Posts tagged Gut health
Episode #282: Optimize Your Holiday Digestion: Simple Strategies That Actually Work

Are the holidays making you rethink everything you know about healthy eating? The season's festivities bring endless food choices - from family feasts to cookie swaps to cocktail parties. That’s why in this solo episode of the Longevity Podcast, I share simple strategies you can take with you into the holidays to promote healthy digestion. 

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Episode #239: Maximizing the Potential of GLP-1 Medications: Dr. Gus Vickery's Strategies for Long-Term Success

In today’s episode, Dr. Gus Vickery and I discuss the effective use of GLP-1 agonist medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide for sustainable weight loss. He emphasizes the need for a mindset shift, viewing these drugs as powerful tools to catalyze positive changes rather than easy fixes or crutches. Dr. Vickery explains that these medications provide leverage to implement foundational healthy habits and that the key to success lies in focusing on nutrient sufficiency, not just calorie restriction.

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Episode #219: How Peptides Can Transform Health: Insights from Dr. Suzanne Ferree's Practice

In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, Dr. Ferree and I dive into several different peptides, their benefits, and new research that is evolving. We discuss the blood brain barrier, it’s importance, and how to prevent it from becoming compromised. Some peptides, like BPC and TB4, may help mitigate damage from traumatic brain injury. Others, like VIP and GLP-1 agonists, can regulate circadian rhythm, improve gut health, and potentially benefit conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Join us as we discuss these peptides, and more!

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Episode #218: Answering Your Questions: The Basics and Benefits of BPC-157

In this bonus episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, I discuss BPC157 - the multipurpose peptide. BPC-157 has benefits for gut health, tissue regeneration, and a balanced immune and inflammatory response as well as supporting a myriad of other body systems. I dive into the basics of the peptide, where to get it, how to take it, as well as what animal and human research has shown for this popular supplement.

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Episode #193: Gut Health 101: Everything You Need to Know About The Gut Microbiome, Probiotics, and Antibiotics With Colleen Cutcliffe

In this episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, we chat with Colleen Cutcliffe of Pendulum Life about the effects of our gut microbiome on our mental health, metabolism, energy levels, and learn to pinpoint signs of compromised gut health. Colleen dissects the nuances of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics, and how these elements interact in our gut. Additionally, we examine the often-underestimated impact of antibiotics on our microbiome and how it can be combated with effective strategies.

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Episode #177: BONUS: Healthy Living Uncovered - From Nutrition Hacks to Aging Well

In this bonus episode of the Biohacking Superhuman podcast, we shed light on the impact of frequent travel on our microbiomes and stress the importance of maintaining balance. Neglecting this balance can wreak havoc on our gut health, so we've incorporated various tools to help keep our microbiomes in check. We also delve into the world of GLP-1 agonists and highlight the significance of adequate protein intake for muscle mass maintenance. The episode wraps up with our favorite dietary strategies and supplements. We reveal the strategies that have worked for us, and how these could potentially help you on your journey to optimal health and aging gracefully.

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Episode #148: Kyal Van Der Leest: Liver Health, Gut Health, and Detoxification

I’m joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, founder of LVLUP Health. We’re discussing everything you need to know about how to optimize your liver health, how it connects to the health of your gut, and how our body detoxifies itself. We also dive into the skin issues that can arise from the body releasing toxins, and how if your detox pathways aren't optimized, your skin is ultimately not going to look as good as it could.

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Episode #144: Dr. Alexis Cowan: The Gut Reset Protocol, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, and the Importance of Gut Health

I’m joined by Dr. Alexis Cowan, Director of Scientific Content at Layer Origin Nutrition. She dives into three specific ingredients the gut reset consists of and why they are so beneficial for healing and how anyone can benefit from this protocol regardless of their symptoms. We also discuss the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides and why focusing on your gut health can help heal other systems in your body. 

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Episode #116: Does the Perfect Gut Supplement Exist?

In this episode, Kyal Van Der Leest of LVLUP Health, and I discuss one of my favorite topics, peptides! And specifically BPC-157 and how it works synergistically with other ingredients to improve results. Does your gut impair your life? Curious as to why BPC-157 is so effective? Are you recovering from chronic illnesses like mold or cancer? Want to learn about 3 supplements that mitigate EMF radiation?, or, What are the root causes of acid reflux? We talk about all of that and more in episode 116.

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