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I've been singing the praises of InsideTracker for so long that it was about time to have Gil Blander join me as a guest on Stacked. Gil is the Chief Scientific Officer of InsideTracker and an internationally-recognized authority on the science of aging. He leads a team of experts in the development of algorithms and databases that analyze biochemical and physiological markers and determine their optimal ranges.In the age of fad diets and nutrition trends, Gil works to educate people on the true indicators of health. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and what may move the needle in the right direction for one person might make no change for the next. We hit the ground running in this episode, cutting through the noise and getting right down to the markers that really matter (and they're not the ones most people pay attention to!). Gil shares fascinating data points on the correlation between red blood cell size and BMI, talks about the effect of "food-like substances" on the brain, and gives us a sneak peek of what to expect from InsideTracker in 2020.In This EpisodeInsideTracker's Ultimate Panel (Use code STACKED on any panel for 10% off!)Joe's favorite Vitamin D supplement (buy through Quicksilver and use code STACKED for 15% off)Proudly Sponsored ByBrain.fm Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day — focus, productivity, relaxation — and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you head over to http://brain.fm/stacked.RUNGA Corporate ExperiencesRUNGA brings wellbeing, connection and optimization into reach within the corporate setting. Designed to reboot an executive team or advisory board, RUNGA offers everything from seminars and wellness programming at larger corporate summits, to curated private wellness retreats. To find out how RUNGA can help your team enjoy greater health and productivity in 2020, schedule a call today.Support the show

In today’s episode, I keep the microphone to myself for a special solo-sode to kick off 2020.As I’ve spent most of the month of December in Iceland, in 20 hours of darkness per day, I started thinking about what role I played in peoples’ health and wellness journeys in 2019—and where I think my message is heading in 2020.I narrowed it down to five key areas: caloric restriction and fasting, sleep, breathing, exercise, and community.As I thought more deeply about these wellness components, I felt compelled to ramble with the microphone on and to share the result with you guys. I hope you enjoy it!In This EpisodeDavid Sinclair's new book, LifespanJoseph Mercola's latest book, Keto FastDry Farm WinesJoe’s podcast with Dr. JenJoe's podcast with Lois LayneeMini Popsicle sticksJoe's Lifestyle coaching program for busy executivesJoe's customized kettlebell/oxygen optimization training plans for high performersStrong Coffee (use code "joedi" for 20% off!)Proudly Sponsored ByStrong Coffee CompanyLike many of you, I have a soft spot for coffee, and it’s heartbreaking how tough it can be to find good coffee when on the road or traveling. Thanks to Strong Coffee and its addition of amino acids such as L-Theanine and other nutrients, I don’t have to give up my coffee ritual when I’m away from home! More than just coffee, Strong Coffee is a supplement that leaves me feeling focused, energized and satisfied.Use code JOEDI for 20% off at strongcoffeecompany.comQuicksilver ScientificAre you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!**Valid until 1/31/2020SeedAfter my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic.Support the show

Today's episode is a “repost” from my good friend Pete Evans’s podcast H.E.A.L. Pete and I recently shared this unfiltered conversation around health that I felt compelled to share with listeners of Stacked. Pete asked some excellent questions—in truth, he caught me off-guard with most of them—which gave me the opportunity to share some perspectives that I feel may be really helpful for listeners as we enter the new year.In this episode, I discuss the difference between health and fitness, and why culture and our ancestral roots matter—especially when it comes to diet in a nutritional space that seems to leave no room for wine, bread, or cheese. I break down exactly how we tend to make becoming “healthy” stressful through over-analyzing, over-controlling, and becoming our own worst enemy. Lastly, I share some thoughts on endurance training and what I believe to be the healthiest way to get fit for ultra running.It’s always fun to take a turn in the hot seat, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! (P.S. Stay tuned for Pete’s Stacked episode, coming in the next few months!)Proudly Sponsored ByQuicksilver ScientificAre you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!**Valid until 1/31/2020Essentia MattressSleep quality is one of the most important ingredients to vibrant health, and yet it’s one that many health-enthusiasts overlook, often focusing more on supplements and sophisticated biohacks. Well, Essentia has developed a truly life-changing mattress that is one of the best investments you can make for your health and your home. Check it out here!SeedAfter my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic.Support the show

If you have neurological deficiencies, Dr. John Marchese can help you solve them. A Boston local with extensive chiropractic training, Dr Marchese has witnessed the rise of strength and conditioning gyms and seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Rather than promoting general fitness or “training for life,” he advocates specific training based on your sport, your goals, and your history of physical activity.“You can’t train an NHL player the same way you train a 14-year-old lacrosse player.”His methods may seem unconventional, but the results speak for themselves. I met Dr. Marchese when I was starting my business and still experiencing the effects of prefrontal cortex damage. Through specific treatment, he helped me to retrain my brain to function correctly and balance my deficiencies. In this episode, we talk about my rehabilitation process, specific fitness for unique individuals, the link between weight training and addictions, why trap bar deadlifts are a terrible exercise, and a whole lot more.Proudly Sponsored ByPatreonSupport from listeners helps me and my team continue to provide valuable content and eventually expand to more weekly episodes and video. As a Patreon supporter, your contribution—equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee or a green juice—is so appreciated. You’ll also receive access to exclusive Patreon-only content such as recipes, Q&As, the occasional “Whole Foods hack” and other behind-the-scenes footage.To support the show, head over to Patreon today!RUNGA Corporate ExperiencesRUNGA brings wellbeing, connection and optimization into reach within the corporate setting. Designed to reboot an executive team or advisory board, RUNGA offers everything from seminars and wellness programming at larger corporate summits, to curated private wellness retreats. To find out how RUNGA can help your team enjoy greater health and productivity in 2020, schedule a call today.https://vimeo.com/377590039Support the show

There’s a difference between fitness and athleticism, and Coach Todd Cambio, CSCS, trains athletes to be ready for anything by improving their strength, speed, and agility. He practices what he preaches, maximizing the benefit of his own training by doing his research, moving with intention, and implementing biomechanical techniques. Whether it’s kettlebell training, Spartan racing, or burpees, Coach Cambio has a highly educated opinion on it (and probably a certification for it, too).“Everything I do is based on being a better athlete. I train to be better in life.”We take a deep dive into Cambio’s kettlebell background, athletic history, and thoughts on current fitness trends. He walks us through his corrective process for an athlete with back pain and explains when it’s a good idea to opt for a heavier kettlebell. As an aging athlete himself, Todd has firsthand insight into the process of adjusting athletic expectations over time. While he’s no stranger to intense workouts, he encourages listeners—from serious competitors to average Joes—to know their “why” and train accordingly. No matter where you fall on the continuum, you’ll benefit from this episode.“You have to know what your why is and why you like to do it and just do it. Get to your destination on the right roads.”Inside TrackerBlood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.Use code STACKED for 10% off at insidetracker.comStrong Coffee CompanyLike many of you, I have a soft spot for coffee, and it’s heartbreaking how tough it can be to find good coffee when on the road or traveling. Thanks to Strong Coffee and its addition of amino acids such as L-Theanine and other nutrients, I don’t have to give up my coffee ritual when I’m away from home! More than just coffee, Strong Coffee is a supplement that leaves me feeling focused, energized and satisfied.Use code JOEDI for 20% off at strongcoffeecompany.comSupport the show

In the first video episode of Stacked, Dr. Christopher Shade joins me to put supplements under the microscope and explore their role in cell health, from detoxification to ketosis. Dr. Shade explains the interconnectedness of stress, glutathione (remember this one from Dr. Paul’s episode?), and leaky gut; walks us through the best way to prepare for detox protocol, and shares his own experience with NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and travel recovery. He’s on a mission to combat universal toxicity, and this episode is packed full of information that will help you navigate the saturated supplement market and reach optimal health.“We’ve got tools that let us push different levers and such. But it’s not just the biochemical—it’s our whole application to the world.”Quicksilver ScientificAre you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!**Valid until 1/31/2020Inside TrackerBlood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.Use code STACKED for 10% off at https://www.insidetracker.com/Brain.fm Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day — focus, productivity, relaxation — and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you head over to http://brain.fm/stackedSupport the show

