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Milton Friedman - The Folly of Price Controls

Elon Musk X post

price gouging is a nonsense narrative

Lily Nichols

Weston A Price: In Pursuit of Healthy Fertility

Rucking 101

Fertility Supplements

Tyler writes:

Hey Rob & Nikki, thanks for podcast I’ve been listening since the start and appreciate your takes on all topics in health and beyond!

I’m 34 years old and my wife is 31. We are going to start to try to get pregnant in a few months and want to get your advice on supplementation. My wife has been taking hart and soils “her package” supplement. Is there validity in taking reproductive organs to help with fertility ? We love their beef organ supplements but I want to know if there’s actual science to back the claim with the reproductive organs help.

We are very health conscious and take supplements according to our bi-annual bloodwork done by our naturopath. But would like to know if you have any general advice to help us be as fertile as possible going onto the process.

Thanks for everything

Tyler

London Ontario Canada

Trying to Start a New Life

Matt writes:

In a nut shell, I haven't exercised consistently in 13 years, my liver enzymes suggested fatty liver about 10 years ago, I've been a 10+ drink a night alcoholic for nearly 3 years. I'm 6ft and 325lbs.

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm three days sober, and trying to work out and diet to save my life.

The amount of information on the web on what diet to go on and how to exercise is like drinking from the fire hose.

Hoping you could point me in a generalized or even a very specific direction.

Thank you!

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This episode we have special guest Emily Fletcher. Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for extraordinary performance. Her book Stress Less, Accomplish More debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon.

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News topic du jour:

This episode we have special guest Emily Fletcher. Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for extraordinary performance. Her book Stress Less, Accomplish More debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon.

The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue and ABC News have all featured Emily's work. She's been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch, has taught more than 20,000 students around the world and has spoken on meditation for performance at Apple, Google, Harvard Business School and Barclays Bank. Ziva graduates include Oscar, Grammy, Tony & Emmy award winners, NBA players, Navy SEALs, Fortune 500 CEOs and busy parents

The Ziva Technique is a powerful trifecta of mindfulness, meditation and manifesting designed to unlock your full potential. It's benefits include decreased stress, deeper sleep, improved immune function and extraordinary performance.

I and my wife both use Ziva Meditation, and it has been life changing.

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https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03718247

1. Credibility without Higher Education [10:57]

Ashlyn says:

Hi Guys,

For the past year I have done a complete 180° as far as diet, exercise, and the way I view the world. I would love to become a dietitian and study the links between diet and autoimmunity (I have MS) but the financial factor of university is too extreme. I want to spread the news of what I believe to friends and family, but how do I gain credibility? I don’t want to say “it’s true because I watched a YouTube video.” Do you have any advice on how I can find/study credible information and start diving deeper into the world of dietetics?

2. Iron Overload [27:14]

Sarah says:

Hi Robb and Nicki,

Let me start by saying that I truly love your podcast and never get tired of listening to you two! Whether I am in the mood for nutrition science, current news, or just a good conversation, your podcast always ticks all the boxes. I can’t think of another podcast where I can get as much information while simultaneously getting a good giggle. So thank you.

My question is in regards to iron overload, sometimes referred to as iron dysfunction. Have you heard or read the work of Morley M. Robbins? It is based on the premise that so called iron deficiency anemia is in fact not a deficiency at all, but in fact iron dysfunction which results in an overload of iron in the tissue, subsequently causing all the problems that are often diagnosed as anemia. One of the important points he makes is that we suffer from iron dysfunction because of a lack of bio-available copper, as well as a lack of retinol.

I have myself had lower blood iron levels for quite some time, even after incorporating grassfed beef and organs into my diet on a regular basis. I have been eating a (now dairy-inclusive) paleo diet for many years, and recently switched to a more animal-based type diet, and saw massive improvements in energy, but still not optimal, particularly on the first week of my cycle.

It would be really cool if you guys did a full episode on iron, iron absorption and the likes, or perhaps you have already done one and I have missed it?

If you could comment on the work of Morley Robbins, that would be extremely helpful.

Thanks so much,

Sarah

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On Hens, Eggs, Temperatures and CO2: Causal Links in Earth’s Atmosphere

Farmina

The Forever Dog

High A1C

Brenna writes:

Hello from Minnesota.

I'm an active 38yr young full time mom to two boys, 5 and 3. And I have an A1c problem. This isn't a new problem, so I cant blame it on my still occasionally disrupted sleep. Years before my kids my A1C was 5.7 and as a dietitian I couldn't for the life of me figure out why. At that time I lifted weights, occasionally swam, and ran 1-2x wk. I didn't eat 100% paleo, but I also didn't eat junk and I was relatively lean around 14-16% body fat. I worked with a naturopath on some hormone issues (low estrogen and progesterone from not eating enough to fuel exercise), and she never had a good answer as to why my a1c was on the high side of normal. The only factor we found was my fasting insulin was kinda low at 3. I did get my A1c down into the 4s following a keto diet, but was again not eating enough food to maintain my weight or support hormone production and lost my period. I used a CGM for a while and nothing surprising came from it other than sweet potatoes = giant spikes but pasta and white potatoes do not.

Fast forward to now, I'm 5'3" 124# and guessing around 18% body fat. I started competing in Kettlebell Sport 2yr ago and I want to continue getting stronger so I can lift 16kg bells this coming year. My coach wants me to put on 3-5# of muscle. But my recent A1C once again at 5.7 has me scared to eat the 180-200g of carbs recommended by him and most fitness calculators. I'm in a hypertrophy phase for the next couple months and lifting heavy 4x wk with no real cardio.

