This week, Paul talks to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Functional Medicine practitioner and author of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well. They chat about good quality nutrition and muscle mass contributing to longevity as well as actionable recommendations to avoid sarcopenia and disease.

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00:04:15 Building muscle & longevity

00:07:05 Understanding Myokines

00:14:35 How to build muscle as we age

00:19:20 Patterning & memory in the muscles

00:28:15 Supporting the muscles through adequate nutrition

00:33:40 Causes of Sarcopenia & muscle loss

00:40:00 The importance of protein & amino acids

01:00:15 Actionable recommendations 

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Dr. Gabrielle Lion Podcast

This week, Paul is re-releasing an episode about the Blue Zones and why he believes they are cherry-picked and not completely accurate when talking about their “plant-based diets” contributing to longevity. He also shines a light on the fact that meat is indeed eaten in the Blue Zones.

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00:10:20 What are the Blue Zones?

00:15:00 Regions left out of the Blue Zones

00:16:50 Epidemiology studies vs. interventional studies

00:37:20 Does red meat cause cancer?

00:43:50 Unpacking Okinawa, Japan

00:50:40 Unpacking Nicoya, Costa Rica

0053:20 Unpacking Sardinia, Italy

00:54:50 Unpacking Ikaria, Greece

00:56:30 Unpacking Loma Linda, California

01:03:50 Conclusion

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References:

Vegetarian diet and all-cause mortality: Evidence from a large population-based Australian cohort - the 45 and Up Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28040519/

Mortality in British vegetarians: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12001975/

Meat consumption and diet quality and mortality in NHANES III: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23486512/

Mortality in vegetarians and comparable nonvegetarians in the United Kingdom: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26657045/

Meat intake and cause-specific mortality: a pooled analysis of Asian prospective cohort studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23902788/

Major correlates of male height: A study of 105 countries: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26948573/

Nutrition for the Japanese elderly: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1407826/

The Nicoya region of Costa Rica: a high longevity island for elderly males: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4241350/

Male longevity in Sardinia, a review of historical sources supporting a causal link with dietary factors: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267864042_Male_longevity_in_Sardinia_a_review_of_historical_sources_supporting_a_causal_link_with_dietary_factors

Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Statistics of Oldest Old People (>80 Years) Living in Ikaria Island: The Ikaria Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3051199/

Lifestyle and reduced mortality among active California Mormons, 1980-2004: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17920112/

Food intake diet and sperm characteristics in a blue zone: a Loma Linda Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27280539/

Lifetime stress accelerates epigenetic aging in an urban, African American cohort: relevance of glucocorticoid signaling: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26673150/

The relationship between peripheral blood mononuclear cells telomere length and diet - unexpected effect of red meat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4944490/

On today’s episode, Shawn Stevenson, author and health & fitness expert, joins Paul to discuss the current state of affairs of the American Health system and the American diet. They cover big food and government motives, whole foods vs. processed foods, and how to create a loving environment and family life to model healthy living for our youth.

*Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, Shawn’s camera stopped recording halfway through the episode.

00:06:10 Processed food statistics

00:14:30 Why it’s hard to make behavioral change

00:27:20 Big food companies and government motives

00:46:00 The problem with kids cereal boxes

00:58:00 Whole foods & vitamins vs. processed foods & synthetic vitamins

01:05:00 Where to find more of Shawn’s resources 

References:

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This week’s podcast features Anthony Chafee, MD. Paul and Andrew have conversations about the concerns about vegetable and plants, and share their differing options on fruit and fruit juice, but ultimately agree about the stark benefits of animals, organs, animal foods.

00:04:00 Andrew’s nutrition and fitness journey

00:24:20 Should people really be eating vegetables?

00:30:30 Eating a carnivore in the medical field

00:37:45 Thoughts on coffee

00:45:45 Thoughts on LDL cholesterol

00:57:00 Differing views on sugar & salt

01:16:43 Differing viewpoints on organs

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Laird Hamilton, American big-wave surfer, is on the podcast today talking about his relationship with fear amongst other things such as our relationship with death, flow states, his diet and lifestyle choices, and his thoughts on sunscreen and sunglasses.

