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Jim Kean, the dynamic CEO of the National Pro Grid League and founder of WellnessFX, dives deep into the quantified self movement and the importance of tracking health biomarkers. He discusses how gut health impacts cholesterol and serotonin levels and shares insights on how exercise combats neuroinflammation. The conversation also delves into the mechanics of creating a new, inclusive spectator sport, blending technology and analytics to enhance performance. Plus, he explores the effects of overtraining on hormones and the significance of proper recovery.

Dr. Bruce Ames Dr. Rhonda Patrick speaks with Dr. Bruce Ames, about a micronutrient- and fiber-dense nutrition bar (referred to as the CHORI bar) that was developed in the Ames laboratory. The bar was formulated to be moderate in calories (107 kcal/≈25 g bar), but nutrient dense, with a polyphenolic-rich matrix of fruit, walnuts, and non-alkali-processed dark chocolate, supplemental vitamins, minerals, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a blend of insoluble and soluble fibers, protein, and glutamine. Most vitamins and minerals are present in amounts representing 10 to 50% of their corresponding recommended daily allowance (RDA) per bar; with the exceptions of vitamin D and vitamin C (both added above 50% RDA). The goal was not to meet the RDA in every case but to complement standard dietary intakes by consumption of 2 bars each day. People that ate the bar were told not to change their diets but just to eat the bars on top of their normal diet. Lean people that ate the CHORI bar twice a day were able to raise HDL, lower homocysteine, and raise glutathione in just two weeks. Overweight/obese people with low inflammation that ate the bar showed weight loss after 8 weeks, raised their HDL, lowered triglycerides and small LDL particles, and improved insulin sensitivity. Overweight/obese people that had high inflammation were able to lower their inflammation after 2 weeks of eating the bar and raise their HDL after 8 weeks. If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/choribar-weight-loss Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A’s with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

Dr. Bruce Ames In this podcast, Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews her mentor, Dr. Bruce Ames, about his triage theory and other nutrition topics. Dr. Ames was the 23rd most-cited scientist between 1973 and 1984, which is evidence of his long and productive career investigating human health and disease. Dr. Ames continues his research expanding our knowledge of nutrients such as vitamin D and its role in Autism spectrum disorder. In this episode, we discuss... (00:00) Introduction (04:18) Dr. Ames discovers vitamin deficiency-induced DNA damage (10:35) Triage theory explains nutrient rationing  (14:37) Nutrient deficiencies cause insidious damage and accelerate aging (25:25) Expanding the list of essential vitamins (e.g., lutein & zeaxanthin)  (31:05) A Western diet pattern is mostly empty calories (36:46) Challenges running randomized double-blind clinical trials in nutrition (38:12) Nutrition is not the focus of our current healthcare system (42:15) Dr. Ames’ philosophy about healthy and delicious foods If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here. Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information on triage theory, longevity & micronutrients straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A’s with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

In this interview, Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks to Dr. Frans Kuypers about his lab’s discovery on how the human placenta is a rich source of pluripotent stem cells, and yet the placenta is thrown away after delivery. In this episode, we discuss...  (00:00) Introduction  (04:39) The human placenta as a source of hematopoietic cells (11:30) Pluripotent cells can differentiate into any cell in the human body (13:03) Public banking of abundant pluripotent placental stem cells (18:06) Therapeutic applications of stem cells (22:56) Stem cells as part of a physician’s toolkit  (28:56) Epigenetics of induced pluripotent stem cells (34:49) Biogenerators could use young cells to produce growth factors and other chemicals  (38:36) Transferring blood from young mice into old mice regenerates tissues using GDF11 (43:32) Opportunities and challenges of banking stem cells (52:49) Stem cells could eliminate deaths due to lack of bone marrow donors (56:37) The way we fund research isn’t optimal for society If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here. Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A’s with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

Dr. George A Brooks Dr. George A Brooks, an expert in exercise physiology and lactate metabolism. Lactate, a once demonized molecule thought to form lactic acid and become a dead-end toxic metabolite, has been vindicated by the work of Dr. Brooks, his colleagues, and others.  In this episode, we discuss...  (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Dr. Brooks’ experience as an athlete inspired his research on lactate (06:50) Lactate and its relationship to muscle fatigue is misunderstood (09:10) Adaptations to exercise improve mitochondrial functioning and lactate metabolism (14:14) How to use lactate threshold training to improve performance (23:49) Lactate improves brain health and cognitive function  (26:45) Lactate improves outcomes of traumatic brain injury via metabolism (30:00) Lactate spares glucose, increasing antioxidants such as glutathione (42:50) Early lactate administration following a traumatic brain injury is necessary, but challenging (48:20) Lactate from exercise improves Parkinson's disease  (55:00) Brain metabolism following traumatic brain injury If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here. Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A’s with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

Dr. Terry Wahls discusses reversing her multiple sclerosis with a diet rich in micronutrients and Paleo principles. Topics include the importance of green vegetables for mitochondrial health, the impact of sulfur on mitochondrial function, and her inspiring journey to improving MS symptoms through diet, supplements, and exercise.