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“A recent finding in Dr. Elinav's lab suggests that smoking cessation-associated weight gain — a common complaint among people attempting to quit smoking — may be influenced by the gut microbiome. In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav discusses generalizable ways to foster a healthy gut microbiome.”

“A staggering 60% of all calories Americans consume come from ultra-processed foods that fail to induce proper satiety, remain cheaper than whole foods, and hijack our dopamine reward pathways, pushing us to overeat, incentivizing unhealthy food choices, and reinforcing addictive eating behaviors.”

“He reserves melatonin and phosphatidylserine for jet lag. He presents these as his personal practices. Dr. Attia also reports drinking anywhere from zero to seven or eight alcoholic drinks per week, no more than two in a day and usually with dinner.”

“Dr. Elinav describes that urbanization profoundly reduces microbial diversity by almost 10-fold compared to people living in hunter-gatherer populations. In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav highlights several factors that contribute to a diverse microbiome.”

“In this FoundMyFitness solo episode excerpt, Dr. Rhonda Patrick uses Dr. Bruce Ames's triage theory to explain why marginal magnesium intake may matter long before a classic deficiency appears.”

“Pooled intervention data suggest that about 1.5 to 2 grams of combined EPA and DHA per day can raise the Omega-3 Index in many adults over several months, although individual responses vary.”

“Dr. Phillips asserts that creatine monohydrate has been around for over forty years, and from a safety standpoint, the data he has reviewed looks good. In this clip, Dr. Stuart Phillips discusses creatine monohydrate and its effects on brain and muscle health.”

“His research has shown that the chief culprit of atherogenic dyslipidemia is simple, refined sugar. In this clip, Dr. Ronald Krauss shares his experience in research showing heart disease risk is more influenced by sugar consumption than fat consumption.”

“However, newer processing techniques have allowed for a greater selection of plant-derived and isolated proteins, for example soy. Dr. Phillips is concerned less about the differences between animal and plant protein quality than he did in the past.”

“Inflammation, a downstream consequence of insulin resistance, promotes the formation of reactive oxygen species and other damaging molecules, which can enter the brain via the lymphatic system.”