The Jesse Chappus Show

Neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig discusses the root cause of insulin resistance, types of fats, recommended supplements, the impact of glucose and fructose on mitochondrial function, and the connection between insulin resistance and mitochondrial dysfunction. Various methods to measure sugar consumption and its impact on metabolic health are explored, along with the effectiveness of supplements for mitochondrial function. The podcast also delves into the history of processed food and sugar, strategies for quitting sugar addiction, myths about milk consumption, the pros and cons of calcium supplements, nutrient deficiencies in a plant-based diet, the dangers of food processing, and the impact of sweeteners on health.

Sal Di Stefano, co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, discusses the root cause of the health crisis, the benefits of strength training, the connection between muscle and longevity, and debunking resistance training myths. He also shares his experience with TRT and offers insights on amino acids, protein supplementation, and stress management.

Cardiologist and author, Dr. William Davis, discusses the impact of the microbiome on health, the importance of removing wheat and grains, healing SIBO naturally, the benefits of fermented foods, and the effects of berberine on the microbiome. He also explores the leaky gut theory, the carnivore diet, the power of the microbiome, and supplements that improve gut health.

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/558kriscarr Kris Carr (IG: @crazysexykris) has been called a “force of nature” by O Magazine and was named a “new role model” by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today. She is the subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer. Kris teaches people how to take back their health and live like they mean it. Her work will change the way you live, love and eat! Kris' brand new book is I'm Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart. In this episode, we discuss: Commit to not abandoning yourself Movement is powerful Writing is therapeutic Why not get busy living? The biggest warning sign of all I’m not a mourning person How Kris processed her Dad’s terminal diagnosis Be willing to make mistakes The 5 pillars of wellness Practice courageous acknowledgment Keep talking about your loved ones How to navigate caregiving for aging parents Trauma lives in the body Kris went from cancer survivor to thriver The power of acceptance Talk about death Be intentional with your time Form a fierce radical friendship with yourself Make your golden years now Be willing to ask for and receive help Important lessons from Kris’ Dad Normalize emotions The underlying layer of anger The idea of emotional literacy What is anticipatory grief? Develop your own support system Knowing when good enough is good enough Healing relationships after death Show sponsor: LMNT <== Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack when you make any purchase by using this link Related links: Kris Carr - I'm Not a Mourning Person (book) Kris Carr's website Follow Kris Carr on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Crazy Sexy Cancer (documentary) Kris Carr - Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor (book) Kris Carr (books) Listen to Dr. Gabor Maté previously on TUHP (episode #259) Dr. Gabor Maté (books) Related episodes: Cancer Survivor Reveals Her Top Foods That Fight Cancer | Lauren Kretzer (#535) You Need These Skills to Detach From Overthinking & Anxiety | Dr. Julie Smith (#491) How to Heal the Pain of Your Past to Find Freedom & Inner Peace | Gabby Bernstein (#458) Psychotherapist Reveals How to Be Mentally Strong in a World of Change & Uncertainty | Julia Samuel (#423) Matthew McConaughey on Catching More Greenlights, the Impermanence of Life, & Writing Your Own Story (#398) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/557drakilpalanisamy Dr. Akil Palanisamy (IG: @drakil) is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine, blending his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda. He’s the author of The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity. As he has done for two-plus decades, Dr. Akil sees patients and conducts clinical research studies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today we’re going deep on the subject of autoimmunity - you’ll learn about the biggest drivers of the disease and how to keep them in check to prevent and reverse your condition. In this episode, we discuss: The 5 drivers of autoimmune disease What are conventional doctors doing to treat autoimmune diseases? Modulating the immune system vs. boosting the immune system The critical role of autoimmune antibody testing The 5 categories of toxins to avoid The top toxins found in food Dr. Akil’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 diet protocols Key differences between the Phase 1 diet and the AIP diet Cabbage juice is the richest source of glutamine Broccoli sprouts are loaded with sulforaphane The benefits of consuming fermented foods Probiotics are an immune modulator + recommendations Categories of prebiotic foods Resistant starch: breaking down type 1, 2, and 3 The top superfoods to include in your diet Plant toxins and autoimmunity The problem with a long-term carnivore diet How to reintroduce foods after an elimination diet Why gluten is inflammatory The most important postbiotics Water is a hidden source of toxins Dr. Akil’s thoughts on eliminating alcohol Green tea is a prebiotic for your oral microbiome Simple oral health tips Intermittent fasting benefits autoimmune conditions A sauna protocol for autoimmunity Addressing infections + testing options Diet has the biggest impact on pH in the GI tract Salt recommendations for autoimmunity The role of mycobacteria Autoimmune diseases associated with Epstein Barr virus Lyme disease is underdiagnosed Dysbiosis is the key hallmark of autoimmunity What are lipopolysaccharides (LPS)? Supplements that are important for autoimmune disease Adaptogens help the body handle stress Sleep heals the body Stress is associated with autoimmune disease and flare-ups The three components of exercise for autoimmunity When “healthy stress” becomes negative stress Hacks to activate the vagus nerve How trauma impacts autoimmunity The first steps to addressing autoimmunity Your body has the potential to heal Dr. Akil’s health journey & healing with Ayurveda The leaky gut connection to autoimmune conditions Show sponsor: Quicksilver Scientific <== 15% off all Quicksilver Scientific products by using the code ultimatehealth15 at checkout Related links: Dr. Akil Palanisamy - The TIGER Protocol (book) Dr. Akil Palanisamy's website Follow Dr. Akil Palanisamy on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Dr. Akil Palanisamy - The Paleovedic Diet (book) Environmental Working Group (EWG) BrocElite Plus Culturelle - Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) Florastor - Saccharomyces Boulardii Berkey Water Filters ZeroWater Filters Aquasana Shower Filter Berkey Shower Filter International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Oura Ring <== Buy the Oura Ring Generation 3 and get 6 free months of Oura membership HeartMath Related episodes: Learn How to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease Through Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Terry Wahls (#482) Dr. Steven Gundry on Boosting Your Mental and Physical Energy (#404) Danielle Walker on Finding Health After Being Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disease (#401) 285: Dr. Izabella Wentz – Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology • Thyroid Testing • Stress, Trauma & Autoimmune Conditions 254: Sarah Ballantyne – Pregnancy And Hypothyroidism • Reintroductions On AIP • The Cruciferous Vegetable Myth Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!

