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The Dark Side of Excess Muscle Growth: Is It Reducing Your Lifespan?
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 01:21:36
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In this episode, Elwin does a deep dive into whether building muscle is actually good for longevity — and at what point too much becomes too much. He shares his own journey from being stick thin to gaining 7kg of muscle in five months, unpacks why there are no jacked centenarians, and reveals that the real longevity risk isn't the muscle itself but the things people do to get and maintain it: anabolic steroids, growth hormone, excess IGF-1, and even excess protein and methionine.
References: - Doctor Miriam — co-creator of the free hormonal assessment at https://hormetics.health - Doctor Bal Kalaji — previous podcast guest (discussed chasing metrics) - Andrew Huberman — referenced as a modern muscular longevity voice - TRAVERSE trial (testosterone replacement, randomized controlled trial, 5,246 men) - Honolulu Heart Program (height and mortality, 8,000 men, 40-year follow-up) - The Book: "Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick" and "The Nutrient Gap" — available on Amazon - Advanced Health Genetics: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com
Timestamps: 00:00 My Journey From Skinny To Muscle 01:41 What My DEXA Scan Revealed 02:16 Seven Kilos Of Muscle In Five Months 02:46 How Much Muscle For Longevity? 04:24 Why No Jacked Centenarians? 08:28 Muscle Mass As A Survival Reserve 10:51 Does Grip Strength Predict Lifespan? 12:33 Muscle And Blood Sugar Control 15:20 Resistance Training And Mortality Risk 19:55 Is Bodybuilding Bad For Your Heart? 24:58 Testosterone, Steroids And Growth Hormone Explained 35:24 Is Growth Hormone Anti-Longevity? 47:15 Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Safe? 50:21 Androgen Receptor Sensitivity And CAG Repeats 53:10 Does Too Much Muscle Strain Your Body? 54:39 Why Taller People Live Shorter Lives 1:00:57 Methionine Restriction And Lifespan 1:12:17 Why Do Men Want To Get Big? 1:15:00 What Really Attracts Women? 1:38:07 What I'm Prioritizing Next
The Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.
Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
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Dr Balcavage: What If Low Thyroid Isn't the Real Issue? Ep. 181
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 01:37:44
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In this episode, Elwin Robinson is joined by Dr. Eric Balcavage — functional medicine practitioner, educator, and host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. Together they explore why so many people have hypothyroid symptoms despite "normal" thyroid labs, how the cell danger response reframes thyroid dysfunction as adaptation rather than disease, the truth about iodine, ferritin, and antibodies, why more T3 isn't always the answer, and how addressing stress load, nutrition, sleep, and toxins can help the body recover thyroid function.
References:
- Dr. Eric Balcavage — Thyroid Answers Podcast - Book: The Thyroid Debacle (co-authored by Dr. Eric Balcavage) - Book: Is This The Hill? by Dr. Eric Balcavage - Dr. Robert Naviaux — Cell Danger Response research - Dr. Ben Lynch - Dr. Denis Wilson — Wilson's Temperature Syndrome - Dr. Ray Peet (Ray Peat) - Dr. Joe Dispenza - Douglas Kell — research on ferritin and iron - Elwin Robinson — Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick and The Nutrient Gap
Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Eric and Thyroid Controversy 04:12 Normal Thyroid Labs But Hypothyroid Symptoms 05:52 Iodine Deficiency, Excess, or Immune Damage? 10:43 Do Antibodies Actually Damage The Thyroid? 14:14 How Thyroid Cells Trigger Immune Destruction 16:46 What Is The Cell Danger Response? 19:20 Why Cells Downregulate T4 to T3 Conversion 25:29 Denis Wilson And Metabolic Set Points 29:11 What Really Slows Your Metabolism Down 31:15 Why Ferritin Over 50 Signals Inflammation 36:16 Stress Versus Strain On The Body41:01 Does Taking T3 Actually Help Or Harm?45:37 The Three Types Of T3 Responders57:59 Why Calories And Macros Matter Most1:01:35 The Emotional Backpack You Carry1:06:03 Lead Toxicity And My Personal Story1:10:14 What To Do If This Fits You1:12:14 Your Labs Are Not The Problem1:22:37 Why Fewer Supplements Can Heal Faster1:28:42 Why Modern Science Lost Its Curiosity1:36:40 How To Find The Right PractitionerThe Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Hormone Optimization vs. Drugs: Which is more Safe & Effective at Making You Feel Better? Ep.180
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 01:31:20
Not: I do not use or recommend ANY of the drugs mentioned in this video, and I also do recommend you optimize hormones only under the supervision of a qualified medical professional, as I do!
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In this episode, Elwin makes the contrarian case that optimizing hormones is a better, safer, and more reliable path to feeling good than the drugs most people quietly rely on. Drawing on his own history and years of looking at clients' blood test results, he maps common drug cravings — caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, benzos and more — onto the specific hormones and neurotransmitters they're really compensating for: T3, dopamine (via prolactin), oxytocin, GABA, testosterone, DHT and progesterone. He also addresses the most common objections to hormone optimization: that it's unnatural, that it's cheating, and that you'll be dependent for life.
References: - Hormetics free hormonal imbalance quiz and protocols: https://hormetics.health/ - Advanced Health Genetics (upload raw DNA data or order a kit): https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ - Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick — book by Elwin Robinson: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com - Ray Peet — referenced for his work on thyroid, caffeine and metabolism - Dr Michael Platt — interviewed on progesterone (previous episode) - Hans & Matt — interviewed on DHT and androgens (previous episode) - Dr Miriam — menopause episodes (previous and upcoming) - Timothy Leary and Ram Dass — referenced on psychedelics and consciousness
Timestamps: 00:00 Why Drugs Feel Better Than Anything 02:16 Personal Stories: Coffee, Cannabis, MDMA 07:08 Are Drugs Actually Being Recommended?09:20 How Drugs Directly Change How You Feel11:17 Why Hormones Beat Drugs For Feeling Better13:45 Is Hormone Optimization Natural?16:15 Why You Can't Have Optimal Hormones After 4021:31 The Dependency Objection Explained26:33 Is Optimizing Hormones Just Cheating?34:29 How Quickly Do Hormones Actually Work?38:20 Low Energy: Caffeine vs T3 Thyroid50:00 Low Motivation, Depression And Prolactin59:24 Loneliness And The Power Of Oxytocin1:08:41 Anxiety, Panic And The Sex Hormones1:19:37 Low Confidence And Testosterone1:26:08 Feeling Old: Growth Hormone And DHEA1:27:14 Guessing Your Hormones From Your Drugs1:28:20 Why Caffeine Is The Hardest To QuitThe Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order
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References: - The Nutrient Gap: Why Your Body Is Secretly Starving by Elwin Robinson (available on Amazon) - Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick by Elwin Robinson (available on Amazon) - Dr. William Walsh — research on nutrient imbalances and mental health (autism, zinc/copper ratios) - Dr. Christopher Shade — mercury "tri-test" (urine, hair, blood) - Ray Peat — work on hormones and metabolism - Georgi Dinkov — high-dose biotin discussion - Elliot Overton — B1 / thiamine channel - Morley Robbins — copper and mineral balancing interview - Paul Eck — originator of the HTMA mineral balancing system
Timestamps: 00:00 Why Another Q&A Episode 02:24 Is High-Dose Biotin Safe To Take? 06:52 Low ALP vs Low Phosphorus Explained 07:56 Why Electrolytes Make You Feel Ill 08:41 The Truth About Himalayan Salt 11:40 How To Build A Real Electrolyte Drink 13:18 Should You Take Lactoferrin With Iron? 16:54 Does Lead Really Leave The Blood? 20:03 Pinealon And Epitalon Dosing Timing 21:24 Can You Get Enough Calcium Without Dairy? 27:59 Beef Hydrolyzed Collagen And Lead Content 32:23 Why You Must Test Before You Supplement 41:04 Are You Wasting Time On Ray Peet? 43:44 High-Dose Benfotiamine For Nerve Damage 45:59 Where Did My Lead Toxicity Come From? 50:14 Do You Offer One-On-One Coaching? 53:34 What Causes B1 Deficiency Besides Gluten? 55:14 Why Hair Mineral Analysis Is Unreliable 1:02:01 Copper Supplementation For Vegetarians1:05:27 Alchemy, Astrology And Isaac Newton1:07:50 Do You Still Recommend HG7?The Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Dr Malcolm Kendrick: LDL Cholesterol Doesn't Cause Heart Disease? | Ep. 178
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 01:46:28
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In this episode, Elwin Robinson is joined by Dr Malcolm Kendrick — Scottish GP, author, and health skeptic — to challenge the mainstream view that cholesterol causes heart disease. They explore the thrombogenic hypothesis, why arterial damage and blood clotting may be the real driver of cardiovascular disease, the role of nitric oxide, lead toxicity, psychosocial stress, and what you can actually do to protect your heart.
References: - Dr Malcolm Kendrick's blog and website: https://drmalcolmkendrick.org - Books by Dr Malcolm Kendrick: The Clot Thickens, The Great Cholesterol Con, Doctoring Data, Statin Nation (available on Amazon) - Ancel Keys — Seven Countries Study - Karl von Rokitansky — encrustation/thrombogenic hypothesis - Rudolf Virchow — early atherosclerosis research - Ronald Ross — response to injury hypothesis - Linus Pauling and Matthias Rath — vitamin C and collagen hypothesis - Elspeth Smith — cardiology research, Aberdeen University - Dave Feldman — lean mass hyper-responder research (https://cholesterolcode.com) - Per Björntorp — stress and metabolic syndrome research - 12 Angry Men (film reference)
Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Dr Malcolm Kendrick, Cholesterol Skeptic 01:36 Why Question The Cholesterol Hypothesis? 03:56 The French Paradox And Saturated Fat 07:56 Switzerland vs Russia Cholesterol Rates 12:53 How HDL And Statins Get Explained Away 15:54 Does Red Wine Prevent Heart Disease? 18:19 Do Sex Hormones Protect Against Heart Disease? 20:15 Does Low Cholesterol In Elderly Mean Death? 23:03 Why The Cholesterol Story Sounds So Simple24:24 Do Statins Actually Work? Nitric Oxide Explained34:30 Statins, CoQ10 And Muscle Damage40:20 The Thrombogenic Hypothesis Explained43:11 Why The Concentration Gradient Idea Fails47:02 Blood Clots As The Real Cause Of Plaque51:55 Vitamin C, Collagen And Lipoprotein(a)59:03 What Damages The Artery Wall?1:08:01 Lead Toxicity And Heart Disease1:22:11 Stress As The Number One Driver1:32:39 Biofilms, Infections And Gum Disease1:35:33 What Should You Do About High Cholesterol?1:40:45 Does Exercise Protect Your Heart?1:51:07 Top Three Things To Protect Your HeartThe Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Brain Fog? Semax, Selank, Cerebrolysin, Dihexa & More can Repair Your Brain? Ep. 177
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 01:25:08
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In this episode, Elwin Robinson is joined again by Dr. Miriam Mikicki — medical doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and expert in traditional Chinese medicine — to explore advanced compounds and strategies for brain fog, focus, memory, and cognitive longevity. They cover peptides like Semax, Selank, Cerebrolysin, Cortexin and Dihexa, plus nootropics and nutraceuticals including phosphatidylserine, scutellaria, C15, plasmalogens, nattokinase, methylene blue and bromantane — including who should and shouldn't use them, dosing, and forms.
