The Healthy Rebellion Radio

The Healthy Rebellion Radio is a weekly show featuring listener Q and A on all things diet and health. We dig into metabolic flexibility, body recomposition, resilient aging, circadian biology, gut health, low carb/keto/paleo diets and much more. Brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Robb Wolf and his wife Nicki Violetti (hubs and wife). Welcome to The Healthy Rebellion Radio.

Hernia Repair, Optimal Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging | THRR206 04/06/2025

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Dry Fasting | THRR205 03/08/2025

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Dry Fasting | THRR205 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Angie writes: Hello Robb and Nicki - I have been listening on and off for a couple of years, and I appreciate your perspective and how rational and fair you are in your approach. Some background, three and a half years ago I got pregnant and early in the pregnancy I identified that I needed to manage my blood sugar with diet, which I successfully was able to do. About a year after having the baby I was diagnosed with methane SIBO, and went through a long treatment, which was successful and improved my gut symptoms drastically. After this, my cholesterol levels and insulin resistance score improved quite a bit. The past year and a half , I have been wearing a continuous glucose monitor, knowing that I am vulnerable to type II diabetes, and in hopes that I will be able to improve my blood sugar and regulate my menstrual cycle. I think it is also be important to mention that I have had poor gut health since I was a child, I suspect I am on the spectrum of PCOS - as I have an irregular cycle which is consistent with those patterns, and I have high cholesterol and have since I was 18 years old, I tend towards inflammation, and I would say I have about 15# to lose. Despite all my efforts by ensuring quality sleep, eating low carb - unprocessed and high quality foods, weight training 3x per week, managing my stress with meditation, and walking 5-7000 steps per day, things are not improving. I have also tried berberine and various other recommended supplements and there is ZERO improvement. My A1C three years ago was 5.3 and most recently it is 5.7. The week before Christmas I had the flu, 104*F fever for four days, congestion and a cough. A week after having the flu, I noticed that my head, shoulders, chest and other parts of my body seemed to be getting hot and itchy like hives, plus I was having bloating and constipation/diarrhea, and physical anxiety (like tight chest, pulse in the 90s). Plus, my blood sugar was spiking after eating a low carb meals and in other situations that didn't make sense. At a certain point I tried to help myself by taking electrolytes and extra whole food vit C. and things continued to get worse. A couple weeks ago my blood sugar was going up to 125-130 and sitting there all day, even if I walked or exercised, and then it would go down to 90-100 after I went to bed. This has happened a couple other times before, and I could not identify why this was the case. All this time I was eating under 40g or less carbs, around 140g protein, and 100g+ fat. As my symptoms got worse, I was led down the podcast rabbit hole of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and histamine intolerance, which I had learned about years ago but didn't necessarily think I fit into this category. In hindsight, I am realizing that Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and or having high histamine loads in the body, may explain some of the very unexplained and inconsistent patterns I have observed while using the CGM over the past year and a half. Some examples are, blood sugar spikes up to 130 after taking supplements (!), blood sugar spikes up to 160 after eating low carb soup with bone broth and vegetables, spikes after low carb meals that I would include ferments or drinking hot chocolate (made with collagen, coconut milk, salt, cacao and stevia). And maybe, it explains why my blood sugar will go up to 170-200 with any intense exercise, and my inflammation takes days to recover from. And I am wondering now, if it is why I am seeing no improvement with my insulin resistance, even after consistently (not perfectly) doing all the things that are supposed to help with insulin resistance. Have you explored the relationship between insulin resistance/type II diabetes and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? As I look back at my health journey this is starting to look very possible to me, but I am not a scientist or medical professional, and know that there is so much I do not understand . And, I am wondering if you have explored this for yourself at all? But then still my question is! What is to be done? Lymbic system retraining? Somatic experiencing? Making sure the body has balanced and adequate minerals? Low Dose Naltrexone? At this point I have tried many different things, and man, if I knew what to do I would do it. I am so curious what you guys think, and would be so grateful to hear from you. Angie MCAS and histamine after exposure Jacob writes: Hi Robb and Nicky, First thank you very much for the podcast. It's really helpful to hear all the different approaches to the health questions people raise. On last episode you mentioned you might do the next episode on MCAS. Personally I have post viral POTS and some sort of MCAS after my 2020 COVID infection. LMNT helps me avoid POTS symptoms and if I completely avoid histamine from food I do great, with basically zero issues. I found that I can even take grass fed beef liver pills before I have a meal with histamine and it seems to help me avoid the issues. I have two questions. First, do you have any experience on how the liver pills help me to not get beat up when I take them prior? It seems to have something with natural DAO but to be honest it's sortof a black box. I have basically no clue how much I'm ingesting from a DAO standpoint. I was taking the Ancestral Health beef liver pills and taking 6 capsules before the meal. That seems to help. My second question is the more important one. How the heck do I deal with a histamine exposure. If I get got, I have anywhere from 24-48 hours of brain fog, extreme fatigue, malaise, and depressed/depression feelings. If there were something that I could do post exposure to abate this while I recover I would be extremely grateful. I found that if I take antihistamines (my rheumatologist recommended citrizine) that it helps *some* but not really enough. Thank you! Jacob Dry Fasting Andrea writes: Hey Robb and Nicki, I was hoping you might talk about dry fasting. I recently listened to a Dark Horse podcast where Brett and Heather talked about their experience dry fasting and have become quite interested in it. Since I greatly value your ability to look at these things reasonably and scientifically, I was hoping you could share your thoughts on the subject. Thanks Andrea Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . It turns out that electrolytes don’t need to be brightly colored and full of sugar...in fact, the brightly colored and highly sugared concoctions on store shelves often contain very few electrolytes…the sodium, magnesium, and potassium that your body needs to perform at its best. That's why we created ! Become an LMNT INSIDER and buy 3 boxes and get the 4th box free! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try 100% risk free. /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/35586505

Stomach Issues, Meat and Eczema | THRR204 02/22/2025

Stomach Issues, Meat and Eczema | THRR204 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Stomach Issues Marty writes: Hi Robb and Nikki, love the show and all the various insight you provide and have been an avid listener for years. For context, I'm a 44 year old very active male with a high stress job (police officer). 5'11" and 188 lbs. Prior to 2021, my stomach was basically a garbage can, I could eat anything without issues. I did however eat mostly keto/carnivore but had no issues eating carbs whenever I wanted to. Then New Years 2021, I had a very bad episode of campylobacter jejuni from some oysters resulting in a hospital trip after 10 days of constant atomic bowel movements. So fun! I was put on antibiotics (I forget which kind). Since then, my digestion has been an adventure to say the least. It seems like no matter what I eat, I have to make sure I'm near a washroom after eating. In particular, if I try and eat carnivor like I used to, I find myself running to a washroom shortly after. If I include more carbs like rice or potatoes, I seem to do better but then I gain weight easily and find it harder to hit my daily protein goals of 1 gr per lbs of body weight. My question, is what can I do to return my stomach to previous function? I've tried pre and probiotics. I've done a few 3 days fasts hoping that it'll cure whatever is going on but haven't been successful. Unfortunately, our Canadian Healthcare isn't the greatest and I don't have a family doctor to get these issues resolved. Any insight would be amazing! Keep up the good work and hopefully Canada can get it's own version of RFK. Jr eventually! Regards, Marty Meat and Eczema Tamara writes: Hi there! I’m a big fan of the show and the ancestral approach to diet and lifestyle. When my baby started eating solid food at 6 months, I prioritized giving her the most nutritious foods including grass fed beef, organs and meat stock (which is supposed to be gentler for babies than bone broth.) Shortly after starting solids, she developed eczema. Her and I both went on an elimination diet since I’m breastfeeding. Eliminating coconut in my diet helped, but the rash continued. We find that her skin improves when we feed her chicken and seafood, but gets worse with red meat and meat stock. Are there any mechanisms you know of that could make her reactive to beef and lamb? My understanding is that red meat is the ultimate elimination diet, so I’m feeling a little stumped. I’m hoping to heal her gut so that she can eat red meat in the future. She’s now 9 months old and otherwise super healthy - she’s ahead of her milestones, in the 90th percentile for weight and height, and has great energy. She had an unmedicated vaginal birth, has never been given formula and hasn’t had any vaccines or antibiotics. My diet consists of grass fed beef, wild caught seafood, chicken, fruit, veggies and olive oil. I understand that every person is different and I’m open to the idea that the diet that works for me doesn’t work for her. However, I’d like to know if there’s something else I should investigate as to why she’s reacting to red meat. Thanks in advance! I sincerely appreciate you both and the enormous value you’ve brought to my life. Tamara Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . It turns out that electrolytes don’t need to be brightly colored and full of sugar...in fact, the brightly colored and highly sugared concoctions on store shelves often contain very few electrolytes…the sodium, magnesium, and potassium that your body needs to perform at its best. That's why we created ! Become an LMNT INSIDER and buy 3 boxes and get the 4th box free! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try 100% risk free. /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/35385660

High Iron Levels, Optimal Glucose Level, Lead Testing | THRR203 01/31/2025

High Iron Levels, Optimal Glucose Level, Lead Testing | THRR203 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: High Iron Levels Garrett writes Robb and Nicki, I just listened to episode 202, Robb mentioned as an aside that he has high iron levels. I have the same issue, because I lived in Sweden during X years I am not able to donate blood here in the USA. What are some other means to remedy this? I’ll add my values below from InsideTracker testing. 128 to 275 ug/dl range over 5 tests from the last 3 years. 34 year old fit male, diet is paleo + rice + whiskey. Protein sources are whey casein powder, chicken and red meat. Thank you! Garrett Optimal Glucose level Tracie writes: Greetings from Spokane, WA! I reread the Paleo solution after Thanksgiving and have been pretty convinced I’ll be sticking with the changes I made for life. I feel fantastic. Most of my digestive issues are gone, mood has improved, and I’m lifting more weight for more sets! I do have some anxiety/IBS that runs on my mom’s side and I often feel pretty turned up, so I decided to give one of the Dexcom Stelo continuous glucose monitors a try. I was particularly stressed at work in December hiking around the woods in the snow as a forester. I noticed I’d wake up like clockwork at 11 pm and 1:30-2 am having trouble getting back to sleep, which seemed like a blood sugar low issue. Turns out I do dip down to 71 mg/dL but I’m very much in their recommended target range 99% of the time (with a little dip below 70 and so far not above 129 mg/dL post breakfast when there are tubers involved. When I wake up I’m just under 100. My question is what would you guys recommend is a more optimal glucose range? I feel like my fasted glucose in the morning should be in the 70s, and that having my blood sugar be more like 110 max after a meal would be more ideal. However, if you look/perform/feel great does it really matter? I know from your previous guests that bio individuality makes a difference and we shouldn’t try to always be an A+ student. A “B” in OCHEM gets you the credit! My glucose level throughout the day is very steady around 100, I eat every 4 hours max. Breakfast at 6, a venison epic bar and satsuma tangerine at 10, chicken soup at 11:30-12:30, another venison bar and tangerine at 2:30, and dinner at 5. Breakfast and dinner is 4 ounces lean animal protein, 1/4 cup each color of fruit/vegetable, a little fat and salt for flavor. For some reference: I am a 34.5 year old female, 153 lbs, my sister is on an SSRI inhibitor/we have a family history of anxiety on moms side, familial hypercholesterolemia on dad side (so glucose control is important for avoiding heart disease) I eat 125-145 grams of protein from flank steak/smoked salmon/chicken/epic venison bars, 75-110 grams carbs from fruits/tubers/veggies, and 50-70 grams fat from animal proteins, some nuts, olive/avocado oil…and then a few times a month I stress eat some mostly paleo compliant junk snacks at work like eat a whole bag of coconut chocolate chip gluten free hippie cookies, or eat a whole Hu chocolate bar and a small bag of kettle sea salt and vinegar chips. I’m not a perfect angel, but I am 85% there. I sleep 11 hours on the weekend (cortisol induced likely), but mostly 8-8.5 with the occasional 7.8 hours. I have a lot of things going on: day job, trying to start a business, chasing moose through the woods, some of its great fun and the excitement seems to get me going too. So I have some dietary and personality factors that might drive my glucose a little higher than ideal. Lead Testing Mari writes: Hello from North Idaho, I’m a long time listener and long time enjoyer of LMNT. I’ve recently become more concerned about heavy metals in what I’m consuming. I wanted to not pay attention to the chocolate situation a couple years ago because my HU bar addiction is not something I want to part with, but more keeps coming out. Recent testing done by “Clean Label Project” found a bunch of lead and cadmium in protein powders, with organic and chocolate flavored protein powders testing particularly high. I get that its a soil the chocolate in grown in thing (right?), and maybe also where/how its stored during processing? Anyways, to my point- I have an all winter long, morning LMNT hot chocolate routine. I’m also currently trying to get pregnant, so I thought I’d try to look into testing and I saw this immediately: LMNT Raw Unflavored Electrolyte Drink Mix Tests Positive for Lead: November 2024 Laboratory Report Trustworthy? No idea, which is why I was hoping you could speak to it. Thanks always for your courage and wisdom, Mari Lead Testing Hazel writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, I've been meaning to write to you on this topic for quite some time. I remember a few years ago there was a big to-do about heavy metals in chocolate - specifically lead and cadmium. The assertion was made, by whom I don't remember, that virtually all chocolate contained dangerous amounts of lead and we were all destined for lead poisoning if we kept eating our daily dark chocolate square. Much internet ink was spilled on the subject. Robb, you mentioned at that point that you were planning to write a piece about the bioavailabilty of that lead and whether we were really in danger. Did that ever get written? If so, please share the link! This question has come up for me again, but this time in a much broader context: there is a person on the internet who goes by the name Lead Safe Mama whose website contains pages and pages of highly alarming claims about the lead content of virtually any consumer good you can imagine - from children's and prenatal vitamins to pantry staples and cookware. She gathers this information by sending the products to a third-party lab for testing (related question: how reliable is your average third-party lab for this kind of stuff?). I don't doubt that we do have a lead contamination issue with any number of our consumer products, the same way we have a serious microplastics issue. And indeed, the LSM has been responsible for several recalls of glass products over the years based on her testing, so she's on to something. But I'm hoping you can provide more nuance to the claim that such a vast array of our products contain dangerous quantities of lead that our bodies are unable to detoxify. Do I need to add this to my ever-growing list of things to worry about? Thank you in advance for your thoughts on this. Unrelated stuff that is too rambling to read on the pod: I REALLY value the work that you do and view you as an important voice of reason on many issues. I've been a regular listener of the show since the summer of 2020. Came for the health Q&A. Stayed for the commentary on Covid lunacy, public health, food systems, politics, and homeschooling. And who doesn't love a dog-meets-cadaverine anecdote from time to time? (Remind me the upside of pet ownership??!) Finally, the episode you did on vaccines was chilling but necessary and I thank you for sticking your neck out on that. I too deeply regret vaccinating my older child, despite pursuing a selective schedule, delaying as long as possible, only doing one dose at a time, etc. Still wish I hadn't fucking done it at all. Anyway. Keep fighting the good fight. We need you. Oh and my favorite LMNT is Citrus Salt! All the Best, Hazel /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/35098130

Constant Sinus Congestion, Peptide Therapy, Next Viral Wave | THRR202 01/11/2025

Constant Sinus Congestion, Peptide Therapy, Next Viral Wave | THRR202 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Constant Sinus Congestion Craig writes: Hello, love the show and all that you do. Our oldest son is 18. We have another son (16) and a daughter (14). The oldest gets colds more often and more seriously than the other two. He seems to have sinus congestion that’s nearly constant, needing to blow his nose in the morning and throughout the day. Sometimes a cough as well. He had an undescended testicle at birth and had surgery at age one. Could this contribute to his issues? He had herpetc whitlow and a secondary infection as a toddler and began getting cold sores on his lips a couple times per year since. Does this just set him up to have a weaker immune system than his siblings? His mother also gets cold sores but not always one per year. He eats a pretty typical teenage diet as do the other two, meaning too much sugar and snacks. Are there any foods in particular that may be more likely to contribute? He loves milk and drinks quite a bit. My wife looks in her Holistic Guide to Wellness book which confirms our suspicion to cut out most of that stuff and see the result, but he is a teen who knows it all, so of course he seems uninterested. Being mostly carnivor-ish ourselves it’s frustrating. I’m hoping for some ideas or support from someone who isn’t his parent to help him understand. Thanks again and keep up the good work! Craig Peptide Therapy Jordan writes: Good morning I have been a long term listener of your show. And chocolate salt is my favorite flavor. I am 45 and most likely dealing with hormone issues with the lack of progesterone. I typically am carnivore with out much dairy. I exercise at least 5 to 6 days per week. Variety of crossfit , biking, strength training, hyrox. However, I am a runner or at least that's what I envision doing. I have had a long issue with knee and IT band. On you last show you had mentioned peptide use. I don't live far from bozeman just down the way in wyoming. Where do you recommend getting your peptides from I am taking an oral pbc 157 but I am wanting to get the Nest product I can to see if it will help. Also, I am interested in injections. Anyways thank you both for all you do, I always look forward to new episodes! -Jordan Next Viral Wave Doug writes: Robb: I am a huge fan. In August, 2021 I got the COVID. My 18 yo son brought it home from his job. I spent a week feeling run down and achey, but still worked and trained normally. At the start of week two, I decided to stay home and try to rest. By the end of week two I was delirious with fever, could not stop coughing, O2 saturation levels were low (I was using a home finger monitor) and I feared death. The ambulance was summoned and I was admitted to the hospital where they treated my symptoms with standard modalities including anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, anti virals, oxygen nasal canula, etc. I did receive Remdesivir. I almost immediately began to feel better and 6 days later was discharged in an emaciated and weakened state with an Rx for home oxygen. My self directed home recovery regimen consisted of breathing exercises with an incentive spirometer, walking, sitting in sun and getting back to lifting as quickly as possible. Even still, I used supplemental oxygen for another 4 weeks until I couldn't deal with the nosebleeds any longer and quit it cold turkey. I was at that time a 51, highly active, well muscled, 15% bodyfat, Floridian with high levels of Vit.D and natural sun exposure, whole food eater, lower carb but not keto, meat/egg heavy diet, non-drinker, non smoker. Lifelong Barbell training for max strength in the big three, plus walks outside for cardio. No medications, no pre-existing conditions. Nurses told me they were shocked I was there with the 'Rona, given my obvious state of vigorous good health. Here we are, 5 years post Corona-19: do we know any damn thing about this disease and why some people got it bad and some people did not? My wife (51) sons (18, 16) and daughter (8) were also sick when I was, but bounced back quickly without issue. Why did I - who was/am 180 degrees from the fat/sick/diseased/aged phenotype - get hit by this so hard? I have excellent lungs and lung capacity, which makes me wonder if I have lung tissue that is more soft, tender, open, porous, etc. that allows for better gas exchange/utilization but, which pre-disposes me to infections like this? I don't know - I am reaching. As we face other pandemics - and they keep 'em coming given how successful C19 was in making political hay - how do I distinguish between hype and reality? Clearly, we can no longer count on our public health officials for a sane, sober and reasonable response and risk assessment. "Science? I am the Science!!!" I am concerned about the next viral wave and my personal health, because I see no reason for why I was vulnerable, but I was. Very. What the hell happened? I have zero regrets about not-having taken the mRNA shots, but I do trust and believe in the value/utility of real vaccines and modern medicine generally, despite the recent C19 tomfoolery. I do feel like I received excellent care when I was hospitalized in 2021 and am grateful for the care I received. I just don't want to ever have to receive it again. Help me, Robb Wolf. Feel free to ramble. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . It’s that time of year again…the days are getting shorter…temps are dropping…and warm beverages reign supreme! chocolate Medley is BACK! Chocolate Medley is for hot chocolate lovers everywhere…a hot cup of goodness WITH the electrolytes you need and WITHOUT all the sugar so common in hot winter beverages! The chocolate medley is a 30 count box containing: 10 sticks of Mint Chocolate, 10 sticks of Chocolate Raspberry, and 10 sticks of Chocolate Chai! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try the Chocolate Medley 100% risk free. /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/34815880

Busy Mom Trying to Get Healthy, Testicular Tumor, Shoulder Recovery | THRR201 12/21/2024

Busy Mom Trying to Get Healthy, Testicular Tumor, Shoulder Recovery | THRR201 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Busy Mom Trying to Get Healthy Katie writes: Hey Robb and Nicki - I am a full-time working mom of two busy kids. I am overweight and make way too many unhealthy food choices. I am trying to get better. I’ve listened to dozens and dozens of your podcast so I know what I need to be doing. Let’s just say I am a junk food addict and breaking all my bad habits is taking me longer than I like. I am trying to put a focus on healthier decisions. In the context of juggling the complexities of a busy life and being a person who still eats too much processed food, I have a couple questions: 1 - I have been drinking a chocolate LMNT with collagen every morning. Knowing I don’t have a great diet, is there a point that I shouldn’t be having that much sodium? 2 - In an effort to get up my protein intake while still keeping my calories low, I started drinking a protein shake every morning. Is that god awful to do? I know they’re better options. A Whole Foods breakfast would be ideal. But with the limited time in the morning, this has seemed to be a pretty good compromise for me at this point in my life. Then I heard someone say you shouldn’t drink your protein. So I wanted to get your opinion. I know this isn’t the best option, but is it an okay option? 3 - Assuming a protein shake isn’t god awful. Do you have a brand that you recommend? Thanks for all you do. I enjoy hearing all of your opinions on all the things (especially the politically stuff). Keep fighting the good fight!! Thanks, Katie Testicular Tumor Patrick writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, Long time listener, love what you guys do. I found a mass on my right testicle earlier this year that I found out last week was a tumor. It was relatively large (about the same dimensions as the testicle) and I met with a uro-oncologist Thursday who recommended surgery ASAP. I had the surgery to remove my right testicle/tumor the next day and am successfully recovering. I’ve got a couple questions for you: Is there anything that you know of that can help with recovery from this type of procedure other than rest? I had to go under general anesthesia for it and I was left with an incision on the lower right side of my abdomen. Is there anything that you know of that could have caused this or prevented this? The doctor mentioned heavy marijuana use or undescended testicles as a baby as things that could lead to this. Obviously, you hear about all kinds of carcinogens in food, environment, clothing, injections, EMF, etc but I wasn’t sure if you had any strong inclinations about any of them being more likely culprits. I’m all for ice baths, wim hof breathing, carnivore/keto adjacent diets but I feel like at some point there’s not much those things can do to reverse something like what I had. Which leads me to my final question How do we reconcile the fact that the US healthcare system is broken with the likely fact that without all the numerous systems being there I most likely would have not survived this condition? I’m still learning details about the type of tumor and if it spread but the prognosis is still pretty good. I shouldn’t lose any fertility or need HRT at all and treatments are pretty effective for even aggressive testicular cancer. I am grateful to the surgeon and all the clinicians who have helped me so much but if there’s any advice as far as things that I should take from the DIY health care space I would be happy to take it. I know that was a lot but please keep up the good work! BJJ Shoulder Injury Recovery Jon writes: 45/m. eating adamantly gf. minor tears in infra & supraspinatus, medial dislocation of biceps tendon at the superior bicipital groove. suspected partial thickness tear. whoops. my bad. dealing with physio, waiting to hear back from orthopedist regarding surgery… any dietary/ ect recommendations? super open to suggestions to get me back pain free and hopefully on the mats asap. fan since 2010. so c’mon…. c’mooooon.….(best peter griffin voice) Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . It’s that time of year again…the days are getting shorter…temps are dropping…and warm beverages reign supreme! chocolate Medley is BACK! Chocolate Medley is for hot chocolate lovers everywhere…a hot cup of goodness WITH the electrolytes you need and WITHOUT all the sugar so common in hot winter beverages! The chocolate medley is a 30 count box containing: 10 sticks of Mint Chocolate, 10 sticks of Chocolate Raspberry, and 10 sticks of Chocolate Chai! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try the Chocolate Medley 100% risk free. /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/34558565

