The Energy Balance Podcast

In this episode we discuss: Why low-carb diets are inherently stressful How carbohydrates oppose stress and decrease the stress hormones Why carbohydrates ARE essential and why their intake plays a vital role in our endocrine systems Whether most people have hypothyroidism and how carnivore diets can cause hypothyroidism Why carnivore diets are NOT ideal for gut health even if they improve symptoms in the short-term The real reason why people are moving from a carnivore diet to a “Ray Peat Diet” Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-74-refuting-nutrition-with-judys-thoughts-on-the-ray-peat-diet-part-2/ Timestamps: 3:03 – why low-carb diets drive physiological stress and carbohydrates oppose stress 21:51 – why carbohydrates are essential and why our endocrine systems are so tightly tuned to carbohydrate intake 29:19 – do most people have hypothyroidism? 44:38 – is hypothyroidism ever the root problem? 53:28 – how carnivore diets can cause hypothyroidism 1:01:36 – whether taking exogenous steroid hormones (like pregnenolone or progesterone) will increase cortisol 1:12:19 – should we focus on gut health over thyroid health? 1:23:31 – why are people really moving from carnivore to a “Ray Peat Diet?”

In this episode we discuss: Why our brains favor glucose as their fuel source Why fat is less energetically favorable as a fuel compared to carbohydrates The problem with reducing the bioenergetic view to the “Ray Peat diet” The amount of carbohydrates our bodies can handle before storing them as fat Whether consuming carbohydrates causes Alzheimer’s disease Whether the raising of our blood sugar and the production of insulin is wasteful and harmful Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-73-refuting-nutrition-with-judys-thoughts-on-the-ray-peat-diet-part-1/ Timestamps: 3:01 – an introduction to Nutrition With Judy’s article on Ray Peat 7:41 – energy and metabolism are at the core of the bioenergetic view 18:43 – the problem with reducing the bioenergetic paradigm to the “Ray Peat diet” and the importance of context 29:28 – why carbohydrate oxidation is more energetically favorable to fat oxidation 41:09 – why consuming carbohydrates does not make you fat or prevent you from oxidizing fat 45:35 – our body’s impressive capacity for carbohydrate oxidation and storage 58:06 – glucose requirements in the brain other than energy production 1:00:21 – why the increased production of CO2 from carbohydrate oxidation further supports the energy favorability of carbohydrates 1:00:58 – does consuming carbohydrates cause Alzheimer’s disease? 1:06:05 – why the raising of blood sugar and the production of insulin is not wasteful or harmful

In this episode we discuss: Which vitamins and minerals are most relevant to dental health How our gut health and microbiome can affect oral health How to prevent potential dental harm on a high-sugar diet/from consuming fruits and other sugar-containing foods How to determine the order of operations for making lifestyle adjustments The first step to addressing virtually all health issues Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-72-dental-health-on-a-high-sugar-diet-how-to-determine-whats-blocking-energy-production-q-a/ Timestamps: 2:49 – factors to consider for supporting dental health and preventing tooth erosion and decay 23:10 – how to determine the order with which to address different aspects of health to address first and how to determine what’s blocking our energy production

In this episode we discuss: How much weight gain can be attributed to increases in glycogen storage when adding in carbohydrates At what point weight gain would be a sign of an underlying metabolic issue The best ways to get calcium if you’re not eating dairy Potential ways to improve your tolerance to dairy The best form of calcium to use as a calcium supplement Which calcium-containing vegetables might be worth including in your diet Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-71-weight-gain-from-replenishing-glycogen-calcium-sources-other-than-dairy-q-a/ Timestamps: 3:13 – how much weight gain can be attributed to refilling glycogen 25:02 – calcium sources other than dairy

In this episode we discuss: The optimal amount of exercise for fatty liver disease How stress impacts fatty liver disease and basic ways to reduce stress Supplements that help the liver clear fat to reverse fatty liver The best supplements for raising metabolism to reverse fatty liver disease Supplements that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in fatty liver disease Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-70-pro-metabolic-supplements-for-fatty-liver-disease-nafld-part-8/ Timestamps: 2:57 – the importance of exercise/movement and not being sedentary for fatty liver disease 8:58 – the impact of stress on fatty liver disease and basic ways to reduce stress 16:31 – the best choline supplement for fatty liver disease and when it makes sense to supplement choline or methionine 26:40 – B vitamins for fatty liver disease 32:40 – taurine and TUDCA for fatty liver disease 41:36 – glycine for fatty liver disease 48:52 – essential amino acids for fatty liver disease 50:42 – theanine and tea for fatty liver disease 52:36 – vitamin E and vitamin C for fatty liver disease 57:35 – aspirin for fatty liver disease 1:00:00 – lactoferrin for fatty liver disease 1:03:10 – antimicrobials for fatty liver disease 1:05:23 – caffeine and coffee for fatty liver disease 1:09:43 – inosine for fatty liver disease 1:11:00 – the impact of thyroid hormones on fatty liver disease 1:20:24 – testosterone and other steroid hormones for fatty liver disease

In this episode we discuss: How carbohydrate deficiencies can drive fatty liver disease The particular type of fat you’ll want to avoid if you have fatty liver disease The optimal amount of protein, fat, and carbs for reversing fatty liver disease The order of dietary adjustments for fatty liver disease and why this matters Whether reducing fructose intake is necessary for treating or reversing fatty liver disease Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-69-carb-deficiencies-saturated-fat-intake-the-best-diet-for-fatty-liver-nafld-part-7/ Timestamps: 3:38 – the importance of dietary protein and choline for fatty liver 14:41 – the best types of fats and how much of these fats to eat for fatty liver 28:30 – the ideal carbohydrate sources for reversing fatty liver and major considerations to keep in mind 40:43 – the importance of experimentation when implementing dietary changes 47:05 – why carbohydrates are so effective at opposing stress, increasing metabolism, and reducing oxidative stress 49:22 – the importance of nutrient density and particular micronutrients for fatty liver disease 52:56 – why it’s important to minimize alcohol intake in fatty liver disease and how to protect against the effects of alcohol on the liver 56:12 – how diet, lifestyle, and supplements fit together to create a holistic approach to treating or reversing fatty liver

In this episode we discuss: How excess oxidative stress causes fat to accumulate in the liver How a choline or methionine deficiency can contribute to fatty liver Another mechanism by which PUFA cause fatty liver disease How folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies can contribute to fatty liver How PUFA decrease LDL and why this is NOT beneficial for general metabolic health or liver health Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-68-oxidative-stress-choline-deficiency-and-exporting-liver-fat-nafld-part-6/ Timestamps: 3:48 – how fat gets exported from our livers and why it matters in NAFLD 8:40 – how a choline, methionine, folate, or B12 deficiency can inhibit the liver’s ability to export fat 19:05 – how oxidative stress caused by PUFA and other factors inhibits the liver’s ability to export fat 27:50 – research showing that PUFA causes oxidative stress that inhibits the liver’s ability to export fat 42:11 – why lowering LDL by eating PUFA is NOT beneficial, both for general metabolic health and liver health 59:57 – other factors that drive oxidative stress and inhibit the liver’s ability to export fat

In this episode we discuss: How endotoxin drives inflammation and stress while downregulating our metabolism Why alcoholic fatty liver disease isn’t all that different from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease The protective effects of saturated fats in NAFLD How endotoxin and polyunsaturated fats can cause NAFLD Nutrient deficiencies that contribute to energy failure and NAFLD Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-67-endotoxin-and-pufa-as-primary-causes-of-fatty-liver-disease-nafld-part-5/ Timestamps: 3:57 – the role of endotoxin in NAFLD 23:43 – how endotoxin drives inflammation and stress while downregulating our metabolism 30:35 – research looking at endotoxin as the cause of NAFLD 38:30 – how endotoxin mediates alcoholic liver disease and the protective effects of saturated fats 44:56 – endotoxin and other damaging factors in the larger context of NAFLD 52:52 – the role of PUFA in NAFLD 1:12:05 – the contrasting effects of saturated fats and PUFA in alcohol-induced liver damage 1:24:22 – how nutrient deficiencies can cause energy failure and drive NAFLD 1:34:57 – how alcohol causes fatty liver and why alcoholic liver disease doesn’t vary considerably from NAFLD 1:38:49 – other factors that contribute to energy failure and drive NAFLD, including psychological stress, fasting, low-carb diets, low-calorie diets, excessive exercise protective effects of saturated fats

In this episode we discuss: Where the liver fat comes from in NAFLD (it’s probably not what you expect) How stress hormones drive NAFLD How fasting can contribute to NAFLD How fatty liver is a logical, adaptive response to stress Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-66-the-role-of-cortisol-and-the-harmful-effects-of-fasting-in-fatty-liver-nafld-part-4/ Timestamps: 4:07 – the role of elevated stress hormones in NAFLD and other metabolic issues 9:50 – where liver fat comes from in NAFLD 15:47 – how fasting increases stress hormones and contributes to NAFLD 25:50 – the role of elevated stress hormones in NAFLD and other metabolic issues (cont.)

In this episode we discuss: Why low-carb diets are NOT a good solution for fatty liver How fat-burning and lipolysis actually contribute to fatty liver Why ketone production is a sign of stress and inhibited mitochondrial respiration The role of uncoupling in NAFLD and why aiming to increase uncoupling is misguided Why low-fat diets don’t directly address the root cause of NAFLD Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-65-how-fat-burning-and-low-carb-diets-contribute-to-fatty-liver-nafld-part-3/ Timestamps: 3:56 – how fat-burning and lipolysis contribute to NAFLD 16:59 – the role of uncoupling in NAFLD 26:56 – how an energy failure and oxidative stress drive stress-processes in NAFLD 34:53 – the role of increases in stress hormones and fat-burning/lipolysis in NAFLD 37:54 – why low-carb diets drive stress and aren’t a good solution for fatty liver or insulin resistance 52:37 – the role of increases in stress hormones and fat-burning/lipolysis in NAFLD (cont.)

