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We're at it again with Episode 437, Q&A #30!

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1. Fitbit Sleep Tracking [1:35]

Jay says:

G'Day Robb, love your work. I took a break from your podcast to learn computer programming and am now back because I'm stressed and my desk bound body is broken. Glad to be back and see you've figured out your keto problems when bonking during class. I've signed up to your keto master class so fingers crossed.

I have a somewhat basic question about sleep.

My Fitbit says I slept 7 hours with 1 hour awake. I don't remember waking and there are up to 30 a night of these tiny 'awake' periods. I do sometimes toss and turn to get into comfortable positions. My partner says I'm asleep within minutes of hitting the pillow. So I think I'm sleeping ok.

Should I think about this as 8 hours sleep or 7? I tend to wake up energised when my Fitbit says 6hrs 30 mins + 1 hour awake.... So thinking this is equivalent to standard 7-8 hours per night. When I push for Fitbit to say 8 hours then I'm very lethargic when I wake. But it's probably then like 9 hours which could be 'over sleeping' for me.

Anyway, love the work you two are doing. I miss the Q&As with Greg but love the new format.

Anyway, fangirling from Australia. My question can probably be answered by Google but I'm sure you'll be able to cut through the interjunks.

All the best - Jay

2. Palate Fatigue & Food Burnout [8:11]

Maria says:

Hi, Robb and Nikki, I was wondering if you can address palate fatigue. For some reason, I tend to be the kind of person that needs to have a lot of something and then don’t want it anymore and have to switch. Before, I was into avocados and sardines, all the time, and now it is eggs and bacon. It is almost as if my body is asking for these foods at certain times. Thank you!

3. Protein Toxicity and the Carnivore Diet [12:22]

Jesse says:

Hey Robb,

In WTE you briefly mention (p. 27) that humans cannot consume more than 35% of their calories from protein before suffering from protein toxicity. The carnivore diet has recently gotten some publicity and seems to have some anecdotal success for folks with stubborn autoimmunity issues. Do you think following a carnivorous diet carries a high risk of suffering from protein toxicity? And would we be able to look for evidence of protein toxicity in kidney function testing?

Best,

Jesse

4. Waking Up From Hunger While In Ketosis [17:55]

Justin says:

Dear Robb,

I'm a huge fan of the pod and your work. 

For the past two months, I've been following a keto eating plan (I weigh all food and track macros - I'm usually hitting 40g net carbs, 90-100g protein, and somewhere between 235g-270g fat, for a total of roughly 3,000-3,500 calories per day).  I'm a 30 y/o male, 5'9. I usually eat 3-4 meals/day with no snacks. I currently weigh 156lb and am about 16% body fat (I did a BodPod when I was a few pounds lighter and was at 14.5%). In terms of exercise, I usually go to the gym 3x/week and do some combination of squats, deadlifts, press, and bench press.  As an example of where I'm currently at with strength, I do 4 sets of 5 repetitions (2 min rest periods) 205 pounds on squats. 

My question is this: when I try to cut calories down by 300-500 (I'd like to get to 12% body fat), I wake up in the middle of the night hungry.  I feel like I keep hearing on various podcasts and books that I read that in a state of keto, hunger should be significantly blunted and this shouldn't really be an issue.  But I feel like if I don't go to sleep pretty full, I wake up in the middle of the night. I know sleep is critically important, so this seems like a problem. If I eat enough to sleep through the night, I can maintain the same weight but really struggle to lose weight.  I've done self-experiments to make sure I'm not waking up due to stress, noise, etc., and have isolated that my sleep is almost completely correlated with my hunger levels. I wanted to ask for your guidance because I imagine other people might struggle with a similar issue - I know many people who do well with hunger during the day, but not so well at night.  Some things I've wondered about is if I'm overtraining or if there's some sort of other physiological issue I need to attend to. Maybe I'm not understanding keto properly, but I feel like with my macro breakdown I should be able to comfortably go 12-16 hours without eating? Or, is the ability to go prolonged periods without food less about eating and more about individual differences?

Thanks for all of the amazing work that you do. 

Justin

5. Fasting For Skinny Dudes [23:50]

Brett says:

Hi. Robb and Nicki...

Fasting for overweight or normal weight people has been well covered. Is there any benefit to underweight guys fasting in an effort to add mass? I’m 6’3” and 165lbs, 37 years old. I can eat whatever I want in whatever quantities I want and my weight never changes. I would like to be heavier. I’ve tried weight programs and I tone up ok but it’s rare to add more than 5lbs. The minute I stop the program I’m instantly back to 165. Everything else you always talk about like diet, sleep, stress is already dialed in

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We have guest Jonathan Levi on for this episode of the podcast. Jonathan is an entrepreneur, outspoken "lifehacker," avid speedreader, author of a bestselling book, a podcaster himself, and one of the top-performing instructors on Udemy, with an audience size of over 73,000 students. Listen in as we talk about accelerated and evolutionary learning, speed reading, learning languages and everything else! If you're at all interested in learning in general, you need to check it out.

Guest: Jonathan Levi

Website: http://jle.vi/

Courses: www.becomeasuperlearner.com

Twitter: @entrepenewer

This episode we have guest Dr. Marianne Brandon. Dr. Brandon is a clinical psychologist and Diplomate in sex therapy. Dr. Brandon served as a board member for an International Sexual Health Society, and also co-hosted an exciting sex therapy radio show called “In Bed with Dr. B and Ted". She is the author of multiple books, and has a practice in Annapolis, MD. Listen in as we talk all about sexuality, monogamy, evolution, and more.

Guest: Dr. Marianne Brandon

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Twitter: @drbrandon
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Books: http://www.drbrandon.net/books/

Amazon ebook: Unlocking the Sexy in Surrender: Using the Neuroscience of Power to Recharge Your Sex Life

On this episode of the podcast, we have guest Elle Russ. Elle Russ is a writer, actor, health/life coach, and host of The Primal Blueprint Podcast. As the author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution, she is becoming the leading voice of thyroid health in the burgeoning Evolutionary Health Movement (also referred to as paleo, primal, or ancestral health). Elle has a B.A in Philosophy from The University of California at Santa Cruz and is a certified Primal Health Coach. She sits on the advisory board of The Primal Health Coach Program created by Mark Sisson, bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint. Originally from downtown Chicago, she lives and plays in Malibu, CA. You can learn more about her at http://www.elleruss.com.

Guest: Elle Russ

Website: http://www.elleruss.com

Book: The Paleo Thyroid Solution

This week we have guest Elijah Markstrom. Elijah is a personal trainer, health and fitness nut, and Spartan and obstacle racer. Listen in as we chat about diet, nutrition, ketosis, gut microbiome, Spartan and obstacle racing, and more.

Guest: Elijah Markstrom

Website: http://elijahmarkstrom.com/

Podcast: http://www.obstacleorderpodcast.com/

This week we have guests Matt Pendola and Bobby McGee. Matt Pendola is the founder of Pendola training, a high level endurance coach, and an accomplished runner and cyclist. Bobby McGee is a six time Olympic running/triathlon coach and has been involved in endurance coaching for 32 years. Join us as we talk about performance mindset, training, coaching, endurance, strength and conditioning, and a lot more.

Guests: Matt Pendola and Bobby McGee

Websites:
http://www.pendolatraining.com/
http://www.bobbymcgee.com/

Bobby's YouTube Channel

On this episode of the podcast we have guest Dr. Bryan Walsh. Dr. Walsh is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, an expert in biochemistry and human physiology, and currently delivers courses in biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology as an Instructor at Maryland University of Integrated Health. Listen in as we talk all about the myths and truths of "adrenal fatigue", the causes of low cortisol, interaction with the immune system, testing, and more. This was a super interesting episode, and I even learned a good bit on the topic myself. Definitely give this one a listen!

Guest: Dr. Bryan Walsh

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Our guest this week is Dr. Chad Edwards. Dr. Edwards holds a B.S. in Exercise Science & Sport Medicine from Oklahoma Baptist University, and attended Medical School at Oklahoma State University College for Health Sciences. He is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, he was a Flight Surgeon and a Dive Medical Officer in the US Army, and served 5 years with Special Forces as an enlisted soldier. He also served as the Special Operations Task Force-North surgeon in Iraq. He is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Bo-Ju-Tae Karate, and the founder and Medical Director of Revolution Health and Wellness. Listen in as we discuss his medical practice, healing inflammation and tendon damage with prolotherapy, functional medicine, diet and health, diabetes, testosterone, the US health and insurance system, and much more.

Guest: Dr. Chad Edwards

Website: http://www.revolutionhealth.org/

This episode's guest is Dentist and preventative health advocate, Dr. Steven Lin. Join us as we talk with Dr. Lin about dentistry, mouth and tooth health, jaw formation, the work of Weston A. Price, and more.

Guest: Dr. Steven Lin

Website: http://www.drstevenlin.com/
Twitter: @DrStevenLin
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStevenLin/

This week we have guest Ali Bouzari. Ali is a culinary scientist, author, educator, and co-founder of Pilot R+D, a culinary research and development company based in northern California. As a chef with a Ph.D. in food biochemistry, Ali has helped to lead the charge in changing the way we think about cooking by teaching and developing curriculum at top universities, from ivy league schools to the Culinary Institute of America, and collaborating with the country’s most innovative restaurants. Listen in as we talk all about culinary science, the taste of food, and the building blocks of foods that bring it all together.

Guest: Ali Bouzari

Website: http://www.alibouzari.com/
Twitter: @AliBouzari
Instagram: BouzariAli

Book: Ingredient: Unveiling the Essential Elements of Food

Our guest this episode is Nadine Grzeskowiak, otherwise known as the Gluten Free RN. Nadine is a Registered Nurse, author, speaker, and celiac disease and gluten intolerance educator. Listen in as we talk about her journey with celiac disease, gluten, and gluten intolerance.

Guest: Nadine Grzeskowiak

Website: http://glutenfreern.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeRN/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlutenFreeRN

Book: Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism 30 Day Guide to the Paleo Diet

We're here with Episode 436, Q&A #29!

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1. Endurance Fueling For A Keto Athlete [2:00]

Cassandra says:

Dear Robb + Nicki,

First off...thanks for the great job you two do in making complicated nutrition and fitness information easy to access and understand (even for uneducated gym rats like myself).  I've been listening to the podcast for years, reading the blog and the books (just got Wired to Eat) and I still find myself learning something new almost weekly.

Bottom line up front - how do you guys recommend tackling post-workout nutrition for endurance / high-intensity sports while on the keto train?

I'm 35, 5'8'', 155 lbs with a fairly muscular build.  I've been doing the Crossfit + weightlifting thing for 5-6 years now (4-6 times a week).  I've got 10 strict pull ups, a 250 lb 1 RM back squat, a 285 1RM DL and can hold an L-sit for a minute....so I think I'm pretty strong(?) - in some aspects anyway ...  Strict bedtimes at 8:30 every night with 8 hours of sleep, no injuries, no severe reactions to any type of food (except tequila) - BUT I perform and look a lot better when I'm strict about paleo.  I've been eating that way and it has been keeping me fueled really well in the aforementioned training situations. 

Due to the nature of my job - active duty Marine, I am required to run a 5k every year for time...so I do incorporate running into my weekly routine - usually no more than 15-20 miles a week...long-ish runs mixed with hill sprints or pushing sleds so I don't die of cardio boredom.

Within the past year - - due to losing a bet or being shamed into them (I can't quite remember), I've also been running a few half marathons and one marathon.  I plan do to one more full later this year, the Rock n Roll in Las Vegas - mostly because its an excuse to travel to Vegas with some girlfriends of mine. The low-carb/paleo diet has been awesome for my health  on the weightlifting/crossfit/sprinting side of things... but I'm struggling with the endurace side of my fitness.

For my runs more than 90 minutes, I've been fueling with some organic stinger chewies/gels near the end of my run and then other, whole-food-type carbs at the end....bananas, berries, coconut water...sometimes gatorade, (an occasional beer :)), etc.  My recovery has been OK...not awesome though (and when I take out the mid-run or end carbs, my energy tanks and my joints hurt for days)..... it takes me about me 1-2 days to get through my soreness for half marathons and almost 5 days for a run more than 22 miles WITH the intra and post-carbs.

I've recently jumped on the keto train in January...did your masterclass, read Mark Sisson's book, started listening to a lot of low-carb / keto based podcasts (Shawn Baker, Fat Burning Man, etc) and just started Wired to Eat.  I've been trying to do my own homework and listen to my body...so far this keto thing has been great! I've dropped about 10 lbs since the beginning of the year, have been sleeping a lot better and have seen gains in my strength.  But the race season starts up in May (the LV Marathon is in November but I have smaller races and training runs scheduled throughout the summer) and I want to be prepared. 

I *think* I'm generally fat-adapted...but I panic after 8 or 9 miles sometimes (the old advice of "carb loading" always creeps back in) and will suck down a terrible gel or gatorade because I've made the mistake of running these distances underfueled before and it was a painful, painful lesson.  I have heeded your electrolyte advice. I constantly track my sodium, magnesium and potassium levels and take the recommended supplements almost every day (normally on days with a taxing WOD or a workout lasting more than 90 mins). 

