In this enlightening episode of the H.V.M.N. Podcast, host Dr. Latt Mansor welcomes a distinguished guest, Dr. Valter Longo, a world-renowned expert in the fields of gerontology and biological sciences. Holding prestigious positions as the Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and the Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, Dr. Longo is at the forefront of aging and age-related disease research. Additionally, his role as the Director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at the IFOM Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, Italy, places him at the cutting edge of longevity research on a global scale.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Longo delves into the intriguing distinctions between the fast mimicking diet and traditional fasting methods. The discussion prompts an essential question: Why invest in a diet plan when the alternative could be as simple as not eating? Dr. Longo provides compelling insights into how the fast mimicking diet not only offers a structured approach to fasting but also how it can be a powerful tool in combating various health issues such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune diseases.

Moreover, Dr. Longo shares invaluable advice on living a long and healthy life, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in longevity, nutrition, and overall well-being. Whether you're a long-time follower of fasting practices or new to the concept of the fast mimicking diet, this episode is packed with information that could revolutionize your approach to health and longevity.

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the H.V.M.N. Podcast! Join host Dr. Latt Mansor as he sits down with esteemed guest Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University, and co-author of the international bestseller "The Molecule of More."

In this captivating conversation, Dr. Lieberman delves into the fascinating history and evolution of psychiatric treatment, shedding light on the revolutionary advancements that have transformed the field over the years. From traditional practices to cutting-edge methodologies, discover the pivotal moments that have shaped modern psychiatric care.

Moreover, Dr. Lieberman shares invaluable insights into best practices for maintaining optimal brain health and well-being. Learn practical tips and strategies to ensure your brain remains in peak condition for as long as possible, empowering you to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.

Tune in as Dr. Mansor and Dr. Lieberman explore the intricate workings of the mind, offering a deeper understanding of how to nurture and protect your mental health. Whether you're interested in psychiatry, neuroscience, or simply optimizing your cognitive function, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and actionable advice.

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In this episode, Latt Mansor sits down with Dr. Terry Wahls to discuss the fascinating and complex topic of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine and best-selling author of "The Wahls Protocol," shares her insights and experience in using functional medicine to treat MS, and how she successfully recovered from MS. Dr. Terry Wahls shares her personal journey and the lifestyle changes she made to manage her symptoms.

Together, they dive deep into the causes of MS, the importance of clinical care, and the benefits of adopting a functional medicine approach to treating chronic illnesses. They also share practical tips for managing MS symptoms, including dietary and lifestyle changes that can make a big difference.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply interested in learning more about functional medicine and its potential to help treat chronic illnesses like MS, this podcast is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge science and real-world stories behind this fascinating topic.

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13 days after publishing a paper on hydroxychloroquine (a potential drug for coronavirus treatment), The Lancet retracted the study due to faulty data. 

In the midst of a global pandemic, the study (that have since been retracted) was used as a basis for the guidelines set by the WHO, the CDC, elected officials, and...well, let's hear how deep this rabbit hole leads us.

Our guest today, James Todaro, MD, played a significant role in this multi-layered scandal: By revealing the red flags of a study published by one of the world's oldest and best-known medical journals, causing The Lancet to retract it in just 13 days.

Buckle up and enjoy this episode of the H.V.M.N. Podcast.

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Less than half a year into 2020, we've experienced global, tectonic shifts that are still being felt now. It's time for modern leadership.

Common attributes of leadership, such as assertiveness and charisma, are simply no longer enough in the current climate. As society becomes more connected and multi-faceted, our leaders must evolve as well.

Communication, transparency, and empathy. Geoffrey Woo, founder of H.V.M.N., strongly believes these are traits essential for effective leadership. A leader that listens, a leader that unites. This is an element that has largely been lacking during these times of crises...this is what must be fixed.

The H.V.M.N. Podcast will be donating all of the ad revenue we receive during the month of June to Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund, a fund designed to invest in underrepresented and underserved founders. We hope that the leaders of the next generation will build a healthy future for all of humanity.

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Kara Collier, the Director of Nutrition at Nutrisense, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician who specializes in glucose control and metabolism.

Kara, drawn to the power of continuous glucose monitors (CGM's), has meticulously experimented with various foods and the impact they would have on her blood glucose levels. By having real-time data tracked over years on a spreadsheet, CGM's have been indispensable tool that has helped (& continues to!) fine-tune her diet.

With her previous experience working in traditional hospital institutions and becoming fed up with the shortcomings of standard care (recalling regular instances where metabolically-impaired patients were given soda & highly processed foods), Kara knew that truly personalized nutrition was the future - and she is working tirelessly to spread the message.

For example, the effects of intermittent fasting between men and women seem to differ in substantial ways that are recently coming into light. Geoff & Kara dive into the nuances of that much-requested topic, low-carb and ketogenic diets, quality of food, and more in this podcast episode!

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With no stone left unturned from the past, Lance Armstrong pulls back the curtain on his cycling career, why he's thriving under quarantine (& decided to ditch alcohol), and how he's focusing on the path forward.

Averaging 400-500 watts over a 30-minute interval (something a typical 25-year-old could do for only 30 seconds) Lance had nearly superhuman-level abilities.

"It really wasn't [the doping]. At this point, I'm not here to fool or lie to anybody...but it wasn't. That was step 11 in a 10 step process. We put a lot of work into the team."

In this podcast interview, Geoff Woo and Lance discuss the current coronavirus epidemic, beating cancer, war stories from the Le Tour days, preserving a competitive spirit, and how the global sport of cycling should evolve.

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"Absolutely there are diets that can protect you against coronavirus. The health of an individual at a metabolic level is...everything."

Dr. Paul Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable.

Since the beginning of the global COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Saladino has been boldly voicing his opinions on how various countries implemented their lockdown policies and why the best, science-driven way to protect yourself begins with the root cause of so many diseases in the first place...

The state of your metabolic health.

According to this study (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/met.2018.0105), only 12% of Americans are considered metabolically healthy. While there has not been formal random controlled trials published just yet, there is a strong case to be made with existing and emerging correlating data / science suggesting that the state of one's metabolic health is an essential factor when faced with the virus.

In this in-depth podcast interview, Geoff Woo & Dr. Paul Saladino discuss the timeline of the coronavirus, how skewed messaging is being pushed by the media, his evolved guidance for the carnivore diet and how insulin resistance is linked to immune system function, and even delve into some fascinating hypotheses that put the coronavirus' actual danger to human health into question.

Producer's Note: This episode was originally recorded on 05/05/2020.

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Apolo Anton Ohno has a remarkable track record as an athlete, becoming the most decorated American Olympian at the Winter Olympics and inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Post-sport career (& post "Dancing With the Stars" fame, as we're sure some are aware), Apolo continues to blaze new paths for himself and dedicates much of his time empowering others to reach their own goals.

In this podcast interview, Apolo firmly states that he was at a factual, physiological disadvantage during his short track speed skating competitions when compared to his competitors.

So, how did Apolo come out so frequently on top? What was he doing differently? How did he win 8 Olympic medals?

As much as he was training his body for peak physical performance, he was also training his mind...if not even harder than his body.

Pushing his mental game to the absolute limit, sharpening it, and continuously channeling it (all the way from training to race day) was his secret weapon. His mind was the key to success.

The mental resilience and competitive edge he built up during his athletic career were never lost. Apolo, with unwavering discipline, continually adapts that performance mindset to support ongoing personal and professional growth. From following a cyclical keto diet to intermittent fasting, Apolo stays on top of both his mental and physical game.

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Could intermittent fasting or time restricted eating help you stay safe from the coronavirus? Is it a good idea to put the human body under metabolic "stress", when many are already faced with a particularly stressful time?

It's not a simple "Yes" or "No" answer.

In this podcast, Geoffrey Woo & Dr. Latt Mansor explore the existing scientific literature behind intermittent fasting and dive deep into a recently published study, which showed that healthy participants actually boosted their immune system through 30 days of consecutive fasting. Extrapolating data from both this study and others, they come to their own conclusions and offer their best guidance to how one should think about intermittent fasting during the COVID-19 crisis.

Resources:

• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1874391920300130?fbclid=IwAR1C-iB7gqrROP96m_BE-VKvfUbrK2ps7nZA-K1MWuHy8WcEvWwIxqLRwxM
• https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180830113035.htm
• https://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/45/8/1003.short
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7144611/

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Strength vs. Cardio. That's a topic that's been discussed and argued over within many fitness schools of thought.

Is one approach truly better than the other?

In this podcast interview, we get interesting insights into this age-old question from Kris Gethin, who has competed as a lifetime natural pro bodybuilder and placed second place in the Natural World Championships.

His mindset for training and nutrition has evolved throughout the years, as evident by his more recent involvement in Ironman races & ultra-marathons. Kris currently follows the DTP (Dramatic Transformation Principle) for building strength & muscle, which is high volume and very high intensity. As previously mentioned, Kris incorporates cardio for his health and longevity, completing Ironman races, Spartan courses, & ultra-marathons.

Geoff digs into Kris' multi-faceted approach to building muscle, extending healthspan, learning to have a balanced mindset, eating a healthy diet, and much more!

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Lisa Tamati is a professional ultra endurance athlete who has crushed some of the toughest endurance events in the world, such as the grueling Badwater Ultramarathon held in Death Valley. Lisa became the first woman from New Zealand to complete this infamous race.

Lisa’s adventures have taken her far and wide, including a harrowing expedition through the Libyan Desert that nearly killed her. Despite having over 140 ultramarathons under her belt and achieving various accomplishments, Lisa has also struggled with her mental health - battling with her self esteem, body image, depression, fear, and anxiety.

Ultrarunning forced Lisa to learn how to sharpen her mental health and push her physical limits even through traumatic events.

In this interview, Lisa goes into great detail about how both her athletic & general life experiences (both positive & negative) made her become the woman she is today. When her mother had an aneurism and fell critically ill, she was unresponsive to the doctors’ standard of healthcare. Lisa then took matters into her own hands and saved her mother’s life through a self-researched protocol that incorporated hyperbaric oxygen therapy, targeted nutrition, nootropics, and more.

After 4 years, Lisa’s mother is now healthy - regaining her cognition, peripheral vision, and driver’s license. Lisa has ran through hell & back, and dedicates much of her time now motivating and training others become the best they can be.

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With over 100,000 patient interactions and two decades of experience as a board-certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Ted Naiman continues to accumulate a wide spectrum of knowledge regarding nutrition, fitness, and the keys to optimal human health.

Most recently, Dr. Naiman collated his work into his book: 'The P:E Diet'. He makes it clear that he does not follow specific diet dogma (keto, paleo, carnivore, vegan, etc), but that his P:E Diet (protein vs. energy) explains the success of every successful diet out there.

In an excerpt in the book, Dr. Naiman states...

