A Constructive Approach to Misinformation in Academia

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Eric Trexler about supplements that actually work.

• Eric’s background in the fitness space. (1:09)
• How it is better to contextualize supplements through research. (2:57)
• How research can be used to cross-reference studies. (4:39)
• The challenging balance to strike between trying to integrate academic and non-academic sources of information. (8:01)
• Why he stopped looking for ah-ha moments. (9:26)
• A deep dive into his research on energy expenditure. (11:32)
• The complexity of the metabolism. (17:55)
• What are some things he would caution people about starting on their health & fitness journey? (22:42)
• Why the decline in testosterone? (25:03)
• What does the data show about how men can increase their testosterone? Specific forms of exercise? Macros and diet? (27:08)
• Can a high protein diet indirectly/positively affect testosterone? (36:26)
• Why a hormone that is not reacting to its receptor isn’t doing much good. (37:55)
• The compounds/supplements that data shows can make a significant difference in your testosterone levels. (40:28)
• • The first category of supplements: Broadly accepted. (41:12)
  • The second category of supplements: There is evidence, but academic studies debate. (46:47)
  • The third category of supplements: Not essential, but data shows they have positive effects. (50:16) 
• Make your sleep hygiene a routine. (1:01:17)
• Supplements that data shows can improve your quality of sleep. (1:03:00)
• His fascination with “the pump,” and compounds/supplements that data shows to have positive effects on sexual performance. (1:12:19)
• Why did he decide to work with Joy Mode? (1:31:45)

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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Eric Trexler (@trexlerfitness) Instagram
• Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram