By Jay Feldman Wellness
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In this episode we discuss:
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-124-forget-about-cico-a-smarter-approach-to-fat-loss/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:07 – our thoughts on Wendy Sellens’ recent interviews with the Strong Sistas (Ashley and Sarah Armstrong)
6:30 – the importance of reviewing research with an open mind, avoiding any rigid or authoritative stance
9:38 – whether all research should be rejected due to Rockefeller funding and whether Dr Ray Peat was “Rockefeller trained”
15:47 – whether reproductive hormones affect only reproductive organs
20:35 – how hormonal imbalances affect all areas of health—reproduction, digestion, edema, bloating, cancer risk, weight gain, brain health, bone health, and muscle growth
23:38 – whether Dr Hobbins’ experiments proved that there are no receptors for reproductive hormones in non-reproductive organs
26:51 – why Wendy’s claim—that the rise in estrogen during pregnancy is caused by exogenous compounds (phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens)—is incorrect
29:29 – estrogen’s role as a growth-promoting hormone and how progesterone counterbalances it by promoting cellular differentiation
35:47 – whether testosterone can be converted into estrogen
36:52 – how you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause and problems with estrogen testing
40:19 – body fat as a major source of estrogen
44:33 – why Wendy’s claim that calcium D-glucarate increases estrogen is incorrect
46:56 – the mechanism through which calcium D-glucarate effectively lowers estrogen levels
50:28 – confounding variables that make it difficult to accurately interpret the results of breast thermography scans
In this episode we discuss:
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy
Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:10 – whether estrogen is a carcinogen
6:13 – estrogen’s role in driving weight gain and chronic diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Type 2 Diabetes
8:03 – the dangers of synthetic progesterone (progestin) use
10:14 – the difference between estrone and estradiol and the problems with estrogen testing
16:14 – whether estrogen therapy should be used in post-menopausal women
17:17 – the difference between oral and transdermal estrogen use
24:44 – the connection between inflammation and estrogen production
27:57 – why estrogen levels are not actually low in post-menopausal women
37:59 – our take on Siim Land's post on NAD+ and mitochondrial uncoupling
48:25 – why intentionally seeking hormetic responses, like the activation of heat-shock proteins, should be avoided
50:37 – which form of CoQ10 is better: ubiquinone or ubiquinol
53:34 – what Siim Land and many others get wrong when it comes to raising NAD+
55:44 – does fasting and AMPK upregulation cause cancer?
1:00:29 – fat fuels cancer and why not to restrict sugar for cancer
1:09:56 – Dr Berg’s take that serotonin is the “happy hormone” – why we disagree
1:19:06 – serotonin’s role in driving chronic diseases and conditions including depression, anxiety, IBS, and cancer
1:27:24 – Nutrition with Judy claims that the low thyroid levels generally seen on the carnivore diet have nothing to do with a lack of carbohydrates
1:39:01 – how the rate of living theory changed mainstream medicine’s view that thyroid health is important
1:45:37 – how excessive exercise raises stress hormones, setting you up for weight regain
1:51:30 – why the combination of fasting and exercise is detrimental to our health
1:53:44 – how estrogen is used to fatten animals
2:02:42 – why Dave Asprey is talking about endotoxin and orange juice
2:07:00 – whether the sugar in orange juice feeds bacteria and increases endotoxin
2:09:40 – why the low-carb trend keeps resurfacing, despite the growing evidence against it
2:14:41 – where to find Georgi and IdeaLabs
In this episode we discuss:
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-124-forget-about-cico-a-smarter-approach-to-fat-loss/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:06 – recapping the problems with CICO
5:02 – the Energy Balance approach as an alternative to CICO for fat loss
12:12 – why calories do not equal energy and considering the possible fates of the food we consume
17:39 – efficient mitochondrial function as a central piece that determines whether substrate will be stored as body fat
19:39 – the amount of food you eat does matter
21:46 – conceptualizing Energy Balance with numerical units
24:00 – fat gain as a consequence of impaired mitochondrial function
29:01 – how you can lose fat while eating more
33:12 – the effects of energy availability on hunger and stress hormones
36:41 – how stress hormones, along with energy deficits, cause the body to break down muscle, bone, and skin for energy
43:16 – the benefits of having an energy surplus: improved sleep, immune function, digestion, cognitive function, and more
46:20 – comparing the Energy Balance approach with CICO and the major cost of the advice to “eat less and exercise more
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy
Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:36 – catching up: fruit quality in the Philippines and Ecuador, and the effects of mold toxicity
5:28 – Kiran Krishnan and Nutrition with Judy discuss why they believe coconut oil should not be consumed
9:55 – whether coconut oil causes greater release and absorption of endotoxin (LPS)
12:11 – should you eat coconut oil even if your ancestors didn't?
21:08 – how MCT oil compares to coconut oil as it relates to the microbiome
32:28 – concerns with adopting dietary ideologies
36:21 – Morley Robbins on why the thyroid doesn’t run the body and we shouldn’t ignore the adrenals
47:05 – adrenal fatigue as a systemic issue and whether the thyroid or adrenals run the body
56:45 – our take on Real Food Gangsta’s (Josh & Jeanne Rubin) view that the adrenal glands regulate the body’s mineral and fuel availability
1:07:02 – the importance of optimal gut motility and how to alleviate gut motility issues such as constipation and loose stools
1:19:54 – which lab tests provide the most valuable information
1:25:14 – the benefits of spending time without stimulation (letting your mind wander) during the day
1:27:20 – simple mindset strategies to help you reach your goals
1:32:55 – Alan Aragon’s argument that not all seed oils are harmful
1:40:56 – why the claim that seed oils lower cholesterol does not mean they are healthy
1:42:25 – whether animal studies are valuable for understanding the effects of seed oils on human health
In this episode we discuss:
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-123-debunking-the-cico-myth-calorie-deficits-are-not-required-for-fat-loss/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:07 – questions about the calories-in, calories-out (CICO) model of weight loss that I’ll be answering
7:18 – what is (and isn’t) a calorie?
11:49 – misapplications of CICO and why CICO is not physiologically accurate in the ways most people use it
19:46 – why the idea that “a calorie is a calorie” is misleading
29:11 – how energy in food is measured and the inaccuracy of food labels
36:16 – the impact of behavioral compensation and metabolic adaptation on energy expenditure
42:07 – how cutting calories lowers metabolism, reduces thyroid function, and increases stress hormones, appetite, and weight regain
48:26 – Herman Pontzer’s Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure and the adverse effects of energy deficits
52:21 – whether CICO can accurately represent physiology
1:00:04 – a simplified version of CICO
1:05:41 –why calories do not equal usable energy or weight
1:13:27 – examples demonstrating the issues with common CICO misconceptions
1:21:09 – summarizing the central issues with CICO and how you can lose body fat without a caloric deficit
1:28:13 – whether there’s value to CICO
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy
Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:33 – why we started this podcast
6:25 – our take on Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Blueprint and problems with biohacking
12:13 – whether we should adopt any of the strategies from Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint to achieve optimal health
14:50 – the cost of continually being in a caloric deficit and why this does not increase longevity
21:06 – issues with eating hard-to-digest foods and whether supplements can make up for missing nutrients in the diet
22:13 – the importance of avoiding reductionistic thinking around supplements touted for weight loss benefits
28:00 – potential pros and cons of Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint and how to measure health
32:39 – Bryan Johnson’s supplement protocol
41:09 – how low-carb diets negatively affect NAD+ to NADH ratios and estrogen status
46:20 – whether body fat percentage and cholesterol levels can be too low
52:20 – what is stress?
1:03:20 – issues with hormesis and the idea that stress is beneficial
1:07:34 – whether avoiding stress is possible and how to develop resilience to stress
1:13:17 – addressing Marty Kendall’s response to our take on glucagon and insulin
1:24:17 – glucagon’s short-term and long-term effects on metabolic function
1:26:46 – glucagon’s role in insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
1:37:16 – metabolic dysfunction as a driver of insulin resistance
1:41:06 – whether we need to be concerned about wasting energy on hormone production
1:44:50 – whether we should always try to avoid gluconeogenesis
1:51:45 – how to use carbohydrates to stabilize your blood sugar
1:56:11 – habit stacking, simplifying supplementation, and adopting a long-term mindset when it comes to health
In this episode we discuss:
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-122-weight-loss-with-berberine-and-urolithin-a-blood-sugar-spikes-and-pairing-protein-with-carbs-qa/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:10 – what are berberine and urolithin A?
2:26 – the benefits of berberine on gut health
9:06 – berberine as a mitochondrial poison and the mechanisms of berberine’s toxicity and blood-sugar-lowering effects
13:13 – of the effects urolithin A on mitochondria and the gut
18:15 – whether urolithin A is beneficial for weight loss and increases brown adipose tissue activity
22:13 – the importance of avoiding reductionistic thinking around supplements touted for weight loss benefits
26:31 – powerful weight loss strategies that are simple and effective, without supplementation
31:02 – whether we always need to avoid blood sugar spikes and dips
35:30 – when having protein alongside carbs is necessary and why increasing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetes
40:49 – how fat, fiber, and protein help slow the absorption of carbohydrates and improve blood sugar management
46:20 – issues with grain-based carbs and the importance of finding carb sources that work for you
In this episode we discuss:
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-121-how-to-address-adrenal-fatigue-gaps-diet-concerns-and-gallbladder-health/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:13 – what is adrenal insufficiency and what causes it?
