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Ep 2 - The 30-Eggs-a-Day Experiment; Health Influencer Fakes Cancer Diagnosis

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Apr 30, 2025
Dive into the wild world of extreme diets as hosts share a YouTuber's outrageous 30-egg-a-day experiment and the unexpected gastrointestinal fallout. Discover the dark side of health influencers with the case of Belle Gibson, who faked a cancer diagnosis for sympathy and funds. The conversation takes a turn towards protecting yourself from health scams, offering valuable tips to navigate the misleading landscape of fitness advice. It's a humorous yet eye-opening exploration of wellness culture's extremes and ethics!
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ANECDOTE

Everett’s 30-Eggs-a-Day Trial

  • Everett ate 30 raw eggs daily for a month to test if it boosted muscle and testosterone like steroids.
  • He faced severe gastrointestinal issues and relationship strain during the experiment.
INSIGHT

Eggs Don’t Boost Testosterone

  • Eating 30 eggs a day doesn't significantly raise testosterone despite their cholesterol content.
  • The body produces enough cholesterol internally regardless of dietary intake for hormone synthesis.
ANECDOTE

Local Eggs from Rescue Chickens

  • Eric got eggs from a local animal rescue farm where chickens laid eggs to help support animal care.
  • The entire flock was lost to bird flu before the recent shortages became widely talked about.
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