April 22, 2023
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I'm still chewing on the latest “Erythritol gives you heart disease” study. Upon further digging, it turns out that the research did not even investigate the consumption of erythritol, but rather, simply blood values that could be a function of endogenous production OR exogenous consumption, meaning it's even possible that people who consume too much glucose are converting some to erythritol in their bodies: The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk...09:41
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Strength before cardio or cardio before strength…? Basically: If your goal is to maximize strength development, then it’s probably best to do your strength training before cardio. But if your goal is to maximize improvements in aerobic fitness, the order of your training probably doesn’t matter (kudos to Brady Holmer for the article): Physiology Friday #150: Cardio before Weights or Weights before Cardio?…18:58
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Olive Oil vs. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: What's The Difference & Which One Should You Choose? – good article via @mindbodygreen. I recommend Fresh Pressed Olive Oil club for good oils, btw…27:19
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Astaxanthin is a very useful longevity/anti-aging/skin protective compound, and at 9g/day appears to assist with eye strain from screentime: Effects of diet containing astaxanthin on visual function in healthy individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study – this stuff is already in @kion omegas, but not in super high amounts though…so you may need extra…40:28
Resources mentioned:
- The Ultimate Dream Home: Ben Greenfield’s Biohacked Health Oasis In The Forest
- Podcast with Dr. Ram Dandillaya:
- Airdyne bike
- The Interference Effects of Training for Strength and Endurance Simultaneously
- Effects of concurrent training sequence on VO2max and lower limb strength performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Fresh Pressed Olive Oil
- Podcasts with TJ Robinson:
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO):
- High amount of polyphenols – naturally occurring phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Prebiotic properties – feed the good bacteria in your gut
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats like Oleic acid (EVOO and fish oil – best for a healthy brain)
- Good cardiovascular benefits and anti-carcinogenic benefits
- Decent smoke point
- Oleocanthal – peppery flavor that makes you cough
- Regular olive oil is just marked as pure olive oil
- Mix of unrefined virgin olive oil and olive oil
- Lower phytochemical content
- Still very high in Oleic acid and monounsaturated fats
- Boundless Cookbook
- Olive oil has a much higher smoke point than EVOO
- EVOO is good for skin moisturizing and topical uses
- Avocado oil for slightly higher temperatures
- Kion Omega Fish Oil
- 9mg of Astaxanthin a day has a significant impact on visual acuity
- Podcast with Dr. Sandra Kaufmann:
- The Kaufmann Protocol: Why we Age and How to Stop It by Dr. Sandra Kaufmann
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Q: Dan V. asks: I think that MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells) and exosomes will revolutionize healthcare. What's your opinion on that? Basically, do you think this stuff is super powerful?… 44:41
Ben Recommends:
Q: Ben W. asks: What would you recommend to a mid-40s male who quit drinking alcohol a few years ago? Say, a 30-day program diet, carnivore diet, or a 30-day biohacking experiment?…49:33
Ben Recommends:
- Alcohol impairs what are called frontal lobe-mediated tasks
- Impairs long-term memory
- Chronic alcohol consumption disrupts the ability to form new long-term memories
- Also impacts the ability to keep new information active in short-term memory
- Alcohol-induced amnesia
- KetoneAid R-1,3 Butanediol
- LMNT for electrolytes
- Full body clean up like a detox protocol:
- Long term chronic detoxification protocols spread throughout the year rather than doing one big detox
- Vegetable juice fast
- Bone broth fast
- Elemental diet with just liquid shakes
- Ben's Wednesday detox:
- Activated charcoal (use code GREENFIELD15 to save 15%)
- Coffee enema
- Deep sweat in the Infrared sauna
- Podcast with Stephen Cabral:
- Panchakarma – a specialized diet that includes the consumption of ghee (use code BEN10 to save 10%), olive oil, lemon juice, etc., for 7 days
- Podcast with Dr. Chris Shade:
- Dr. John Douillard's Colorado Cleanse (Kitchari Cleanse Guide)
Q: Troy asks: What's the best diet for Hashimoto's?…58:20
Ben Recommends:
- Hashimoto's, or Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis – not only an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid but of the entire immune system
- If left untreated can do a lot of damage to the thyroid
- Estimates that 90% of hypothyroidism is related to Hashimoto's disease
- Decrease the intake or the exposure to compounds (immune-reacting foods) that could be causing the production of these antibodies
- Gluten
- Grain foods in general – grains that have not been sprouted or fermented
- Vegetable oils, refined oils like safflower oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, corn oil can also be inflammatory and can trigger an immune reaction
- Eliminating nightshades, seeds, nuts, most dairy products, and soy
- Consume foods or compounds that help to support the thyroid
- Thyroid glandulars:
- Desiccated thyroid gland like Thyro-Gold
- Ancestral Supplements (use code BEN10 for 10% off)
- Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (use code BENGREENFIELD20 to save 20%)
- Dr. Cowan's Garden for natural sources of Iodine
- Probiotic-rich foods like kimchi, kombucha, natto
- Sprouted beans and legumes and other seeds high in omega-3 fatty acids
- Bone broth – many autoimmune issues are linked to damaged gut lining
- Glutamine and Colostrum
- Ultimate Gut Repair Formula (use code BEN to save 10%)
- Vitamin D/K blend and Magnesium
- Adaptogenic compounds like:
- Thyroid glandulars:
- Toxic by Neil Nathan
- take note of high EMF environments and cleaning the personal environment in general
- Boundless by Ben Greenfield
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Besides erythritol, there are other safer alternatives like birch sugar, stevia and monkfruit to sweeten foods and drinks.
Hi Ben, I went to biohackspokanehome.com, doesn’t work for me. Unless I misheard it.
link is in the shownotes! https://biohackedspokanehome.com/