This episode was originally published on April 18th, 2017 on SelfHacked Radio - now known as The Joe Cohen Show.

It's been 6 years since this episode aired, and yet a lot of health issues that were mentioned, alongside revolutionary health strategies that Dr. Gundry shares, are still more relevant than ever!

In an episode that clearly shows Dr. Gundry was way ahead of his time, Joe and Steven Gundry discuss the prominence of leaky gut, how inflammation is the cause of the majority of health issues, and the root cause of all of this - LECTINS!

You'll also discover the best ways to approach an elimination diet and how to optimize your gut health!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(15:52) - Lectins number one cause of gut issues?

(22:15) - TH2 dominance and the immune system

(27:55) - The process of healing your gut to introduce more foods

(31:49) - Starting with a lectin-free diet

(34:17) - Fiberous carbs vs non-fiberous carbs

(44:17) - Low histamine foods relation to lectins

(48:00) - The cannabinoid system and the CNR1 Gene

(52:48) - Best probiotics to restore the gut

(55:52) - Most important supplements to take

(58:56) - Keto Plant Paradox

(1:01:47) - Animal protein and mTOR

Does a fast-mimicking diet give you the same benefits as a 5-day water fast?

How important is periodic fasting - also known as prolonged fasting - to your health? What is the best length of an intermittent fast?

In this episode of The Joe Cohen Show, we dive deep into the world of fasting with our guest Dr. Joseph Antoun from L-Nutra, the pioneering company behind the revolutionary fast-mimicking diet.

We discuss the science and mechanisms behind the fast-mimicking diet, exploring how it allows you to consume food and trick your body into thinking it’s fasting!

Dr. Antoun also shares his thoughts on the best time to stop eating, how long your intermittent fast should be, and how these practices can improve your longevity.

Dr. Joseph Antoun is CEO & Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra and Member of the Forbes Business Development Council. He's the former CEO of Health Systems Reform, a boutique consultancy aimed at improving public health by reforming health systems, management, and delivery.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:48) - Longevity and fasting

(7:10) - Fasting by nourishment vs. deprivation

(13:06) - Periodic fasting vs. intermittent fasting

(15:41) - Eating while fasting

(21:37) - The structure of a fast mimicking diet

(25:03) - Mimicking an intermittent fast

(25:43) - The mechanisms behind fasting

Have you ever wondered what separates elite athletes and Navy SEALs from the rest of us? How do they optimize their physical and mental performance? 

In this episode, Andrew Herr - who has led human performance and biotech strategy efforts for the U.S. military and ran R&D strategy efforts to get Navy SEALs ready to deploy - comes on the show to share his secrets to hack your recovery, improve your cognitive function, and optimize your stress management techniques.

Plus, Andrew talks about the biological causes of jet lag, and how you can solve jet lag in less than a day!

Some highlights of the episode include:

✔️ The one mistake even elite athletes make that might be wasting up to 50% of your workout value

✔️ Stress management techniques to improve your overall health

✔️ What supplements you can take to improve cognitive performance

✔️ The best thing you should focus on to enhance physical performance

Andrew is the Founder & CEO of Fount. Fount runs the most comprehensive and customized health and performance programs in the world and has discovered full solutions to challenges like jet lag and PMS. Over the past decade, Andrew led human performance and biotech strategy efforts for the U.S. military, from running R&D strategy efforts to getting Navy SEALs ready to deploy. This background has made him a trusted adviser to pro sports teams, leading corporations from tech to finance, and world class scientific institutions.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:53) - Andrew's journey with the Navy SEALs

(6:33) - Stress management techniques

(15:20) - Optimizing gut health

(28:26) - Thoughts on cholesterol

(36:18) - Improving cognitive performance

(38:15) - Improving physical performance

(43:46) - Optimal ApoB numbers

(48:27) - Solving jet lag

Is cholesterol good or bad for you? How should you treat your serum cholesterol levels in the blood? Is LDL-C the best marker to look at when analyzing your cardiovascular health? 

In this episode, Joe dives deep into the complex and controversial world of cholesterol, examining the ongoing debate around its impact on cardiovascular health.

First, he breaks down the different viewpoints that dominate the topic of cholesterol, discussing the positives and negatives of each one. He also delves into various factors contributing to cardiovascular disease and how cholesterol fits into the bigger picture.

Then, he explores 10 lesser-known benefits of lipoproteins and cholesterol, including cellular repair, hormone production, mood improvement, and more. Joe explains the different markers we should consider when assessing cardiovascular risk, such as non-HDL Cholesterol, ApoB, and LDL particle size.

Finally, Joe shares his own experiences and offers his own approach on how to deal with cholesterol on a personalized level.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introduction

(01:09) - The cholesterol wars

(02:55) - 10 Benefits of lipoproteins

(10:46) - The tricky issues of cholesterol

(18:11) - LDL, ApoB and Cardiovascular Disease

(22:30) - The increase in evidence since 2015

(25:25) - Does lower cholesterol always mean better?

(29:49) - Looking at the big picture

Do you ever feel like you're walking on a tightrope, unsure of what foods might trigger an unwanted reaction?  Well, you're not alone. 

Food sensitivities are more common than ever, and they can cause a whole host of issues ranging from digestive discomfort to brain fog.

