July 7, 2022
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News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more…
- Staying lean can keep ya smart – In this large cross-sectional study, a measure of cognitive function decreased with increasing body fat: (perhaps paradoxically, eating fatty fish can help too…along with cheese)…09:32
- One reason why every “old” man or woman I train or consult with takes a boatload of Kion Aminos…19:05
- Five grams daily up to thirty grams daily of creatine seems to be safe for kidneys with no adverse effects…25:43
- Sleeping with even a little light can be unhealthy, study finds…28:35
- Interesting…the more bright light you get during the daytime hours, the more resilient you are to light-induced melatonin suppression at night…32:18
- Melatonin content varies widely in most supplements. Proceed with caution!…34:23
- Need to stay up later or “shift” your clock forward? Exercise later in day works (this strategy works in reverse too of course)…40:45
- Good guide to “brain fog”…44:10
- FYI, as spring approaches this is good to know: spirulina is actually pretty darn effective for allergic rhinitis…48:12
- Medicinal plants to improve fertility and testosterone production – this review evaluated the effects of 13 medicinal plants used to improve fertility and testosterone production (ginger stood out, surprisingly)…50:02
- Natural testosterone boosters…a blend of extracts from pomegranate rind and cocoa seeds increased total and free testosterone levels in healthy young men…
- Fasting can make your muscle cells more resistant to stress…
- Running Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction Increases Cardiopulmonary Function and Muscle Strength in Endurance Athletes…51:45
Resources mentioned:
- Hanu Health wearable (use code BEN40 to save 40%)
- Kion Aminos (40-60g aminos with .7-.8g of protein per pound of body weight)
- Ketone esters
- ARX
- Zero Acre Farms (BGL podcast coming soon!)
- Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
- EWG.org Environmental Working Group
- Kion Creatine
- Sleep Foundation
- Mitozen Melatonin by Dr. John Lieurance (use code BEN to save 5%)
- Melatonin: Miracle Molecule by Dr. John Lieurance
- Levels Health
- Spirulina
- Kaatsu BFR bands (use code BEN to save 10%)
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Listener Q&A :
Q: Tips For Lingering Inflammation (After Everything You Know Has Been Done)…54:44
Ben and Jay recommend:
- Regular cold water immersion
- Control blood glucose
- CGM Levels Health monitor
- Red light therapy
- Breathwork
Q: Natural Alternatives To ADD Medications, & SARMS For Muscle-Building & Testosterone Production…58:15
Ben and Jay recommend:
Q: Dealing With Frequent Migraines…1:02:27
Ben and Jay recommend:
- How To Get Rid of Migraine Headaches Forever.
- Seeking Health (use code BEN10 to save 10% on your first order)
- Hard Ketones (use code BEN for free shipping)
- electroCore
- DUTCH test
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Email response: DUTCH Complete-Precision Analytical Inc. Kit
Does this episode talk about occlusion bands for blood flow restriction?
Episode not available in my Overcast app for some reason…
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Try BioReset Medical: bengreenfieldfitness.com/bioreset-peptides