"What EXACTLY were the differences between the diet and exercise of these healthy elites versus those plagued by chronic disease? Gradually I came to the realization that the principles at work were unbelievably simple, and equally simple to implement. The rules for diet were so basic that I couldn’t believe I hadn’t realized them earlier. Target nutrient density—mostly just protein and minerals—while minimizing toxins, including the energy toxicity of exceeding your carbohydrate and fat storage."

Host Geoff Woo and Dr. Naiman discuss the delicate balance of metabolic substrates, why protein should be the building block for an energy-dense diet, the preferred intermittent fasting & time-restricted feeding schedule, the state of the carnivore community, the potential flaws of the popular 'carbohydrate insulin hypothesis', and accessible tips for bodyweight training / weight loss.

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Cyrus Khambatta, Ph.D., and Robby Barbaro, MPH are the co-authors of the New York Times bestselling book Mastering Diabetes and the cofounders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. Cyrus has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002 and has an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from UC Berkeley. Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has been living a plant-based lifestyle since 2006. He worked at Forks Over Knives for 6 years and earned a Master’s in Public Health in 2019.  

Find out more about Cyrus and Robby at https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/

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1. Robby shared his story of living with type 1 diabetes and how insulin resistance could still occur even with the absence of insulin. In addition,

2. Cyrus explained in detail how lipids might increase inflammation that could cause insulin resistance.

3. We covered quite a lot of information, from energetics biochemistry and disease progression to tricks and tips to reverse diabetes.

4. We debated the pathophysiology of diabetes and the pros and cons of low carb high fat diet vs. high carb low-fat diet against diabetes

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Dr. Tamsin Lewis is a medical doctor, qualified with honours from King's College London and Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, with a specific interest in targeted lifestyle and nutritional interventions for improving health-span.

Dr. Lewis was also a pro triathlete and became an Ironman Champion in 2014 – winning Ironman UK on her first attempt at the distance. Despite a clear and continuous passion for her health and wellness, Dr. Lewis fell ill to the novel COVID-19 virus on March 14th, 2020.

In this podcast episode, host Geoffrey Woo digs into Dr. Lewis' unfortunate experience battling the coronavirus.

Dr. Lewis shares helpful information she has gathered from her personal experience, including a time-table of the symptoms she recognized, how wearable biometric devices such as the Oura Ring were valuable, and how she responded taking the various pharmaceuticals (such as hydroxychloroquine) prescribed to her.

You can follow Dr. Lewis and her continuing recovery story on her Twitter (https://twitter.com/sportiedoc) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sportiedoc/).

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To follow your "gut", it's essential to have a healthy gut in the first place. Most still shudder at the thought of bacteria flowing around in their body, but probiotics / prebiotics play a hugely important role in the health of your microbiome.

Kombucha is a fairly recent and accessible beverage that introduces healthy bacteria into your diet.

In this episode, we welcome Vanessa Dew, the co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha.

Geoff & Vanessa discuss the following and much more:

• How is kombucha brewed and why exactly is it healthy
• Building the fast-growing kombucha brand from scratch
• The future of kombucha and why the category is growing so quickly...could it catch up to the likes of "big soda"?

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On an episode of the Netflix show "Goop Lab", Gwyneth Paltrow followed the 'fast mimicking diet' for five days.

According to the experiment featured in the episode, she lowered her biological age by 1.7 years.

Essentially a form of extreme calorie restriction, can a fast mimicking diet actually mimic...a true intermittent fast? Geoffrey Woo & Dr. Latt Mansor dive into a fun conversation and discuss the proposed science behind it.

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Dr. Hayley Teasdale is the new Lead Scientist over at Halo Neuroscience. Halo developed a headset (Halo Sport 2) that applies a small electric current (a method specifically known as transcranial direct current stimulation) to the part of the brain that controls movement, activating neurons so they fire more often when you train. The more neurons fire, together, the faster pathways are built in your brain.

Prior to joining Halo, Dr. Teasdale came from a research background focused on non-invasive brain stimulation and motor control in Parkinson's Disease, with a particular angle on training proprioception and balance in order to prevent falls.

In this episode, Geoff and Dr. Teasdale discuss...

• The importance of proprioception, which is the sense of self-movement and body position. It is sometimes described as the "sixth sense". As modern society evolved, have humans (at some level) lost their ability to truly tap into this sense?
• How does brain stimulation work mechanistically? What literature supports positive outcomes using transcranial direct stimulation? What are the pros and cons of TDCS, along with other forms of brain stimulation?
• The ever-evolving brain and how neuroplasticity evolves as we age, train, and learn.

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At this point, we've heard of many adults following the ketogenic diet to great success, but what about developing children?

When Danny Vega, an active athlete who received his M.S. in Human Performance from University of Florida, discovered the ketogenic diet in 2016...he never looked back. With so many years of pushing and stressing his body, experiencing the benefits of reduced inflammation, improved mental clarity, and overall well-being, Danny knew then that low-carb nutrition was a key pillar for his health.

His ketogenic lifestyle also made an influence on his family, including his young children. They all follow the keto diet, genuinely love it, and report similar yet varying benefits that help each member prosper in their own way. Maura Vega (@fatfueledmom), suffered from eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and postpartum depression...keto corrected all of that. Dean, the youngest, has had astounding improvements in his eczema and mood. Desmond, the eldest, felt an immediate increase in energy and improvement in his allergies and asthma.

In this episode, Geoff and Danny have a balanced chat about ketogenic nutrition, fitness & muscle-building, philosophy, public education, and much more.

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With over 88,000 confirmed cases, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is the latest global outbreak endangering human health. The outbreak has reached the "Highest level of alert", according to WHO (The World Health Organization), with the director-general warning it can go in "any direction."

As the virus continues to spread and health organizations respond accordingly, Geoff and Dr. Latt Mansor dive into the science behind COVID-19 and discuss some of the latest updates.

PRODUCER NOTE: The first half of this episode was taped on 2/20, and the second half was taped on 2/27 due to new developments about the outbreak.

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Paul Benigeri, VP of Engineering and Growth at H.V.M.N., graduated from Stanford University with a BS in Computer Science.

Paul, one of the first employees who joined the team, quickly went from an individual contributor to managing a world-class (& world-wide!) team of engineers, marketers, and designers.

A natural biohacker and optimizer at heart, Paul not only pushes the boundaries of what H.V.M.N. can accomplish, but also himself. From 7 day fasts, to rigorous blocks of eating only meat, to seemingly never-ending fitness challenges, Paul constantly optimizes his health & performance through a systemized approach.

Paul then applies the key learnings from his personal growth to the wider team at H.V.M.N.

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Dr. Richard Veech spent decades studying human metabolism, with his scientific contributions, (particularly in the keto field), being highly lauded among his colleagues.

"He has redefined our understanding of metabolism," said Dr. Thomas Seyfried of Boston College.

In an airplane crash of 48 passengers in 1968, only 10 survived...including Dr. Veech. He was named a Hero of New Hampshire for providing medical care to the survivors even though he had a broken back.

At age 84, Dr. Richard Veech passed away on Jan 30, 2020.

We dedicate this episode of "Geoff Talk" to Veech's memory & scientific legacy. Geoff starts off with Dr. Veech's biographical facts, dives into some of his most interesting contributions to science, and discusses how Dr. Veech's work inspires his thinking and gives an indication to where the future of ketone metabolism, human performance, and healthspan is headed.

We highly recommend watching the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/9ler8ksUAfE

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With over 250 documented fights in her professional career in Thailand, Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu (105lbs) is truly a fighting machine. How can one fight at such an intense volume?

Along with discipline made of steel, Sylvie also follows the ketogenic diet to help further her performance both in the ring and aid in her recovery between fights.

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Sylvie's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/MasterKM...

Sylvie's Website - https://8limbsus.com/

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Ditch the flat treadmill. Hit the winding, mountainous, rocky trail instead.

In this podcast, we chat with Erwan Le Corre (founder of MovNat). He follows a primal lifestyle of "natural movement", one that reconnects himself to the natural, innate capabilities of the human body.

In modernity, most people only do a few movements each day, commonly finding themselves stuck in environments that limits their ability to move as freely as their ancestors could have.

Geoff and Erwan and dig into the benefits of engaging with natural movements, why it might even be more beneficial for your cognition vs. pumping iron in the gym, and much more.

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Sal started as a professional in the fitness industry as a trainer at the age of 18. His passion for fitness, combined with his love of people, quickly propelled him into big box gym management by the time he was 19 years old. During his career in gym management, he grand opened some of the largest gyms in the California Bay Area and was often recognized as a top performer in sales, production, and team leadership, earning him accolades from top industry leaders.

At the age of 24, he left the commercial gym industry to open his own fitness and wellness studio after he became dissatisfied with the big-box gym approach to health and fitness. He wanted to bring a wellness-based well, rounded approach to people. In his small studio facility, he brought in hormone and nutrition specialists, acupuncturists, gut health professionals, and meditative/bodywork providers, along with fitness trainers.

This well-rounded environment formed the voice that Sal is often currently lauded for. It was during his time in his wellness studio that he figured out how to solve the hardest and most persistent problems with fitness, health, and wellness. His approach led to long-term success with his clients, and he developed a behavioral-focused approach toward health and fitness.

After a decade of running his studio, he met Doug Egge, the current producer of Mind Pump, and shortly after, he met Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews. They quickly hit it off due to their different backgrounds but similar approaches to fitness and health, and they decided to start a fitness and health podcast. Mind Pump was launched and quickly became the number-one fitness and health podcast in the world.

Find out more about Sal at https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/ and @mindpumpmedia on social media.

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1. Theoretical and practical side of resistance training

2. What is the MAPS fitness program

3. How important is tracking calories and his thoughts on the "calories in, calories out" notion

4. Sal's advice for people to break plateaus in training

5. Fasted vs. Fed workouts

6. Supplementations

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Fresh from the Metabolic Health Summit (#MHS2020), Geoffrey Woo and Dr. Latt Mansor sit down to chat about their experience interacting with the community and learning from all the fascinating presentations.

The Metabolic Health Summit was created to bring two worlds together: science and society. Over four immersive days, Geoff and Dr. Mansor were exposed to some of the most cutting edge research and applications of ketosis and metabolic therapies from leading physicians around the world. It's where research meets the real world.

In this episode of the H.V.M.N. Podcast, Geoff and Dr. Mansor discuss...

• The presentations Dr. Mansor found especially interesting (Dr. John Newman, Dr. Mary Newport, & Dr. Benjamin Bikman to name a few), and sharing nuggets of the latest science he thought would be most valuable to our listeners.
• Meeting the community! Many of the guests we've had on the podcast were at MHS in-person, along with fans of the podcast. Geoff & Dr. Mansor express their gratitude and joy interacting with everyone. The movement is truly growing!
• Perhaps unsurprisingly, given recent popularity / controversy, one of the big topics underlying the summit was the #carnivore diet. Geoff and Dr. Mansor discuss the diet, shouting out Joe Rogan's instagram post on closing out #WorldCarnivoreMonth with truly amazing results on his physique and autoimmune condition.

We hope to see the event grow even more next year...look out for the H.V.M.N. Team at MHS 2021!

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What exactly is a "boundless" life?

With a supposed biological age of 9 years, Ben Greenfield's countless self-experiments and unconventional lifestyle just might have led him to be living one.

Ben describes his new book, "Boundless", as a complete guide for upgrading the mind, optimizing performance, and defying aging. With years of following ancestral practices and testing out the most cutting-edge biotechnology, did Ben find the keys needed to unlock full human potential?

In this episode of the H.V.M.N. Podcast, Geoff and Ben discuss...

· The evolution of biohacking, the portrayal of the stereotypical "biohacker", and what directions the space may go in the future.

· Combining ancestral wisdom and current science for optimal human health...how does one balance the past in modern society?

· Defining what a "boundless" life means, Ben's proposed framework for reaching one, and what specific biohacks seem to be the most promising.

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"Dopamine Fasting" is a recent hot trend for improving productivity, mental discipline, and essentially structuring your time with what matters most to you...without modern distractions.

Dopamine is neurotransmitter involved in our brain’s system for motivation, reward, and pleasure.

Even when encountering seemingly innocent actions such as scrolling through your social media feed and gawking a cute puppy picture..dopamine is getting released in the brain. Could periodically abstaining from constant dopamine releases result in a better version of yourself?

Dr. Cameron Sepah, a clinical professor of psychiatry at UC San Francisco and returning podcast guest, popularized dopamine fasting in August when he published a "Dopamine Fasting" guide and made the rounds in the press.

“Taking a break from behaviors that trigger strong amounts of dopamine release (especially in a repeated fashion) allows our brain to recover and restore itself,” Sepah wrote in a Vox article.

Without such breaks, we become habituated to high levels of the chemical, so we feel the need to seek out ever-higher doses of stimulation to achieve the same pleasurable effect.

With principles of abstinence not unlike intermittent fasting, it's not a hard reach to connect the parallels between intermittent fasting and dopamine fasting. Cutting-edge "biohacker-y" practices tend to be an easy target for attracting dismissive articles that fail to take into account the actual science.. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly apparent that optimizing articles for "clicks" and "virality" are becoming standard practice from even the most well-respected outlets.

In this no-holds barred podcast, we interview the man behind the "Dopamine Fasting" movement.

In this episode, Geoff & Dr. Sepah discuss:

· Dr. Sepha's evidence-based definition of 'dopamine fasting' vs what is being portrayed in popular media such as the NTY.

· The science behind brain addiction, specifically through the lens of modern technology driven by social media, self-validation thought the internet, & more. Cameron's approach derives from cognitive behavioral science, a well-studied field of science.

· The dissatisfaction Cameron felt when reading the the latest guidelines from the American Psychology Association: "Many characteristics commonly linked with masculinity — such as courage, strength, compassion, leadership, and assertiveness — are often associated with positive psychological and behavioral health. However, according to the psychological research cited in the guidelines, some masculine social norms can have negative consequences for the health of boys and men."

Without a doubt, it's a hefty & multi-faced topic. We hope you enjoy this honest conversation!

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Minimalism can be applied to improve various aspects of one's life.

Jerry Teixeria, faced with the realities of raising children and attending to his family, going to the gym 6x a week quickly became unsustainable.

Shifting his focus to bodyweight training & progressive calisthenics in the comforts of his own sunny backyard, Jerry reached his goals of physique, healthspan, & more...all by dropping the weights.

This shift in his training approach even carried over to his nutrition protocol. Once a follower of the common "6 pre-prepped meals a day" advice preached by the traditional fitness community, Jerry simplified his eating habits and attained even greater results. From intermittent fasting (warrior diet) to eating a carnivore diet (correcting his autoimmune symptoms in the process), Jerry has run a wide gamut of self-experiments that he dives deep into on this week's podcast.

In this episode, Geoff & Jerry discuss:

• The benefits of progressive bodyweight training and how one can get started. Why could this more primal approach be more effective than the standard heavy squat lifts you see others pushing through at your local gym?
• The importance of continually overloading your workouts in order to avoid "plateauing". In the case of body-weight exercises such as handstands, pushups, and pull-ups, what does Jerry suggest one can do to ensure overloading is happening during a routine?
• Jerry's experience with the carnivore diet, and why he is now more "carnivore-ish".
• The effect of exercise on metabolism and longevity (mTor, IGF-1)

Check out Jerry's Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEAhtSZDkTb0rDGrtaSU7A/featured

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With 2019 wrapping up, Geoffrey Woo takes the time to answer some of the questions and comments we've received throughout the year!

• Could intermittent fasting potentially help in the healing of a rotator cuff tear?
• Is red meat a real cause of uric acid build-up?
• What are the health consequences of insulin & glucose spikes and what is actually happening biologically?
• Is apple cider vinegar effective for glycemic control?
• Where can one get a continuous glucose monitor?

Geoff answers all these smart questions and more. Thank you all for an amazing 2019...see you all in 2020! 🎉

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Kevin Bass is unafraid to publicly call out those in the health & nutrition community he deems irresponsible...perhaps even dangerous.

Kevin states: “Bad science will hurt people”.

Passionate about truly helping people, his mission is to stop misinformation from spreading.

Albeit a controversial figure in the ketogenic diet community, we’ve found that Kevin isn’t as “anti-keto” as some would say. He’s an MD/PhD student whose thesis research actually focuses on the ketogenic diet and cancer. He’s acutely aware of the positive, neutral, & negative research, and does his best to bring a balanced perspective backed by published science.

In this episode, Geoff & Kevin discuss:

• What about keto is overhyped & what is actually exciting? For example, is it curing diabetes or just putting it into remission? Does it have the potential to treat cancer?
• Sensationalism vs. pragmatism: How can we create better science for the public? How can we determine who is a legitimate science-based health expert and who is not?
• Kevin’s own personal health journey, nutrition protocols, challenges faced in medical school, & what motivates him.

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Kevin’s Website: https://nutritionalrevolution.org/

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L. Amber O’Hearn grew up in a household that followed a mostly vegetarian diet.

In the subsequent years, Amber struggled with weight fluctuations & mental health disorders. After first experimenting with a low-carb diet, then a ketogenic diet, Amber finally discovered she only required one food that alleviated her from psychiatric medications and weight issues…

Meat.

For the past decade, Amber has been following the carnivore diet and meticulously researching nearly everything about ketogenic nutrition. An “OG” carnivore and data scientist by profession, Amber joins the H.V.M.N. Podcast to share her story.

In this episode, Geoff & Amber discuss:

• Theories for her neurological issues and the possible explanations for why avoiding plants and eating meat was best for her brain and overall health.
• The issues with modern veggies & fruit…could they be playing a role in the development of autoimmune disorders?
• Nuances of protein consumption, ketosis, mTor activation, and AMPK stimulation

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It's the holiday season, and that often means big, happy meals with friends and family. That apple pie (that you may or may not give in) would be a glucose challenge for your body to handle.

What if you can preemptively improve your body's metabolic ability to handle that serving of pie with exogenous ketones? A pair of studies from University of British Columbia by Prof. Jonathan Little and Oxford Prof. Kieran Clarke researched how H.V.M.N. Ketone impacts glycemic response in both normal and obese populations.

Before participants consumed a 75g glucose drink, they consumed a ketone monoester. The results?

Reduced glycemic response and markers of insulin sensitivity.

In this episode of Research Roundup, Geoffrey Woo explains the studies' design, analyzes the specific results, and finally, what one could take away from the science and apply it to their personal life. 

On a keto "cheat meal" day, could you perhaps reduce the negative effects a carb-heavy meal would have on your metabolism? Let's find out.

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/I57B3nUyfqw

2018 Study (Healthy Participants): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29446830

2019 Study (Obese Participants): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31599919

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Dave Feldman interview: https://hvmn.com/podcast/keto-cholesterol-ft-dave-feldman-ep-101

Ivor Cummins interview: https://hvmn.com/podcast/metabolic-syndrome-ft-ivor-cummins-ep-108

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Before keto, Crystal Reneau was overweight and fighting various health issues. From an overactive thyroid to hair loss, Crystal was forced on a journey to take back her health.

After dropping the carbohydrates and going keto, Crystal not only corrected many of her symptoms, but developed a deep passion for a fat-fueled lifestyle. With years of practical experience and self-experimentation (such as Crystal’s “10-day Steak & Eggs Challenge”), she joins our podcast for an accessible episode digging into the ins and outs of personal health.

Geoff & Crystal discuss:

• Adapting to the ketogenic diet: Staying ahead of dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, & carbohydrate withdrawal symptoms
• Personalized health: Defining your own goals, balancing intuition with tracking biomarkers, & doing food challenges to flex your metabolism
• Crystal's experience with intermittent fasting & the carnivore diet, along with her take on the Netflix vegan documentary “Gamechangers”

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Is there no limit to human longevity?

The latest & most cutting-edge research in aging paints a fascinating picture for the future.

Much of this work comes from Dr. David Sinclair, a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School & the author of New York Times Bestseller "Lifespan: Why We Age - And Why We Don't Have To".

Dr. Sinclair's leading hypothesis for why we age and how we can manipulate our biological clock is dubbed the "Information Theory of Aging". He joins the H.V.M.N. Podcast to expand on the biological mechanisms behind his theory, the discoveries from his research, and what we can potentially do today to extend our lifespan.

Topics Discussed:

· Epigenetic reprogramming

· What the "Observer" could be (Dr. Sinclair proposes that each cell has an original dna ‘observer’ copy that can be activated and restored to a youthful state)

· Hormesis

· Horvath's clock

· Metabolic and cellular pathways for longevity

· Potential interventions for longevity: Nutrition, cold exposure, metformin, resveratrol, NAD+, ketones

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For the past 25 years, Lisa has competed in the world's most challenging endurance events clocking up over 70,000km, racing everywhere from the Sahara to the Gobi, to Death Valley to the Himalayas, Australia, and Europe. She has pushed her mind and body to the limits, succeeded, failed, and learned many lessons. She has also had to overcome many obstacles in her personal life, from losing two babies to bringing back her mum after an aneurysm left her with massive brain damage at the age of 74, and with Doctors telling her she would never do anything again, she proved them all wrong. She knows what it takes to overcome obstacles, chase massive goals, and face your fears, and now she lives to teach, coach, and inspire people to reach their true potential and push the barriers of their own perceived mental and physical capabilities.

Lisa is the author of three best-selling books. Her first two, "Running Hot" and "Running To Extremes," chronicle her adventures and her brand new book "Relentless - How A Mother And Daughter Defied The Odds" tells the one-in-a-million comeback story of bringing her mother back from the brink of death in a four-year odyssey that has baffled the medical fraternity.

Lisa has also produced several adventure film documentaries, hosted her TV show, and is an international speaker and podcaster at "Pushing the Limits."

Find out more about Lisa at www.lisatamati.com and @lisatamati on Instagram.

