In this premium podcast episode, recorded with Melanie Sliwka of SEALFit, you'll discover the following:
-Branched chain amino acids a game-changer for performance...4:00
- Issues: they don't repair muscle mass, and spike blood sugar
- I'm a fan of essential aminos: simple but effective
-What I would personally do if I needed to thrive on a vegetarian diet...
- Learn the art of proper fermentation, sprouting, ancestral preparation techniques
- Can unlock a lot of essential amino acids in them
- Eat a wide variety of plant matter
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Algae: chlorella, spirulina
- Taurine supplement
- Creatine
- Essential aminos
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Thorne Mediclear
-My thoughts on the ketogenic diet...15:00
- It's not always wise because of one's genetics
- Hormonal deficits and thyroid issues
- Carb refeeds for athletes
- Can induce short-term insulin resistance
- Down regulation of glycogen synthase enzyme (can be used in your favor)
-How to enhance your mitochondria...23:30
- Treat your body as a human battery that's charging
- Good intake of water with an electrical charge (Hydrogen tablets, structured water)
- JOOVV light
- Add minerals and sea salt
- Exercise and smart diet
- Ground with the earth
- PEMF mat and bed
- Heat and cold
-And much more! Resources from this episode:
Beyond Training
Kion Aminos
Episode sponsor:
-Kion: My personal playground for new supplement formulations, Kion blends ancestral wisdom with modern science. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10.
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