7:02 – what is adrenal fatigue and how can we reverse it?
11:54 – the drivers of adrenal fatigue and issues with typical treatments
18:51 – the importance of establishing solid diet and lifestyle foundations before adding supplements for adrenal support
24:42 – whether our bodies lose the ability to produce hormones as we age
27:20 – concerns with the use of natural supplements like desiccated adrenal glandulars, licorice, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
36:07 – whether the GAPS diet is ideal for healing autoimmune conditions
40:01 – problems with the GAPS diet and other elimination diets
47:37 – the importance of individualizing your gut protocol and the problems with a cookie-cutter approach
52:09 – the connection between gut health, stress hormones, mental health, and autoimmunity
55:40 – how to improve digestion without a gallbladder
59:13 – common issues seen in those without a gallbladder
1:02:08 – long-term consequences of gallbladder removal and how to heal gallbladder issues
1:05:30 – when to use ox bile, TUDCA, taurine, glycine, or vitamin C
1:09:16 – how much fat to include in your diet to stimulate bile flow, and what types of fats are optimal
1:12:55 – strategies for preventing and resolving bile dumping and reflux
1:15:44 – additional consequences of gallbladder removal
1:17:36 – gallbladder issues in relation to hypothyroidism and estrogen dominance
In this episode we discuss:
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-120-vitamin-a-toxicity-retinoic-acid-toxicity-accutane-and-whether-hypervitaminosis-a-exists
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:15 – why we're examining Grant Genereux's take on vitamin A toxicity and the evidence behind his claims
4:50 – conceptualizing the amount of vitamin A needed for toxicity
7:07 – is hypervitaminosis A (vitamin A toxicity) real?
9:27 – cautioning against the idea of "detox" as an excuse for negative effects and vitamin A toxicity as an unfalsifiable hypothesis
12:36 – is there a conspiracy to poison the masses with vitamin A?
18:36 – how likely is it that you have vitamin A toxicity?
22:30 – problems with the first in vivo study that Grant uses to support vitamin A toxicity
35:14 – vitamin A toxicity in the studies Grant cited require massive doses of vitamin A that would be impossible to obtain from diet
42:44 – Grant’s cited research actually supports the safety of vitamin A
50:52 – more of Grant’s cited research supporting vitamin A safety
58:25 – further research supporting that extremely high doses are required to cause vitamin A toxicity
1:07:57 – whether vitamin A toxicity is driving autoimmunity
1:09:54 – whether retinoic acid is toxic based on concerns regarding the use of Accutane
1:15:40 – how conflating Accutane with retinoic acid is misleading
1:22:12 – whether retinoic acid is toxic because Accutane is used as a chemotherapeutic agent
1:29:37 – evaluating Grant’s claim that retinol automatically becomes “toxic” retinoic acid
1:35:05 – our concluding thoughts on Grant’s arguments regarding vitamin A toxicity
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-119-vitamin-a-toxicity-examining-the-evidence-for-vitamin-a-deficiency
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:09 – why we’re discussing vitamin A toxicity and Grant Genereux’s perspective
4:53 – closedmindedness within the “low vitamin A” sphere and how it compares to Ray Peat’s work
7:33 – how a low vitamin A diet can have benefits
9:27 – cautioning against the idea of "detox" as an excuse for negative effects and vitamin A toxicity as an unfalsifiable hypothesis
12:33 – the importance of evaluating information objectively while avoiding censorship, tribalism, fearmongering, and religiosity
21:17 – concerns with the current state of the Ray Peat Forum and how to recognize unsubstantiated claims
26:45 – Grant's initial critiques of the original studies on vitamin A deficiency are extremely weak and unsubstantiated
41:48 – introducing Wolbach’s 1925 study on vitamin A deficiency
45:47 – refuting Grant's argument that the retinoic acid in the vitamin-free casein would have caused toxicity
52:35 – refuting Grant's argument regarding confounding variables in lard and butter
1:02:53 – research on vitamin A deficiency and whether vitamin A deficiencies exist
1:20:32 – the necessity of vitamin A for pregnancy, fetal growth, and development
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