Daily food is often a high protein/fiber smoothie with about 30-40g of carb and 10+g fiber. Post workout I usually have a cup of cereal or kids cliff bar + whey protein powder. Lunch is usually a big ass salad + a piece of bread or leftovers meat and veg with rice, pasta, potato. When I track these days I do get 130-150g protein.

I have a dietitian friend who has gone through Joel Greens program and she believes the issue lies in my gut and that underlying inflammation is disrupting my insulin signaling. Because we cant come up with any other ideas as to the cause. So what's a girl todo? Keto gains? Lean Gains? Jason Seib's old AltShift diet? Joel Greens 2 day core? How do I eat enough calories to support my goals of strength and maintaining my hormone levels, while simultaneously not overeating carbs. Or is 5.7 good enough?

Thanks for any thoughts you might have.

Proper Supplement Absorption

Angie writes:

I’m looking for solid information on vitamin and supplement absorption and best time of day to be taken.

Can you shed light on this?

It is one thing to know or Rx for supplement but another when and with what to take or not take with it.

Great show! Thank you

What do you feed your dogs?

Jason writes:

I have been a fan of y’all since I read sacred cow, currently I’m reading wired to eat. I try to practice carnivore, but with life and kids I’m moderately successful, but overall happy with my diet choices.

I’m also a veterinarian and after reading your books and thinking about our 4 legged friends, I’m trying to figure out what diets to recommend. I have recommended canned food for cats for years because they are obligate carnivores. Dogs are a little tougher, I feel like they would benefit from the carnivore lifestyle, but who has time to cook for their pets that much? I barely have time to feed myself and family. So what do the wolf’s feed their dogs?

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News topic du jour:

https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/how-democracy-ends

"The pandemic events of 2020-2021 outline a potential pathway for a future democratically elected President of the United States to systematically end democracy. The course of events leading to this outcome need not be a repeat of the direct assault on the Capitol, but a distortion of risk of illness as a justification for military force and suspension of democratic norms."

1. Cannot Sleep After Hard Training - JiuJitsu and Weightlifting [21:18]

Nick says:

After a hard JiuJitsu training class (or weightlifting) I always have trouble falling asleep. I also have trouble eating, too. I think it’s my adrenaline from hard rolling. I am competitive and this definitely affects my ability to rest. Practice starts at 6 and usually goes to 730-830. Both days I get insomnia if I train really hard. What can I do to relax my mind and body so I can fall asleep within two hours of training?

I know carbohydrates play a role. I try not to eat too much during the day because I get drowsy at my desk job. I usually track macros and I began to up my carb intake to see if it helps the issue - it doesn’t. For example. Today I ate 131g carbs from organic purple sweet potatoes. (143g protein from organic grass fed beef). All cooked with EVOO & seasoned liberally with Mediterranean Sea Salt, garlic and pepper. I trained at 6pm. Got home at 830. I know I need food but I cannot eat so I recently I tried forcing myself a shake made up of 35g grass fed whey, 4 eggs, plenty of fruit and 1/2 cup of oats. I am just ranting because I am suffering from this insomnia right now. I just discovered your product LMNT and instantly bought it after reading your story on the Amazon store website. I thought that an electrolyte in balance could be the issue so I’ll find out. I consume a lot of salt but maybe I actually don’t.

Then I found your Instagram and realized I can ask a question so here I am. Thanks for reading this word salad! I am excited to LMNT and resolve this insomnia!

2. Workout intensity, frequency, duration [28:11]

Dan says:

Robb, I read the Paleo Solution and have found it to be only the tip of the ice berg compared to the value of your podcasts. Thank you, great stuff.

I am looking for more guidance on workout intensity, duration and frequency for improving body comp. I've been doing a crossfit-type of workout at my club for six months. They call it "Dynamic" but essentially its the same stuff focusing on stability, power and strength in weekly rotations. I usually get in 3-4 of these workouts a week and sometimes a one hour bike ride (18mph) on off days. The workouts are a full one hour with a "melt down" in the last 10 minutes. I generally burn 700-850 calories during that time, ave HR 70-75% with max HR above 90% (according to Polar HRM). I'm not sure the instructors understand the concept of stress-induced cortisol release and I want to understand it myself. I am wondering if the length and intensity of these workouts are unnecessary beat downs; and/or if I am doing too many in a week.

I started in March, weighed 236 and about 29% body fat (6' 0"). I lost 18 pounds over first 3 months with calorie reduction, higher-carb low fat. I then plateaued for 3 months with no changes in eating or workouts. I've been 100% Paleo for two weeks and the weight appears to be coming off again (down to 212 lbs now). Ideal goal is to get to 185-190 at 10% body fat.

I hear you guys talk about "Cross fit beat downs" and working out too frequently; I'm not sure if I am falling into that. I am looking for a better reference of what is an optimal body-comp program in terms of intensity, duration and frequency. Any guidance is appreciated.

Thank you for what you do.

Dan

3. Collagen and Folic Acid [34:47]

Kay says:

My SIL, who is involved with a MLM supplement company, said that I should not take collagen supplement daily because it will influence folic acid in my body in a negative way. She said her supplement is only taken for 10 days out of 30. I have never heard of this. Any truth?

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4417592/

4. Aging and Abdominal Adipose [38:14]

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