So what can I eat/drink to keep on the keto train that will help me recover and keep me going on some of these endurance events?  Nut butters? Whey protein and water? I want to be armed when I take on Vegas this year and not completely derail my eating habits. And I'd like to start experimenting with these foods now, while I still have time to adjust.

Sorry for writing the novel!  If I can find this info in a podcast or in one of the chapters of your books, please feel free to point me in that direction!  I appreciate any insight you guys have. Thanks in advance,

Cassandra

2. Should I Add Fat To My Whey Protein Shake? [10:40]

Ben says:

Hi!

Love the podcast (I am one of the six listeners)! Here is my question:

I am wondering if the insulin-spike from a post-workout whey shake can stall my weight loss. Should I add fat like heavy cream or coconut milk to the shake to blunt the insulin response (if yes how much) or am I unable to burn that fat because of the spiked insulin storing it as body fat instead.

Thank you so much and best wishes from Munich, Germany

Ben

3. Portal Circulation and Leaky Gut [14:36]

James says:

Hi Robb,

Thanks for your detailed answer to my question about sun exposure in Q&A #7. You provided a clear and concise answer which is hard to come by these days!

Following your book recommendations in Q&A #6 I hungrily delved into the Lecture notes on Human Metabolism (Thanks Nikki!) and within the first chapter encountered some information that gave me reason to pause.

The portal circulation, I'm certain that you can provide a more accurate and concise explanation of this system to your listeners than I can in this question, so I'll leave that to you if that's okay!

My question is: given that all blood (and therefore solutes) from the intestines are drained through the portal vein and through the liver - filtering out excess substrates and removing toxins such as ammonia from the blood before it enters 'general circulation', how can leaky gut have such a damaging effect on the body? It seems to me that the liver is a vital backstop in this process which is never mentioned when functional medicine practitioners talk about leaky gut - they give the impression that blood drains from the intestines straight into cardiovascular circulation and these fuel substrates are clanking around in our arteries causing inflammation which seems not to be the case!

Also how does this impact the gut hypothesis of heart disease (highly simplified here) where endotoxin is said to pass through the mucosal membrane into circulation, binding with LDL cholesterol, being attacked and immobilized by immune cells and ultimately ending up being sequestered into an arterial plaque because the immune system cannot destroy cholesterol or unbind the endotoxin from it.

Would the portal circulation not remove this endotoxin from the blood before it enters cardiovascular circulation and meets LDL particles? Is this disease process driven not only by a compromised intestinal lining but also by inefficient liver function?

Thank you for your time again guys, really appreciate your input

Kind Regards

James

4. Do I Have To Sprout My Nuts & Seeds? [20:10]

Joseph says:

Is phytic acid harmful or of benefit?  Is it really necessary to jump thru the hoops of soaking & sprouting before consuming nuts & seeds?  thank you

5. Caloric Estimate for Young Children? [25:10]

Rory says:

Is there an estimate for calories/pound when it comes to feeding my almost 3 year old (or any child for that matter, say 2-12? The teen years of course marking the onset of self-consciousness and peer pressure, thus thwarting any biological hard-wiring toward survival.)

Or is she still young enough to be biologically incapable of starving herself, at which point I should just trust that she has normally functioning satiety signals?

I ask specifically about my daughter because, as is par for the course in 'Murica, she received antibiotics immediately after being born, so it's not a stretch for me to imagine that she could have some kind of gut imbalance that could cause hormone dysregulation with her leptin/ghrelin.

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This episode we have former pro soccer player and New York Times Bestselling health and fitness author Yuri Elkaim on the show. Listen in as we talk about Yuri's journey with alopecia, nutrition, and getting and staying healthy.

Guest: Yuri Elkaim

Website: YuriElkaim.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/yelkaim1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yurielkaim1

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Books:
All-Day Fat Burning Diet
Al-Day Energy Diet

This episode we have ethnopharmacologist, research pharmacognosist, lecturer, and author Dennis McKenna. Join in as we chat about drugs, psychedelics, ayahuasca, and more.

Guest: Dennis McKenna

Article mentioned in the podcast: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/09/12/the-ayahuasca-boom-in-the-u-s

Facebook page (speaking events listed here): https://www.facebook.com/dennisjonmckenna/

Website for the book: The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss

We're back with another new episode of the podcast. This week we have fantastic guest Dr. Amy Myers joining us. Listen in as we talk about her new book The Thyroid Connection, functional medicine, thyroid issues and autoimmune thyroid conditions, research, treatment, etc.

Guest: Dr. Amy Myers

Website: http://www.amymyersmd.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD

Twitter: @AmyMyersMD

Check out Dr. Myers' new book The Thyroid Connection. And check out the prizes you can win in the giveaway when you preorder the book.

We're doing something a little different this week. You'll have to wait until next week for a new podcast episode. But instead of doing a "Best of" episode this week, we decided to share this talk I did for the UCSF Evolutionary Medicine Conference last year. It was a huge honor to participate in the event. I think you guys might enjoy this, especially if you're in the medical field.

I recommend watching the video of this talk instead if you can, as you can see the slides. You can view it here https://youtu.be/0NglsDFJVG8

This episode we have my friend Andy Petranek on the show. Andy is co-founder of Whole Life Challenge, owner of CrossFit LA, a former professional adventure racer, extreme athlete, and master white-water kayaker and mountaineer. Listen in as we talk CrossFit, Whole Life Challenge, and more.

Guest: Andy Petranek

https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andypetranek
Twitter: @andypetranek
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andypetranek/

Also, check out the review I did of Andy's book here.

Book: Fire Your Gym! Simplified High-Intensity Workouts You Can Do From Home

This week we have our good friend Diane Sanfilippo on the podcast. Diane Sanfilippo is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified Nutrition Consultant, and two-time New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo,The 21-Day Sugar Detox and co-author of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Diane holds a B.S. from Syracuse University and is certified in holistic nutrition from Bauman College, holistic lifestyle coaching from the CHEK Institute, and Poliquin BioSignature Modulation. She writes for her popular health blog – balancedbites.com – and is co-host of the top-rated weekly health podcast, “The Balanced Bites Podcast,” available free from iTunes.

Guest: Diane Sanfilippo

On September 6th, 2016, Diane will release an updated and expanded 2nd edition of her runaway hit Practical Paleo which has sold over half a million copies and spent a total of 97 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list.

Practical Paleo 2nd edition

This episode we have guest Dr. Drew Ramsey. Dr. Ramsey is a practicing psychiatrist, and author of The Happiness Diet, 50 Shades of Kale, and Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients That Fuel Brainpower, Boost Weight Loss, and Transform Your Health. Join us as we talk general healthy nutrition, feeding kids, and even a little farming.

Guest: Dr. Drew Ramsey

Website: drewramsey.com

Twitter: @DrewRamseyMD

Facebook: DrewRamseyMD

Instagram: DrewRamseyMD

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On this episode of the podcast we have guest Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, CISSN, CSCS. Dr. Bubbs is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, Strength Coach, Speaker, Blogger, and Sports Nutrition Lead for the Canadian Men’s Olympic Basketball Team. Join us as we talk nutrition for elite and professional athletes, health, carb tolerance and blood sugar, and more.

Guest: Dr. Marc Bubbs

Website: http://www.drmarcbubbs.com/

Twitter: @DrBubbs

Check out Dr. Bubbs' book The Paleo Project

Join us on this episode as I talk with my good friend Roy Dean (Black Belt in BJJ, Aikido, and Judo) about Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, running a business, and much more.

Guest: Roy Dean

Website: http://roydean.tv/

Instructional video channel: https://roydean.vhx.tv/

Check out Roy's new book: Becoming the Black Belt

On this important episode we have guest Dr. Mark Cucuzzella. Dr. Cucuzzella is a Professor of medicine at West Virginia University medical school, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), family physician for over 20 years, Lt Col in the US Air Force Reserves, and an avid runner and running coach.  Listen in as we discuss Dr. Cucuzzella's experience in treating diabetes.

Guest: Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

Link to The Skinny on Obesity video mentioned in the podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moQZd1-BC0Y

We're back with more of the Q&A you crave!  Episode 435, Q&A #28

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1. Overeating On Keto [2:08]

Steve says:

Hi Rob,

I don't want to take too much of your time. But going Keto for me has found me doing exactly what I feared I could do. I have been Paleo for five or six years and so has my wife. We have no kids at home so grains and junky carbs are not and issue or even a temptation. I am in the middle of doing the keto masterclass, which I am savouring because I have been making some mistakes.

I am 50 years old and work out regularly doing either mixed kettlebell workouts or if I do weight and resistance training at the moment I like to do whole body workouts 3 X a week and can mix in some cardio in between. I have kept fit most of my life, my goal is as I age to stay lean and keep mobile. Pretty simple goal.

We live in Perth in Western Australia so we have great weather and lots of sun. I work as a gardener in a private school, a job I love doing as I'm outside and moving all day, not as hard as say some sort of construction worker but that can happen on a given day just not every day.

Coming from eating paleo the transition for me has been pretty easy. As I went low carb and increased the fat I was eating my wife liked the sound of it so she hopped on board. She is doing great and in fact better than me. We aren't really that worried about measuring ketones at this stage, it has been more about getting the diet right.

My issue is, I love the food. For some reason it has made me hungrier. Stocking our fridge and cupboards I made sure that we had all we needed and I wanted to see what I liked to eat also.

So I have blown it on all sorts of things. I have had days where I ate too much thickened cream, one tub has 800 calories and it is so easy to eat. I have blown it on nut butter and blown it on cheese. I can't believe it.

At first it was wrapping my head around the fat content. I think I get it now. But I have put on body fat, which is so annoying. It's not a train wreck but I feel like I am in a rut now and it's hard to get out. I don't want to quit because I can see and have felt the benefits. It's just with the fat content and my physiology there seems to be no room for error.

I listen to your podcast and since listening I have gone to the ketogains website and worked out my macros. I was still tracking somewhat but some days I may have blown it by 5 or 6 hundred calories.

I have come so close to quitting as for me it seems to have been an easy way to get fat rather the leaner.

I'm not sure that you can help and not sure what else that I could tell you. Diet wise I have intermittent fasted for 3 or more years with differing protocols. Doing 16 - 20 hours is pretty comfortable. I workout in the mornings and often don't eat until lunch time or when I get home from work.

My diet hasn't changed too much except I have eaten cream, which I am now over. Adding more fat to my meals. Cooking in butter eating nuts and doing other keto style things. Apart from that my diet is still pretty primal. I love veggies. I have for years done a version of Mark Sisson's big ass salad. Which would be my daily staple. Evening veggies could be broccoli with brussel sprouts maybe some Kale and mushrooms. Also we do milk Kefir but I try to keep that to a minimum.

If you have any suggestions that would be great. Are there others that have had this sort of issue, going keto has made them fatter?

Really enjoy your podcast and thanks for all of the really useful info that you have put out. I have also read your books.

Best regards

Steve

2. What's Up With Fiber & Kids? [8:58]

Rory says:

As part of restoring my own gut health, I've used prebiotic fibers in various doses based somewhat on Grace Liu's advice, and I'm curious if and when supplemental fiber would be beneficial for my daughter?

Again assuming that she started off at a disadvantage because of the antibiotics, it seems to follow logically that prebiotic fiber would help her gut bacteria develop, and increase her overall health and resilience.

Is that actually logical?

And are there any cautions? Is there a certain dose that's age-appropriate, or do I just slowly increase until she has digestive upset?

Should I mix fibers in order to feed a variety of bacteria, or are there certain fibers that are optimal for a young gut (i.e. what would a cavebaby be most likely to eat chew on for fun?).

3. Tips For Increasing Testosterone [13:07]

Mads says:

Hey Robb,

In a previous Q&A, you talked about how muscle gain/hypertrophy is caused by calorie surplus and progressive overload. You also mentioned that gaining muscle is, without a doubt, easier if you have High testosterone. Calorie surplus and PO is easy, but how do I increase my testosterone? You mentioned that there are a number of different tactics that you can use?

My testosterone is not low, but definitely not high either. I'm 27 and my testosterone is 640 ng/dL and my free testosterone is 16.36

4. SHBG Elevated On Keto/Carnivore [19:47]

Eoin says:

Since switching to keto I've noticed an increase in SHBG levels which brings down my free test. Total test has stayed high normal but was wondering how functional it is with the free portion bound up. DHEA is a bit low too. I feel great all in all but was just wondering what your thoughts are on that

5. Are Chicharrones (pork rinds) a Healthy Snack? [22:47]

Isaac says:

Hi Rob,

Chicarones (pork rinds): are they a healthy snack?

I've heard you indirectly mention them on the podcast some time ago, but I wasn't able to infer whether your opinion is favorable or cautionary.

I'm an ultra-runner, and during peak training season will spend about 20 hours per week running.  In the bad old days I would top off my calories with a gigantic bowl of cold cereal in the evening, or an enormous serving of lentils and rice.  But then I got woke, started monitoring my blood sugar, and started looking for low-carb options to fuel. I'm already having two salads each day, huge amounts of veggies, and as much meat as I can stomach.  So I'm just looking for some calories to fuel the movement.

So are pork rinds okay?  I avoid the flavored variety - the bags I buy just say "fried pork skin" on the ingredients list, and I dip them in sour cream. The best part is how easy it is to get an extra 1000 calories. And the flavor.

Am I headed towards clogged arteries? Are pork rinds actually healthy in the way that bacon is healthy...?

Thanks!! Love the show.

-Isaac

After submitting my question about whether pork rinds are an acceptable snack, I realized that Robb's answer might be 'we'd need to see your lab work'...

So, in case it is relevant (and in case my question is selected for the show), here are some details.  (I'd be glad to share the rest of the lab results, if they're relevant.) Thanks!

*****

Cholesterol, Total: 249 mg/dL

HDL: 71 mg/dL

Triglycerides: 71 mg/dL

LDL-Cholesterol: 161 mg/dL (calc)

Apolipoprotein A1: 186 mg/dL

Omega 3 (EPA+DHA) Index: 7.1 %

Omega 6 / Omega 3 ratio: 3.7

EPA/Arachidonic Acid Ratio: 0.4

EPA: 3.0 %

DHA: 4.1 %

Lipoprotein (a): 99 nmol/L

Apolipoprotein B: 107 mg/dL

Nonesterified Fatty Acids (Free Fatty Acids): 0.12 mmol/L

LDL Particle Number: 1149 nmol/L

LDL Small: 116 nmol/L

LDL Medium: 229 nmol/L

HDL Large: 5144 nmol/L

LDL Pattern: A

LDL Peak Size: 225.5 Angstrom

HS CRP: <0.2 mg/L

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For this episode we have my friend Jeff Tucker as our guest. Jeff is the director of CrossFit Gymnastics, former competitive gymnast, former firefighter, homesteader, and all around cool guy. Listen in as we talk coaching, business, running a gym, gymnastics, homesteading, and lots more.

Today we have guest Professor Sean B. Carroll on the podcast. Professor Carroll is an award-winning scientist, author, educator, and executive producer. He leads the Department of Science  Education of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and is the Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Wisconsin. Join us as we discuss his newest book The Serengeti Rules, evolution, adaptation, and the regulation and logic of life.

Guest: Professor Sean B. Carrol

Website: http://seanbcarroll.com/

Book: The Serengeti Rules

Today we have guest Nelson Puentes, Brazian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and founder of Inverted Gear. On this episode Nelson and I talk all about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).

Download a transcript of this episode here

Guest: Nelson Puentes

Website: http://www.invertedgear.com/
Blog: http://www.invertedgear.com/blog
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvertedGear/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvertedGear/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invertedgearnelson/

We're back with another "Best Of" episode. This time we're re-featuring episode 242 with guest Katy Bowman. Katy is a biomechanist (an expert in the movement of living things), author of the Katy Says blog and Restorative Exercise website, and also author of the fantastic book Move Your DNA.

Download a transcript of this episode here

Featuring guest: Katy Bowman

http://www.katysays.com/

http://www.restorativeexercise.com/

Check out Katy's book Move Your DNA here

Today we have guest Dr. Akil Palanisamy, Harvard-trained physician, author, speaker, and holistic medicine expert in integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Palanisamy is the author of The Paleovedic Diet. Join us as we discuss Ayurvedic medicine, customizing diet and medicine to each individual, and more.

Guest: Dr, Akil Palanisamy

Website: DoctorAkil.com
Facebook: Doctor Akil

Book: The Paleovedic Diet

On this episode we have guest Luis Villasenor of KetoGains. We talk all about ketosis, ketogenic diets, building muscle, fueling in ketosis, weight and fat loss, electrolytes, and more.

Guest: Luis Villasenor

Website: http://ketogains.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ketogains
Twitter: @KetoGains
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ketogains/

KetoGains Seminar in Atlanta July 8th

Today we have guest Todd White of Dry Farm Wines. Todd and I talk all about wine, and cover how it's processed/made in the US, the wine industry, why drinking wine makes you feel bad, the difference in dry farming, sustainability, and how to get good wine that checks all the boxes. If you like wine at all, this is the episode for you.

Guest: Todd White

Website: DryFarmWines.com

Email: Todd@dryfarmwines.com

For a $0.01 bottle of wine with your order, go to dryfarmwines.com/Robb

It's been a little while since we've done one of these, but we're back with another "Best Of" episode of the podcast. Featuring guest Coach Christopher Sommer of Gymnastic Bodies. Hope everyone had a good time at PaleoFX!

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Guest: Coach Christopher Sommer

Gymnastic Bodies forums: https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/forum/

Gymnastic Bodies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GymnasticBodies

Gymnastic Bodies on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/GymnasticBodies

Today we have guest Hamilton Stapell. Hamilton is Associate Professor of History at the State University of New York, New Paltz, and is the creator of one of the first college-level courses on ancestral heath. Join us as Hamilton and I talk about the demographics of the paleo community, and the past, present, and future of paleo.

Guest: Hamilton Stapell

Website: http://www.hamiltonstapell.com/

Video talks:
AHS-12 talk: Ancestral Health in Historical Context
AHS-13 talk: The End of Paleo
PaleoFX talk: The Future of Paleo (4 parts in shorter videos)

Research articles:
"Going Mainstream or Just a Passing Fad? The Future of the Ancestral Health Movement." Journal of Evolution and Health 1, no. 1 (2016): Article 11.

“Modern Cavemen? Stereotypes and Reality of the Ancestral Health Movement.”  Co-authored with David B. Schwartz.  Journal of Evolution and Health, 1, no. 1 (2013): Article 3.

Eileen Laird (of Phoenix Helix) joins us on the podcast today to talk about autoimmune disease and the autoimmune protocol.

Download a transcript of this episode here

Guest: Eileen Laird

Website: Phoenixhelix.com

Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/phoenix-helix-reversing-autoimmune/id918956025

Book: A Simple Guide to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol

ebooks: Reintroducing Foods on the AIP and 85 Amazing AIP Breakfasts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phoenix-Helix-512604715438687/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix.helix/

It's time for another podcast!  Episode 434, Q&A #27

Submit your own questions for the podcast at: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/

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1. Thoughts on Baby Led Weaning? [1:38]

Rory says:

We follow Chris Kresser's Healthy Baby Code when introducing foods to our children, starting with purees, and graduating to solid foods overtime.

She's recently learned of "baby-led weaning" (completely unscientific aside: anything that starts with "baby-led" CAN'T be a good idea. Like "baby-led" bedtime, or "baby-led" TV-watching).

The theory, as I understand it, is that you present your kid with chunks of various foods, and let them choose what to eat based on their tastes, rather than forcing a puree of some kind that they may not prefer if they weren't being fed by you.

Your thoughts?

I know your kids are obviously Paleo, and we're curious how you navigated the introduction of foods and respect for their preferences as their tastes developed.

2. Post-Lunch Coma On Keto [10:15]

Laura says:

Hi Robb and Nicki,

I have a question regarding an incessant post lunch coma regardless of diet.

I have experienced a mean bout of fatigue and extreme cold every day following lunch for much of my adult life. I’ve been on the paleo bandwagon for almost 10 years with marginal improvement in that area, and recently doing keto I’ve experienced only a little bit of relief. I still get almost debilitatingly fatigued and cold after eating lunch. If I have a sweet potato or a piece of fruit with lunch it’s definitely a lot worse, but even with my typical lunch of leftover protein and veggies or a version of Mark Sisson’s “big ass salad,” I experience a couple hours of wanting to get in bed after lunch. I follow the ketogains recommendations on electrolyte tracking and consumption of electrolytes. For breakfast I usually have some variation of 3-4 eggs.

I’m a 33 year old female, healthy weight, CrossFit 2-3 times/week. My recent lab work was excellent, low inflammatory markers, lipids and blood sugar markers all good. T3 was on the low end of normal, but all other thyroid measures WNL. I am mindful of circadian rhythms and do all I can to optimize sleep, however it isn’t ideal as I have a toddler and baby. I don’t think they can totally be blamed for the issue, though, as I have experienced this for many years. Thanks for your time and for the profound impact you’ve had on my life and the lives of many others.

3. Help! Balding! [16:33]

Mehdi says:

Hello

I have messaged before.

What is your advice for a 28 year old male having male pattern baldness?

Is it really Genetic destiny or is there any way of living eating exercising sleeping etc that can keep my hair.

Please help...

I don’t know where to turn.

Do you guys recommend my good sources for male pattern baldness info?

I read the Mark Sisson article and I don’t think I suffer from any of the conditions he mentions.

Regards

Mehdi

4. Portion Sizes like Eddie the Strongman [19:09]

Kevin says:

Hi! Can you give a little help in the way of portion sizes. I have been eating Paleo/low carb (grain/dairy/legume free) for about a year and I feel like I have just recently stopped craving sugar (feels liberating). I am extremely active due to my work 5’9”, 145 lean male. In order to feel full my meals (3 or 4 a day) are absolutely giant. Usually I have focused on about 8-10oz of protein per meal and fill the rest with giant vegetable portions. Recently due to all that veg bloating the heck out of my belly I have switched to more like 16-20oz of protein and a bit less veg to cut down on the bloating. This feels better but It seems like a ton and I was wondering how this compares to others. Basically for every meal recently I throw 16-20oz’s of protein in a 10.5 inch or 12inch cast iron skillet, cook the protein with a fat and fill the pan to the top with veg. I thoroughly enjoy this but when I explain to some folks I put Down 16ish oz’s of beef/pork/fish/chicken they look at me like I will have colon cancer within the calendar year. I admit I am too darn active but I have no choice due to work then play. (light details but I work in the mountains above 8000ft and am self powered everywhere I go with a large pack). Sleep is descent, as I work emergency services and sometimes will be up all night working, but not the norm, tons of sun, weight is good I think,  blood work appears good. Any suggestions on these portion sizes? I feel like I am going to eat myself into bankruptcy but need to feed the beast to keep my energy up. I tinker on/off with safe starches but I feel like these make me more hungry and I am more satisfied with higher protein. I have also played with carb night like refeeds per John kiefer when I am running a touch light weight/low energy which gives me a bit of a recharge (still avoiding grains/dairy/legumes during the re feed). I generally use fat for flavor per your suggestion as if I go big on fat it makes me kind of nauseous and get less than ideal bowel movements. Although it has been a year on paleo (coming off of 15years of vegetarianism) I feel like I have yet to find the optimal balance and am constantly tinkering. My body comp has changed drastically, as I have noticed I now have muscles and carry about 3-5 extra lbs I believe is muscle. Help me please, I Very much enjoy your work, you are a good person.

5. Creatine & Cold Sores?! [25:58]

Chris says:

Hey, Robb and Nicki!

I'm a long time listener and a fan of both formats, but super glad that you guys decided to bring back the Q&A's!  Each week, I look forward to listening to your Jedi-like paleo wisdom. But enough about you, let's talk about me. The vein of my existence since my late teens has been the occasional cold sore.  I've been paleo/ckd for about 4 years now, which has decreased the occurrence from about 4-5 times a year to only once or twice a year. Still, I absolutely dread the day that one of those little suckers shows up, and I do everything in my power to prevent that from happening.  Since arginine seems to be an antagonist to the virus, I do my best to avoid it all costs, and supplement with L-lysine as well. This brings me to my question, which pertains to creatine. I have been thinking about starting to supplement with creatine, but when doing research I realized that it is actually made up of the three specific amino acids: methionine, glycine, and -- yep, ariginine.  Now I am worried that supplementing with creatine will cause a dreaded outbreak. Is this accurate or am overanalyzing? Would supplementing with lysine at the same time help prevent arginine dominance in the cells or is that nonsense? Any other tips on prevention? I've scoured the interwebs for an answer to no avail and would truly appreciate your input, Paleo-Wan-Kenobi. Thank you for what you do and keep up the good work!

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Today we have guest Dr. Jason Fung with us. Dr. Fung is a practicing nephrologist and author of The Obesity Code: Unlocking The Secrets Of Weight Loss. We discuss obesity, insulin, weight management, diabetes, and fasting. This one is definitely worth listening to.

Guest: Dr. Jason Fung

Website: http://www.intensivedietarymanagement.com/

Book: The Obesity Code

Mark Hyman, MD, joins us to talk all about fat. Learn what thescience says about polyunsaturated fats, saturated fats, what youshould eat, and why.

Guest: Dr. MarkHyman

Website: http://drhyman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmarkhyman
Twitter: @MarkHymanMD

Book: EatFat, Get Thin

Nerds unite! We have guest Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on the podcast. Steve talks with us about how to level up your life, using video game strategy for self improvement, and being a superhero!

Guest: Steve Kamb

Website: http://nerdfitness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NerdFitness
Twitter: @NerdFitness

Book: Level Up Your Life

On this episode of the podcast we discuss naturopathic medicine with upcoming naturopathic doctor Guillermo Ruiz. We met Guillermo at PaleoFX a couple of years ago, and he really took initiative to go out and make a mark in the "Paleoshphere". He's a 3rd year Naturopathic Student, and is currently investigating how antimicrobial tinctures affect bacteria (both good and bad) and the evolutionary connections between humans and antiviral plants.

Guest: Guillermo Ruiz

http://www.3030strong.com/

On this episode we have guest Grace Liu (of Animal Pharm and The Gut Institute fame). Grace is a Jedi of gut health, and one of the most knowledgeable people on the topic that we know. Listen as we geek out a bit, talk about all things gut related, and even delve a little into some of what she does with her functional medicine patients. Whether you're a beginner or expert on gut health, I promise there will be a lot of interesting material here for you.