Statins, Cholesterol, In Law Visits | THRR200 12/06/2024

Statins, Cholesterol, In Law Visits | THRR200 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Dr. Wants to Put Me on Statins Liz writes: Hi Robb, I've been following a very low carbs way of eating for 10 months now, I've lost some weight but am now 'stuck' at 12st 5lbs and have high 'bad' no of Triglycerides in my latest blood tests. They've sent me a text to say I need to go onto Statins!!! Help. If I stop eating eggs and cheese will this resolve itself? I walk at least 30 mins every day, make Macrame plant pot hangers and such, I have no bread or potatoes, hardly any sweet potatoes, but I do enjoy eating nuts, walnuts, pecan, almond flour, hazelnuts, a few peanuts too. These results have been slowing coming down since Feb, but the Drs are pressing me to take the damn statins. My Q-Risk is 12. Whatever that means. I also have been told I'm diabetic, hence not taking their drugs and doing the very low carb eating method. Help. I'm feeling frustrated and upset as the Diabetes and BHF say eat carbs!!! And take the meds. Stupid Dr people in the UK. Cholesterol Jason writes: Hi Robb, What is your professional position on cholesterol levels, specifically the "bad" cholesterol, LDL? Do you think the historic medical level guide indicated below is valid? There is varying literature out there that has departed from this and it seems a lot of modern medicine's take on fats and cholesterol are based on some bad science from the Keys studies of the 50s and 60s. Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL Near optimal: 100 to 129 mg/dL Borderline high: 130 to 159 mg/dL High: 160 to 189 mg/dL Very high: 190 mg/dL and higher Thanks! Jason In-laws always get us sick Colton writes: How/why do my in-laws keep getting us sick every time they come to town? My wife and I are both reasonably active, both went to culinary school, and eat a fairly clean whole foods diet (I actually manage a meal prep shop) We also take a pretty robust regiment of vitamins. It's not a critique of my in-laws, bc i do love them, super good people. But they get us sick almost every holiday season, and they have for years. I don't understand how 2 active adults in their early 30s get put down by the immune systems of sedentary 65+ year olds that are overweight and eat the typical American diet. Last few holiday seasons they've given us covid twice, flu, cold, stomach bug, etc Any thoughts? Should we confront them in some capacity? Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . It’s that time of year again…the days are getting shorter…temps are dropping…and warm beverages reign supreme! chocolate Medley is BACK! Chocolate Medley is for hot chocolate lovers everywhere…a hot cup of goodness WITH the electrolytes you need and WITHOUT all the sugar so common in hot winter beverages! The chocolate medley is a 30 count box containing: 10 sticks of Mint Chocolate, 10 sticks of Chocolate Raspberry, and 10 sticks of Chocolate Chai! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try the Chocolate Medley 100% risk free. /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/34315775

The Carnivore Connection, Nootropics for Kids | THRR199 11/16/2024

The Carnivore Connection, Nootropics for Kids | THRR199 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: The Carnivore Connection Jim writes: Long time, first time. I want your understanding of the Carnivore connection hypothesis; the PubMed links are included: . . I am a layperson researching why my insulin resistance has gone up while my A1C, weight, waist, and everything else have seemed to improve. I have adopted a largely meat-based eating habit, with some fasting included. Yes, as a 5'11" male with an ideal body weight of 180-200 lbs, I average at least 200 grams of protein daily. I expected my IR to lower, but it has gradually increased as my A1C has decreased. You can explain this hypothesis better than I can write here, and I want to hear whether I understood the paper. Suppose I have understood the paper(s), again, being a layperson. In that case, I hope someone will look into gestational diabetes and see if it is the body's natural reaction to become more IR for a reproductive advantage. Thank you for continuing to educate me. Jim Nootropics for kids Kate writes: Hi Robb and Nicki Wondering if you have any suggestions for a nootropic that would be safe for kids? My 13 year old daughter struggles to stay focused on her schoolwork. We’ve tried caffeine, but was thinking it might be helpful to give her something more? Would love your thoughts. Kate Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . It’s that time of year again…the days are getting shorter…temps are dropping…and warm beverages reign supreme! chocolate Medley is BACK! Chocolate Medley is for hot chocolate lovers everywhere…a hot cup of goodness WITH the electrolytes you need and WITHOUT all the sugar so common in hot winter beverages! The chocolate medley is a 30 count box containing: 10 sticks of Mint Chocolate, 10 sticks of Chocolate Raspberry, and 10 sticks of Chocolate Chai! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try the Chocolate Medley 100% risk free. /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/33954392