References:
- Dr. Dale Bredesen — dementia research and BDNF Essential supplement (Research Nutritionals)
- Semax and Selank (peptides studied for stroke and traumatic brain injury)
- Cerebrolysin (prescribed via IV infusion in some European countries, e.g. Austria)
- Nattokinase, Lumbrokinase (Boluoke), Fucoidan, Arterosil (Calroy Health Sciences)
Lead Toxicity: How to Address the Health Crisis Nobody's Talking About Ep. 176
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 01:07:46
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In this episode, Elwin Robinson takes a deep dive into lead toxicity — a massively underdiagnosed problem he personally faced after testing 10 times over the reference range. He covers the symptoms, why lead hides in your bones for decades, how to test for it properly, and the real strategies for reducing your burden, from chelators and binders to calcium, zinc, and peptides.
References:
- The Nutrient Gap: Why Your Body Is Secretly Starving — book by Elwin Robinson (search his name on Amazon)
- The Detox Paradox: Why Most Cleansing Techniques Actually Make You Sicker — forthcoming book by Elwin Robinson (waitlist at https://rejuvenateblueprint.com)
- World Health Organization white paper on lead toxicity
- DMSA and EDTA chelation research
- Modified citrus pectin studies on urinary lead excretion
- Zeolite (clinoptilolite) random controlled trials on lead reduction
- Research on thymosin beta-4 and acetyl-CoA binding protein as lead binding proteins
- Dr. Perrin — discussion of the glymphatic system (previous episode)
These Foods Burn Visceral Fat? | Ep. 175
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 57:54
Belly fat that's firm and bloated rather than flabby is usually visceral fat — the kind that wraps around your organs and behaves like a hormonal organ. In this episode, Elwin Robinson investigates the viral "foods that burn belly fat" claims and separates the ones backed by real randomized controlled trials from the ones that fall apart under scrutiny. He walks through green tea, beans and legumes, garlic, omega-3, olive oil, and lactoferrin — explaining what worked, what didn't, and his own theory that toxicity is the hidden driver of visceral fat.
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References: - The Nutrient Gap: Why Your Body Is Secretly Starving by Elwin Robinson (available on Amazon) - Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick by Elwin Robinson - The Rejuvenate Blueprint by Elwin Robinson (forthcoming, book three in the series) - Dr. Malcolm Kendrick — interview on cardiovascular health and cholesterol (forthcoming episode) - Meta-analysis of 7 randomized clinical trials on green tea / EGCG and visceral fat - 2026 meta-analysis of 36 randomized controlled trials on bean intake and waist circumference - 12-week randomized controlled trial on garlic powder in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients - Randomized controlled trials on omega-3 (EPA/DHA) and visceral fat in overweight men - PREDIMED-style Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil cardiovascular trial (7,000+ participants) - Lactoferrin randomized controlled trials (2010 and 2020 follow-up) in Japanese adults, funded by Lion Corporation - Penn State avocado study (MRI-measured visceral fat) - DIM / indole-3-carbinol studies in mice and humans
Timestamps: 00:00 The Belly Fat Videos I Investigated 00:26 What Is Visceral Fat, Really?04:34 How Do You Know If You Have It?05:58 Why Visceral Fat Gets Worse With Age08:24 Can Foods Really Fix Health Problems?09:27 Green Tea And EGCG: Strongest Evidence10:14 Observational Studies vs Randomized Trials13:20 Green Tea Dosage And Mechanism16:10 Beans And Legumes For Waist Size19:50 How Resistant Starch Feeds Your Gut24:01 Garlic Powder And Fatty Liver27:24 Omega-3 And Fatty Fish: The Truth30:31 Extra Virgin Olive Oil For Fat Loss35:16 My Theory: Toxicity Drives Visceral Fat42:38 Lactoferrin And Visceral Fat Reduction46:34 Does One Avocado A Day Work?48:22 Cruciferous Vegetables, DIM And Estrogen53:54 Why Restrictive Diets Aren't Sustainable55:32 The Sustainable Key To Optimal WeightThe Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Mineral Balancing Expert Dr Robert Selig: Truth About Copper, Zinc, and Your Liver Ep. 173
Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 01:44:13
In this episode, Elwin Robinson sits down with Dr. Robert Selig — a functional medicine practitioner and mineral balancing specialist with over 30 years of experience — to unpack one of the most confusing topics in health: copper, zinc, and ceruloplasmin. Dr. Selig offers a nuanced middle path between extreme views, explaining how you can be copper toxic and copper deficient at the same time, why zinc is essential (not the enemy), and how hair tissue mineral analysis combined with blood and urine testing reveals the full picture of your biochemistry.
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References: - Dr. Robert Selig's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRobertSelig - Back to Natural Health (Dr. Selig's clinic): https://backtonaturalhealth.com - Dr. Carolyn Dean — ReMag (magnesium chloride): https://www.rnareset.com - Dr. Carolyn Dean's book: The Magnesium Miracle - Premier Research Labs (zinc, calcium, iodine products): https://prlabs.com - Analytical Research Labs (ARL) — hair tissue mineral analysis - Trace Elements — hair tissue mineral analysis - Elwin Robinson's books: Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick & The Nutrient Gap
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Hormonal Assessment 01:35 Meet Dr. Robert Selig: Mineral Balancing Expert 03:29 Is Copper an Essential Mineral? 05:18 Copper Dysregulation: Deficiency and Excess Together 09:10 When Copper Becomes a Toxic Metal 15:09 Copper, Estrogen Dominance, and Xenoestrogens 17:42 Why You Shouldn't Avoid Zinc 18:18 Healing the Liver With Coffee Enemas 21:19 Zinc as the Alchemical Metal of the Liver 24:43 Personal Story: Lead Toxicity and Low ALP27:43 Understanding Ceruloplasmin and Free Copper38:15 Why Vitamin C Should Never Be Avoided40:00 Carbonic Anhydrase and Stomach Acid44:48 Optimal ALP and Blood Markers for Zinc Deficiency50:31 Mercury Displacing Zinc in the Body53:36 What Is Mineral Balancing?58:17 Hair Mineral Analysis: Strengths and Limitations01:13:17 Iron Accumulation and Behavioral Effects01:14:39 Dopamine, Clostridia, and ADHD Connection01:16:19 Molybdenum: How Much Is Too Much?01:18:50 Why Aggressive Detox Methods Fail01:21:38 Eating Less, Intermittent Fasting, and Intuition01:29:04 General Mineral Recommendations: Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Iodine01:38:28 Seven Root Causes and Astrological Cycles01:44:45 Illness as a Gift: The Healing MindsetThe Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Was I Wrong About Plant Nutrients? | Ep. 174
Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 50:49
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A reader accused Elwin of bias for downplaying phytonutrients in his book The Nutrient Gap. In this episode, Elwin takes that criticism seriously, explains his framework for defining "nutrients" as actual building blocks the body is made of, and then digs into the real evidence on plant compounds — the ones that help absorption, the ones that block it, and the ones that act more like medicines than nourishment. Expect a fair-minded look at polyphenols, quercetin, piperine, inulin fructans, vitamin C, organic acids, allium sulfur compounds, and fructose — with honest tiers of evidence for each.
