* Cold tolerance may improve with certain dietary approaches.
* A centralized database for dietary experiences could be beneficial.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:51 The Honey Diet
12:10 Choline, FGF21, and Metabolic Health
28:55 Cold Tolerance and Metabolic Adaptation
31:02 Dietary Experiments: Potatoes vs. Honey
31:57 Anabolic vs. Catabolic States in Weight Loss
34:27 The Role of FGF21 in Metabolism
35:07 Data Sharing and Diet Experience
36:11 Fasting Periods and Protein Intake
36:55 Blood Sugar Responses and Exercise
38:31 Genetic Factors in Diet Response
40:12 The Impact of Sunlight on Metabolism
51:15 Supplements for Optimizing Sugar Diets
52:13 Anabology's Spicy Wishlist Study
59:01 Outro
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