
High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS
High Intensity Health features breakthrough health tips and hacks from respected authorities in the Fitness, Nutrition and Functional Medicine fields. Our expert guests have shared insider information that has helped thousands of Moms, Dads, Executives, Health Care Professionals and High-Performing Athletes optimize their metabolism, belly fat, gut bacteria, immune system,both physical and mental performance and overall health. No matter where you sit on the health and nutrition spectrum, you’ll benefit from our cutting-edge discussions, 2-days per week.
Latest episodes

Nov 21, 2023 • 17min
Saturated Fat is Not Bad for Your Heart, Dietary Guidelines Are Bogus
The podcast explores the link between saturated fat consumption and heart disease, highlighting that it may not be as straightforward as once thought. They discuss the limitations of previous studies and the impact of overall diet and lifestyle on cardiovascular health. The episode challenges popular dietary guidelines and suggests that high cholesterol may not be detrimental to health.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 1min
Muscle Toning is a Myth: Train Like This to Build Muscle & Burn Fat w/ Tara Garrison
Tara Garrison, fitness coach and author, discusses tactics and strategies for burning fat and building muscle with resistance exercise. Topics include the impact of nutrition on body transformation, the connection between mental and physical health, the role of consistency in workout timing, the importance of intensity in achieving results, and the significance of proper technique and hormone balance.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 12min
Vitamins D & K Plus Nasal Breathing to Change Your Sleep, Airway Health and More | Joel Gould, DDS
Joel Gould, DDS, discusses the importance of vitamin D and its impact on immune system, sleep apnea symptoms in children, and the significance of deuterium in mitochondrial function. The podcast also explores the connection between gut microbiome, vitamin D, and B-vitamins in sleep apnea and insomnia, and the potential health effects of glyphosate in food.

Oct 24, 2023 • 25min
LIVE: 'Red Meat Causes Diabetes' Harvard Scientists Claim: Flawed Study Breakdown
This podcast discusses a flawed Harvard study that attempts to link red meat consumption to diabetes. The speaker highlights issues with comparing populations and confounding factors. They also explore healthy user bias, hormone use, and environmental claims. Additionally, they discuss the impact of diet on health and flaws in epidemiological studies.

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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 29min
Foods That Fix Mental Health Issues Like Depression, Anxiety with Michelle Hurn RD LD
Michelle Hurn, RD discusses the impact of diet on mental health, debunking myths and sharing practical insights. Topics include the importance of animal proteins for brain health, the influence of processed foods on eating habits, and the correlation between vegan/vegetarian diets and mental health. Nutrition's role in mental well-being, the pitfalls of plant-based diets, and the impact of food on neuroplasticity are also explored. Additionally, the significance of protein and exercise in preventing sarcopenia and the need for healthier eating habits in children are discussed.

Oct 17, 2023 • 9min
Prioritize Protein OR You'll Overeat Junk Food (SCIENCE)
Dietary protein must be prioritized to prevent overconsumption of processed junk foods due to a phenomenon known as protein leverage. Let's dive into the details of this research. Sponsored: Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: http://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Link to Studies and Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3RZgSZt Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 09:00 Problems with decreased protein 19:00 Protein leverage hypothesis 01:00 Insufficient Protein 01:54 Over consuming junk food 02:34 Protein is satiating 02:51 Creatine is found in meat products 03:47 Energy expenditure is decreasing leading to obesity 05:03 Problems with protein dilution in the diet 06:15 14-day low protein diet feeding study 07:18 Protein targets

Oct 10, 2023 • 12min
Why I Stopped Extended Fasting: A Muscle Centric Approach to Fasting and Metabolic Health
The podcast discusses the potential negative impact of extended fasting on muscle preservation and building. It explores the importance of considering muscle health in fasting strategies and finding a balance between fat loss and muscle preservation. Additionally, alternative fasting strategies to promote longevity and metabolic health are suggested.

Oct 7, 2023 • 18min
Bloodwork of Centenarians VS Non-Centenarians Revealed: 3 Blood Tests to Focus On
Guest_name_1 discusses a 35-year study on blood biomarkers in 44,000 adults. Findings show high cholesterol and low blood glucose are linked to living to 100. Centenarians had lower blood glucose levels and higher total cholesterol. GGT liver enzyme test and uric acid levels were also associated with longevity. Improving glutathione health, avoiding alcohol, fasting, and exercise can optimize biomarkers for longevity.

Sep 27, 2023 • 13min
Cancer Spikes 79% in Young Adults, Is this to Blame?
Early onset cancers are on the rise in young adults, yet experts claim they 'don't know what's driving the surge.' Research finds Millennials have more chronic health conditions compared to other generations, likely from early introduction of processed foods. Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the updated Berberine HCl Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/berberine-fasting-accelerator Use code podcast to save 12% Link to Studies: https://bit.ly/3sMkdAu Tripping Over the Truth Book: https://amzn.to/3ENhbiG ----------------------Show Notes-------------------------- 00:00 Intro 06:94: early onset cancers in young 30:00 Rise in Cancers 1:15 Global increase 2:23 Metabolic health and cancer 3:00 Berberine and food cravings 3:50 Cancer no longer a disease of the elderly 4:15 Warburg Effect 5:11 High glucose is linked with cancer 6:35 Mainstream medicine food suggestions 7:20 Poor metabolic health and cancer 8:11 Otto Warburg 9:47 High A1C and Cancer 10:39 Glucose intake and mortality 11:15 Carbohydrate intake and cancer 12:00 Conclusions

Sep 16, 2023 • 21min
Protein: How Much, Timing Around Exercise + Why You Need MORE as You Age
Let's take a deep dive into protein, how much you need for your bodyweight, muscle gain, fat loss and why aging increases protein requirements. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix *Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Link to Studies: https://bit.ly/3PmKE7r -----------Show Notes---------------------- 00:00 Intro 0:17 Protein Deep Dive 0:22 Protein thresholds 1:04 Protein, muscle and weight loss 1:32 Strength and mortality 2:23 RDA for protein is low 3:32 Protein targets for healthy people 4:39 Pre-exercise protein 5:27 Creatine 6:43 Protein intake for all ages 7:27 Important table to consider 8:02 Over 65 need more protein 8:45 Protein timing for muscle gain 10:00 Protein around exercise 10:12 Pulse VS even distribution 12:21 Protein pulse as you get older 13:29 Pre-bed protein 15:29 Protein and diabetes 16:17 How much protein you need
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