References: - The Nutrient Gap: Why Your Body Is Secretly Starving by Elwin Robinson (Amazon) - Generic Health Advice Is Making You Sick by Elwin Robinson (Amazon) - Rejuvenate Blueprint: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com - Hormetics Assessment: https://hormetics.health - Jay Feldman (previous podcast guest on hormesis) - Morley Robbins (previous podcast guest on iron) - Dr. Garrett Smith (previous podcast guest on iron and vitamin A) - Akkermansia muciniphila research on polyphenols and blood sugar - Berberine and metformin comparative studies - Resveratrol human trials on lifespan - IP6 (inositol hexaphosphate) research on iron binding - Quercetin and EGCG zinc ionophore studies
Timestamps: 00:00 Reader Accuses Me of Bias 00:34 What Nutrient Density Really Means 02:29 The Seven Root Causes Framework 03:24 Why Animal Foods Top the List 05:49 Where Plants Actually Win Nutritionally 07:52 Phytates and Oxalates as Antinutrients 11:00 Are Polyphenols Really Nutrients? 13:19 Plant Compounds as Medicines Not Nutrients15:46 The Resveratrol Reality Check17:48 Where I Might Have Been Wrong19:59 Vitamin A and Iron Absorption Debate25:00 Vitamin C Boosts Iron Absorption28:51 The Hormetics Assessment30:31 Organic Acids and Iron Uptake34:08 Black Pepper Piperine Benefits and Risks39:39 Inulin Fructans for Calcium and Magnesium44:34 Garlic and Onion Sulfur Compounds50:19 Quercetin as a Zinc Ionophore55:00 Fructose and Non-Heme Iron Absorption58:48 Final Verdict on Plant CompoundsThe Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
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- Methylene Blue
- Bromantane, 9-Me-BC
- Mikicki Medical: https://Mikickimedical.com
- HealthMiro: https://healthmiro.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Why Brain Fog Is On The Rise
02:20 When Lifestyle Basics Are Not Enough
04:46 How Peptides Work For Brain Health
05:51 Semax And Selank For Focus And Mood
08:30 Who Should And Shouldn't Use Semax
11:00 Semax Dosing And Cycling Explained
14:20 Cerebrolysin For Stroke And Dementia
22:05 Cortexin Vs Cerebrolysin Compared
22:07 Dihexa For Learning And Memory Repair
27:34 Phosphatidylserine For Cortisol And Memory
34:29 Scutellaria And Brain Infections
39:14 C15 Fatty Acid And Longevity
51:31 Plasmalogens And Omega-3 For The Brain
1:02:24 Nattokinase For Circulation And Brain Fog
1:08:20 Methylene Blue For Focus And ADHD
1:10:00 Bromantane For Dopamine Without The Crash
1:18:12 9-Me-BC And Repairing Caffeine Damage
1:19:51 How To Find A Practitioner For Peptides
The Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.
Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order
Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson
- Advanced Health Genetics (toxins category): https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Symptoms That Could Signal Lead Toxicity
01:04 How I Was Diagnosed With Lead Toxicity
03:20 Why Lead Stays In Your Bones For Years
05:33 How Common Is Lead Toxicity Really?
07:19 Which Symptoms Are Specific To Lead?
08:27 How To Test For Lead: Blood Levels
10:49 What Reference Range Is Dangerous?
14:57 ZPP And Bone X-Ray Testing Explained
16:56 Are Urine And Hair Tests Reliable?
19:40 Provoked Chelation Challenge Testing
21:46 Why Lead Is So Damaging To The Body
27:41 How Your Body Naturally Removes Lead
29:01 Thymosin Beta-4 And Lead Binding Proteins
33:13 Glutathione, Thiols, And Sulfur Foods
36:39 How Lead Exits Through Sweat
41:40 Chelators: DMSA And EDTA Explained
48:42 Does Lead Get Pulled From The Brain?
51:53 Natural Options: Citrus Pectin And Zeolite
55:26 Binders To Stop Lead Reabsorption
57:56 Why Calcium Reduces Lead Absorption
1:01:12 How Vitamin D Affects Lead Uptake
1:04:04 Zinc, ALP Enzyme, And Hypophosphatasia
1:06:26 Final Advice And Working With A Practitioner
The Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again.
Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order
Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson
Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order
Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson
Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order
Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson
Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order
Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson
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