00:05:45 The contrarian mindset & Laird’s background

00:15:00 Tribalism and our relationship with death

00:36:50 Transcending fear

00:46:45 Experiencing flow states in nature

00:56:47 Sunscreen & sunglasses

01:00:10 Laird’s diet

01:18:30 Laird’s family life

01:27:45 What’s next for Laird?

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This week’s podcast covers the controversial topic of fruit juice. Paul makes an argument for why you should include fruit juice in your diet without fearing glucose spikes or carb overload. He explains the benefits of carbohydrates in one’s diet in the form of fruit, honey, and fruit juice.

00:06:00 Paul’s food & autoimmune journey

00:12:00 Carbohydrates & insulin resistance/fasting glucose

00:19:05 Benefits of including carbohydrates in your diet

00:23:20 Should obese people or people with diabetes consume carbohydrates?

00:26:50 Sugar addiction & gut dysbiosis

00:31:50 Do blood sugar spikes increase glycation? 

00:38:05 Research on different kinds of fruit juice

00:56:00 Why not to fear blood sugar spikes and blood glucose levels

01:00:00 Thoughts on NAFLD

References:

There are NO hidden dangers in fruit and honey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9-DDoSqhM

Effect of rice diet on diabetes mellitus associated with vascular disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13591100/

Supplemental Watermelon Juice Attenuates Acute Hyperglycemia-Induced Macro-and Microvascular Dysfunction in Healthy Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34510203/

The Effect of Watermelon Juice Supplementation on Heart Rate Variability and Metabolic Response during an Oral Glucose Challenge: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9967111/

Watermelon Juice: a Novel Functional Food to Increase Circulating Lycopene in Older Adult Women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30756297/

Effects of red orange juice intake on endothelial function and inflammatory markers in adult subjects with increased cardiovascular risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22492368/

Drinking orange juice increases total antioxidant status and decreases lipid peroxidation in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24476220/

Effect of orange juice intake on vitamin C concentrations and biomarkers of antioxidant status in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12936929/

Effects of Tart Cherry Juice on Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Older Adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413159/

Concord grape juice supplementation improves memory function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20028599/

Commercial Grape Juices Inhibit the in Vitro Oxidation of Human Low-Density Lipoproteins: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf9707952

Grape juice but not orange or grapefruit juice inhibits human platelet aggregation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10613766/

Purple grape juice improves endothelial function and reduces the susceptibility of LDL cholesterol to oxidation in patients with coronary artery disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10477529/

The effects of pomegranate juice consumption on blood pressure and cardiovascular health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21457902/

Pomegranate juice: a heart-healthy fruit juice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146506/

Anthocyanin/polyphenolic-rich fruit juice reduces oxidative cell damage in an intervention study with patients on hemodialysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19064553/

Fruit juice consumption modulates antioxidative status, immune status and DNA damage: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12667600/

Relevance of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Body Weight, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213615/

Fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or indexes of liver health: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25099546/

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On this week’s podcast, Paul addresses the link between hair loss and nutrient deficiencies. He touches on different kinds of hair loss such as male patterned hair loss, female patterned hair loss, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium, and highlights some of the problems with the mainstream treatment methods for these conditions.

00:06:50 Anecdotes on hair regrowth

00:11:40 Different types of hair loss

00:16:00 Nutrient deficiencies that may lead to hair loss

00:39:20 Thoughts on biotin

00:43:10 Concerns with mainstream hair loss therapy

00:47:10 Testosterone lowering foods to avoid

References:

The Nutrition Source, Zinc: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/zinc/

A Cross-sectional Study of Plasma Trace Elements and Vitamins Content in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33151470/

Plasma Zinc Levels in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia as Possible Predictors of the Subsequent Conservative Therapy’s Effectiveness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7277952/

The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30547302/

The Effect of a Food Supplement and a Hair Lotion on the Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=96669

Efficacy and tolerability of an oral supplement containing amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen in subjects with hair loss (androgenetic alopecia, AGA or FAGA or telogen effluvium). A prospective, randomized, 3-month, controlled, assessor-blinded study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37357646/

