In this episode we discuss:
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Whether cod liver oil is an ideal source of vitamin A/retinol
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Whether we should be concerned about the omega-3 content of cod liver oil (CLO)
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The idea that we want our fat cells to be insulin resistant to lose fat
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Whether keeping insulin low is the key to fat loss
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What hormones regulate fat loss
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Timestamps:
2:54 – what we think about cod liver oil as a vitamin A source
9:50 – why someone may benefit from cod liver oil, and why it likely isn’t a result of the retinol
10:56 – the immunosuppressive effects of omega-3s
14:25 – the major problems with omega-3s, including cod liver oil specifically
25:33 – clarifying our thoughts on the Croissant Diet
28:26 – burning saturated fat versus burning PUFA and whether PUFA create more ROS than saturated fats
31:41 – what we think of the idea that consuming saturated fats will allow for fat loss by causing insulin resistance in the adipocytes (fat cells)
42:50 – why increasing fat burning doesn’t inherently lead to increased fat loss
47:11 – whether increasing satiety is the key to fat loss