Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb).

“I always tell people, I don't think I would've had the success I did in business or social media or academia if I hadn't done weightlifting because that taught me so much about other things in life.” —Layne Norton

In this episode we discuss:

MUSCLE/ WEIGHT LIFTING 

• The keys to preserving muscle and losing fat  
• Why is skeletal muscle so important for longevity and brain health?
• What’s really driving muscle growth: intrinsic vs. systemic factors, IGF, and hormone signaling
• The important role of inflammation from exercise

WOMEN vs MEN

• Most studies done on men  
• Women training on empty stomach  
• Clarifying the role of cortisol—a misunderstood hormone
• Protein and amino acids amounts needed to build muscle 

SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY 

• What is a scientific paper
• How to read science
• What is fake and what is not  

FOOD/ DIET

• Energy: are all calories equal?  
• How much we are burning va how much we actually burn  
• Mascros  
• Genes / blood work and specific diets  
• Tracking meals and counting calories  

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The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman