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Nicolas Verhoeven
I simplify scientific studies for you. If you want a transparent, detailed source of information for your nutrition, health, performance, etc., welcome to Physionic!
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Feb 4, 2022 • 24min
Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe for Insulin Sensitivity and Mitochondrial Function? [Study 27]
In this episode, I'm kicking off a new format that's more tailored to the podcast listeners, so there's less need to head to the video versions of the podcast to understand half of what I'm talking about. In this episode, we'll be discussing saturated fat (palmitate) and it's effects in relation to insulin signaling in muscle cells, as well as mitochondrial function. What are the effects? What are the implications?
Video: https://youtu.be/zMkV91E2Bic
Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249685/

Nov 4, 2021 • 42min
Body Fat is lost from THIS - NOT HORMONES
Dive into the intriguing world of fat loss, where metabolism and hormones take center stage. Discover how calories in versus calories out plays a crucial role in shedding body fat. The discussion also tackles various dietary approaches, promoting a balanced view of energy intake. Uncover the science behind effective fat management without getting lost in hormonal debates. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on what truly drives fat loss!

Oct 28, 2021 • 22min
THIS is how Mitochondria DESTROY your Cells.
Mitochondria have a dark side, find out how.
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPx7cv1I7eU
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Oct 14, 2021 • 38min
Long Term Effects from Fat Loss - Hormones, Weight Regain? [Study Breakdown]
In this podcast, we look at a study that investigates how weight loss affects hormones and long term weight regain - is the deck stacked against you?
Study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1105816
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/-t5d0S5MRwE
0:00 - Introduction
2:47 - Study Design
6:58 - Weight Loss & Weight Regain Results
9:45 - Long Term Hormonal Changes from Weight Loss
34:12 - Conclusions/Take Aways
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Oct 6, 2021 • 26min
Does Intermittent Fasting, WITHOUT WEIGHT LOSS, improve your Health? [Study Breakdown]
How does intermittent fasting affect your health, even when you do not lose weight with it? Let's find out.
Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29754952/#:~:text=Men%20with%20Prediabetes-,Early%20Time%2DRestricted%20Feeding%20Improves%20Insulin%20Sensitivity%2C%20Blood%20Pressure%2C,Cell%20Metab.
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/1t0HUSlFNiQ
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0:00 - Introduction
3:23 - Study Design
9:03 - Intermittent Fasting on Health Results
18:24 - "Fasting Increases Inflammation"
20:08 - Intermittent Fasting on Health Continued
23:00 - Conclusions/Take Aways

Sep 22, 2021 • 41min
You asked for it: My Lifetime Workout Routine, Health Habits, and Supplements
Title says it all...
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/u4XirePJKfg
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Sep 15, 2021 • 46min
Sirtuins, Mitochondria, and Insulin Resistance
In this episode, we'll be discussing how sirtuins play their role in mitochondrial health and insulin resistance.
Scientific Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7432223/
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/M9INrzrfsu4
0:00 - Introduction
3:10 - Diabetes Background
8:30 - Mitochondria Background
13:33 - Mitochondria & Insulin Resistance
20:33 - Sirtuins
43:40 - Conclusions/Take Aways
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Sep 8, 2021 • 31min
Creatine on Brain Health; Supplementation & an Alternative?
In this episode, I summarize the content from a brand new scientific review that discusses the difference between creatine supplementation for the brain vs the rest of the body, as well as a possible alternative.
Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7916590/
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/gltKZA6JQr0
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Sep 1, 2021 • 29min
Compensation Theory: Why We should Stop Outrunning our Fat
In this episode, I cover a study sent to me by a subscriber wherein the researchers discuss a new model for understanding metabolism through their self titled 'Compensation Hypothesis'.
Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982221011209
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/O7TY-HMZkKA
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Aug 25, 2021 • 27min
Does your metabolism decline after 30?
In this podcast, I'll be detailing a brand new study deeply investigating the decline in metabolism with age.
Study: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/373/6556/808
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/cXHxl8dPqG0
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0:00 - Introduction
6:02 - Metabolism over the Lifespan
13:35 - 2 Factors that lead to Metabolism Decline?
23:58 - Conclusion/Take Aways


