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Blood Sugar Spiks, Carbs Deplete Nutrients, Thiamine Protocols, & Optimal Heart Rate (Q&A)
Jun 15, 2026
44m 15s
BV #29: Sauna vs. Cold Plunge, Cravings vs. Addiction, HIIT, Fasting, & "Healthy" Stress (Q&A)
Jun 3, 2026
1h 12m 57s
BV #28: Retatrutide is WORSE; Mike Israetel & Kinobody Obsessed with GLP-1s
May 21, 2026
1h 07m 05s
BV #27: GLP-1: The Metabolic 'Credit Card' You Can't Pay Back?
Apr 27, 2026
1h 08m 18s
FaceIQ Realizes the Truth & Carnivores Can't Cope
Apr 16, 2026
45m 29s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/15/26 | ![]() Blood Sugar Spiks, Carbs Deplete Nutrients, Thiamine Protocols, & Optimal Heart Rate (Q&A) | Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:26 – are beans and legumes actually healthy?6:06 – whether we should avoid foods that spike our blood sugar14:23 – challenging Ray Peat’s view that a higher resting heart rate is healthier than a low RHR21:36 – factors that affect resting heart rate: stress, fitness, cardiac output, thyroid, and metabolic rate25:22 – why a high metabolic rate can be unhealthy or healthy29:10 – what is an optimal resting heart rate?31:51 – the optimal amount of exercise to do each week37:00 – when high-dose vitamin B1 supplementation may be beneficial38:49 – do carbohydrates deplete thiamine (vitamin B1) and other nutrients?41:15 – whether palm oil is healthy | 44m 15s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | BV #29: Sauna vs. Cold Plunge, Cravings vs. Addiction, HIIT, Fasting, & "Healthy" Stress (Q&A)✨ | cravingsaddiction+5 | — | Energy Balance Food GuideThe Nutrition Blueprint+3 | — | cravingsaddiction+5 | — | 1h 12m 57s | |
| 5/21/26 | BV #28: Retatrutide is WORSE; Mike Israetel & Kinobody Obsessed with GLP-1s✨ | weight losshealth concerns+4 | Mike Israetel | RetatrutideGLP-1s+5 | — | RetatrutideGLP-1+5 | — | 1h 07m 05s | |
| 4/27/26 | BV #27: GLP-1: The Metabolic 'Credit Card' You Can't Pay Back?✨ | GLP-1 drugsweight loss+5 | — | GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss drugsGLP-1 drugs+5 | — | GLP-1weight loss drugs+8 | — | 1h 08m 18s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() FaceIQ Realizes the Truth & Carnivores Can't Cope✨ | carnivore dietlow-carb diets+4 | Frost | FaceIQRay Peat+1 | — | carnivore dietlow-carb+5 | — | 45m 29s | |
| 3/25/26 | BV #26: Carnivore Doctors Don’t Get Insulin, Stress Hormones, and the True Cause of Fat Gain✨ | gluconeogenesisinsulin resistance+4 | Dr Rob Cywes | Jay Feldman WellnessLiving Roots Wellness | — | gluconeogenesisinsulin+4 | — | 1h 07m 33s | |
| 3/19/26 | BV #25: Carb Confusion: Blood Sugar Spikes, Fat Gain, and the True Cause of Alzheimer’s✨ | blood sugarAlzheimer's+5 | Richard Smith | Glucose Goddessjayfeldmanwellness.com+1 | — | blood glucose spikesfat gain+6 | — | 1h 06m 34s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() Low-Carb and Fasting Caused Bloating, Low Energy, and Constipation✨ | dietary approachesbodybuilding+4 | Sean | Energy Balance Mini-CourseEnergy Balance Food guide+3 | — | low-carbfasting+6 | — | 54m 39s | |
| 2/24/26 | BV #24: Nick Norwitz Says Calories Don’t Cause Obesity. Is He Wrong?✨ | calories and obesityfat storage+4 | Nick Norwitz | Jay Feldman WellnessNutrition with Judy+2 | — | obesitycalories+5 | — | 52m 44s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Vitamin D Still Low Despite Supplementing? RED FLAG✨ | Vitamin Dsupplementation+4 | — | Energy Balance Mini-CourseEnergy Balance Food guide+2 | — | Vitamin Dsupplements+4 | — | 20m 52s | |
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| 2/3/26 | BV #23: Keto Raises Stress, Sugar Lowers It (Ray Peat on Fasting & Blood Sugar).✨ | fastingstress response+4 | Ray Peat | Jay Feldman Wellness | — | fastingstress+5 | — | 1h 15m 29s | |
| 1/27/26 | BV #22: Justine Stenger's Glaring Hypocrisy & Doubling Down on Fat vs. Carbs✨ | nutritionfat vs carbohydrates+4 | — | Ray PeatJay Feldman Wellness+2 | — | Justine Stengerfat vs carbs+5 | — | 1h 59m 23s | |
| 1/15/26 | ![]() He Reversed Sleep Issues, Poor Digestion, High Blood Sugar, and More with a Bioenergetic Approach✨ | bioenergetic healthmetabolism+4 | Andrew | Energy BalanceRay Peat+3 | — | sleep issuespoor digestion+5 | — | 1h 10m 07s | |
