Q&A 468: Can Cardio Grow Muscle, The Dark Side Of Microdosing Psychedelics, Gluten Free Vs. Low-FODMAP & More!

• Once again… if you have gut issues with grains, it’s usually more about “FODMAPs” than it is about gluten: “Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis”…06:01
• Guess what? That expensive parasite cleansing system that you are using might have something called Mimosa pudica in it. Basically, this ingredient makes a bunch of long mucus threads wind up in the toilet (which look like rope worms but aren’t): What Are Rope Worms? Are They Even Real?…14:47
• How cardio might actually help you grow muscle: “Can cardio (eventually) make you bigger?”…22:24
• There is “compelling theoretical evidence to suggest prolonged and repeated micro-dosing may cause valvular heart disease (VHD), and only weak survey evidence that it provides the benefits microdosers typically seek, such as enhanced cognition, or relief from depression and anxiety”: “Safety First: Potential Heart Health Risks of Microdosing” — risk is particularly associated with repeated microdosing over several years, attributed to the strong binding affinity of microdoses like LSD or psilocybin to the serotonin 2B receptor (5-HT2B)…29:55
• Why you're waking up at 3 am (and how to sleep through the night more consistently): “Why Do I Wake Up at 3 am?” — or, for a less scientific approach, here are all the “spiritual” reasons you might wake up at certain times during the night: “Spiritual Meaning of Waking Up at 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, and 5 AM”…38:35

Resources mentioned:

• Mark Pimentel — an expert on the low fermentation FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) diet
• Wheat Zoomer At-Home Test Kit for celiac disease
• FoodMarble — breath testing device for monitoring SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
• High-FODMAP foods:
  • Garlic, tomatoes, onions, and dairy
• Podcast with Dr. William Davis:
  • “Everything You Need To Know About Healing Your Gut, Mood, Energy, Libido & Sleep With A Little Known Bacterial Strain (& An Amazing DIY Yogurt Recipe!) With Dr. William Davis, Author of Super Gut.”
• Dr. William Davis’s L. reuteri coconut yogurt recipe
  • Any of these coconut milks or creams:
    • Aroy-D canned coconut milk (not organic and not BPA-free)
    • Aroy-D canned coconut cream (not organic)
    • Aroy-D coconut cream (not organic)
    • Thrive Market organic coconut milk
    • Traders Joe's organic canned coconut cream
  • Thickener (any of  the following)
    • Gelatin
    • Agar-agar
    • Tapioca flour
  • Yogurt starter
• Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight by Dr. William Davis
• Paratox Herbal Parasite Cleanse
• Mimosa pudica sheds mucus buildup in the intestinal lining
• DNA of rope worm specimens tested:
  • Consists of 99% human DNA
  • Not a rope worm but intestinal mucus
• Podcasts on blood flow restriction (BFR) training:
  • “1 Cheap & Easy Underground Training Method For Growth Hormone Release, 5 Biohacks to Increase Strength in 60 Seconds, 7 Exercises for the Eyes to Radically Enhance Stamina & Speed”
  • “The Official KAATSU Episode: Everything You Need To Know About How To Use Blood Flow Restriction For Muscle Gain, Injury Recovery, Testosterone, Growth Hormone & Much More!”
  • “The 19 Best Full-Body Workouts Ben Greenfield Uses For His Year-Round Exercise Routine.”
• BFR bands
• KAATSU BFR bands (use code BEN to save 10%)
• Vasper
• Cardio with BFR bands, followed by strength training without BFR bands
• Ben’s cardio training routine
• Carol Bike
• ARX
• Podcast with Ben Patrick:
  • “How To Get Rid Of Knee Pain Forever, The Best Knee Rehab Exercises, The Ancient Chinese Technique To Keep Your Knees Young & More With Ben Patrick, The ‘Knees Over Toes Guy.'”
• Reasons why some people wake up at night:
  • Sleep environment disturbance
  • Bathroom breaks — nocturia
  • Menopause
  • Sleep apnea
  • Aging — lower melatonin production and change in circadian rhythmicity
  • Pain
  • Withdrawal from caffeine and nicotine
• Recent podcast with Dr. John Lieurance:
  • “Crazy Prostate Injections, Skull-Cracking Nasal Adjustments, Defying Disease, Revitalizing Cells, And Safeguarding Your Sexuality With Dr. John Lieurance”
• Normal sleep hygiene:
  • Dark room
  • Cold room
  • No devices in bed
  • No TV in the bedroom
  • Low level of light
  • Earplugs to block outdoor noise
  • Do not drink much before bed
  • Mouth and nose tape
• Podcast with Dr. Eniko Loud:
  • “The Exciting Future Of Holistic Dentistry (& How Ben Greenfield Is Re-Inventing His Mouth!) With Dr. Eniko Loud.”
• Dr. Chad Collins
• Hostage Tape
• Simply O3 (use code BEN10 to save 10%)
• Melatonin (use code BEN10 to save 10%)
• Kion Sleep
• Element Health CBD
• If you wake up during the night, increase GABA production with:
  • Ashwagandha
  • Lemon balm
  • Kion Sleep
  • Somnium topical cream
• The spiritual meaning of waking up at night:
  • At 1 am — attuned to the spiritual world, receiving messages from other realms
  • At 2 am — physically very tired, working too hard
  • At 3 am — the witching hour or the devil's hour
  • At 4 am — the lungs regenerate so you might have apnea issues
  • At 5 am — stomach issues