Mastering Nutrition
Chris Masterjohn, PhD
Welcome to the Mastering Nutrition podcast.
Mastering Nutrition is hosted by Chris Masterjohn, a nutrition scientist focused on optimizing mitochondrial health, and founder of BioOptHealth, a program that uses whole genome sequencing, a comprehensive suite of biochemical data, cutting-edge research and deep scientific insights to optimize each person's metabolism by finding their own unique unlocks.
He received his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from University of Connecticut at Storrs in 2012, served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Veterinary Medicine from 2012-2014, served as Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College from 2014-2017, and now works independently in science research and education.
Mastering Nutrition is hosted by Chris Masterjohn, a nutrition scientist focused on optimizing mitochondrial health, and founder of BioOptHealth, a program that uses whole genome sequencing, a comprehensive suite of biochemical data, cutting-edge research and deep scientific insights to optimize each person's metabolism by finding their own unique unlocks.
He received his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from University of Connecticut at Storrs in 2012, served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Veterinary Medicine from 2012-2014, served as Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College from 2014-2017, and now works independently in science research and education.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 12, 2024 • 29min
Your Cells Are Starving For Creatine
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.
Dec 18, 2023 • 23min
Is Whole Food Vitamin C Really Different? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #330
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.
13 snips
Dec 4, 2023 • 30min
What's the Deal With Seed Oils? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #329
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.
Nov 20, 2023 • 24min
Is Hair Mineral Testing Useful? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #328
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.
13 snips
Nov 17, 2023 • 51min
Secrets to Superior Cognitive Performance (Without Drugs)
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.
6 snips
Nov 16, 2023 • 7min
Vitamin C, Whole Food Vs. Synthetic: Does It Matter?
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.
Nov 14, 2023 • 6min
Fact-Checking Gary Brecka on Rogan: A Deep Dive into MTHFR and Methylation
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.
Nov 6, 2023 • 2min
Cancer, IV Drips, and the Glutathione Vitamin C Connection
This podcast explores the effects of high-dose vitamin C on cancer and sepsis. It discusses how vitamin C acts as a pro-oxidant to kill cancer cells and an antioxidant in sepsis. The impact of vitamin C dosage on oxalate levels and the delicate balance with glutathione is also explored. Additionally, potential benefits for individuals under high stress are considered.
Nov 6, 2023 • 21min
How to Find the Root Cause of Autoimmunity? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #327
The podcast discusses how deficiencies of vitamins A and D may contribute to autoimmunity, along with the impact of energy metabolism on immune system function. The connection between autoimmunity and the second law of thermodynamics is explored, highlighting the role of energy metabolism as a root cause. The significance of energy metabolism in healing and preventing autoimmune diseases is also discussed, along with the relationship between vitamins A and D and the disturbance in rhythmic rise and fall of myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Low ATP levels can impact mineral absorption and distribution, impairing activation of vitamin A and emphasizing the importance of addressing energy metabolism issues for autoimmunity prevention.
Nov 1, 2023 • 32sec
The Powerful Duo: How Glutathione and Vitamin C IV Drips Impact Cancer
Learn about the potential of high-dose IV vitamin C and glutathione to kill cancer cells and extend the lives of terminal cancer patients.