| 1/8/26 | ![]() Prediabetes, Gut Issues, Brain Fog, High Blood Pressure, & Fatigue from Low-Carb & Fasting | Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:03 – introducing Andrew Wallen 1:50 – Andrew’s background in sports, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6:20 – Andrew’s experience cycling through various dietary camps (CICO, paleo, ancestral, carnivore, fasting, low-carb, etc.) 12:04 – whether we should shape our diets around what our ancestors did 15:15 – how low-carb, keto, and fasting diets elevated stress and caused blood sugar issues for Andrew 20:45 – “optimal” blood glucose, HRV, and resting heart rate despite crashing health 23:50 – how stress-inducing (hormetic) health practices led to binging, self-blame, low brain energy, high blood pressure, and weakened immune function 27:36 – low-carb, keto, carnivore, fasting, and fear about reintroducing carbs 33:13 – Andrew’s breaking point with health and what led him to start questioning what being “healthy” really meant 36:27 –exercise intolerance, fatigue, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, brain fog, gut issues, slow motility, and poor sleep: the product of years of low-carb and fasting | 42m 26s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() How To Avoid Heavy Metals, Microplastics, PFAS, & Estrogenic Compounds in Your Home & Body | https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/healthy/ Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Click here to check out the show notes:https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/non-toxic-product-recommendations-for-your-home-body-cookware-skincare-clothing-emfs-more/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:29 – the hidden costs behind cheap products 5:42 – health concerns with common cookware: Teflon, non-stick coatings, PFAS, and leaching 9:34 – concerns with cast iron and carbon steel cookware 12:14 – how stainless steel compares to cast iron and carbon steel and concerns with nickel 15:20 – glass cookware and ceramic cookware 16:56 – the best cookware options 19:54 – recommendations for low-PUFA skincare 21:58 – recommendations for vitamin D and UV light 24:54 – the negative effects of synthetic clothing materials 27:46 – recommended brands for clothing, bedding, towels, and other fabrics 29:08 – coffee brands I trust and what to look for when buying coffee beans 30:30 – EMF protection and air tube headphones 33:09 – recommendations for high-quality meat | 36m 08s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | ![]() EB. 139: The Truth About the Randle Cycle: Why You Can Eat Carbs and Fats Together | In this episode we discuss: How the Randle Cycle actually works Whether eating carbs and fats in the same meal causes weight gain and insulin resistance The efficiency of using fats as a fuel vs carbohydrate How stress impacts fuel usage in the mitochondria How to determine the optimal amount of carbs and fats in your diet Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Click here to check out the show notes:https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-139-the-truth-about-the-randle-cycle-why-you-can-eat-carbs-and-fats-together/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:53 – misconceptions regarding the Randle cycle in the alternative health world 4:57 – what is the Randle cycle? 7:06 – what most people get wrong about the Randle cycle 10:44 – fat oxidation leads to increased ROS production and a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio 16:29 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates 21:03 – the Randle cycle shows the benefits of burning carbs for energy 25:56 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates cont’d 26:57 – metabolic dysfunction, not glucose, drives insulin resistance and aging 32:07 – fat metabolism causes a buildup of citrate which reduces glucose uptake and utilization 38:39 – how glucose oxidation inhibits the uptake and utilization of fats 45:32 – whether you can “activate” or “deactivate” the Randle cycle 47:22 – glucose oxidation leads to an optimal NAD+/NADH ratio and decreased ROS production 52:08 – the protective effects of CO2 and why the brain can’t use fats as a fuel 53:17 – whether we should strive for metabolic flexibility 55:55 – fat metabolism and ketone production as a mechanism for energy conservation and glucose sparing 1:00:02 – insulin resistance as a state of excess fat metabolism and decreasing fat metabolism or stress hormones improves this state 1:05:28 – should we avoid eating carbs and fats together due to the Randle cycle? 1:08:08 – different cells, tissues, and organs can use different fuels at the same time | 1h 13m 48s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | ![]() EB. 138: How Low-Carb Diets Worsen AGE Formation (and What to Do Instead) | In this episode we discuss: How glucose and insulin decrease glycation Why ketogenic diets can be worse than high-carb diets when it comes to AGE formation How autophagy helps to clear AGEs, but increasing autophagy is not the answer The true primary drivers of AGE accumulation The best diet and supplements for minimizing glycation Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-138-low-carb-diets-increase-glycation-and-what-to-do-instead/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:57 – how glycation products are detoxified and cleared from the body 4:03 – glycation detoxification is impaired by oxidative stress and inflammation, as seen in type 2 diabetes 7:56 – the benefits of carbohydrates for the detoxification of glycation products 10:42 – the benefits of insulin for the detoxification of glycation products 12:45 – how AGEs are cleared 14:36 – increasing autophagy via hormesis is not the answer for clearing AGEs 19:09 – autophagy can drive disease 20:50 – ATP protects against oxidative stress and allows for proper autophagy when needed 24:37 – impaired mitochondrial along with fatty acid oxidation impairs autophagy and increases oxidative stress 26:54 – carbohydrates do NOT inhibit autophagy 29:18 – adequate thyroid hormone supports proper autophagy 30:15 – adequate ATP and mitochondrial function is needed for the UPS (ubiquitin proteasome system) 32:56 – do high-carb diets actually impair metabolism and insulin sensitivity 35:26 – is fructose really worse for blood sugar regulation and glycation? 37:16 – are low-carb or ketogenic diets the solution to reduce glycation? 40:32 – increased glycation and oxidative stress on ketogenic diets 44:09 –low-carb diets don’t prevent glucose exposure 47:56 – there are still considerable insulin and glucose excursions on low-carb diets 50:06 – gluconeogenesis leads to same glycolytic intermediates as glucose metabolism 51:52 –the main driver of AGE formation and impaired AGE clearance 53:40 – the role of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and mitochondrial energy production in decreasing AGEs 56:27 –endotoxin as a driver of glycation and increased AGE production 58:12 – hypothyroidism as a driver of glycation and AGE accumulation 59:37 – dietary solutions for reducing glycation and AGEs 1:03:33 – how to support the glyoxalase pathway to support the detoxification of glycation products 1:05:56 – avoid calorie restriction, low-carb diets, fasting, resveratrol, cold exposure, excess exercise, and iron overload to decrease glycation and AGEs 1:07:33 – iron as a double-edged sword for oxidative stress | 1h 09m 55s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | ![]() EB. 137: What REALLY Causes Glycation (Is Sugar Really the Problem?) | In this episode we discuss: Why glucose and fructose are not the primary drivers of AGE formation Whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation How fats and ketones can cause glycation What’s really responsible for glycation in type 2 diabetes Whether fructose causes more glycation than glucose Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution Program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-137-what-really-causes-glycation-is-sugar-really-the-problem/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:46 – common beliefs about carbohydrates and glycation 2:35 – what are glycation and advanced glycation end products? 6:57 – the process of glycation from glucose 9:30 – is sugar the only source of AGEs? 15:00 – primary drivers of glycation: dicarbonyls 19:30 – how fatty acids, amino acids, and ketones cause AGE formation 21:23 – how increased gluconeogenesis on low-carb diets increases AGE formation 22:53 – glucose metabolism produces very few glycation products in the context of a healthy metabolism 25:33 – omega-6s form AGEs more than 10x faster than glucose 28:24 – the role of ALEs (advanced lipoxidation end products) in glycation and chronic disease 30:36 – whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation 38:52 – whether fructose causes more glycation (or fructation) than glucose 47:05 – can glycation from fructose (fructation) be measured, and does this matter? 52:06 – problems with research looking at fructose’s AGE formation in animal models | 55m 59s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | BV #21: Fructose Lies & How Much Glucose Is Too Much | In this episode we discuss: Whether there are benefits to taking massive amounts of glucose for healing Whether there is a limit to the amount of glucose we should consume Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:10 – David Stephens’ claim that glucose can't harm you in any way, no matter the amount 7:46 – the difference between glucose and fructose and whether fructose just gets converted to fat 11:13 – whether extreme acidity, alkalinity, and corrosivity are what make substances harmful to humans 15:14 – David Stephens’ claim that sucrose can't cross the blood-brain barrier 18:59 – how authoritarianism shapes the health industry and the difficulties of verifying information with AI 23:14 – whether the “chemical heaviness” of sucrose means that it can’t be helpful in the body 25:51 – whether we agree with David Stephens on the benefits of glucose 29:14 – whether anxiety, irritability, depression, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes are caused by a lack of glucose for your brain 34:37 – what David Stephens misses about the large amounts of glucose he recommends – poor glucose utilization, gut issues, and blood sugar instability 38:06 – whether glucose deficiency is possible and whether most people are eating enough carbs to thrive vs survive 39:04 – David Stephens’ claim that it’s impossible for glucose to be harmful to the body in any way 45:25 – why someone might feel better using large amounts of dextrose as their main carbohydrate source 48:00 – how large quantities of glucose can lead to weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and cardiovascular problems 52:27 – how to avoid dietary extremes and what balance really means 58:41 – weight loss and recovery from mental health issues using a bioenergetic approach | 1h 00m 08s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | BV #20: Huberman's Sleep Fix Fail, Resolving Nighttime Wake-Ups, & Meeting Nutrient Needs | In this episode we discuss: Andrew Huberman’s ideas about what causes of nighttime wakings and what to do about them How to meet all our nutrient needs Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:21 – what Huberman misses when it comes to nighttime wakeups 4:50 – the most common causes of nighttime wakeups and how to resolve them 9:44 –Huberman’s advice to go to sleep earlier is impractical for most people 11:42 – what a healthy sleep schedule looks like and whether running out of melatonin is a concern 13:38 – the relationship between blood sugar and sleep, and whether to have a bedtime snack 16:21 – common drivers of sleep disturbances: gut irritation and elevated stress hormones 19:25 – hidden stressors that could be impacting your sleep: SSRIs, EMFs, devices, and more 22:13 – how to handle unavoidable stressors that interfere with sleep 24:05 – strategies for improving sleep quality and circadian rhythm 26:32 – whether to avoid drinking too many fluids before bed 27:52 – the metabolism-suppressing effects of melatonin and whether supplementing with melatonin is a good idea 29:48 – supplements that may interfere with sleep, and paradoxical reactions that occur while using medications such as SSRIs 33:09 – sleep strategies for shift-workers and recovering from working night shifts 36:33 – the effects of Wi-Fi, EMFs, and dirty electricity on sleep 39:21 – how hormones impact sleep for post-menopausal women 40:54 – evaluating whether supplements are affecting your sleep 44:34 – how low-carb diets impair sleep and increase stress 47:01 – improved thyroid function and weight loss on a bioenergetic approach 48:14 – meeting daily micronutrient needs with food and supplementation 52:57 – how to identify nutrient gaps and excesses 55:37 – which labs to get to gauge micronutrient status and how thiamine (vitamin B1) impacts nutrient absorption 1:00:00 – how concerned should we be with nutrient absorption? 1:03:00 – how anti-nutrients like phytates and oxalates impact nutrient absorption 1:04:37 – navigating different forms of nutrients (non-heme iron vs heme iron, retinol vs beta-carotene, and vitamin K2 vs vitamin K1), and how to know if gut issues are interfering with nutrient absorption 1:07:42 – problems with dietary camps that demonize single nutrients (low vitamin A, low vitamin D, and iron overload) 1:11:24 – how fear and stress deplete critical nutrients | 1h 14m 48s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | BV #19: Ray Peat Was Wrong About Biochemistry, Redox, and Structured Water? | In this episode we discuss: Whether Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong Potential reasons why someone may be bloating from carbs How to add carbs back in following restrictive diet Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:32 – Justine Stenger’s claim that Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong 6:15 – did Ray Peat ignore physics, structured water, and light? 