Jack Neel Podcast Dr. Mike Israetel on Religion, IQ, and The Dark Side of Steroids
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Jan 19, 2025 
Mike Israetel, a leading sports science expert and Ph.D. holder, dives into a multitude of engaging topics. He tackles the misconceptions surrounding steroid use in fitness and offers fat loss strategies rooted in science. The conversation explores the intriguing connections between intelligence, empathy, and hormonal health. Mike shares personal anecdotes about substance use, including his experiences with psychedelics. He also reflects on the impact of upbringing in challenging environments, emphasizing discipline and resilience in the pursuit of success.
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Effective Fat Loss Diet Strategy
- To lose fat, eat fewer calories than you burn and consume about one gram of protein per pound of body weight daily.
- Choose less tasty, minimally processed whole foods to reduce hunger and make dieting easier and more sustainable.
No Magic Testosterone Foods
- No food reliably boosts testosterone significantly beyond normal healthy levels.
- Adequate protein, carbs, fats, sleep, stress management, and maintaining calorie balance are key to optimal testosterone.
Testosterone and Ethnicity Variance
- Testosterone levels and sensitivity vary widely within and across ethnicities, making individual variation more important than race.
- High variability means race is a weak predictor of performance or physiology on an individual basis.