The Bisu Podcast - Better Health Through Nutrition and Self-tracking

Shawn Wells MPH RD CISSN FISSN is an expert in supplements, nutrition and sports science. Known as the World's Greatest Formulator, and more recently the Ingredientologist, Shawn is the CEO of Zone Halo Research, a developer of performance supplements. He's also a board member to the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a respected figure in keto, paleo and biohacking circles, and a regular presence on TV and podcasts.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

・The truth about supplement "proprietary blends"

・What to look for when reading supplement labels

・The one supplement you should be taking, but don't

・How to take calcium supplements safely

・Top supplements for anti-aging, sleep and immunity

Follow Shawn on his Twitter (https://twitter.com/ingredientology) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ingredientologist), and check out his blog here: https://shawnwells.com/

See here for the full transcript: https://www.bisu.bio/choosing-quality-supplements

Angela Stanton is an expert in neuroscience, hormonal health and nutrition, with a focus on migraines and the keto diet. She is a graduate of Stanford University, and a former lecturer at the Max Planck Institute for Economics and Center for Neuroeconomic Studies. She is also creator of the Stanton Migraine Protocol, and the author of Fighting The Migraine Epidemic: A Complete Guide of How to Treat and Prevent Migraines Without Medicine.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

・Why you need more salt on a high carb diet, not just on keto

・The relationship between the main electrolytes

・Why you should avoid potassium supplements

・Why cardio can make you feel bloated

・Diet strategies to avoid migraines and improve your health

Follow Angela on her Twitter (https://twitter.com/MigraineBook), and check out her blog here: https://stantonmigraineprotocol.com/

See here for the full transcript: https://www.bisu.bio/preventing-electrolyte-imbalances/

Ted Weiss is Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Saint Louis University, and an expert on health, longevity and fitness. His research spans nutrition and exercise for weight loss, the prevention of diabetes and CVD, the slowing of primary aging, and nutrition for optimizing physical performance. One of the key topics in Ted's research is the concept of acid load, and its effects on health and endurance. Ted is also a keen cyclist and tries to actively apply his research findings to his own body.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

・What acid load is

・How both diet and exercise generate acid load

・How acid depletes nutrients from your body

・The long-term effects of acid load on kidney health

・What foods to eat to minimize acid load

You can learn more about Prof. Weiss here: https://www.slu.edu/news/2016/august/diet-exercise-heart-health.php

See here for the full transcript: https://www.bisu.bio/minimizing-acid-load-for-better-health-and-performance-ft-prof-ted-weiss

Michael is a scientist in the nutrition, exercise physiology and sarcopenia laboratory at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts university. He is also a biohacking pioneer who is known for his detailed self tracking of both diet and blood biomarkers, and his focus on healthy aging and longevity.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

・How to optimize your diet through self-tracking

・How to measure and change your biological age

・The difference between recommended and optimal nutrient intake

・The importance of dietary acid load and uric acid to health and longevity

You can follow Michael on his Twitter and check out his book here (we do not take commissions on sales).

See here for the full transcript: https://www.bisu.bio/biohacking-to-100-longevity-lessons-from-15-years-of-self-tracking-ft-michael-lustgarten-phd/

Colleen is Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at the University of Hartford, where she lectures on the principles of exercise science, cardiovascular disease, and human pathology. She's also an active researcher on nutrition, exercise and stress physiology, with a particular focus on the genetic and molecular biology of dehydration and cellular stress, water intake and its effect on mood state.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

・What hydration and dehydration actually mean

・How dehydration affects cognition, health, and muscle growth

・Why your thirst may not indicate your hydration status

・The truth about structured, gel and alkaline water

You can follow Colleen on her Twitter and learn more about her here. 

See here for the full transcript: https://www.bisu.bio/beyond-8-glasses-a-day-the-science-of-optimal-hydration-ft-colleen-munoz-phd/

Dr. Molly is health and wellness expert who runs a concierge medical practice in San Francisco. She helps people optimize their health and longevity using food, lab tests, and self tracking devices. She's also a lecturer at Stanford University's wellness department in the School of Medicine.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

・Why doctors should prescribe food as medicine

・The power of continuous glucose monitoring

・How to protect your mitochondria, gut and organ health

・How to use fasting to improve your metabolic flexibility

You can follow Dr. Molly on her Twitter and and Instagram.

See here for a transcript: https://www.bisu.bio/food-as-medicine-healthy-living-through-better-nutrition-ft-dr-molly-maloof/