11:41 – carbs vs fat: which fuel produces more ROS? 16:50 – Justine Stenger’s claim that carbs act as a crutch for a damaged metabolism, and restoring redox is the solution 21:58 – carbs vs fat: which fuel produces more ATP? 25:27 – conflicting health information on social media and why the “Ray Peat diet” doesn’t work 31:55 – common challenges with implementing Ray Peat’s work 34:09 – Justine Stenger’s mischaracterization of Ray Peat’s work as a “dietary roadmap for people with a broken metabolism” 41:20 – why you shouldn’t outsource critical thinking to social media influencers or AI 45:17 – Ray Peat’s generosity with freely sharing advice and information 46:21 – improvements on a bioenergetic approach without extreme restriction 47:31 – why you may experience bloating from carbs and what to do about it 54:52 – what to do about gut dysbiosis and biofilms 56:56 – how to restore gut health and digestion when transitioning away from keto | 1h 01m 45s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | ![]() EB. 136: High-Carb Diets Cause Insulin Resistance, Overeating, and Glycation? (Eric Westman Debate Follow-Up Part 2) | In this episode we discuss: Whether you should be concerned about low T3 or high glucagon on low-carb diets Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism Whether a low metabolic rate allows you to live longer Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance Whether you should be concerned about glycation on a high-carb diet And much more Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-136-eric-westman-debate-follow-up-part-2-high-carb-diets-cause-insulin-resistance-overeating-and-glycation/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:02 – Isabella Cooper paper: does shifting from a low-carb diet to a high-carb diet increase inflammation? 9:12 – whether you should be concerned about low T3, low testosterone, or high glucagon on a low-carb diet 16:53 – how we know that the brain does not use fat as a fuel source 20:59 – whether a low metabolic rate on a low-carb diet allows you to live longer 25:13 –increased fatty acid oxidation drives insulin resistance 31:12 – increased fat metabolism in the heart occurs in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and heart failure, and decreasing this fat metabolism improves cardiovascular health and insulin sensitivity 36:37 – whether babies being born in ketosis means that being in ketosis is beneficial for adult humans 40:29 – do high-carb diets cause glycation? 41:56 – low-carb diets don’t eliminate blood sugar and insulin spikes 46:10 – evidence that high-carb diets don’t cause chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels 49:56 – the benefits of high-carb diets on insulin resistance 55:33 – are carbs inherently addictive? do they cause overeating? | 1h 04m 48s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | ![]() EB. 135: Eric Westman Debate Follow-Up: The Research on Low-Carb Vs High-Carb Diets | In this episode we discuss: The mitochondrial effects of low-carb diets, and whether they’re actually worse for energy production The downstream hormonal effects of low-carb diets Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance And much more Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eric-westman-debate-follow-up-the-research-on-low-carb-vs-high-carb-diets/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:05 – why I’m recording this debate follow-up 3:38 – how the body responds to carbohydrate restriction and the broader biological context 9:47 – the mitochondrial effects of low-carb diets: glycolysis vs beta-oxidation, NADH/FADH2 ratios, NAD+/NADH ratios, and effects at the electron transport chain 15:16 – fat oxidation leads to slower rates of ATP production and higher rates of ROS production 18:14 – how fat oxidation blocks glucose utilization, slows mitochondrial respiration, and reduces carbon dioxide production 20:58 – ketone vs. glucose metabolism 21:52 – glucose metabolism confusion, glycolysis, and whether ketones are beneficial 24:25 – the hormonal effects of low-carb diets 28:13 – how do we know that fat metabolism is less efficient than glucose metabolism? 34:09 – whether research on fat metabolism in rodents applies to humans and other animals 37:02 – the research showing that fat oxidation increases ROS production and reduces mitochondrial efficiency in various animals (including humans) 40:31 – the research showing the mechanisms of increased ROS production and reduced efficiency of ATP production with fatty acid metabolism 47:41 – mitochondrial uncoupling increases during fat metabolism due to increases in oxidative stress 49:19 – are there adaptations on a keto diet that would prevent the harmful effects of fat metabolism? 52:48 – are there biopsies done on long-term ketogenic diets showing that fat oxidation doesn’t lead to a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio and more ROS production? 59:17 – whether increased fatty acid oxidation enzymes would reduce ROS production in the mitochondria as Dr. Westman suggested 1:02:58 – low-carb and ketogenic diets in rodents cause increased oxidative stress and less efficient ATP production 1:11:41 – do ketones protect against ROS? 1:16:18 – do the potential positive effects of ketones outweigh the negative effects of ketogenic diets? 