Guest: Grace Liu (PharmD, AFMCP)

http://thegutinstitute.com/
http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com/

Follow @Gut_Goddess Twitter
Follow The Gut Institute Facebook

Bio:

Grace is a trained functional medicine practitioner and clinical pharmacist with a doctorate in practice for 19+ years and specializes in complex disease management. What she does is consult and help clients to gain optimal performance through rebuilding the biome after damage from modern living. She uses nutrigenomic tools and other advanced functional lab testing. Currently she's training some functional medicine leaders to approach gut protocols with her expertise. Some of her clients include paleo movement leaders and a UFC MMA fighter in the top 10. She's been invited to speak at Ancestral Health and PaleoFx for two years in a row, interviewed for a documentary (‘Microbirth’ producers) and Womens Health UK magazine on the skin-gut microbiome.

For Episode 315 we have Jesse Lawler of Smart Drug Smarts on to talk with us about nootropics (smart drugs) and ways to enhance cognition.

Guest: Jesse Lawler

For a discount on nootropics from Jesse, and links to topics discussed on the show check out http://smartdrugsmarts.com/robbwolf/

Links to topics Robb and Jesse discussed:

• Infographic: What is a Nootropic?  http://smartdrugsmarts.com/what-are-nootropics/
• Episode 105: The Racetam Family - http://smartdrugsmarts.com/episode-105-racetams/

Jesse discussed two of his personal favorite nootropics: aniracetam and sulbutiamine.   These two feature prominently in the smart drug stacks we sell -- Nexus and Mitogen -- which are each geeked out on at length (along with all the other ingredients) in these two episodes...

• Episode 85: The Story of Mitogen http://smartdrugsmarts.com/episode-85-story-of-mitogen/
• Episode 92: Nexus - The Nitty Gritty http://smartdrugsmarts.com/episode-92-nexus/

Other episodes:

• Episode 90: GHB The Good, the Bad the Sleepy  http://smartdrugsmarts.com/?s=GHB
• Episode 120:  Intermittent Fasting and Cognition with Mark Mattson http://smartdrugsmarts.com/episode-120-intermittent-fasting/
• Episode 37: David Nutt and the Obstacles to Rational Drug Research http://smartdrugsmarts.com/?s=david+nutt

This week we have Sarah Ballantyne PhD of The Paleo Mom on to talk with us about sleep and other health geekery.

Guest: Sarah Ballantyne

http://www.thepaleomom.com/
http://www.thepaleomom.com/gotobed

On this episode we have our good friend The Sisson (Mark Sisson) on talking about endurance, fat burning, efficient training, and dropping knowledge bombs left and right.

Guest: Mark Sisson

www.marksdailyapple.com

primalblueprint.com

Book: Primal Endurance

On this episode we have Dr. Tim Gerstmar. We dig into the topic of obesogens, how we're exposed to them, where they come from, their effects on health, their effects on our microbiome, epigenetics and more geekery!

Obesogens are foreign chemical compounds that disrupt normal development and balance of lipid metabolism, which in some cases, can lead to obesity. (Wikipedia)

Guest: Dr. Tim Gerstmar

Website: http://aspirenaturalhealth.com/

This week we have guest Dawn Kernagis, a Research Scientist in the area of human performance optimization and risk mitigation for operators in extreme environments. We talk about diving, decompression and its effects, genetics, ketogenic diets, and more.

Guest: Dawn Kernagis

Dawn's IHMC page: http://www.ihmc.us/groups/dkernagis/

A little more background on Dawn: http://www.ihmc.us/news/20150526

We're back on a roll with Episode 433, Q&A #26!

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1. Enzymes and IBS? [3:32]

Ken says:

Talk to us about enzymes Robb. I've played with alot of different things over the years to help with IBS issues. For a long time I was devoted to probiotics but I never found any real consistent results with them. I took a stool test a year or so ago and discovered that literally none of the strains of probiotics I had so diligently taken (and paid for) were significantly present. Along the way anti fungals and anti parasitic medication (Dr Rx'd) helped calm the fire down below but it was enzymes that seem to seem to have made the final difference for me. Not only is the fire largely out I've really not had to keep up with taking enzymes like I did with probiotics. To be fair to probiotics they seem to help in the moment but I get the sense you have to take them daily which does not seem to be the case with enzymes. I should mention I know several people that have had the same experience with probiotics and enzymes. My question then is what is the mechanism at work? I get that enzymes help break down foods but why would that help with IBS symptoms and furthermore why would those symptoms be largely gone after only 6 months or so of using them but not taking them daily even?

2. Squat Pooping and Toilet Training [10:42]

Terrence says:

Hey Robb and Nicki!

Loving the new Q&A format! You have done such a great job educating the public on what to put in one end of their bodies that I want to take a moment to talk about how to get the most out of what comes out the other end!

I am a first-time dad of a now 16-month-old, so that means we're starting to approach potty training. As we all know, the "natural, paleo way" of pooping is getting into that deep squat and letting fly. It's so obvious to me that this is the way we're meant to poop. I see it every morning: my little girl suddenly stops playing with her toys and drops into that ass-to-grass squat that my jiujitsu hips will never do again. By the time that thousand-yard stare creeps into her eyes, I've already got one hand on my SLS-free baby wipes.

Every parent has seen that, and yet every parent in this hemisphere insists on trying to get their kid going from this squat position to sitting on a porcelain platform with his/her feet dangling. The toddler naturally resists with a, "what the hell do you expect me to do from here?" look. Frustration ensues, but poop doesn't. It seems like transitioning our toddlers from diapers to seated toilets is yet another mismatch of nature in our modern civilization.

For adults, it's easy to make a homemade platform or buy a Squatty Potty / similar product. But what's the plan for tots? I've considered setting up a kitty litter box in the bathroom. The mother-in-law is almost certainly going to lose her shit (heh heh) but maybe that's the price of being the world's #2 Dad!

Would love to hear your Paleo Poop Solution for how we are Wired to Shit.

-Terrence

3. Travel Eating Tips? [14:30]

Luiza says:

Got your masterclass and it was paramount for the achievement of the keto sunset. 8 weeks in, 15 lbs down and I feel amazing!

However I am quite a foodie and will be heading to Paris for 10 days in June to vacation with my brother and dad. I will be staying at a hotel and definitely don’t wanna miss out on real French croissants or pastries... I also am from Brazil and while I can tell the benefits of keto long term, I would not be able to go visit and skip out of eating fruits, which is most of my diet while I’m down there.

so question: Should I still try my best to keep up with calories/macro count while traveling and/or supplement with exogenous ketones (do they even work?) or should I not worry about it until I get back home? Am I gonna feel absolutely awful while getting back on carbs? On that note, maybe I should re-introduce carbs before I even go?

