396: The Myth About Antioxidants Blunting Exercise Response, Does Red Meat Really Give You Cancer, How To Make Coffee Healthier, Are Pre-Workout Supplements Addictive? (& The Brand New Ben Greenfield Podcast Co-Host Revealed!)
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Harnessing Hormesis for Optimal Performance
This chapter explores the concept of hormesis, highlighting how small doses of stressors like exercise and certain toxins can enhance adaptation and muscle growth. It discusses practical training techniques such as Blood Flow Restriction and preconditioning strategies like sauna use to optimize workout efficacy. Additionally, the chapter examines the complex relationship between antioxidants and exercise, cautioning against overconsumption while recommending selective supplements for improved performance.
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News Flashes [9:00]- The new podcast host Jay Wiles's website
- The latest “red meat gives you cancer study” show only a RELATIVE risk increase from 0.5% to 0.6%…AND only with processed meat. Read headlines and studies carefully folks: https://academic.oup.com/ije/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ije/dyz064/5470096?searchresult=1
- This paper is freakin’ awesome. How humans adapt to stressors such as cold, altitude and diving: http://www.nielsenlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-s2.0-S0959437X18300777-main.pdf
- Biohackers are implanting everything from magnets to sex toys: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-19/biohackers-are-implanting-everything-from-magnets-to-sex-toys
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Listener Q&A: Should You Eat Black Ant Extract? [37:20]Sartell says: I recently purchased the polyrhachis ant supplement. I took it prior to a workout and I felt an analgesic effect. I've had many shoulder surgeries, and I felt a lot better when I took this. I did some more research and saw it is touted as having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. I know that antioxidants can blunt the hormetic effect of exercise. So should I be worried about that with this supplement?
In my response, I recommend: -Black Ant Extract from Lost Empire Herbs -My podcast on hydrogen rich water -Thorne Quercetin phytosome -Organic green tea polyphenol -Blood flow restriction straps (BFR Bands) -Study: Exercise, oxidants, and antioxidants change the shape of the bell-shaped hormesis curve How To Keep Coffee From Giving You Adrenal Fatigue [59:40]Unknown says: I'm a big fan of coffee, and excellent coffee at that. I have a concern that I am stressing my adrenals constantly. What do you suggest on how to enjoy my coffee and keep my adrenals in good shape, or am I worried for no reason?
In my response, I recommend: -Organic decaf coffee -Thorne Theanine -Four Sigmatic Reishi -MiCacao -DandyTea -Tulsi (holy basil) extract -American Nutraceuticals Whole Foods Vitamin C -Jigsaw Vitamin C + Lysine -Colima Sea Salt -Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Are Pre-Workout Supplements Addictive? [1:13:15]Unknown says: What's your take on pre-workout supplements? I assume the answer has to do with what kind of exercise the person is doing and what he/she is trying to achieve. Do you recommend pre-workout supplements? Will my body become addicted to the extra "boost" meaning if I don't take the supplement, I'll feel weaker and slower?
In my response, I recommend: -NuCalm -Halo -Biotropic Lab supplements -Essential amino acids (Kion Aminos) -Wim Hof Breathwork -Brad Kearn's article on BGF about cold thermogenesis pre-workout Giveaways & Goodies [1:20:15]-This week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some!
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