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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:20 – overview of FGF21 and how it gets triggered

6:40 – FGF21 works via stress – turning down metabolism and making us prone to weight regain

11:30 – whether the sugar diet can be effective for restoring metabolism after following a low-carb diet

21:44 – whether FGF21 leads to muscle loss and if eating protein at night might help prevent it

27:18 – whether using the sugar diet short-term prevents any long-term negative effects

• What are the sugar diet and other related diets like the honey diet, fairy princess diet, and fruit till noon diets
• Whether FGF21 is responsible for the weight loss seen on these diets
• The effects of the sugar diet on muscle mass
• Whether FGF21 really extends lifespan
• How to increase FGF21 levels and whether it’s really good for your health

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:00 – the sugar diet, honey diet, fairy princess diet, and fruit-till-noon diets as discussed by Cole Robinson, Mark Bell, Anabology, Noah Ryan, celestialbe1ng, and others

6:35 – my experience on a high-sugar diet and what the sugar diet means for the health world

11:17 – what is FGF21?

15:54 – how low-protein diets trigger the release of FGF21

20:00 – the context of FGF21 on low-protein diets and the reasons for its effects: is this really beneficial?

26:15 – the long-term effects of FGF21 on body fat, muscle mass, and metabolic health

33:16 – how the sugar diet compares to low-carb diets

35:55 – high-carb low-protein diets vs. high-fat low-protein diets on FGF21

37:34 – low-protein diets increase your metabolism due to stress: brown fat, uncoupling, and energy expenditure

43:59 – FGF21’s role in stress, energy conservation, and hibernation

49:56 – FGF21 and cortisol: is FGF21 a stress hormone?

54:09 – FGF21 and hormesis: is FGF21 hormetic?

56:10 – FGF21 and liver fat production go hand-in-hand

59:11 – carb-induced increase in FGF21 is activated by reductive stress

1:05:04 – the role of FGF21 in de novo lipogenesis as an adaptive response to stress

1:10:47 – carb-induced FGF21 causes fat gain and sympathetic activity

1:14:29 – does FGF21 cause metabolic syndrome, diabetes, NAFLD, cardiovascular disease, and obesity?

1:21:08 – does FGF21 extend lifespan? if so, is it worth it?

1:27:03 – can you lose weight and extend lifespan without a protein-deficient diet?

• Whether Robert Lustig is right about fructose being a poison
• What Robert Lustig completely misses when comparing the biochemistry of glucose, fructose, and alcohol
• Whether a low-fat, high-carb diet actually causes fatty liver
• The research on fructose and it’s toxicity
• Whether you should be minimizing fruit juice intake in the form of fruit, fruit juice, and honey

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:01 – Robert Lustig’s claims that fructose is a poison

5:50 – what Robert Lustig misses when it comes to glucose, the “good carbohydrate”

12:05 – what’s really responsible for the toxic effects of alcohol

16:53 – Robert Lustig's claim that fructose can’t be converted to glycogen is false [Robert Lustig’s fructose lies begin]

20:50 – whether fructose is inherently toxic in the liver

24:22 – the research showing that Robert Lustig is wrong about fructose

32:40 – whether fructose is really different from glucose in terms of its effects at the liver

35:51 – key factors missing in fructose research – endotoxin, PUFA, and rat research

41:22 – average fructose intakes are far below the amounts that are typically used in research

43:41 – whether Robert Lustig is right that fructose causes more fat production than glucose

49:35 – whether fructose (or carbs in general) cause fatty liver disease

52:15 –low-carb, high-fat diets trigger the exact mechanisms Dr. Lustig blames on fructose

1:00:59 – what really causes fatty liver disease

1:04:20 – should we avoid fructose-containing foods to fix fatty liver disease? Is soda and candy the answer?

• The Holistic Psychologist’s claim that psychiatric disorders stem from metabolic dysfunction and whether we agree with her solutions
• Whether Layla Al-Naif is right that sugar is as addictive as a drug
• The difference between table sugar and natural sugar sources
• Whether it’s possible to live a healthy life without starch

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:44 – the brain's high energy demands and how metabolic dysfunction drives poor brain health

4:19 – are anxiety and depression caused by chemical imbalances in the brain?

7:05 – recognizing insulin resistance as an inability convert glucose to energy

9:42 – whether blood sugar spikes and crashes cause fatigue, brain fog, and psychiatric disorders

11:53 – our take on the Holistic Psychologist’s recommendations for stabilizing blood sugar

18:01 – what really interferes with brain energy metabolism – is it just sugar?

24:57 – refined sugar vs natural sugars such as honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and date syrup

30:55 – whether sugar is addictive

33:50 –fat triggers the same reward centers in the brain as carbohydrates

36:34 – how Jay & Mike fixed their sugar cravings from keto and low-carb

39:56 – whether eliminating starch is healthy long-term

44:34 – the negative impact of carnivore diets on gut health

50:16 – tips for recovering from the stress of carnivore and the importance of experimentation

53:46 – how much sugar and starch Jay, Mike, and Theresa eat

• Anthony Chaffee’s view that ketosis is the natural state for animals and humans
• Whether LMNT is a scam
• Whether we should be getting vitamin D from our food and how that fits with a low-PUFA diet

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:22 – meet Theresa Piela

4:20 – emotional health as an underappreciated Bioenergetic factor

11:03 – is Anthony Chaffee right about ketosis being our natural state?

13:12 – is ketosis is the natural state for humans?

18:57 – is ketosis is the natural state for animals?

24:22 – whether bacteria can serve as a protein source in animals

28:04 – whether ketosis is a natural healthy state rather than a starvation state

32:11 – the potential benefits of ketones are misinterpreted as evidence that ketosis is ideal

34:24 – the appeal of “naturalism” – just because something is natural, does that make it healthy?

36:44 – is LMNT a scam?

44:37 – whether we should always add electrolytes to our drinking water

45:45 – Robb Wolf’s claim that insulin drives aldosterone production

51:08 – stevia and allulose vs. sugar

55:42 – whether we should be getting vitamin D from our food

1:00:04 – how to properly supplement with vitamin D and the importance of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K2

1:04:18 – how vitamins E, K2, and A relate to vitamin D

1:08:56 – the benefits of UVB and red light, and what to do to prevent aging skin

1:14:19 – can applying cholesterol topically boost sun benefits?

• The impact of sugar consumption on oxalate production
• Whether you really need to avoid all high oxalate foods
• Different cooking and preparation methods to reduce oxalate exposure
• Which supplements can make oxalate issues worse

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-131-whether-to-avoid-high-oxalate-foods-and-how-to-fix-oxalate-issues/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:53 – whether fructose contributes to increased oxalate production

3:42 – is sugar the culprit behind oxalate issues?

9:14 – the problems with the research demonizing fructose

14:45 – the optimal amount of dietary oxalate and how to determine whether oxalates are an issue for you

17:57 – the importance of testing, experimentation, and listening to your symptoms

25:10 – how to reduce your exposure to high-oxalate foods

32:02 – the best cooking methods to reduce oxalates in food

37:05 – foods highest in oxalates and whether salads are OK to eat

40:17 – oxalate content in raw cacao vs chocolate

45:26 – whether you need to avoid soybeans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, beets, and carrots due to their oxalate content

49:05 – examples of bioenergetic diets with varying oxalate content

57:01 – other dietary considerations for oxalate issues (PUFA, collagen, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, carbohydrates, protein, and fat intake)

1:06:22 – the best supplements to fix your oxalate issues

1:11:45 – which supplements can make oxalate issues worse and whether to take probiotics for oxalate issues

1:14:58 – the long-term impact of carnivore diets on liver and gut health

• Whether the claim that your kidneys can only clear 50mg of oxalate per day has any validity
• Whether citrate is effective for clearing oxalates
• The impact of low-carb and high protein diets on oxalate production and clearance
• How glucose, fructose, and insulin effect oxalate production

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-130-low-carb-diets-oxalates-the-surprising-connection/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:06 – is there a daily limit to how much oxalate the kidneys can process?

9:26 – whether we automatically store oxalates if they aren’t cleared through the kidneys

13:40 – why mitochondrial function in the kidney is crucial for calcium oxalate crystal clearance

17:30 – the benefits of citrate and whether it’s effective for clearing oxalates

23:30 – whether baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) support the clearance of oxalates

27:05 – how pH balance relates to oxalate clearance

32:19 – is “oxalate dumping” real?

43:06 – how low-carb diets increase oxalate absorption

47:19 – whether having a small amount of oxalates helps prevent oxalate dumping

50:02 – how low-carb diets increase oxalate absorption (cont.)

52:19 – why low-carb diets like keto and carnivore may increase oxalate production relative to high-carb diets

1:00:42 – how high-protein diets lead to increased endogenous oxalate production

1:07:41 – how carbohydrates and insulin reduce oxidative stress and oxalate production

1:11:40 – why glucose does not cause the formation of advanced glycation end products

1:13:18 – how low-carb diets reduce oxalate clearance – stressed kidneys, lack of citrate intake, and more acidic blood & urine

• The appeal of intermittent fasting and restrictive diets and why they often do more harm than good
• Why most women are underfed, under-muscled, and struggling with body composition
• The extreme things people do in the name of health and the importance of the basics
• The impact of stress on our health and the connection between emotional and physical health
• Whether drinking a few glasses of water first thing in the morning is optimal for our metabolism

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:38– how Kitty got introduced to Ray Peat

3:59 – whether intermittent fasting is beneficial for women

9:07 – the appeal of intermittent fasting and other restrictive diets, and why they do more harm than good

14:41 – the truth about body recomposition: women are underfed and lack muscle

17:29 – why low-carb diets like keto and carnivore are not sustainable

19:36 – how mainstream health advice has ruined our diets and why we should eat like our grandparents

25:21 – the role of stress in digestive health and the problem with jumping to supplements

31:12 – when it makes sense to move on to more advanced health strategies such as lab testing, hormone replacement therapy, or gut protocols

38:30 – Is Being Fat a Choice? Middle Ground by Jubilee

41:23 – the relationship between emotional trauma, body image issues, and physical healing

44:16 – what really influences body weight?

53:30 – the importance of enjoying the food you eat daily and how it helps prevent binge eating

55:25 – whether we should drink tons of water first thing in the morning

57:35 – how much water do we really need?