Appreciate your guidance on the issue.

4. BJJ + Recurring Staph Infections [18:39]

Sam says:

Dear Robb + Nicki,

Over the last 12 year period, I've made numerous attempts to train BJJ–each attempt ending in a staph infection. My first time was about 12 years ago, where I got a good year of training in. This was punctuated by a pretty bad staph infection that flared back up a few more times shortly after. 8 years later, I went for it again...this time getting a staph infection after one week of training. Most recently, I got 6 months in before getting another. As you can imagine, every doctor I've ever talked to thinks I just need more antibiotics, or that I have some secret colony of staph living in my nose. This approach has obviously not been successful for me. It also fails to address why I only get them while training, and never in the periods in between. While hygiene may have been to blame the first time, I was pretty careful the last two times, even if it wasn't 100% perfect. I had a funky sleep schedule before my most recent occurrence, which I think may have contributed. Some more details for you...I'm 33, in good shape, otherwise healthy, eat well, and sleep well. I've always lifted weights outside of BJJ but nothing crazy in terms of volume. My question for you is: If this was happening to you, where would you start? What would you be looking at? I have considered seeing a functional medicine practitioner as I've wondered if there are some bigger picture immune issues at play. I appreciate any thoughts you have on this– I don't want my BJJ career to be over so soon. Thanks!

Notes: https://www.defensesoap.com/

5. Adult Autism - Should I Go Keto? [23:51]

Alex says:

Hi Nicki and Robb,

I'm 29 and was diagnosed as on the autism spectrum just two years ago. This would have been considered as asperger's in the past. I've been primarily paleo (ice cream is really good) for the better part of six years, but after running my DNA through Found My Fitness, I'm wanting to address my dietary choices from a more personalized approach, including finding the most optimal choices to address some of the occasional stressors I feel associated with being on the spectrum - anxiety, depression, and general cognitive/mood disregulation.

The most researched dietary intervention seems to be a gluten free, dairy free diet, with a few studies looking into keto. However, each study I've seen is only looking at kids as the subjects and typically with more severe symptoms than what I experience. Keto seems to be a promising approach, but is there any reason why this would be different for an adult? I tried keto for about a month a year ago but immediately found my cognitive performance drop. While I know my macro amounts were appropriate (used ketogains calculator), I know now that I didn't incorporate the electrolyte component. Could this account for my initial struggles with it? Is there anything else someone on the spectrum should consider when attempting keto? Supplements, macro ratios, etc.? I'll include more details about me below, but thank you for your time in reading question and all of your work.

Alex

29 years old

6' 4'', 240 lbs

CrossFit 3-4x per week

Sleep 6-7 hours a night (we have a 1 year old that thinks the day begins at 3:30am)

Polymorphisms of concern from FoundMyFitness: MTHFR (which seems to be common in those on the spectrum), FTO (multiple SNPs), APEO3/4 (multiple SNPs)

Live in Minnesota where sun exposure is only frequent enough where your skin doesn't freeze

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This week I talk with Brad Davidson about coaching and working with high performance athletes, recovery, digging someone out of a hole, how to maximize performance and health, appropriate nutrition for athletes, and more.

Guest: Brad Davidson

Brad Davidson, Co-Founder, Author, & Performance Specialist at Stark, in Irvine, CA is a highly respected nutrition and fitness expert, a world renowned strength coach, and an international speaker on the topic of metabolism and performance enhancement.  Brad grew up in McMinnville, a small town in Oregon and moved to California in 1998 to pursue his passion for health and fitness.  He opened his first Southern California gym out of his garage in 2002 and today Stark has grown into a leading authority in helping high-achieving CEO’s, professional athletes, tactical athletes and highly driven individuals to offset and optimize their insatiable need to push themselves beyond physical limits.  Brad is currently highly sought after as a speaker for organizations like Vistage International (serving more than 17,000 CEO’s around the world).  He has trained with some of the world’s leading experts on such topics as stress resiliency, cellular physiology, performance nutrition, recovery methodology, behavioral sciences, brain optimization, and hormonal regulation leading to Stark’s cutting edge protocols.  Brad has been featured on Dr Daniel Amen’s PBS special and bestselling book The Amen Solution as the programs fitness coach, and wrote the workouts for Tana Amen’s bestselling book The Omni Diet. Brad has consulted for over 200 CEO’s, athletes from 28 professional teams, 9 athletes from the Crossfit Games (Including the top 3 fittest women at the 2013 Games), and tactical members from SWAT, SEB, Navy Seals, PJ’s, the Police, and the Sheriff’s Department.   His first book The Stark Naked 21 Day Metabolic Reset was released recently with Harper Collins Publishing.

www.BradDavidson.com

This week's podcast with certified clinical nutritionist Beverly Meyer covered a lot of ground, including the interplay of Vitamins A, D, and K in a host of health issues. We also talked about the forgotten neurotransmitter, GABA, and it's role in depression, gut health, and autoimmunity.

Guest: Beverly Myer

Beverly Meyer, CCN
Certified Clinical Nutritionist
www.ondietandhealth.com
Podcast: Primal Diet - Modern Health
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beverlymeyerondietandhealth/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ondietandhealth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ondietandhealth
DVD: The Diet For Human Beings. https://www.ondietandhealth.com/diet-for-human-beings-dvd/

Beverly Meyer is a Natural Health patient, practitioner and podcaster. She is the host of "Primal Diet - Modern Health" podcast on Alternative Health and the Paleo Diet, available on iTunes or her website. The show reflects her 30 year’s experience as a naturopathic practitioner and Primal/Paleo Food lover.
Her DVD, "The Diet For Human Beings", teaches the how’s and why’s of the Paleo Diet, and is ideal for sharing with friends and family.  Her motto is FOOD FIRST, and new clients catch an ear-full on why changing their food is the fastest way to start to restore health and body composition.
After a successful but exhausting career in business, Beverly began practicing as a Certified Clinical Nutritionist in 1985.  Her personal goal was to restore her immune system, adrenals and celiac-damaged gut.
Her blog, newsletter, Twitter and Facebook pages offer up-to-date info on running your own lab work, creating a personalized Gluten Free Paleo diet, and restoring hormones and the immune system.
She holds an MBA in Finance, and has been written about in Glamour, Venture, Entrepreneur and Inc. She was honored for her Small Business by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce in the 1980's.

This week on the podcast we have the incredibly interesting Mark Schatzker, author of Steak, and The Dorito Effect. We talk about the hyperpalatability of foods, neuroregulation of appetite, and how food engineering and flavoring has changed what we eat and how it all affects us.

Featuring guest: Mark Schatzker

http://www.markschatzker.com/