The Proof with Simon Hill

Discover key highlights from The Proof's 2023 Year in Review, including topics like aging, exercise, climate change, psychology, menstrual cycle considerations, cold water immersion, hydration, food systems' impact, beef consumption, carbon opportunity costs, self-love, navigating relationships, and breaking reflexive behaviors.

Get ready for a powerful tool as this episode combines valuable insights from 19 guests of The Proof. Topics include nutrition, fats, cardiovascular health, metabolic health, cancer and nutrition, and gut health. Explore the dangers of misinformation, the impact of different diets, the debate on saturated fat, essential fatty acids, the importance of a proper dietary pattern, different types of fat, evaluating evidence, lipids in cardiovascular health, cholesterol medications, mitochondrial function, type 2 diabetes, body fat percentage, dietary interventions for cancer treatment, the impact of chemotherapy on the microbiome, and long-term population-based data on dietary habits.

Renowned cardiologist and epidemiologist, Dr. Gary Fraser, discusses the impact of vegetarian diets on health outcomes. He explores the Seventh-day Adventist perspective on nutrition, longevity, and body weight differences. The podcast also touches on the interplay of faith, health, and scientific objectivity. Topics include biases in nutritional data analysis, comparing health and longevity between Adventists and Americans, and the complexities of vegetarian diets. Dr. Fraser sheds light on the profound relationship between what we eat and how we live.

This podcast masterclass delves into women's health, specifically menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The episode covers the impact of hysterectomy and birth control pills on menopause, the perimenopause phase, menopause symptoms, proactive management strategies, expert guidelines on HRT, its impact on cognitive health, and addressing early onset menopause. Other topics include exercise strategies for bone health, managing night sweats and weight gain, fitness and nutrition for women in their 60s, menopause testing, the grandmother hypothesis, and the risks and misconceptions of hormone therapy.

Dr. Darren Candow, PhD, discusses the benefits of creatine supplementation for recovery, performance, bone health, aging, and the brain. Topics include optimal dosage, types of creatine, creatine for women, and safety. The podcast also covers the impact of creatine on muscle, strength, training volume, and brain function. Additionally, it explores the effects on bone health, body fat, DHT levels, and liver and kidney function. The guest addresses common questions about creatine's impact on hair loss, gastrointestinal side effects, and ongoing studies.

Protein experts discuss the impact of different proteins, recommended protein intake for adults, protein distribution in diet, maximum protein threshold, optimal protein quantities for health, ageing and protein, plant-based vs animal protein, protein and satiety, mTOR and IGF1 in ageing, causes behind elevated IGF1 levels, and acute vs chronic protein consumption.

Guest Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, discusses the surprising truths about plant-based nutrition, exercise frequency, and metabolic health. Topics include the impact of exercise distribution throughout the week, benefits of a transformative health retreat, advantages of creatine for menopausal women, relationship between muscle strength and plant-based diets, benefits of plant-based nutrition for performance, impact of carbohydrate intake on athletic performance, measuring insulin production, importance of movement breaks, role of iron deficiency in inflammation and exercise, nutrients for a plant-based diet, challenges of living a healthy lifestyle, deep squats for cholesterol reduction, importance of plant protein, debate around plant sterols and cardiovascular health, association between red meat and type 2 diabetes risk, and casual conversation about life in Bali and future travel plans.

Dr. Gil Carvalho, a respected physician and research scientist, unpacks the complexities of canola oil's role in our health. He discusses the origins and composition of canola oil, the impact on blood lipids and cardiovascular health, its influence on weight loss and blood glucose control, and the controversy surrounding its inflammatory effects. Dr. Carvalho also examines various studies on canola oil, addressing concerns about oxidation, liver fat, and total mortality. Tune in for an insightful discussion that challenges common misconceptions about canola oil.

Listen to Professor Roy Taylor, who has fundamentally changed our understanding of type 2 diabetes, as he discusses the twin cycle hypothesis, risks associated with high blood glucose levels, personal fat threshold, preventative measures, continuous glucose monitors, body fat distribution, the DiRECT Trial, effective strategies for remission, diet quality and insulin sensitivity, exercise in diabetes remission plans, and the possibility of eradicating type 2 diabetes.

Dr Alan Flanagan, PhD, and Dr Matthew Nagra, ND, critically examine the bold assertions made by Dr Steven Gundry in his book 'The Plant Paradox.' They discuss the myths vs. facts surrounding lectins, including their role in leaky gut syndrome, inflammation, and weight gain. They debunk misconceptions about lectins triggering various health conditions, analyze the impact of lectin content in foods, and explore studies on antibodies and food allergies. Overall, they advocate for a balanced diet that includes beans and emphasize the lack of evidence supporting adverse effects of consuming lectin-containing foods.