Andy walks us through the way light influences our brains, our moods, and our quality of life. He explains how new moms might be keeping their babies awake at night, that sunscreen is bad for you, and why shift work is not ideal for anyone.Find AndyInstagram I Twitter I WebsiteIn This EpisodeLights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and SurvivalHealth and LightQuicksilver ScientificAre you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!**Valid until 1/31/2020Inside TrackerBlood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.Use code STACKED for 10% off at https://www.insidetracker.com/BLUbloxIf you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout at CHRISTMAS SHIPPING: Last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery will be 16th December, if DHL Express shipping option selected. Brain.fm Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day — focus, productivity, relaxation — and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you head over toSupport the show

Ben Greenfield is an expert biohacker, strength and conditioning coach, and best-selling author. Ben has worked with CEOs, endurance competitors, and professional athletes from poker champions to NFL players. He joined me to share his wisdom (and his book suggestions) on everything from minerals and their role in human health to parenting advice and the value of tradition. “If there’s a lightning storm in Florida, and you’re here in California, that’s the time to go outside in your bare feet.”For full show notes, visit Joe's website.BLUbloxIf you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!Special Holiday Offer: Head over to BLUblox and enter code RUNGA25 at check-out for a 25% discount.*Valid now until Tuesday, December 3rd.Strong Coffee CompanyLike many of you, I have a soft spot for coffee, and it’s heartbreaking how tough it can be to find good coffee when on the road or traveling. Thanks to Strong Coffee and its addition of amino acids such as L-Theanine and other nutrients, I don’t have to give up my coffee ritual when I’m away from home! More than just coffee, Strong Coffee is a supplement that leaves me feeling focused, energized and satisfied.Special Holiday Offer: Get 20-30% off bundle deals* with limited quantity Strong Coffee Company gear. Use code STACKED to receive a free ebook copy of Breaking Fast and RUNGA Mobility Books.*Valid Friday, November 29th to Monday, December 2nd.Inside TrackerBlood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.Special Holiday Offer: Use code CHEERSSTACKED for $200 off the Ultimate plan.**Valid Thursday, November 28th to Monday, December 2nd.Brain.fm Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day— focus, productivity, or relaxation—and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. Special Holiday Offer: Receive 35% off this already inexpensive app when you head over to http://brain.fm/stacked or enter code STACKED at checkout.*Valid Friday, November 29th (Black Friday only).Support the show

Often called the nightlife maven, Brent Bolthouse is responsible for some of the hottest A-list parties in Hollywood and the iconic Neon Carnival, Coachella’s exclusive, invite-only after-party. In this episode, Brent walks us through the journey of how he went from working at a gas station to creating The Bungalow in Santa Monica, one of California’s most popular bars. This is not just the story of how one man’s journey to sobriety built Hollywood’s nightlife, but a story of finding enlightenment in unexpected places, of the power of gratitude to reshape our lives, and of being in the right place at the right time. This is a story that will make you believe that anything can happen in this life. “Last year I was pumping gas in Sherman Oaks, and this year, I’m running the nightclub where the Beastie Boys are DJing and Robert Downey Jr is in line.”Find BrentInstagram I Facebook I WebProudly Sponsored ByInside TrackerBlood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.Special Holiday Offer: Use code CHEERSSTACKED for $200 off the Ultimate plan.**Valid Thursday, November 28th to Monday, December 2nd.Four SigmaticI never thought I would see the day where medicinal mushrooms were so widely available and consumable in such delicious, easy-to-drink forms—and it’s all thanks to Four Sigmatic. I drink one of their blends every single day, with Reishi, Lion’s Mane, and Superfood Protein being some of my favorite products.Special Holiday Offer: Get up to 50% off* products with an additional 15% off with code RUNGA (while supplies last).*Valid Thursday, November 28th to Tuesday, December 3rd.Strong Coffee CompanyLike many of you, I have a soft spot for coffee, and it’s heartbreaking how tough it can be to find good coffee when on the road or traveling. Thanks to Strong Coffee and its addition of amino acids such as L-Theanine and other nutrients, I don’t have to give up my coffee ritual when I’m away from home! More than just coffee, Strong Coffee is a supplement that leaves me feeling focused, energized and satisfied.Special Holiday Offer: Get 20-30% off bundle deals* with limited quantity Strong Coffee Company gear. Use code STACKED to receive a free ebook copy of Breaking Fast and RUNGA Mobility Books.*Valid Friday, November 29th to Monday, December 2nd.Essentia MattressSleep quality is one of the most important ingredients to vibrant health, and yet it’s one that many health-enthusiasts overlook, often focusing more on supplements and sophisticated biohacks. Well, Essentia has developed a truly life-changing mattress that is one of the best investments you can make for your health and your home. Special Holiday Offer: 25% off Everything* + 2 Free Latex Cloud Pillows with Mattress Purchase ($300 value). Tatami Hybrid not included. Some exclusions apply. Discount automatically applied at checkout using this linkSupport the show