In this episode we discuss: Why fructose doesn’t cause leptin resistance How our livers produce fat from fructose or dietary fat How a failure of energy production (mitochondrial respiration) causes NAFLD Why increases in uncoupling, autophagy, mitophagy, and other stress pathways is often a sign of dysfunction and stress Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-64-the-true-cause-of-fatty-liver-nafld-part-2/ Timestamps: 4:54 – why fructose doesn’t cause leptin resistance 11:56 – the physiology of triglyceride (fat) synthesis in the liver 28:03 – the role of inhibited, inefficient mitochondrial respiration in triglyceride synthesis in the liver 46:06 – the role of inhibited, inefficient mitochondrial respiration and stress pathways in NAFLD

In this episode we discuss: Why fructose does not cause fatty liver The 3 major problems with the research suggesting that fructose causes fatty liver How fat production in the liver can be protective The role of PUFA and endotoxin in de novo lipogenesis and inflammation Why overeating is not the cause fatty liver Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-63-why-fructose-does-not-cause-fatty-liver-nafld-part-1/ Timestamps: 3:54 – an introduction to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) 15:34 – the basics of fat production in the liver 17:24 – what happens to carbohydrates when they reach the liver 20:16 – the basics of why fructose doesn’t cause fatty liver 26:24 – the details of why fructose doesn’t cause fatty liver 47:11 – what actually happens when humans consume fructose, even in large amounts 55:15 – whether low-calorie diets or avoiding fructose and saturated fats are practical dietary strategies 1:09:52 – what actually happens when humans consume fructose, even in large amounts (cont.)

In this episode we discuss: The many mistakes we made after finding Ray Peat and the bioenergetic view Our re-feeding periods that involved eating over 5,000 calories and 700g of carbs per day Our experimentation with various supplements (thyroid, B vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, pro-metabolic hormones, antibiotics, methylene blue, inosine) and what we learned along the way How long it took for us to see major improvements and stability in our health (it’s probably longer than you think) Why nutrition alone is not enough for optimal health (and what other factors we should consider) Our experiences in authoritarian environments (especially within the education system) and working to shed dogmatism Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-62-diving-in-to-the-bioenergetic-view-and-our-mistakes-along-the-way-our-health-journeys-part-2/ Timestamps: 4:11 – going all-in on a bioenergetic, Ray Peat inspired diet and experimenting with milk and low-fat diets 17:28 – Mike’s journey with milk, a carnivore diet, and refining his bioenergetic diet 26:40 – Jay’s lingering issues and experiments that helped resolve them 33:53 – Mike’s continued experimentation and the factors outside of nutrition that had major impacts on his health 46:49 – Jay’s continued experimentation and how stress and a lack of sleep affected his health 53:03 – creating an optimal environment is always a work in progress 59:19 – Mike’s depressive period following college and Jay’s experience with depression 1:06:06 – our experiences in authoritarian environments (especially within the education system) and working to shed dogmatism 1:20:51 – the value of intuition and listening to how you feel as well as working to understand the physiology

In this episode we discuss: Mike’s severe gut issues that led to dangerous weight loss and eventually surgery Jay’s experience with undereating/anorexia and how this shaped his health journey How doing everything we were “supposed to do” led to us feeling our worst Our experiences following various diets (vegetarian, paleo, keto, intermittent fasting, low-fat, bodybuilding) and how we navigated through them Our experiences with symptoms like cold hands and feet, insomnia, low energy, low libido, anxiety, depression, hair loss, joint pain, bloating, weight gain, allergies, histamine intolerance, psoriasis, and viral and fungal issues What led us to Ray Peat and the bioenergetic view Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-61-undereating-fad-diets-and-discovering-the-bioenergetic-view-our-health-journeys-part-1/ Timestamps: 3:40 – why we decided to share our stories 6:54 – the beginning of Mike’s health journey and his experience with severe gut issues, the conventional medical system, and surgery 41:24 – the earlier parts of Jay’s health journey and his experience with severe undereating, binging, and conventional nutrition information 1:06:23 – when we began to question mainstream ideas and low-carb 1:22:05 – our introduction to Ray Peat and the bioenergetic view through Danny Roddy 1:25:26 – our initial pro-metabolic/paleo combo diet

In this episode we discuss: Whether human-produced carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change Whether carbon-offsetting programs and initiatives are effective Industry tactics used to shift blame to the people and avoid taking responsibility for their actions Whether we should be blaming each other for the destruction of our environment Tactics used by the media to prevent open discussion on controversial topics Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-60-carbon-dioxide-and-our-environment-climate-destroying-or-life-supporting/ Timestamps: 3:30 – keeping an open mind when it comes to discussing the environment and climate change 6:54 – carbon dioxide as an environmental and climatological scapegoat 10:25 – tactics used to prevent open, scientific discussion on topics, such as shifting the narrative, creating unfalsifiable arguments, creating false dichotomies, and citing consensus 30:06 – some reasons why carbon dioxide may not be the culprit causing climate change 36:47 – other factors to consider when evaluating humanity’s impact on the environment 39:05 – the overpopulation myth, shifting blame to the people, and creating profitable solutions to manufactured problems

In this episode we discuss: The major problem with Wim Hoff breathing and an alternative that supports carbon dioxide production Why using thyroid, caffeine, and other metabolic stimulants can increase or decrease carbon dioxide production depending on the context Why burning carbs leads to more than a 50% increase in carbon dioxide production relative to fat-burning How PUFA consumption decreases carbon dioxide production The best carbohydrate sources to oppose stress and support carbon dioxide production Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-59-how-to-increase-carbon-dioxide-and-minimize-lactate-oxygenation-swelling-and-ph-balance-part-4/ Timestamps: 4:20 – energy and the structuring of water as the drivers of health and life and opposition of aging 19:05 – the role of excess lactate and a lack of CO2 in neuropathy and nerve damage in diabetes, glaucoma, and epilepsy 20:18 – how increasing mitochondrial respiration increases carbon dioxide and the importance of using carbohydrates as a fuel instead of fat when it comes to carbon dioxide production 23:16 – how PUFA consumption decreases carbon dioxide production 27:43 – how thyroid, caffeine, and B vitamins can increase carbon dioxide production 29:56 – the problem with Wim Hoff breathing and alternatives that increase carbon dioxide production, including bag breathing and Buteyko breathing 39:57 – carbohydrate sources to oppose stress and support carbon dioxide production 43:48 – other considerations regarding Buteyko, other breathing techniques, and the double-edged sword of prometabolic supplements

In this episode we discuss: How insulin resistance and diabetes are symptoms of excess glycolysis and lactate production, and how metformin makes these conditions worse How excess lactate production and a lack of CO2 causes altitude sickness and anxiety and panic attacks The benefits of altitude and the surprising parallel effects of stormy weather The problem with 100% oxygen ventilation in critical illnesses like severe COVID-19 infections and sepsis How glycolytic metabolism and the swelling that results contributes to high blood pressure and heart failure Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-58-altitude-panic-attacks-swelling-heart-failure-and-more-oxygenation-swelling-and-ph-balance-part-3/ Timestamps: 3:40 – health conditions and situations where we see impaired oxygenation and swelling 8:54 – insulin resistance as a presentation of inhibited glucose oxidation, excess glycolysis, and lactate production, and why metformin makes this worse 21:16 – respiratory alkalosis in altitude sickness 36:28 – respiratory alkalosis in panic attacks/anxiety attacks and hyperventilation 41:09 – adaptation to altitude, the lactate paradox, and stormy weather 43:59 – the problem with 100% oxygen ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), including sepsis and respiratory illness like COVID-19, and the protective effects of CO2 in these situations 54:49 – how a lack of CO2 and excess lactate causes pulmonary edema, impaired ventilation, impaired heart contractility, reduced circulation, high blood pressure, mineral imbalances, and edema

In this episode we discuss: Why lactate is not a harmless byproduct of glycolysis How lactate drives swelling and prevents proper mineral balance, oxygenation, and pH balance Misconceptions around pH balance and the idea that alkalinity is healthy Why we want our cells to be acidic rather than alkaline What we can do to maintain proper pH balance throughout our bodies Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-57-glycolysis-lactate-and-ph-balance-oxygenation-swelling-and-ph-balance-part-2/ Timestamps: 3:13 – contrasting complete glucose oxidation with anaerobic and aerobic glycolysis 17:28 - the harmful and degenerative effects of inefficient glucose metabolism and excess lactate production 25:19 – the effect of lactate/lactic acid production and inefficient metabolism on swelling, mineral balance, oxygenation, and pH balance 35:35 – whether there’s validity to the acid alkaline ash diet 48:16 – the impact of mitochondrial respiration on pH balance 51:13 – physiological control of pH balance

In this episode we discuss: Why increasing carbon dioxide production is key if we want to increase our metabolism Whether burning carbohydrates is the best way to raise carbon dioxide How carbon dioxide interacts with our cellular protein structure to create structured water Carbon dioxide’s role in circulation and preventing high blood pressure How carbon dioxide reduces swelling and water retention Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-56-carbon-dioxide-as-a-key-to-raising-metabolism-oxygenation-swelling-and-ph-balance-part-1/ Timestamps: 2:46 – an introduction to the relevance of carbon dioxide (CO2) 6:35 – the role of carbon dioxide in respiration (The Bohr and Haldane Effects) 13:45 –carbon dioxide as a driver of our metabolism and the importance of carbohydrate oxidation for CO2 production 27:10 – carbon dioxide as the primary vasodilator 32:50 – carbon dioxide as an antioxidant that protects against reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species 38:22 – carbon dioxide in the context of hormesis and its anti-hormetic effects 41:29 – the value of the context provided by the bioenergetic view 47:40 – carbon dioxide’s role in the structuring of the cell and creating structured water, as well as reducing swelling and water retention

In this episode we discuss: Whether hair loss caused by a lack of energy Whether Mike is losing his hair Why symptoms don’t always clearly reflect our energetic state Whether we can or should eat based on our genetics The flaws in the idea that genetics determine our health Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-55-hair-loss-genetic-eating-and-symptoms-as-a-reflection-of-energetic-state-q-a/ Timestamps: 2:52 – is Mike losing his hair? 24:37 – the relationship between symptoms, predispositions, and energy balance 39:34 – whether we can or should eat based on our genetics

In this episode we discuss: Whether a calorie surplus is needed to build muscle How you can build muscle and lose fat at the same time (without a calorie deficit) How you can build muscle while being in an energy deficit and why this comes at a major cost Whether eating sugar will cause candida overgrowths Whether refined sugar affects candida or other overgrowths differently from “natural sugars” Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-54-sugar-candida-overgrowths-whether-a-calorie-surplus-is-required-to-build-muscle-q-a/ Timestamps: 2:53 – whether a calorie surplus is required for muscle building and whether muscle can be built or maintained in an energy deficit 24:47 – thriving vs. surviving in terms of maintaining muscle mass and losing fat 32:42 – does sugar cause candida overgrowth

In this episode we discuss: Which protein powders are ideal and when it’s best to use them Which supplements can help to boost testosterone, increase muscle mass, and raise our metabolism Whether hormone tests are necessary or helpful When it makes sense to supplement with hormones and factors to consider when doing so Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-53-supplements-to-boost-testosterone-and-increase-metabolism-mens-hormonal-health-part-5/ Timestamps: 3:52 – ideal protein powders and when it’s best to use then 14:38 – the problems with fish oil and omega-3s 19:34 – using vitamins A, D, E, and K to improving hormonal health 26:35 – using BCAAs, taurine, glycine, and other amino acids to support liver health, muscle building, and hormonal health 31:04 – the various benefits of using creatine and whether it’s necessary to supplement 34:28 – energy is at the core of hormonal health 38:45 – why hormone tests must be considered in context and other indicators that can be used to gauge hormonal health 43:33 – when to supplement with exogenous hormones and factors to consider when doing so

In this episode we discuss: How stress can decrease muscle mass, increase body fat, and disrupt our hormones How you can decrease and manage stress to improve hormonal health Whether popular fitness like supplements nitric oxide boosters, pre-workouts, and intra-workout carbohydrates are supportive on the bioenergetic level Why supplements are not the answer for improving body composition and hormonal health and when it makes sense to use supplements Why most weight loss supplements and “fat-burners” are not a good idea and what can be done instead to lose fat Whether it makes sense to use exogenous hormones to improve our hormonal state Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-52-workout-supplements-to-avoid-decreasing-stress-mens-hormonal-health-part-4/ Timestamps: 3:58 – the impact of stress on muscle mass, body fat, and hormonal health 11:17 – how to decrease and manage stress 25:52 – popular supplements used for building muscle, losing fat, and improving hormones that are best avoided 30:47 – why supplements are not the answer for improving body composition and hormonal health 36:36 – whether nitric oxide boosters, pre-workouts, and intra-workout carbohydrates are supportive on the bioenergetic level 49:15 – whether weight loss supplements and “fat-burners” are a good idea for losing body fat and what can be done instead 56:48 – whether it makes sense to use exogenous hormones to improve the hormonal state

In this episode we discuss: The ideal types and amount of exercise for building muscle and losing fat Whether exercise is the primary determinant of body composition and muscle mass The minimum effective dose of weightlifting to build muscle Why stress and damage are not prerequisites for muscle building Alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns) Why having 6-pack abs doesn’t mean someone is healthy Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-51-optimizing-exercise-and-sleep-to-build-muscle-mens-hormonal-health-part-3/ Timestamps: 3:41 – the importance of factors beyond exercise for building muscle 13:41 – the importance of recovery and how to determine the right amount and intensity of exercise 22:57 – the different types of hypertrophy and why completing sets to failure or emphasizing eccentrics is not ideal 27:55 – the minimum effective dose for weightlifting for muscle growth 36:51 – alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns) 46:47 – the importance of regular movement outside of intense exercise 49:10 – physical fitness often does not equate to health 55:33 – how to optimize sleep for building muscle and improving hormonal health 1:04:54 – summarizing the most important points for optimal hormonal health and muscle building

In this episode we discuss: Why eating more protein doesn’t increase your metabolism The ideal fat intake for increasing testosterone production Which fats support androgen production and metabolic health The estrogenic effects of soy and alcohol and whether this means we should avoid them How to improve estrogen detoxification and support liver health Estrogenic factors in our environment to be aware of Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-50-increasing-testosterone-with-saturated-fats-and-decreasing-estrogen-mens-hormonal-health-part-2/ Timestamps: 3:44 – why protein doesn’t increase metabolism and the importance of easily digestible foods 13:00 – ideal fat intake for anabolic hormones 26:20 – PUFA vs. saturated fats for anabolic hormones 35:54 – which foods are estrogenic foods and whether we should avoid them 47:15 – the effect of endotoxin and other microbial toxins on liver health and hormonal health 55:40 – how to support liver health and estrogen detoxification 59:59 – estrogenic factors in our environment

In this episode we discuss: How to improve male reproductive health from the bioenergetic view Why low-carb diets, intermittent fasting, and fasted cardio are inherently harmful to hormonal health Why eating enough food is paramount for increasing libido, gaining muscle, and improving hormonal health The problem with treating lab values rather than treating the person How carbohydrate deficiencies can decrease androgens and drive hormonal imbalances How eating too much protein can decrease your metabolism and harm hormonal health and the ideal amount of protein for hormonal health Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-49-calorie-deficiencies-carbohydrate-deficiencies-and-protein-excess-mens-hormonal-health-part-1/ Timestamps: 3:12 – androgens and men’s reproductive health in the bioenergetic context 16:36 – why eating enough food is paramount for increasing libido, gaining muscle, and improving hormonal health, and where to start when determining how much to eat 31:20 – why carbohydrates are vital for increasing androgens, building muscle, and supporting men’s reproductive health 43:49 – the problems with over-eating protein and the ideal protein intake for body composition and hormonal health

