LEVELS – A Whole New Level

Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the connection between diet and brain health, the benefits of ketogenic diet for mental health, tailoring diets to prevent side effects, the link between gut health and mental health, and the importance of individualized nutrition in improving overall well-being.

Josh Clemente & Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discuss tracking macros for fat loss and muscle gain. Topics include prioritizing protein intake, benefits of tracking macros, roles of each macronutrient, concerns about excess protein and carbohydrates, and how tracking macros can improve health and fitness.

Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Rob Lustig discuss how fructose could be a driver of Alzheimer's disease. They explore fructose's impact on obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cognitive functions, suggesting a potential connection to other conditions. The podcast delves into new research on fructose inducing a foraging response in the brain and its inhibitory effects, raising the question of fructose's role in various health issues beyond Alzheimer's.

Dr. Robin Rose and Ben Grynol discuss the links between gastrointestinal health, metabolic health, and fertility. They explore how gut microbiome testing can address underlying factors of gastrointestinal distress and aid fertility. Topics include gut microbiome diversity, infertility links, PCOS connections, metagenomic testing, balanced macronutrient intake, regenerative farming, and lifestyle changes for gut health.

High-carbohydrate diets and carbohydrate loading have been long-standing tenets of athletic training and competition, but newer research indicates a low-carbohydrate diet may be more beneficial for performance and overall health. Professor Tim Noakes and Josh Clemente discuss how a fat-adapted body can rely on fat as a fuel source at all exercise intensity levels, rather than burning mostly carbohydrates, and how such adaptation and dietary focus may reduce one’s risk of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: ⁠https://levels.link/wnl⁠Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Tim Noakes, MD, PhD, & Josh Clemente discuss:(00:00) — Intro(02:50) — Dr. Tim Noakes explains his career trajectory(17:36) — An adapted body can rely on fat for all exercise intensities(21:04) — The body will never get to a state of no glucose circulation(22:03) — A delicate balance of macronutrients is likely necessary(27:49) — Before the high-carbohydrate craze, elite athletes were fat adapted(32:32) — Fat oxidation in muscle may have a protective effect against Type 2 diabetes(35:51) — Exercise does not cancel out the risk for metabolic disease if diet isn’t accounted for(46:21) — The body can cope with fasting(53:41) — The high-carb training trend has been perpetuated by the carbohydrate industryTranscripts & Show notes⁠🔗 Helpful links:Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1⁠

Discover the importance of sleep for metabolic health and how it affects glucose levels. Learn about the benefits of consistent sleep routines and how diet impacts sleep quality. Don't sacrifice sleep as it is crucial for overall well-being and health outcomes.

Learn from Jessie Inchauspé and Dr. Casey Means how to stabilize blood sugar levels for better health, the impact of nutritional choices on mental health, the 'Glucose Goddess Method,' and the importance of tracking biomarkers for metabolic health improvement.

Dr. Terry Wahls, developer of The Wahls Protocol, and Dr. Casey Means, expert on metabolic health, discuss the root cause of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. They explore the link between metabolic health, blood sugar levels, and autoimmune diseases. They also dive into topics like optimizing metabolic health, mitochondrial dysfunction in autoimmune diseases, the role of osteopontin in brain health, and challenging conventional medicine.

Dr. Richard Johnson & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the issues with fructose, how it can drive food cravings and overeating, and its potential Alzheimer's contribution. They also explore the impact of sugary drinks on weight gain and low energy, the role of fructose in obesity and diabetes, and the effects of different sugars on glucose levels and mitochondrial function.

Dhru Purohit and Austin McGuffie discuss the unique metabolic health experiences of South Asian and Black communities. They touch on topics like the benefits of fasting, the societal split on health, the need for targeted solutions, and the importance of community in achieving health goals.