Dhru Purohit Show

Why These Top Nutrition Experts Changed Their Minds

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Oct 7, 2024
Mark Sisson, a health and fitness expert who pioneered the 'Primal' movement, shares his evolving thoughts on supplementation and exercising smarter. Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and CEO of the Everyday Wellness Project, discusses her shift in fasting strategies and the importance of strength training after 50. Thomas DeLauer unpacks the complexities of intermittent fasting, insisting it's both underrated and overrated, while emphasizing the need for tailored approaches to nutrition for personalized health.
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ADVICE

Minimal Supplementation

  • Prioritize a minimum effective dose of supplements, focusing on whole foods.
  • Your body can recycle nutrients, and excessive supplementation can create imbalances.
INSIGHT

Benefits of Oxidative Damage

  • Exercise-induced oxidative damage and inflammation are beneficial.
  • They trigger genetic upregulations that build muscle and improve antioxidant systems.
ANECDOTE

Vitamin C Overconsumption

  • Mark Sisson used to take excessive vitamin C, reaching bowel tolerance.
  • He realized this created an artificial need and made him more susceptible to illness.
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