Key point topics and studies mentioned:

1. How can people take control of their health

2. Extreme sports and learning and insights

3. How to overcome the fear of failure

4. How does Lisa leverage DNA testing and epigenetics in her training program?

5. Lisa talk about her book, Relentless

6. Brain rehab – how much is pharmaceutical and how much is behavioral

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Fixing healthcare costs & health insurance is part of standard political speeches & debates for US presidential candidates today.

Everyone knows there’s a problem with the healthcare system. However, virtually all of the politician's discussions & proposals are based on bandaid solutions.

The real issue? The healthcare crisis begins with our widespread health crisis.

No politician is talking about how modern lifestyle and industrialized nutrition is destroying the health of millions of Americans.

No politician is going to talk about this because telling the masses that their comfortable lifestyle is unhealthy and dangerous is not what they want to hear.

Healthcare is primarily fixing people when they're broken. Our current society and culture are breaking too many people, too quickly.

In this video, Geoffrey Woo dives deep into the issues of healthcare, population health, and what he believes we can all do to steer society in a better direction.

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Sleep is known as a common "pillar of health", yet is increasingly neglected in our modern society. Although technology has constantly been advancing, our beds have remained largely the same.

Stanford Professor Craig Heller & Matteo Franceschetti from Eight Sleep joins the podcast to discuss the science of better sleep.

How can we translate the "gold standard" of a clinical sleep environment to our own sleeping routines...our own homes? What sleep biomarkers make up a good night's rest? How important is body temperature for optimal sleep? 

In addition, we discuss:

• Sleep technology: The drawbacks of wearables, envisioning a future in which we can control and create our own optimal "sleep environment", & the power of thermoregulation.
• How measuring "quality" of sleep works in a home setting and in a clinical setting
• Importance of accessible & long-term health data: How did Matteo use his sleep data to predict oncoming illnesses?

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We all know intermittent fasting and exercise are healthy, practical ways we can improve our health & performance.

Is it possible to use them together?

Would you benefit more from a fasted workout vs. a "fed" workout?

In this episode of Research Roundup, Geoffrey Woo takes on this very question.

By analyzing a recent study that found fasted workouts improved the metabolic health of obese men, Geoff provides his framework for how you can utilize fasted workouts to meet your goals...or if you should at all.

Referenced Study: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/advance-article/doi/10.1210/clinem/dgz104/5599745

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Dr. Carrie Diulus is a US board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, endurance athlete, and thriving Type 1 diabetic.

Her choice of fuel for success?

A plant-based, vegan, ketogenic diet.

It's common to think that ketogenic diets need animal-based nutrition sources, yet Dr. Diulus is a shining example for how a ketogenic diet can successfully be adapted to suit the individual.

In this episode, Geoff & Dr. Diulus discuss:

• What led Carrie to choose a ketogenic diet to combat her Type 1 diabetes? Where does she get high sources of plant-based fat and protein from?
• With Dr. Diulus' holistic approach to patient-centered care, how is she seeing ketogenic / low-carb diets improving surgery outcomes in her own patients?
• Multi-day fasting, exogenous ketones, and other insulin-targeting interventions for improving metabolic health

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A new study, conducted by MIT, explored how a ketogenic diet and exogenous ketones govern signaling biological programs that maintain intestinal stem cell function.

We know ketone bodies like beta-hydroxybutyrate have signaling roles in the body and can help regulate things like appetite, metabolism, and neurotransmitter function.

This study provides evidence that BHB itself may play a key mediating role in maintaining intestinal health too.

Do ketones themselves (and not necessarily through fasting or a ketogenic diet) alone drive some of the metabolic and functional benefits? What were the exact findings?

Let's find out.

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Mikhaila Peterson has officially coined her version of the carnivore diet: The Lion Diet.

Strictly sticking to ruminant meat, salt, and water cured Mikhaila of her autoimmune issues back in 2018. Most recently, she's been experimenting with multi-day intermittent fasting as another lifestyle and nutritional intervention.

While Mikhaila initially targeted for fat loss, she also found that fasting was a profound tool for mental health and emotional stability.

What else happens when a carnivore embarks on a 7-day fast? Let's find out.

In this episode, Geoff and Mikhaila discuss:

• 7-Day Fasting: Experience, biomarker data, lessons learned, and tips & tricks
• The carnivore diet and how it may have affected Mikhaila's microbiome (resulting in C. Difficile infection)
• Evolution of the carnivore community

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Dr. Latt Mansor is the new Research Lead of H.V.M.N, and we're proud to share his fascinating research and upcoming work with our listeners!

In Dr. Mansor's thesis study, he found that the diabetic heart retains metabolic flexibility to adapt to hypoxia. Hypoxia is a condition when the body lacks adequate oxygen. Since diabetic hearts are more prone to hypoxia, getting closer to understanding if it could adapt to it was an important finding.

For context, diabetes and hypoxia have opposing effects on metabolic substrates in the heart. Diabetes promotes fatty acid oxidation and suppresses glycolysis, whereas adaptation to hypoxia suppresses fatty acid oxidation and promotes glycolysis.

The key result of Dr. Mansor's paper was that diabetic hearts did indeed adapt to chronic hypoxia, by increasing glycolysis and decreasing fatty acid oxidation.

In addition, Geoff & Dr. Mansor discuss:

• The implications of the study that was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Medicine, which discovered how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability
• The complex relationship between diet, oxygen, and HIF (our oxygen-sensing pathway)
• The potential of ketones to improve metabolic inflexiblity

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Animal-based vs. plant-based nutrition - What's most optimal for human health & performance?

