Could one of the most effective ways to boost survival after a colon cancer diagnosis be exercise? In this episode, I dive deep into the groundbreaking CHALLENGE Trial, a landmark study that explored how a structured exercise program impacts survival rates for colon cancer patients. We'll break down the study's surprising results, including a 28% relative reduction in disease-free survival events and a 37% relative reduction in the risk of death, and discuss what this could mean for the future of cancer care.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Old Evidence
01:40 - CHALLENGE Trial Intro
02:51 - Population, Invervention, Comparators, Outcomes
04:30 - Healthier Survivor Problem
05:22 - No True “Control” Group
06:55 - Main Results
08:08 - Fitness Outcomes
10:01 - Safety and Side Effects
11:07 - What Explains These Results?
12:03 - Comparing These Results With Older Results
13:27 - New Standard of Care?
15:03 - Future Areas of Research
16:11 - My Takeaways
17:50 - Outro

SELECTED REFERENCES:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2502760

*Disclaimer* This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

colon cancer, exercise, cancer survival, CHALLENGE Trial, oncology, cancer research, disease-free survival, structured exercise program, physical activity, cancer treatment, cancer care, evidence-based medicine

In this podcast, I break down the most effective supplements to optimize your recovery, separating the science from the hype. We'll dive into the foundational pillars of recovery and then take a deep look at everything from protein and carbs to creatine, HMB, tart cherry juice, and more, so you can make informed decisions to support your training.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Recovery Pillars

03:43 - Protein

05:39 - Whey Protein

07:52 - Casein Protein

09:28 - Plant Protein and Protein Blends

11:57 - Carbohydrates

15:20 - Protein and Carbs Together

16:57 - Creatine

20:08 - HMB

22:07 - Tart Cherry Juice

24:02 - Omega 3’s

25:56 - Magnesium

27:22 - BCAAs

30:20 - L-Glutamine

31:42 - Tiers of Recovery

35:19 - Takeaways

37:25 - Outro

SELECTED REFERENCES:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5852829/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8228369/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9306613/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11918606/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8565244/

Disclaimer

This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

Have you ever felt like you've hit a plateau at the gym? What if I told you there’s a biological handbrake in your cells that’s actively stopping your muscles from growing? In this episode, we're diving into the science of myostatin, the protein that puts a ceiling on your muscle potential, and how new drugs in development could change medicine and fitness forever.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - What Is Myostatin?
01:51 - How Myostatin Limites Muscle Growth
03:41 - The Origins of Myostatin Interest
05:37 - Myostatin and Weight Loss
07:07 - Regeneron’s Recent Study
08:37 - COURAGE Trial
10:39 - Myostatin and Sarcopenia
12:14 - Myostatin and Muscular Dystrophy
13:02 - Myostatin and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
14:14 - Eli Lilly’s Drug
15:24 - Myostatin for sports
17:35 - Safety Considerations
19:29 - Key Takeaways
21:10 - Outro

SELECTED REFERENCES:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circresaha.116.308391
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1707925114
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6909929/

https://jamanetwork-com.usu01.idm.oclc.org/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2774903
https://newsroom.regeneron.com/news-releases/news-release-details/interim-results-ongoing-phase-2-courage-trial-confirm-potential

Disclaimer

This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition