In this premium podcast episode, recorded with Melanie Sliwka of SEALFit, you'll discover the following:

-Branched chain amino acids a game-changer for performance...4:00

• Issues: they don't repair muscle mass, and spike blood sugar
• I'm a fan of essential aminos: simple but effective

-What I would personally do if I needed to thrive on a vegetarian diet...

• Learn the art of proper fermentation, sprouting, ancestral preparation techniques
  • Can unlock a lot of essential amino acids in them
• Eat a wide variety of plant matter
• Vitamin B12 supplement
• Algae: chlorella, spirulina
• Taurine supplement
• Creatine
• Essential aminos
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K
• Thorne Mediclear

-My thoughts on the ketogenic diet...15:00

• It's not always wise because of one's genetics
• Hormonal deficits and thyroid issues
• Carb refeeds for athletes
• Can induce short-term insulin resistance
• Down regulation of glycogen synthase enzyme (can be used in your favor)

-How to enhance your mitochondria...23:30

• Treat your body as a human battery that's charging
  • Good intake of water with an electrical charge (Hydrogen tablets, structured water)
  • JOOVV light
  • Add minerals and sea salt
  • Exercise and smart diet
  • Ground with the earth
  • PEMF mat and bed
  • Heat and cold

-And much more! Resources from this episode:

Beyond Training

Kion Aminos

Episode sponsor:

-Kion: My personal playground for new supplement formulations, Kion blends ancestral wisdom with modern science. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10.

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