After years of research and experimentation, and with the help of SelfDecode, Joe found what he think is a break through in reversing food sensitivities.

Now, he can eat things that he never thought possible a few years ago.

So he’s decided to share his journey and discoveries with you in this episode.

He dives deep into the world of food sensitivities, sharing some life-changing insights that equip you with the tools you need to overcome your own food sensitivities.

Some highlights of what you'll discover in this must-listen episode:

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How important is it for you to test and track your lab markers? Are some tests more important than others? Are functional lab tests useless, or is it just the way that companies are interpreting the data that renders it useless?

In this eye-opening episode, we brought on Dr. Chris Masterjohn and Dr. Tommy Wood to dive deep into understanding the complexities of test results, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and genetic predispositions.

Chris and Tommy use their years of expertise and tremendous depths of knowledge in the health space to discuss the issues with alternative health tests and the best ways to utilize your DNA results.

They also discuss the effects of deficiencies on essential nutrients like zinc and how you can take control of your well-being by identifying unique deficiencies about your own body.

Chris Masterjohn served as Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College, part of the City University of New York. In the fall of 2016, he made the decision to leave academia and pursue independent research, consulting, working on information products, collaborating on information and technology products, and producing tons of free content to help people gain better health.

Dr. Tommy Wood is an MD with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience. He has coached world-class athletes and is currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(9:58) - Repeatability in testing

(18:28) - Validity of urine hormone testing

(31:00) - Chris’ thoughts on organic acids tests

(39:03) - Validity of organic acids tests

(43:52) - Fungal & yeast tests

(47:11) - Going over relevancy of some markers

(54:25) - Polygenic Risk Scoring

(1:00:47) - Nutritional Markers

(1:05:20) - Neurotransmitter Markers

(1:07:10) - Stool IgA Tests

(1:12:10) - Ion Amino Acids Panel

(1:16:51) - Summarizing functional lab tests

To celebrate the end of Season 2, we’ve gathered the top 10 moments of The Joe Cohen Show and compiled them into a single podcast episode!

These moments were voted on by Joe, employees of SelfDecode, and listeners of The Joe Cohen Show.

It includes clips filled with valuable knowledge on different health topics and actionable takeaways that you can implement in your daily life.

Full The Joe Cohen Show Episode links:

Stacy Sims

Dominik Nischwitz

Richard Miller

Molly Maloof

Chris Masterjohn

Alex Leaf

Jeffrey Gladden

Carrie Jones

Vince Giuliano

Tommy Wood

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(0:18) - Stacy Sims

(7:38) - Dominik Nischwitz

(13:50) - Richard Miller

(19:08) - Molly Maloof

(26:58) - Chris Masterjohn

(30:09) - Alex Leaf

(33:41) - Jeffrey Gladden

(42:04) - Carrie Jones

(47:45) - Vince Giuliano

(51:24) - Tommy Wood

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Longevity is a concoction of many different things - VO2 max, HRV, telomere length, blood pressure, mTOR and AMPK, and so much more. Optimizing and improving your lifespan requires a balanced focus on all of these through lifestyle, diet, and supplement implementations.

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden - a Board certified interventional cardiologist and the founder of Gladden Longevity - is the guest of today's episode!

We explore the different strategies that claim to improve longevity and dive deep into the science behind specific exercises, supplements, and drugs that improve lifespan.

Jeffrey talks about the ways to master your metabolism by utilizing the economy of balance concept, discusses all the different ‘biological ages’ that can be used to interpret our health, and gives his tip on the best way to increase VO2 max.

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden is a Board certified interventional cardiologist and the founder of Gladden Longevity, Human Performance & Longevity Optimization. He did his undergraduate work at Wheaton College and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with Honors from Temple University in 1982. He has specialized in many areas of cardiology, including interventional, diagnostic, preventative, and programmatic.

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In our Health Analysis Series, Joe Cohen, expert biohacker and founder of SelfDecode, brings on a guest, and together they utilize the power of DNA and labs to assess, discuss, and recommend ways to further optimize their health.

Our guest today is Briana Theroux, a health professional certified by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating who has over a decade of experience biohacking her health.

In episode 2 of this 2 part series, Joe and Briana analyze her DNA results on SelfDecode, as well as her current and past lab markers. 

They then discuss Briana’s current supplement stack, going in-depth on why each supplement is chosen and how it impacts her health.

Finally, they discuss ways that they can further optimize her health based on her genetic predispositions and lab markers - giving you the perfect outline on how you should approach your health!

This is the final episode of our Health Analysis Series. 

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In our Health Analysis Series, Joe Cohen, expert biohacker and founder of SelfDecode, brings on a guest, and together they utilize the power of DNA and labs to assess, discuss, and recommend ways to further optimize their health.

Our guest today is Briana Theroux, a health professional certified by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating who has over a decade of experience biohacking her health.

In episode 1 of this 2 part series, Briana goes over her health history, discusses some of the game-changing supplements and lifestyle changes she has done to overcome her health issues, and dives deep into some tips and tricks for biohacking as a woman.

This episode provides the foundation for the next episode, where Joe and Briana look at genetic predispositions and lab levels to brainstorm the next steps to optimal health.

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