1:27:47 –low-carb and ketogenic diets cause oxidative stress and insulin resistance in humans1:36:30 – the evidence that glucagon is a stress hormone 1:39:45 – low-carb and ketogenic diets cause physiological stress in humans 1:43:46 – the effects of low-carb and ketogenic diets on cortisol 1:48:29 – low-carb and ketogenic diets decrease thyroid activity 1:53:54 – effects of low-carb and ketogenic diets on reproductive hormones | 1h 57m 55s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | BV #18: Calorie Counting Nonsense, Weight vs. Health, & Fixing Lactose Intolerance | In this episode we discuss: Ryan Fischer’s claim that the body only changes weekly, not daily Whether all calories are created equal How to fix lactose intolerance Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:18 – why Ryan Fischer’s claim that the body only changes weekly is false 6:38 – major problems with the “calories in, calories out” model of weight loss 11:27 – Ryan Fischer’s claim that it takes 3,500 calories to gain one pound 15:07 – whether it’s possible to have more “freedom” on the weekends without wrecking your health 18:11 – Jesse James West & Jeff Nippard on apples vs Sour Patch Kids: are calories all that matter? 24:29 – what calories actually represent and their true role in health 29:03 – is sugar always bad for you? 32:25 – whether tracking calories has any real value 34:21 – problems with equating weight loss with health 38:15 – how to know if excess calories are actually an issue for you 45:33 – why high FODMAP fruits like apples may cause bloating and which fruits would be a better option 49:40 – strategies for reversing lactose intolerance 56:35 – what really drives lactose intolerance and how to tell if it’s affecting you 58:34 – factors that affect lactose intolerance and additional strategies to reverse lactose intolerance 1:04:18 – do leafy greens, digestive enzymes, or slippery elm help with lactose intolerance? | 1h 09m 34s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | BV #17: Weight Regain On Sugar Diet & Metformin + Sugar Fasting = Disaster | In this episode we discuss: Jay Campbell, Hunter Williams, and Mark Bell’s supplement stacks for staying insulin sensitive on the sugar diet Whether using Metformin while on the sugar diet helps improve insulin sensitivity The major differences between the sugar diet and the bioenergetic approach Real-life examples of weight regain and other negative experiences after the sugar diet Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:24 – the costs of metformin: mitochondrial toxicity, increased lactate, inefficient ATP production, and slowed metabolism 5:22 – is using Metformin a good idea on the sugar diet? 10:30 – the dangers of increasing FGF21 while on Metformin 13:53 – increasing FGF21 activity is counter to the bioenergetic view of health 20:23 – Hunter Williams’ supplement stack for insulin sensitivity: metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine 21:42 – the negative effects of Jardiance 24:59 – whether retatrutide and other GLP-1 agonists are healthy from a bioenergetic perspective 27:30 – whether there are any benefits to using medications like metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine 31:54 – how increasing FGF21 with the sugar diet could lead to heart problems such as arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation (AFIB) 38:58 – does the sugar diet boost metabolic rate the same way the bioenergetic approach does? 46:27 – examples of how the sugar diet downregulates metabolism through stress 50:51 – the cumulative effects of stress: how much stress can we handle? 55:15 – how to recover from the negative effects of the sugar diet 58:24 – is stress beneficial? is it possible to avoid stress altogether? 59:51 – problems with dropping fat too low, especially in lean individuals 1:03:50 – the risks of rapid weight loss and the importance of keeping long-term goals in mind 1:08:02 – why cutting out entire macronutrient groups can backfire and what to do instead 1:11:20 – how extreme diets prime our bodies for weight regain 1:14:54 – real-life examples of weight regain after the sugar diet and why it happens 1:20:18 – is there a smarter way to do the sugar diet? 1:24:01 – are there legitimate benefits to the sugar diet? | 1h 27m 06s | ||||||
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How proven this show is for host-read sponsorships.
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Chart Positions
19 placements across 18 markets.
Chart Positions
19 placements across 18 markets.
