The Barnes Experiment

The Skeptics Take on Supplements


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Tim’s gut results are in, his sugar cravings are down, and now Kelly has decided it’s time to get "swoll". Kelly (the scientist) has moved Tim (the skeptic) into Phase Two, and this time it involves a lot more than just tracking gut microbes.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The Nutrition Review: Tim shares how months of probiotics helped "fill the gaps" and remarkably reduced his sugar cravings.
  • Creatine for Brains & Brawn: Why Kelly is using creatine not just for the gym, but for its potential cognitive and mental health benefits.
  • Phase 2 — The Resistance Protocol: Kelly details a 4-week progressive training load, including taking baseline measurements of Tim's biceps and quads.
  • "Health Poisoning": Kelly defends her methods of slipping acacia fiber, Akkermansia, and even ground-up kimchi into Tim’s meals to support his microbiome.

Whether you’re interested in the science of muscle protein synthesis or just want to hear Tim complain about eating "tree bark" (acacia fiber), this episode explores how specific supplements and lifting can reshape your data.

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