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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

1:01 – Robert Lustig’s claims that fructose is a poison

5:50 – what Robert Lustig misses when it comes to glucose, the “good carbohydrate”

12:05 – what’s really responsible for the toxic effects of alcohol

16:53 – Robert Lustig's claim that fructose can’t be converted to glycogen is false [Robert Lustig’s fructose lies begin]

20:50 – whether fructose is inherently toxic in the liver

24:22 – the research showing that Robert Lustig is wrong about fructose

32:40 – whether fructose is really different from glucose in terms of its effects at the liver

35:51 – key factors missing in fructose research – endotoxin, PUFA, and rat research

41:22 – average fructose intakes are far below the amounts that are typically used in research

43:41 – whether Robert Lustig is right that fructose causes more fat production than glucose

49:35 – whether fructose (or carbs in general) cause fatty liver disease

52:15 –low-carb, high-fat diets trigger the exact mechanisms Dr. Lustig blames on fructose

1:00:59 – what really causes fatty liver disease

1:04:20 – should we avoid fructose-containing foods to fix fatty liver disease? Is soda and candy the answer?

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

0:44 – the brain's high energy demands and how metabolic dysfunction drives poor brain health

4:19 – are anxiety and depression caused by chemical imbalances in the brain?

7:05 – recognizing insulin resistance as an inability convert glucose to energy

9:42 – whether blood sugar spikes and crashes cause fatigue, brain fog, and psychiatric disorders

11:53 – our take on the Holistic Psychologist’s recommendations for stabilizing blood sugar

18:01 – what really interferes with brain energy metabolism – is it just sugar?

24:57 – refined sugar vs natural sugars such as honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and date syrup

30:55 – whether sugar is addictive

33:50 –fat triggers the same reward centers in the brain as carbohydrates

36:34 – how Jay & Mike fixed their sugar cravings from keto and low-carb

39:56 – whether eliminating starch is healthy long-term

44:34 – the negative impact of carnivore diets on gut health

50:16 – tips for recovering from the stress of carnivore and the importance of experimentation

53:46 – how much sugar and starch Jay, Mike, and Theresa eat

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

0:22 – meet Theresa Piela 

4:20 – emotional health as an underappreciated Bioenergetic factor 

11:03 – is Anthony Chaffee right about ketosis being our natural state? 

13:12 – is ketosis is the natural state for humans? 

18:57 – is ketosis is the natural state for animals? 

24:22 – whether bacteria can serve as a protein source in animals 

28:04 – whether ketosis is a natural healthy state rather than a starvation state 

32:11 – the potential benefits of ketones are misinterpreted as evidence that ketosis is ideal  

34:24 – the appeal of “naturalism” – just because something is natural, does that make it healthy? 

36:44 – is LMNT a scam? 

44:37 – whether we should always add electrolytes to our drinking water 

45:45 – Robb Wolf’s claim that insulin drives aldosterone production  

51:08 – stevia and allulose vs. sugar 

55:42 – whether we should be getting vitamin D from our food 

1:00:04 – how to properly supplement with vitamin D and the importance of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K2 

1:04:18 – how vitamins E, K2, and A relate to vitamin D 

1:08:56 – the benefits of UVB and red light, and what to do to prevent aging skin 

1:14:19 – can applying cholesterol topically boost sun benefits?

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

0:53 – whether fructose contributes to increased oxalate production 

3:42 – is sugar the culprit behind oxalate issues? 

9:14 – the problems with the research demonizing fructose 

14:45 – the optimal amount of dietary oxalate and how to determine whether oxalates are an issue for you 

17:57 – the importance of testing, experimentation, and listening to your symptoms 

25:10 – how to reduce your exposure to high-oxalate foods 

32:02 – the best cooking methods to reduce oxalates in food 

37:05 – foods highest in oxalates and whether salads are OK to eat 

40:17 – oxalate content in raw cacao vs chocolate 

45:26 – whether you need to avoid soybeans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, beets, and carrots due to their oxalate content 

49:05 – examples of bioenergetic diets with varying oxalate content 

57:01 – other dietary considerations for oxalate issues (PUFA, collagen, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, carbohydrates, protein, and fat intake) 

1:06:22 – the best supplements to fix your oxalate issues  

1:11:45 – which supplements can make oxalate issues worse and whether to take probiotics for oxalate issues 

1:14:58 – the long-term impact of carnivore diets on liver and gut health

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0:00 – intro 

1:06 – is there a daily limit to how much oxalate the kidneys can process? 