Frank Tufano, a follower of an animal-based, zero-carb diet for over 5 years, has garnered quite a unique reputation on Youtube. Along with his informative videos on the ins-and-outs of a carnivorous lifestyle, Frank doesn't shy away from scrutinizing the rapidly growing (and arguably more culturally accepted) plant-based diet.

In this podcast, Geoff and Frank discuss:

· The cultural impact of a recent study (published in Annals of Internal Medicine) that concluded that the current public-health recommendation to eat less red and processed meat isn’t backed by strong evidence

· Cooked meat vs. Raw meat: What are the proposed benefits for consuming raw meat or fermented foods?

· Analyzing the common arguments for veganism (i.e. reducing environmental impact) and how Frank debunks them

Check out Frank's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIEiE-hnAUXUZNNeMJsZBYA/featured

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With the 100-Mile American Record already under his belt (for 5+ years), ultra endurance athlete Zach Bitter just outdid himself on August 25th, 2019.

He crushed the 100-Mile World Record, setting a 6:48-mile pace and besting the previous world record by nearly 10 minutes.

Zach is notable for his low-carb, high-fat, animal-based lifestyle as a professional endurance athlete. He first transitioned to the ketogenic diet during an off-season, and immediately felt his sleep, energy, and recovery improve.

By developing a flexible, fat-adapted metabolism, he's able to tactically use carbs to maximize racing performance.

In this episode, Geoff & Zack discuss:

· Zack's 100 Mile World Record, his mental game during racing, and why he got into ultra-endurance sport

· LCHF diets for therapeutic cases vs. performance cases...does an athlete have more "leeway" with eating carbohydrates?

· Carnivore diet for leaky gut & autoimmune issues

Check out Zack's podcast here: https://humanperformanceoutliers.libsyn.com/

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"Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable."

In his new book, "Lifespan", David Sinclair has proposed a radical new theory of aging, suggesting that the aging hallmarks are symptoms of epigenetic changes that occur over time, but that the original genetic code remains very much intact. If we can reset the code, can we slow, stop or even reverse aging? Sinclair believes we can.

Geoffrey Woo, after digesting "Lifespan", has formulated some interesting thoughts based on the information given and hypotheses proposed in the book.

In this book review, Geoff details the core concepts of aging, the practical ways we can slow it, & his final verdict on Sinclair's bold theory for extending longevity.

For added graphic elements (& to see Geoff's "thinking" face), check out the Youtube video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/5N1Pk4fVrCs

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Ben graduated from Wake Forest University in 2015. Started two boutique/high-end CrossFit gyms in 2014 and sold them in 2018. The gyms introduced Ben to health and wellness at a deeper level. He has lived in Austin since 2015 and has immersed himself in longevity and biohacking there. Ben is currently the founder of Disco, a men's DTC skincare brand launched in October of 2019, and products can be found on their website and at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Target.

Find out more about Ben at https://paradigmcapital.xyz

Key point topics and studies mentioned:

1.    Ben's journey from fitness to Crossfit to biohacking his way into longevity

2.    His experience with the keto diet and other nutritional strategies

3.    Why is it important for women AND MEN to look after their skin?

4.    His insights into the methods to enhance longevity through his learnings and trial and errors

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Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/blogs/podcast. Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

Dr. Andy Phung connects the latest low-carb science with his own clinical experience, treating the root cause of various metabolic conditions.

With a personal and lifestyle-focused approach, Dr. Phung has seen stellar results from his patient population by prescribing low-carb diets.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Metabolic health: Insulin resistance, CICO, autophagy, signs of metabolic dysfunction, & more
• The struggles of doctors working in the traditional health system
• Dr. Phung's own health journey: Losing 25lbs and reversing his pre-diabetes by adopting the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting

Check out Dr. Andy Phung's website here: https://drandyphung.com/

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"You can say whatever you want about the keto diet, but what it did for my family and what it did for my wife, and what it did for keeping this together...you have no idea. Insult me all you want, but I go home at night knowing that this changed my life and it's changing other peoples' lives."

Thomas DeLauer has long been an advocate for the ketogenic diet. Although he now runs one of the largest health & fitness channels on Youtube, his journey started out just like anyone.

He wanted to become the best version of himself.

Just a few years ago, Thomas was overweight and carrying 280lbs on his body. By reducing his inflammation through nutrition & exercise, he was able to drop the weight and become featured on covers of popular fitness outlets like the Natural Muscle Magazine.

In this episode, we explore...

• The various diets Thomas has experimented with: Cyclical keto, vegan keto, & carnivore
• Why Thomas eats moderate fat in the morning, lean in the mid-day, and higher fat in the evening
• Using supplements like H.V.M.N. Ketone and why Thomas tends to avoid caffeine 

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Our former Research Lead, Dr. Brianna Stubbs, played an essential role bringing ketone esters to the public for the very first time. Brianna is now helping further ketone research at the Buck Institute, and we couldn't be more excited to follow her future work.

We dedicate this special episode to her experience in the trenches here at H.V.M.N.

In this episode, we cover:

· Reminiscing about the exciting projects, tough obstacles, and amusing moments spanning Brianna's time on the team

· How Brianna reacted and dealt with the initial community perception of H.V.M.N. Ketone

· The balancing act of relentlessly working to become the best human one can be without losing touch with what it means to be human

· The future of ketones (whether endogenously or exogenously) for general health, medical, & sport application

p.s. This isn't a good-bye forever...rest assured Brianna will be returning every so often!

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