The Neuro Experience

By Louisa NicolaMedicine Health & Fitness Education

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The Neuro Experience episodes

October 09, 2023VO2 Max: Your Best Defense Against Obesity and Aging | Mike Joyner, M.D.
What is VO2 Max? Did you know that your VO2 Max not only impacts your athletic performance but also serves as a key longevity indicator?
This episode’s guest is Michael Joyner, M.D., a physician-researcher and one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and exercise physiology. Using humans as his model system, he has made major contributions to understanding muscle and skin blood flow, blood pressure regulation, and human athletic performance.
In this episode, Mike and I discuss:
The link between longevity and exercise
How to measure and improve your VO2Max
Whether obesity is genetic or environmental
Chronic diseases and capillary dysfunction
How to exercise for a longer, healthier life
The prevalence of doping in elite sports
The role of VO2 Max in longevity and healthspan
[00:00] Introduction
[02:20] The Correlation Between Exercise and Longevity
[05:25] Thoughts on Modern Physical Activity Guidelines
[07:44] Exercise, Health Benefits, and Mortality Risk
[10:15] Healthy Blood Flow is Crucial For Overall Health
[13:43] The Link Between VO2Max and Longevity
[17:22] Why VO2 Max Declines with Age and What to Do About It
[19:07] Zone 2 Training and Exercise Intensity
[21:10] How to Improve Your VO2Max
[25:16] Stroke Volume and Cardiac Remodelling For Longevity
[27:34] Society’s Struggle with Obesity and Diabetes
[29:50] Do Genes Affect Weight Loss and Weight Gain?
[31:52] The Differences and Similarities Between Exercise and Physical Activity
[34:02] The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Exercise
[35:58] Doping in Professional Sports
[40:14] Practical Tips on Zone 2 Training and V02 Max For Longevity
[41:33] Parting Thoughts

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46 min
October 02, 2023 What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Bloodwork | Dan Garner
What are the benefits of regular, comprehensive bloodwork?

This episode's guest is Dan Garner, the founder of Team Garner, Inc., which offers high-level personalized online training and nutritional coaching for world-class results. His coaching resume is second to none, having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 13 different sports. His clientele includes Superbowl champions, UFC title winners, NBA championship winners, Olympic gold medalists, hall-of-fame inductees, and Hollywood celebrities.

In this episode, Dan and I discuss:
- Why everyone should get some bloodwork done
- Steps to a truly healthy lifestyle
- How to work with your body for optimal health
- Understanding the full movie of a person's psychology
- The art and science of blood work
- Whether chronic fatigue is a real thing
- How to use lab work to understand humans on a cellular level.

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Want to ask me a question? You can ask me anything I have covered on this podcast, go to : https://dexa.ai/louisa

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Links and Resources:
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1 hr 12 min
September 21, 2023Plant Based vs Meat + Hormesis for Optimal Health
Can you live a longer, healthier life without sacrificing the things you enjoy doing?
This episode’s guest is Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Thomas built his name around helping busy people live longer, healthier, and happier lives by making small diet and lifestyle changes.
In the full episode, Thomas and I discuss:
Longevity and the keys to slowing down aging
The habits linked to a longer, healthier life
Hormetic stressors and why they’re important
What the science says about calorie restriction
The benefits of heat and cold therapies
The role of FOX03 for longevity
Listen to the full episode here:
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11 min
September 18, 2023Thomas DeLauer on The Mistakes You Should Avoid to Live Longer & Happier
Can you live a longer, healthier life without sacrificing the things you enjoy doing?
This episode’s guest is Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Thomas built his name around helping busy people live longer, healthier, and happier lives by making small diet and lifestyle changes.
In this episode, Thomas and I discuss:
Longevity and the keys to slowing down aging
The habits linked to a longer, healthier life
Hormetic stressors and why they’re important
What the science says about calorie restriction
The benefits of heat and cold therapies
The role of FOX03 for longevity
[00:00] Introduction
[00:28] Thomas’ Understanding of Aging
[02:27] Why Aging is Not Necessarily About Living Longer
[05:07] What are HDACs?
[09:25] How to Express and Activate Your Genes
[12:35] Good Sleep For Health and Wellnes
[14:20] The Science of Longevity Through a HDAC Lense
[16:16] Sunlight and Other HDAC Inhibitors
[20:43] Understanding Hormesis and Hormetic Stressors
[25:26] How a Good Amount of Stress Affects Longevity
[28:57] Thoughts on FOX03
[32:15] Is Calorie Restriction the Answer to Longevity?
[34:20] Intermittent Vs Prolonged Vs Controlled Fasting
[39:45] Thomas’ Thoughts on Meat and Plant-Based Diets
[43:33] Heat Therapy: Benefits and Types
[48:26] Mechanisms and Efficacy of Heat and Cold Therapies
[51:52] Thomas’ Love For the Sauna
[53:47] Is Sex Important For Longevity and Healthspan?
[56:16] Parting Thoughts

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Links and Resources:
Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThomasDeLauer/
Thomas’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTdelauer/videos
Website: https://thomasdelauer.com

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Twitter : @louisanicola_
YouTube: @Louisa Nicola

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

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1 hr 2 min
September 12, 2023 Unpacking Longevity and the NAD Controversy | Dr Charles Brenner, PhD
Charles Brenner is a leading Global expert in the biology, chemistry and Medicine of NAD the central Catalyst of metabolism he currently works at City of Hope in Los Angeles as professor and chair of the Department of diabetes and cancer metabolism.
I'm intrigued by Charles' recent rebuttal to David Sinclair's thesis regarding longevity. "Surtuins are not conserved longevity genes" published in the Journal of Life metabolism in October 2022.
In this episode Charles and I discuss this paper and his view on the science of longevity. We will expand on this while also discussing various other topics related to NAD, use cases for NR, metabolism and where influencers go wrong in the nutrition space.
If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Role of NAD in Metabolism and Living Things
00:11:18 - NAD and the De Novo Pathway
00:21:50 - The Composition of NAD and NR
00:33:07 - The Innate Immune Response and NAD Churning
00:44:08 - The Longevity of Naked Mole Rats and Humans
00:55:27 - The Myth of Sirtuin Genes and Longevity
01:06:26 - Reproducibility Issues and False Claims
01:17:32 - Targeting the Aging System
01:27:44 - The Uselessness of Age Tests
01:38:26 - Q&A on Twitter
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBrenner
- Website: https://www.brennerlab.net/
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1 hr 39 min
September 12, 2023 NAD in Longevity: Breakthrough or Scam? | Dr Charles Brenner, PhD
On the quest to understand the aging process and how to slow it down, the world of longevity research is anything but straightforward.

Scientists have long been exploring a variety of pathways that may influence lifespan, cellular health, and overall well-being. Two prominent figures in the longevity research space, Dr. Charles Brenner and Dr. David Sinclair, offer contrasting views on some key aspects of aging, such as the role of NAD and sirtuins.

In this episode Charles and I discuss this paper and his view on the science of longevity. We will expand on this while also discussing various other topics related to NAD, use cases for NR, metabolism and where influencers go wrong in the nutrition space.

If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments.

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Connect with Dr Charles Brenner:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBrenner
- Website: https://www.brennerlab.net/

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Twitter : @louisanicola_
YouTube: @Louisa Nicola

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

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1 hr 43 min
August 30, 2023 How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Healthcare
Today, I dive deep into the world of bloodwork, DNA, and fitness tracking with none other than Dr. Renee Deehan, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence at Inside Tracker.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Wearable Data and its Benefits
00:05:39 - Lowering LDL Cholesterol Levels
00:11:29 - Personalized Health Optimization
00:17:08 - The Importance of Blood Work and DNA in Health Assessments
00:22:39 - Managing Stress and Cold Plunges
00:28:17 - Predictive analytics in health and medicine
00:33:49 - Drawbacks of Utilizing AI in Healthcare
00:39:20 - Women's Representation in Pharmacokinetic Studies
00:44:27 - The Role of AI in Making Blood Work More Accessible
We cover:
- Intro to bloodwork, biomarkers, and Inside Tracker's role.
- AI's impact on bloodwork analysis: benefits and challenges.
- AI's role in analyzing LDL cholesterol for early cardiovascular disease detection.
- Emerging AI innovations for personalized bloodwork in preventative healthcare.
- Ethical considerations in AI for early disease detection.
- AI's potential to democratize bloodwork understanding, empowering public health.
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51 min
August 28, 2023What You Need to Know About Your Bloodwork | Renee Deehan
Today, I dive deep into the world of bloodwork, DNA, and fitness tracking with none other than Dr. Renee Deehan, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence at Inside Tracker. As she spearheads a team dedicated to mining the world's most comprehensive dataset on these subjects, Dr. Deehan's insights reveal the cutting-edge role AI plays in revolutionizing how we understand our blood. Together, we'll unpack how AI is reshaping bloodwork analysis and its pivotal role in the early detection of diseases. For anyone curious about the mysteries that run through our veins and the tech that deciphers them, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

We cover:
Intro to bloodwork, biomarkers, and Inside Tracker's role.
AI's impact on bloodwork analysis: benefits and challenges.
AI's role in analyzing LDL cholesterol for early cardiovascular disease detection.
Emerging AI innovations for personalized bloodwork in preventative healthcare.
Ethical considerations in AI for early disease detection.
AI's potential to democratize bloodwork understanding, empowering public health.

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YouTube: @Louisa Nicola

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

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44 min
August 18, 2023 WHY YOU MUST QUIT ALCOHOL (Andrew Huberman, Jordan Peterson, Matthew Walker)
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16:23 - Alcohol's damage on the western culture
17:28 - Does alcohol have any benefits at all?
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20 min
August 07, 2023Why You Need to Measure Your Testosterone Levels | Saad Alam
Today we're going to be diving into testosterone. I know there's a lot of noise on social media right now pertaining to the global decline in testosterone for males. While social media can provide a great source of information, there's also a lot of misinformation.
This episode’s guest is Saad Alam, Co-Founder and CEO at Hone Health, the modern men's health platform that offers personalized care with data driven insights, licensed physician consultations, and medications, all from home.
Saad and I discuss:
The dangers of low testosterone levels.
How to accurately measure your testosterone.
Effective ways to boost and optimize your hormones.
Why are younger men experiencing increasingly lower testosterone levels?
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The Neuro Athletics Newsletter
Instagram: @louisanicola_
Twitter : @louisanicola_
YouTube: @Louisa Nicola

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

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1 hr 6 min