Protective effects of taurine on human hair follicle grown in vitro: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18489269/

Management of hair loss in women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8435917/

The Therapeutic Effect and the Changed Serum Zinc Level after Zinc Supplementation in Alopecia Areata Patients Who Had a Low Serum Zinc Level: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2861201/

Post-finasteride syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7253896/

Pilot study of dietary fat restriction and flaxseed supplementation in men with prostate cancer before surgery: exploring the effects on hormonal levels, prostate-specific antigen, and histopathologic features: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11445478/

Isoflavone-rich soy protein isolate suppresses androgen receptor expression without altering estrogen receptor-beta expression or serum hormonal profiles in men at high risk of prostate cancer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17585029/

Modulation of AKR1C2 by curcumin decreases testosterone production in prostate cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5891173/

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This week’s episode is a collaborative conversation between Dr. Paul and Dr. Mohammad Alo, board-certified cardiologist and Personal Trainer. They both offer their differing perspectives about lipids, LDL, cardiovascular disease, and seed oils.

00:00:00 Podcast begins

00:08:08 Dr. Alo’s thoughts on cardiovascular risk

00:15:18 Dr. Paul’s thoughts on cardiovascular risk & insulin resistance 

00:31:38 Metabolic health of Americans

00:37:53 LDL, APOEB & atherosclerosis 

00:43:53 How fasting insulin & insulin resistance relate to atherosclerosis

00:52:48 Arteries vs. veins & atherosclerosis

01:12:38 Genes vs. lifestyles & insulin resistance

01:19:23 Seed oils vs. saturated fat

01:41:38 The problems with “totality of evidence”

01:52:38 Concluding statements

References:

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This week, Paul interviews Ben Patrick, also known as the “Knees Over Toes Guy,” on his podcast in no place other than Costa Rica. They have an in depth conversation about optimal health and diet, how Ben thinks outside the box in terms of exercise and exercise form, and Ben’s upcoming exciting project in regards to opening a school of his own.

00:10:00 Los Angeles vs. Costa Rica and tenants of optimal health

00:13:07 Ben’s diet 

00:22:20 Gaining weight & building muscle

00:35:50 Fruit & honey vs. sugar

00:42:20 Toxins in the home

00:40:30 Key principles of fitness

00:45:45 The importance of organs & raw dairy 

00:55:52 Strengthening the shoulder

01:00:00 Ben’s upcoming projects & school program

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In today’s podcast, Paul unpacks the myth that eating red meat is counterproductive to longevity. He explains all of the unique nutrients found in red meat, how much red meat he believes we need, and why he believes that red meat in fact reverses aging.

00:11:35 Mainstream view of red meat & the problem with epidemiology studies

00:19:35 Unique nutrients in red meat

00:30:30 Taurine

00:39:05 How much red meat we should be eating

00:43:35 Creatine, carnosine, anserine

00:53:55 The importance of B-12

00:58:10 Conclusion

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References:

Meat & Longevity Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8GmGIqxA0Q&t=36s

Debuking Common Vegan Arguments Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q46ca9CQzcE

Cutting red meat-for a longer life: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/cutting-red-meat-for-a-longer-life

Mortality in vegetarians and comparable nonvegetarians in the United Kingdom: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26657045/

Vegetarian diet and all-cause mortality: Evidence from a large population-based Australian cohort - the 45 and Up Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28040519/

Meat intake and cause-specific mortality: a pooled analysis of Asian prospective cohort studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23902788/

Bryan Johnson Supplements: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.co/#step-2-supplements

Important roles of dietary taurine, creatine, carnosine, anserine and 4-hydroxyproline in human nutrition and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7088015/

Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37289866/

Animal-based calculator: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/ab-guide

Use of creatine in the elderly and evidence for effects on cognitive function in young and old: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21394604/

Dietary Intervention Modifies DNA Methylation Age Assessed by the Epigenetic Clock: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30350398/

The effects of long-term daily folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation on genome-wide DNA methylation in elderly subjects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26568774/

B vitamins, homocysteine, and neurocognitive function in the elderly: https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)07031-4/fulltext

Can Vitamins Slow Down the Body’s Aging Process?: https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.707514