The Pinnacle Performance Podcast 16. Dr. Ben House - Biases in "Evidence-Based" Approaches, How to Best Remain Objective, Carbs Vs no Carbs, Dietary Influences on Hormones, & Testosterone Shop Talk
Apr 28, 2020
Dr. Ben House, a Ph.D. holder in Nutrition and a certified functional medicine practitioner, dives into the complex world of diet and health. He discusses the nuances of navigating research and the pitfalls of anecdotal evidence in fitness. The conversation shifts to carbohydrates and the paradox of gluten-free diets, revealing their calorie-dense nature. Dr. House also unpacks the intricate relationship between nutrition and hormones, particularly testosterone, emphasizing the multifactorial influences on hormonal health.
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Living and Building in Costa Rica
- Ben House and his wife moved to Costa Rica to build a large retreat center near a dormant volcano.
- They lived there for almost four years, hosting events and speaking seminars focused on fitness and health.
Stay Objective in Research
- Evaluate research by understanding its positives, negatives, and limitations.
- Strive to remain as objective as possible, avoiding confirmation bias when interpreting evidence.
Research Hierarchy and Biases
- Anecdotal and observational evidence dominates fitness and nutrition but often lacks causation.
- Research is about disproving hypotheses, and easy stories often overlook complexities like correlation vs causation.