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You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler)

You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler)

RP Strength Podcast · Dr. Mike Israetel, Nick Shaw

August 18, 20251h 6m

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Show Notes

3 hour video interview w Eric- https://youtu.be/mQ5xPrGqtLg

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0:45 Eric Trexler intro

7:33 Pontzers paradox

14:15 Why this might happen

18:24 Your brains insane efficiency

26:52 MORE steps won't help

31:06 How legit is this research

34:42 Practical takeaways

40:53 How to calculate diet calories

48:36 Is super low calories unsafe

59:17 BMR vs RMR