In this episode we discuss: The major issues with the SCD-1 theory of obesity Why fructose doesn’t drive fat gain or necessarily increase SCD-1 Why PUFA are harmful even if they decrease SCD-1 Why fat-burning is not the answer for healthy fat loss Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-48-a-critique-of-the-scd1-theory-of-obesity-the-croissant-diet-part-2/ Timestamps: 3:00 – an introduction to SCD-1 in the context of obesity and lipogenesis 15:46 – SCD-1 in relation to ROS, fat oxidation, and fructose 23:51 – the relationship between PUFA, AMPK, and SCD-1 29:13 – whether the oxidation of saturated fats would decrease SCD-1 by increasing ROS and why this wouldn’t be ideal 44:03 – why the potential for fructose to increase SCD-1 is not a concern 56:29 – why PUFA are harmful even if they decrease SCD-1 1:04:45 – whether SCD-1 is the culprit behind obesity

In this episode we discuss: The major issues with the ROS theory of obesity Why fat-burning is inefficient and doesn’t lead to healthy fat loss The real problem with PUFA (and why they don’t decrease ROS production) Why carbohydrates and insulin don’t cause fat gain How increasing cellular energy through efficient mitochondrial respiration is the key to healthy fat loss Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-47-a-critique-of-the-ros-theory-of-obesity-the-croissant-diet-part-1/ Timestamps: 3:26 – an introduction to The Croissant Diet and Fire In A Bottle 10:04 – an introduction to ROS and the varying ROS-producing effects of fats and carbs 16:10 – the ROS theory of obesity, Randle cycle confusion, and how fat-burning causes physiological insulin resistance 25:30 – the effect of fatty acid saturation on ROS production when oxidized in mitochondria 29:36 – the real problem with PUFA and why they lead to increases in ROS production rather than decreases 42:28 – why the inefficient mitochondrial respiration that’s fueled by fatty acid oxidation and produces excessive amounts of ROS harms our health 47:39 – the problems with the idea of hormesis 58:39 – why fat-burning doesn’t increase fat loss 1:05:45 – anti-hormesis and the bioenergetic view of obesity

In this episode we discuss: The truth about the supposed benefits and antioxidant effects of herbs and spices Why many herbal supplements are not benign even though they’re “natural” Whether supplements can make up for a lack of nutrition When it makes sense to use supplements How to use appetite as an indicator of metabolic health Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-46-herbs-spices-supplements-vs-food-and-appetite-as-a-metabolic-indicator-q-a/ Timestamps: 3:25 – optimal usage of herbs and spices as foods and as supplements or medications 17:15 – whether we can get all necessary nutrients from food without supplements 33:24 – the relationship between appetite and metabolism

In this episode we discuss: The best supplements to help protect against and reverse autoimmune conditions Why fighting against ourselves (and our immune systems) is NOT the answer for autoimmune conditions How to use supplements in the context of a systemic, bioenergetic approach to autoimmune conditions The problems with the term “autoimmune disease” Effective supplements that support our metabolism and immune system Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-45-supplements-for-autoimmune-conditions-and-immune-health-autoimmunity-part-4/ Timestamps: 4:53 – B vitamins for autoimmune conditions 11:09 – antibiotics for autoimmune conditions 16:26– pro-metabolic and anti-inflammatory supplements for autoimmune conditions 23:02 – fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K) for autoimmune conditions 29:45 – taurine and glycine for autoimmune conditions 33:25 – other pharmaceuticals for autoimmune conditions 36:01 – why supplements aren’t the solution, but are rather one part of a systemic approach 42:42 – why we don’t want to fight against ourselves (and our immune systems) if we have an autoimmune condition

In this episode we discuss: The problem with using fish oil and omega-3s to decrease inflammation How to lower the stress hormones with carbohydrates and why this is key for autoimmune conditions Why fasting and low-calorie diets make autoimmune conditions worse in the long run Why reducing PUFA consumption is paramount for autoimmune conditions Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-44-pro-metabolic-nutrition-for-autoimmune-conditions-autoimmunity-part-3/ Timestamps: 3:03 – the importance of eating enough food and not fasting for autoimmune conditions 8:27 – the effects of PUFA (omega-3s and omega-6s) on autoimmune conditions 34:57 – the importance of carbohydrate supply and blood sugar stability for autoimmune conditions

In this episode we discuss: Why restoring cellular energy availability and raising your metabolism is the key to reversing the autoimmune state Why avoiding carbohydrates and sugar makes autoimmune conditions worse in the long run Why using low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets for autoimmune conditions leads to short-term relief at a long-term cost How to restore gut health in autoimmunity Why having enough saturated fats and carbohydrates (from the right sources) is imperative for autoimmune conditions Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-43-restoring-cellular-bioenergetics-and-repairing-the-gut-autoimmunity-part-2/ Timestamps: 3:47 – how the alternative view of the immune system translates to the bioenergetic view of autoimmunity 15:13 – evidence for the bioenergetic view of immunity 21:37 – creating a cohesive, systemic view of autoimmunity 26:48 – how the bioenergetic approach to autoimmunity compares to the functional medicine/paleo approach 54:56 –how to restore gut health in autoimmune conditions from the bioenergetic perspective

In this episode we discuss: Why elimination diets and avoiding dietary triggers is not the solution for autoimmunity The role of the gut health and intestinal permeability in autoimmune conditions (and why “leaky gut” isn’t the primary cause of autoimmunity) The problems with immunosuppression and symptom management for autoimmune conditions Alternative views of the immune system that create a completely different picture of autoimmunity Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-42-alternative-views-of-the-immune-system-and-autoimmunity-autoimmunity-part-1/ Timestamps: 3:45 – the autoimmunity epidemic 6:54 – the basics of our immune system 12:55 – the mainstream view of autoimmunity 17:20 – the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity involving molecular mimicry and intestinal permeability (leaky gut) 31:12 – the problems with the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity 41:45 – the problems with the conventional view of the immune system 48:06 – an alternative view of the immune system (William Koch’s theory natural immunity, Polly Matzinger’s danger theory, Jamie Cunliffe’s morphostasis theory)

In this episode we discuss: Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone The healthiest form of birth control/contraception Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-41-benefits-of-progesterone-and-how-to-restore-hormonal-health-womens-hormonal-health-part-2/ Timestamps: 4:10 – the harmful effects of various forms of contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status 13:44 – the beneficial effects of progesterone and its roles outside of reproduction 16:54 – context for hormone supplementation (including estrogen or progesterone supplementation and hormone replacement therapy) 28:25 – the problems with hormone blood tests and how this has led to misconceptions surrounding the effects of estrogen on our health 33:16 – nutrition to rebalance hormones without hormonal supplementation 55:44 – supplements (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, aspirin, progesterone, thyroid) to improve hormonal health

In this episode we discuss: Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone The healthiest form of birth control/contraception Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-40-why-estrogen-and-birth-control-are-not-the-solution-womens-hormonal-health-part-1/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 3:13 – the influence of industry in the perception of estrogen and birth control 18:18 – the harmful effects of estrogen and birth control 24:29–the balance between estrogen and progesterone and considering estrogen dominance as a major driver of reproductive issues for women 29:10 – the cost of the conventional medical approach to female hormonal health and reproduction 53:47 – the healthiest alternatives to hormonal birth control/contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

In this episode we discuss: How to eat more food when your gut is compromised How to support your digestion and restore gut health using nutrition and supplements Whether food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin should be avoided Why body odor and skin care needs depend on our health state Which personal care ingredients to use and avoid Why beauty care and skincare products aren’t the solution for skin symptoms like acne, dry skin, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-39-nutrition-for-a-compromised-gut-food-additives-skincare-products-q-a/ Timestamps: 3:11 – what to eat when your gut health is compromised; how to navigate compromised gut health 12:22 – supplements that can help restore gut health 22:58 – the harmful effects of food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin, and whether they’re worth avoiding 31:45 – Mike’s personal care routine 37:16 – why personal care, skincare, and beauty care products can be more harmful than helpful 43:56 – Jay’s personal care routine and moisturizing ingredients 46:25 – personal care products/companies and ingredients to use or avoid 49:14 – personal care products generally don’t solve the underlying problems that lead to skin symptoms in the first place 55:07 – other important considerations for personal care and cleaning products

In this episode we discuss: The physiology of fat loss without a calorie deficit or cutting carbs or fat Why insulin doesn’t cause fat gain Where excess calories go if they aren’t stored as fat Why increasing “fat-burning” doesn’t increase fat loss Why it’s nearly impossible to accurately measure “calories in” and “calories out” How an energy surplus can lead to healthy fat loss Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-38-the-physiology-of-fat-loss-without-a-caloric-deficit/ Timestamps: 2:53 – the basics of fat loss without calorie, carb, or fat deficits 12:21 – the effects of hormones on fat gain and fat loss 21:12 – endotoxin and other factors that affect fat gain and fat loss 27:44 – a picture of fat loss without a calorie deficit 32:50 – is it even possible to accurately measure calories in and out? 36:56 – is the calorie in/calories out equation relevant to our physiology? 49:55 – the physiology of fat loss 53:36 – environmental factors as the culprit for weight gain 1:01:48 – how an energy surplus can support fat loss

In this episode we discuss: ​The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced all-cause mortality How to drink coffee so that it improves your health instead of causing stress Whether it’s okay to drink coffee every day or even drink multiple cups per day How we can attain the benefits of fasting without the stress and without starving ourselves Whether fasting is actually protective against cancer and longevity-promoting Why fasting decreases muscle mass and drives hormonal imbalances Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-37-maximizing-the-benefits-of-coffee-and-whether-fasting-protects-against-cancer-q-a/ Timestamps: 3:27 – the benefits of coffee, the best way to drink it, and how to tell if it’s helping or harming your health 15:43 – how much coffee is ideal and whether it’s okay to have coffee every day 21:32 – when to use supplements to protect against a suboptimal environment and the importance of context 31:20 – whether fasting can have benefits 36:20 – whether fasting protects against and/or destroys cancer 45:21 – the harmful effects of fasting and alternative strategies to achieve the same benefits

In this episode we discuss: ​The process of removing judgement and morality from health and nutrition Why ice cream can be considered a health food Why losing weight through the mainstream model often comes at the cost of our health How the diet and nutrition industries have caused us to develop a dysfunctional relationship with food How to transition away from the “eat less and exercise more” paradigm of fat loss Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-36-fixing-our-dysfunctional-relationship-with-food-the-holiday-anti-diet-part-2/

