Mastering Nutrition

Andy Galpin, an exercise science expert, and George Brooks, a leading researcher on lactate, dive into the surprising truth about lactate and muscle alkalinization. They debunk the myth that lactic acid causes muscle soreness and fatigue, revealing that lactate actually helps alkalinize muscles. The conversation covers the biochemical processes of lactate production, its role in preventing exercise-induced acidosis, and insights into muscle fatigue mechanisms. They also discuss the limited benefits of lactate supplements and effective strategies to enhance performance.

D-lactate is not just a byproduct of bacteria; human enzymes produce it too! This groundbreaking research challenges misconceptions and highlights its role in energy metabolism and gluconeogenesis. The term “D-lactate shuttle” is introduced, showcasing its significance alongside classic shuttles in balancing cellular functions. Explore its implications in neurological conditions like Parkinson's and autism, questioning previous assumptions on its minimal presence and emphasizing its importance in maintaining metabolic health.

In this podcast we cover elevated creatinine, insomnia, cramps constipation, water retention, hair loss, irritation and anger, lightheadedness during lifting, bloating, aggravation of restless leg syndrome, irritation of asthma, bloody noses, anxiety, headaches, heart palpitations, twitching, and fast or slow heartbeat. The full podcast and article can be found here:   https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/handling-creatine-side-effects 

Discover the importance of creatine in cellular functions and health benefits, from energy production to athletic performance and brain function. Explore the role of creatine in optimizing cell performance and the potential advantages of maintaining high creatine levels in the body.

The podcast discusses the effectiveness and copper utilization of natural and synthetic vitamin C. It explores the roles of vitamin C in plants, including iron regulation and photosynthesis. The impact of vitamin C on copper levels and cerebral plasmin is also explored. Debunking myths about synthetic versus whole food vitamin C, the podcast provides insights on daily dosage.

Exploring the oxidative liability of seed oils due to vulnerable polyunsaturated fatty acids. The role of vitamin E in protecting against lipid peroxidation. Need for moderation in consumption of seed oils to prevent potential harm.

The podcast discusses the usefulness of hair trace mineral analysis for nutritional testing. It explores the limitations of hair mineral content as a test for specific minerals and highlights the need for corroboration from other validated tests. The chapters cover topics such as the value of HTMA for ultra trace minerals and edge cases, reliable markers for zinc deficiency, and recent scientific papers on hair mineral analysis.

Explore the power of nutrition versus drugs for cognitive performance. Learn about the historical use of cocaine and coca leaves, the complexities of methylation, the significance of B12 and Collen, the role of glycine and other nutrients, genetic impairments, and ways to optimize cognitive performance without drugs.

Debunking the myth of special tyrosinase complex in plant vitamin C, examining differences between whole food and synthetic vitamin C, exploring distinctions between vitamin K and C in plants, discussing absorption rates, highlighting benefits of flavonoids and vitamin C, importance of vitamin C and its concentrations in plants, effects on tyrosinase enzyme and cerebral plasmid, benefits of whole food vitamin C over synthetic ascorbic acid.

A critique of Gary Brekka's lack of scientific background and limitations of his DNA test. Refutation of the claim that everything entering our bodies needs to be methylated. Discussion on specific targets and functions of methylation. Explanation of the conversion of T4 to T3 in the body, including iodine atom removal and replacement.