Microplastics In Glass Bottles & Lead In Salt? Cardio Before Strength Or Strength Before Cardio? Creatine Causes Hair Loss? & More: Solosode #492

Aug 7, 2025

Discover surprising insights about microplastics in glass bottles, which may leak far more than plastic ones, and learn how to minimize your exposure. Explore the best practices for combining strength training and cardio for optimal fat loss, while debunking myths surrounding creatine and hair loss. Uncover effective ways to relieve lower back pain through yoga, and enjoy a humorous take on unconventional creatine use. This engaging discussion offers practical strategies for improving your health and performance.

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INSIGHT

Glass Bottles Leak More Microplastics

Glass bottles can leak up to 50 times more microplastics than plastic bottles due to painted caps leaching particles.
Beer and lemonade in glass bottles have the highest microplastic levels, posing a hidden contamination risk.

ADVICE

Reduce Microplastic Exposure

To reduce microplastic exposure, use your own refillable bottle with filtered water instead of packaged drinks.
Sweat, breathe, and have regular bowel movements to help your body eliminate microplastics naturally.

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Do Strength Before Cardio

For fat loss, warm up dynamically, do full-body strength training first, then perform steady-state cardio.
Avoid body part split routines; multi-joint full-body movements better optimize body composition.

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In the episode, you’ll get to explore some surprising, science-backed insights that could upgrade the way you approach health, performance, and longevity. You’ll discover why your favorite glass water bottle might not be as “clean” as you think, thanks to new research showing it can leach up to 50 times more microplastics than plastic bottles. I break down exactly how that happens, what it means for your health, and offer simple, realistic ways to reduce your microplastic exposure without overhauling your entire life.

Whether you're trying to cut through the noise on microplastics, optimize your workouts, protect your hair while using creatine, or explore unconventional brain-boosting hacks, this episode gives you the tools to think critically, act intentionally, and take your health into your own hands.

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