Dr. Steven Gundry, one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, discusses the top vegetables for your diet, his thoughts on the carnivore diet, the problem with cast iron skillets, the concept of mitochondrial uncoupling, and the benefits of time-restricted eating. He also talks about electrolyte drink mix, lectins and the microbiome, the importance of cruciferous vegetables, and the significance of vitamin D, vitamin C, and polyphenols for overall health.

Dr. Nathan Bryan, a nitric oxide scientist, discusses the importance of nitric oxide production for overall health. Topics include the impact of mouthwash on nitric oxide levels, maintaining optimal nitric oxide levels through diet and lifestyle, the significance of nitrate and nitric oxide in the diet, the effects of mouthwash on blood pressure and the oral microbiome, the process of nitric oxide production in the body, negative effects of antacids on nitric oxide production, identifying nitric oxide deficiency and symptoms, measuring nitric oxide levels, and the benefits of lozenges and beet powder.

Dr. Paul Saladino, leading authority on the science and application of the animal-based diet, discusses pivoting from Carnivore MD to Paul Saladino MD, long-term ketosis effects, root cause of insulin resistance, measuring linoleic acid in diet, benefits of raw unpasteurized dairy, diverse beef options, and personal reflections on marriage and family.

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, discusses metabolic therapies for cancer prevention and treatment. Topics include the therapeutic benefits of the ketogenic diet, the use of glucose and ketones as fuel sources for cancer cells, supplements for managing blood glucose, and a plant-based approach to battling cancer.

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/552drdonlayman Dr. Donald Layman (IG: @layman.don) is Professor in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois. He has been a leader in research about protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Don has over 120 peer-reviewed publications. By the end of this conversation you’re going to have a deep understanding of how to optimize your dietary protein and the health of your muscles. Enjoy it! In this episode, we discuss: Optimizing dietary protein as you age Rebuilding muscle mass RDA protein recommendations are too low The catabolic crisis model + how to minimize it Weight loss is a catabolic condition Building muscle is 75% resistance training + 25% protein intake Muscle is critical for metabolic health How does muscle burn carbohydrates? Too many carbohydrates = diabetes One-to-one ratio of protein and carbohydrates Protein has a higher thermogenic effect What does muscle protein synthesis mean? Do you need a protein shake after working out? Why a protein bolus in the morning is important Don’s thoughts on intermittent fasting 30 grams of protein with leucine Is protein hard on the kidneys? Nutrition labels and protein/amino acids The truth about plant-based protein The primary use of threonine in the body How long does protein synthesis last? Spacing protein out every 4-5 hours The best time of day to eat carbohydrates Are there any benefits to protein before a workout? Longevity vs. quality of life Ulterior motives for funding “bad science” Don’s non-complex approach to nutrition Exercising and aging A simple way to increase your protein intake Don’s typical day of eating How much protein do kids need? Exercise goals + HIIT workouts Fasted workouts & resistance training 100 grams of carbs a day Show sponsor: LMNT <== Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack when you make any purchase by using this link Related links: Dr. Don Layamn's website Follow Dr. Don Layman on Instagram Metabolic by Dr. Don Layman - Macro-Balanced Meal Replacement Shake Dr. Doug Padden Jones Donald K. Layman, Ellen Evans, Jamie I. Baum, Jennifer Seyler, Donna J. Erickson, Richard A. Boileau - Dietary Protein and Exercise Have Additive Effects on Body Composition during Weight Loss in Adult Women (study) Listen or watch Dr. Gabrielle Lyon previously on TUHP (episode #514) Dr. Gabrielle Lyon  Shavawn M. Forester, Emily M. Jennings-Dobbs, Shazia A. Sathar, Donald K. Layman - Perspective: Developing a Nutrient-Based Framework for Protein Quality (study) The Game Changers (documentary) Related episodes: His Surprising Method for Weight Loss Without Cutting Carbs | Max Lugavere (#543) Intermittent Fasting: The Biggest Mistakes That Stop You From Losing Weight! | Cynthia Thurlow (#541) The Top Foods to Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism & Live Longer | Dr. William Li (#524) The Top Foods to Put On Muscle, Melt Fat & Prevent Disease | Stan Efferding (#513) How to Boost Your Metabolism, Melt the Fat Away & Build Muscle | Sal Di Stefano (#500) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!