Episode 50: Metabolic Adaptation with Brandon DaCruz
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Exploring Metabolic Adaptation and Hormonal Changes During Dieting
The chapter delves into metabolic adaptation during weight loss, debunking myths around metabolic damage and discussing the impact on hormone levels like leptin and ghrelin. It explores strategies to counteract hormonal down-regulations, the importance of monitoring hormone levels like testosterone and T3, and the implications for bodybuilders. The conversation also covers the significance of insulin levels, proper nutrition, protein intake, and training stimulus for muscle maintenance during a diet.
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