Dr. Paul, Carnivore MD, is the leading advocate of a carnivore diet as a promising solution for a number of common ailments, specifically autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, and a number of mental health issues. Paul aims to combat misinformation with verified research and correct the roots of chronic disease.“There are no plant compounds that act as direct free-radical scavengers in the human body.”On this extremely educational episode of Stacked, Dr. Paul has something to say about all the claims made in The Game Changers (if you haven’t watched it, you might want to go do that first). He starts out by contradicting the common understanding about the correlation between cholesterol and heart disease, and then we take a virtual trip back in time to learn valuable lessons from our ancestors. Nothing is off-limits here: We discuss bodily functions in detail, and mince no words in setting the record straight on Vitamin C and heme iron.“We don't see a lot of IGG allergy to animal foods, and we could speculate on the reasons for that, but I think it has a lot to do with plant toxins."Paul's upbringing: how an MD stumbled on the carnivore diet (3:15)Paul debunks myths and breaks down the functions of HDL and LDL cholesterol (8:00)What the Framingham study really tells us (16:30)Plot twist: High LDL cholesterol can actually extend lifespan in older adults (25:30)So what’s the ideal triglyceride/HDL ratio anyway? (31:45)What triggered spikes in our evolutionary development? (35:00)No, your teeth don’t actually indicate that our ancestors only ate plants (38:00)And you wouldn’t be better off in the wilderness with knowledge of plants than a spear (40:00)And animals are not just middlemen for plant protein (sorry, Rhonda Patrick.) (51:00)And plants are not the only source of Vitamin C for humans (how much is ideal, by the way?) (53:00)Sure, heme iron is bad—when you’re a calcium-deficient mouse (57:05)You can poop without fiber, and it doesn’t prevent cancer development. There is an interesting correlation with diverticulitis though (1:00:00)Does Paul follow eating patterns or take any supplements? (1:13:45)We can’t make this shit up: According to The Game Changers, “The more meat men eat, the more quickly they lose their manly manhood” (1:17:45)What is the effect of intense exercise on the gut? (1:21:00)Will Paul be a carnivore forever? (1:23:45)How to get started on a carnivore diet (1:26:30)Find Dr. Paul Instagram I Facebook I WebMentioned In This EpisodeThe Carnivore Code (Pre-Order)Proudly Sponsored ByPatreonThis episode is brought to you without traditional sponsors reads. Instead, I am introducing you to the Stacked Patreon channel. Your support of the podcast means the world to me and a contribution through Patreon - equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee or green juice - will help us continue to provide valuable content and also, help us expand how we deliver this content (e.g. video). On top of that, you’ll receive access to exclusive content such as Q&A’s and behind the scenes footage.To support the show, please head to Patreon today!Support the show