In this episode we discuss: ​How to get through the holidays without binges and weight gain without resorting to restriction Why eating more, not less, is often the answer for healthy fat loss How to prevent binging by ensuring you have enough cellular energy Why weight gain and a lack of energy often go hand-in-hand How to stop cravings and hunger without restriction and dieting Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-35-putting-an-end-to-dieting-binging-and-restriction-the-holiday-anti-diet-part-1/

In this episode we discuss: ​How to adjust macronutrient ratios for insulin resistance and diabetes Factors that affect insulin sensitivity outside of macronutrient ratios The problem with the vast majority of melatonin supplements Whether GABA plays a role in sleep and how to support healthy GABA production Why we may want to reconsider melatonin supplementation for better sleep and what we can do instead Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-34-macros-for-insulin-resistance-diabetes-and-melatonin-gaba-for-sleep-q-a/

In this episode we discuss: ​How improving thyroid health will improve blood pressure regulation The best supplements for managing blood pressure and vascular health The role of vitamins A, D, E, and K in heart health and blood pressure regulation How stress can cause elevated blood pressure How to ensure that you have enough cellular energy to optimize vascular health and blood pressure Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-33-diet-supplements-and-thyroid-health-for-hypertension-blood-pressure-part-3/

In this episode we discuss: ​What actually causes high blood pressure and why the mainstream guidelines do little to address these causes Why hypertension is a protective, adaptive response The physiology of a dysfunctional vascular system and the involvement of swelling/edema, fibrosis, and calcification Whether the blood pressure medications address the causes of hypertension and are the best option for its treatment Nutrients that improve hypertension and foods to avoid that worsen vascular health​ Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-32-the-causes-of-hypertension-and-nutrition-as-a-solution-blood-pressure-part-2/

In this episode we discuss: ​Why low-sodium diets and drinking lots of water aren’t the solution for hypertension How blood pressure medications work and why they don’t solve the underlying causes of high blood pressure How much salt someone should be consuming if they have high blood pressure (it’s probably more than you think) The relationships between the various electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) How salt opposes stress Why the heart may not function as a pump and how energy can drive circulation and oxygenation Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-31-mineral-balance-and-energy-are-the-keys-to-regulating-blood-pressure-blood-pressure-part-1/

In this episode we discuss: ​What actually causes plaque buildup (and why cholesterol isn’t the culprit) Why omega-3s and omega-6s aren’t the heart-healthy fats How you can lower cholesterol levels in a healthy way Why eating lots of whole grains, nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, and fatty fish like salmon isn’t the way to go for heart health The importance of gut and thyroid health for lowering cholesterol Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-30-cholesterol-part-2-how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-and-heart-healthy-fats/

In this episode we discuss: ​Where the mainstream view that high cholesterol levels cause heart disease went wrong Why we may want to reconsider statin use for the vast majority of cases Why we don’t need to avoid high-cholesterol foods, even if we have high cholesterol levels The protective, beneficial effects of cholesterol What actually increases cholesterol levels and why statins don’t effectively address these factors Why the cholesterol-lowering drugs are often more harmful than helpful Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-29-cholesterol-part-1-statin-dangers-and-whether-cholesterol-causes-heart-disease/

In this episode we discuss: ​How to restore gut health after antibiotics or antifungals Whether the Ray Peat inspired carrot salad is an effective antibiotic Why probiotics may not be a good idea for maintaining or replenishing your gut microbiome (and what to do instead) How to keep your bowels regular and improve gut motility Simple tips to make healthy eating easier Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-28-restoring-gut-health-why-not-to-use-probiotics-and-ray-peats-carrot-salad/

In this episode we discuss: ​What Mike and I typically eat in a day How to individualize your diet to your needs and various snack and meal ideas you can try The problem with excessive diet rigidity and the idea of “cheating” on your diet The importance of the NAD+/NADH ratio in metabolism, health, and aging The consequences of the normalization of unhealthy diets and lifestyles Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-27-what-we-eat-in-a-day-diet-freedom-and-variety-and-the-nad-nadh-ratio-q-a/

In this episode we discuss: ​Natural antibiotics that you can use to clear gut pathogens and what to watch out for when using them ​How to measure whether your body is using carbohydrates effectively ​The relationship between our mental health and our physiology and what we can do to support our mental health ​How to improve your ability to burn carbs ​How various psychological conditions, like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and others, comes down to a lack of energy Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Sign up for a free call here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/call Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-26-natural-antibiotics-mental-health-and-optimizing-carb-metabolism-q-a/

In this episode we discuss: The best types and amount of exercise to slow aging and increase lifespan Why small amounts of stress (via hormesis) don’t contribute to longevity and slowed aging How to balance amino acids and protein intake to slow aging and extend lifespan (without protein fasting) The impact of stress hormones on longevity and aging and how to optimize gut health, carb intake, and calorie intake to minimize stress hormones One of the most important factors when it comes to aging and lifespan that has nothing to do with nutrition and exercise Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-25-how-to-slow-aging-part-3-diet-exercise-and-stress-for-longevity-and-anti-aging/