9:26 – whether we automatically store oxalates if they aren’t cleared through the kidneys 

13:40 – why mitochondrial function in the kidney is crucial for calcium oxalate crystal clearance 

17:30 – the benefits of citrate and whether it’s effective for clearing oxalates 

23:30 – whether baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) support the clearance of oxalates 

27:05 – how pH balance relates to oxalate clearance 

32:19 – is “oxalate dumping” real? 

43:06 – how low-carb diets increase oxalate absorption 

47:19 – whether having a small amount of oxalates helps prevent oxalate dumping 

50:02 – how low-carb diets increase oxalate absorption (cont.) 

52:19 – why low-carb diets like keto and carnivore may increase oxalate production relative to high-carb diets 

1:00:42 – how high-protein diets lead to increased endogenous oxalate production 

1:07:41 – how carbohydrates and insulin reduce oxidative stress and oxalate production 

1:11:40 – why glucose does not cause the formation of advanced glycation end products 

1:13:18 – how low-carb diets reduce oxalate clearance – stressed kidneys, lack of citrate intake, and more acidic blood & urine

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

0:38– how Kitty got introduced to Ray Peat 

3:59 – whether intermittent fasting is beneficial for women 

9:07 – the appeal of intermittent fasting and other restrictive diets, and why they do more harm than good 

14:41 – the truth about body recomposition: women are underfed and lack muscle 

17:29 – why low-carb diets like keto and carnivore are not sustainable 

19:36 – how mainstream health advice has ruined our diets and why we should eat like our grandparents 

25:21 – the role of stress in digestive health and the problem with jumping to supplements 

31:12 – when it makes sense to move on to more advanced health strategies such as lab testing, hormone replacement therapy, or gut protocols 

38:30 – Is Being Fat a Choice? Middle Ground by Jubilee 

41:23 – the relationship between emotional trauma, body image issues, and physical healing 

44:16 – what really influences body weight? 

53:30 – the importance of enjoying the food you eat daily and how it helps prevent binge eating 

55:25 – whether we should drink tons of water first thing in the morning 

57:35 – how much water do we really need? 

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

1:12 – overview of endogenous vs. exogenous oxalates 

5:46 – how much oxalate comes from endogenous production vs. diet 

9:14 – when endogenous oxalate production matters more than dietary oxalate 

15:03 – rare genetic disorders that cause excessive oxalate production: primary hyperoxaluria 

22:36 – the pathways in the liver that lead to oxalate production 

32:41 – other biochemical pathways involved in endogenous oxalate production 

41:19 – deranged metabolic function as a primary driver of glyoxal production and lipid peroxidation 

45:14 – the extent to which glycine and vitamin C contribute to endogenous oxalate formation 

48:00 – how much does hydroxyproline contribute to oxalate production? 

52:06 – the primary precursor to oxalate that’s often ignored (glyoxal) 

55:08 – how oxidative stress drives oxalate production and how antioxidants help 

1:01:20 – what causes the high oxalate levels seen in type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? 

1:11:16 – the protective effects of glycine in states of excess oxalate production 

1:15:54 – elevated stress hormones and gluconeogenesis increase oxalate production 

1:22:43 – nutrient deficiencies that contribute to oxalate issues (vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and zinc)

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:48 – Peter Attia admits he was wrong about fasting after 10 years of muscle loss 

4:00 – the importance of critical thinking and whether it's okay to change your mind 

11:46 – why experimentation should be guided by sound logic 

18:06 – whether supplementing with BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) while fasting prevents muscle loss 

20:58 – the long-term cost of fasting and relying on adrenaline for energy and focus: impaired cognition, thyroid, testosterone, digestion, and more 

30:19 – Peter Attia says there’s no benefit to fasting beyond calorie restriction – is reduced protein intake the only drawback? 

38:34 – the problems with traditional education, where memorization replaces true learning 

41:03 – whether fasting is optimal because our ancestors fasted 

45:32 – whether evolution is purely random and whether we should mimic our ancestors 

51:58 – the cumulative effects of fasting and high stress hormones (anxiety, insomnia, low body temperature, weakened immune function) 

54:09 – whether methionine restriction is recommended to increase lifespan 

1:03:08 – the importance of consuming more gelatinous, collagen rich cuts of meats  

1:06:03 – the benefits and possible drawbacks of supplementing with glycine and taurine 

1: 10:53 – how to properly use taurine for bile acid stimulation 

1:16:33 – Anthony Chaffee disagrees with Paul Saladino on fructose – is fructose just alcohol without the buzz? 

1:23:11 – whether fructose is broken down into the same byproducts as alcohol 

1:30:01 – the difference between fructose and alcohol metabolism in the liver 

1:35:10 – whether fructose increases de novo lipogenesis and contributes to fatty liver disease 

1:44:43 – the problems with trusting medical advice based on appearance and authoritative stance, and how to discern credible sources 

1:51:04 – critiquing Paul Saladino’s take on the benefits of nitric oxide 

1:55:43 – the cost of organ transplants 

1:57:32 – optimizing gut motility, relieving constipation, and how fiber can help with protein and fat digestion 

2:04:03 – how dining out at restaurants can hinder progress and impede healing 

2:08:30 – how even high-end restaurants use toxic cooking oils and reasons to avoid aged meat 

2:12:44 – strategies for avoiding toxic foods in social settings and while traveling 

Whether the harmful effects of oxalates are legitimate or overblown

How your gut health impacts your susceptibility to oxalate issues

Which nutrients help decrease oxalate absorption

How fat digestion relates to oxalate absorption

Whether a candida overgrowth may be at the root of your oxalate issues

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

1:08 – common misconceptions about oxalates and whether oxalate concerns are justified

5:21 – symptoms often attributed to oxalates and whether they are truly responsible for most health problems

12:48 – what are oxalates? 

16:18 – oxalates cause kidney damage and reduce mineral bioavailability

21:34 – oxalates and cardiovascular disease

24:43 – oxalates as a driver of gut dysbiosis and decreased bile acid production

29:16 – metabolic damage caused by oxalates

37:06 – how a low-PUFA diet and vitamin E can protect against oxalate damage

43:19 – high oxalate foods and factors that impact oxalate absorption

53:29 – soluble vs. insoluble oxalates

57:04 – how calcium affects oxalate absorption and the impact of parathyroid hormone and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D

1:07:41 – the effects of magnesium on oxalate absorption

1:12:44 – how deficiencies in vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B6 can increase oxalate levels

1:14:44 – how gut health relates to oxalate issues (fat digestion, intestinal permeability, and oxalate degrading bacteria)

1:22:23 – “oxalate dumping” on low-carb diets and carnivore diets may be due to poor gut health

1:26:15 – whether candida infections or other fungal infections cause excess oxalate production

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:46 – Gabrielle Lyon promotes bro science: 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight 

7:15 – problems with high-protein diets – stress hormones, low testosterone, slowed metabolism, and gut toxins

15:21 – whether studies on Eskimo and Inuit populations support a high-protein diet

16:59 – the problems with Gabrielle Lyon’s recommendation of a 1:1 protein to carbohydrate ratio

23:48 – the minimum amount of carbs we need daily and the consequences of not getting enough

26:56 – Gabrielle Lyon is confused about fats

35:43 – types of fats commonly used in bodybuilding and whether they’re truly optimal

37:37 – Dr Boz’s recommendations for high blood sugar on carnivore and OMAD (one-meal-a-day)

45:59 – the drivers of high fasting blood glucose on low-carb diets

49:38 – whether overeating is really an issue on the carnivore diet and why increased appetite signals improved health

57:28 – whether Dr. Boz's recommendation to shift the eating window earlier has any validity

1:01:33 – Sean Baker’s shift away from the carnivore diet

1:03:31 –Dr Boz denies that the carnivore diet caused increased fasting blood sugar

1:11:16 – why Dr Berg is wrong – serotonin is not the “happy hormone”

1:20:40 – the idea that low serotonin causes depression and high serotonin reverses it is unsupported

1:23:05 – our thoughts on Dr. Berg's recommendations for raising serotonin: exercise, fasting, and tryptophan

1:28:46 – whether vitamin D increases serotonin

1:30:56 – the benefits of sunlight and red-light exposure

1:39:39 –the problems with Glucose Goddess’s strategies to prevent blood glucose spikes

1:49:22 – insulin and blood sugar spikes are misunderstood

1:54:46 – how an excessive focus on blood glucose and insulin misses the underlying issues

1:55:59 – is obesity primarily caused by genetics?

2:01:49 – whether diet and exercise impact obesity rates

2:09:26 – the vital importance of finding fulfillment in life, following our passions, and escaping the grind of the rat race

2:15:12 – what it really takes to be healthy and whether it's possible to improve your health without expensive interventions