Plant Paradox, Colonoscopy Refeed, Teenager and Junk Food | THRR198 11/01/2024

Plant Paradox, Colonoscopy Refeed, Teenager and Junk Food | THRR198 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Re-feeding after colonoscopy Kelly writes: Hi Robb & Nicki, I've been listening to the pod for a few years now. I appreciate your insight and banter about such interesting topics. Thanks for keeping me entertained and informed. I'm about to schedule my first colonoscopy. My question is what is the best way to re-feed after this procedure? I see it as a "clean slate" - which could be good and bad. I'd like to allow for optimal regrowth in my system. If it matters, I'm a 45yo female with 3 little kids (2, 5, & 7) with history of intermittent intestinal distress (constipation, diarrhea, gas) which was worse when I was a child and also since having kids. Any ideas would be helpful. Be Well, Kelly Many thanks Plant Paradox Kiira writes: Greeting from Spokane. Thank you for all your thoughts and comments over the years. I definitely feel kindred spirits with the two of you. My inquiry is in your thoughts and opinions Dr. Gundry’s “plant paradox”. I completely agree with him about organic, grass fed, prairie meats and wild seafood. I agree that you have to be mindful about what your food eats. My question is about the minimal amount of protein he suggests. I have reservations about his recommendations for reduced protien intake and reduced red meat intake. Just curious about your opinions on this as well as his whole “plant paradox” as I know you always have one. Thank you for your time and all that you two are doing because this world is going to hell in a hand basket! Kiira Mitigating Junk Food Diet John writes We eat a meat heavy, whole food diet in our house, in part because of you and your work. However our active, fit and healthy but rebellious teenage son gets access to and generally consumes junk food. Additionally, he will be headed to college soon and will have total control over his diet. Not a good thing. My question is: what one or two things would you recommend to mitigate this, assuming that I could get him to take one supplement, or do one minor thing, but nothing that will really require effort on his part - i.e. a multivitamin for nutritional deficiencies, a hydrogen water bottle for mitochondrial support, shilajit or liver pills, etc??? I know his being young and healthy will be a big factor, but if there is an easy and effective thing to send him away with, I'd love to know. Thanks, and keep up the good work! John Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . It’s that time of year again…the days are getting shorter…temps are dropping…and warm beverages reign supreme! chocolate Medley is BACK! Chocolate Medley is for hot chocolate lovers everywhere…a hot cup of goodness WITH the electrolytes you need and WITHOUT all the sugar so common in hot winter beverages! The chocolate medley is a 30 count box containing: 10 sticks of Mint Chocolate, 10 sticks of Chocolate Raspberry, and 10 sticks of Chocolate Chai! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try the Chocolate Medley 100% risk free. /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/33735022

Building Muscle, Deer Antler Velvet, Elevated Liver Enzymes | THRR197 10/26/2024

Building Muscle, Deer Antler Velvet, Elevated Liver Enzymes | THRR197 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Building muscle without weight training Maggie writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, I am sick of weight training. I spent about 12 years (2009-2021) doing some combination of bodybuilding style training or crossfit and truly loved it. However, I had a miscarriage at the end of 2021 and after the recovery from it I have never gotten back into a regular lifting routine. I also have no desire to weight train in a gym anymore or do typical resistance or weight training routines at all. However, it is ground into my mind that I must lift weights to maintain my muscle mass as I age (I'm 41 and female). I am struggling mentally on how to stay physically fit and healthy as I age without lifting weights. I currently walk 3-5 miles several times per week and force myself to lift lower body 1 day per week. I do love to hike, walk, and am interested in road cycling and rucking. So my questions are do I have to lift weights to maintain or build muscle? Is a combination of rucking, hiking, walking and/or cycling enough stimulus to achieve the muscle building and strength I need as I age? I'm most curious about rucking, because it seems like it would be a great for muscle development, but I would love your thoughts. Also do you have a recommendation on ruck packs or weighted vests to use? Thank you so much for all your advice. Maggie Elevated ALT/AST on Keto (With Resolution?) Chris writes: Hi Robb and Nikki, Sent you a podcast question back in March of this year prior to a liver biopsy with a long-winded explanation of elevated liver enzymes I've been having since I had my appendix removed in Feb '23. Lo and behold, the liver biopsy revealed no issues and I followed up with a hepatic specialist who is still scratching his head. Much ado about nothing though (I think): I went on vacation for 4th of July week (stayed low-ish carb i.e. 100g-200g net carb) and retested when I got back and my enzymes went down a significant amount, but not fully clean. They went back up after a few weeks of low carb after this. This got me curious, so when I went on another vacation in July and purposefully went off low carb for 2.5 weeks and retested: when I got back and my enzymes were actually entirely clean this time! This made me want to prove out my hypothesis of low carb (<50g net carbs) causing my elevated ALT/AST. I did three weeks of low carb after this and was able to get my ALT and AST to go back up again. Then I did three weeks of higher carb paleo (250g-300g net carbs) and was able to get my enzymes back to normal. Neat parlor trick, eh? Some numbers for reference (Date/ALT/AST/Diet Prior to Test): 6/16 = 75 / 131 / <50g net carb 7/08 = 52 / 97 / 100g-200g net carb 7/19 = 78 / 122 / <50g net carb 08/08 = 33 / 51 / no holds barred carb gluttony, can't even estimate 08/29 = 78 / 115 / <50g net carb 09/19 = 40 / 37 / paleo 250g-300g net carb I'm fairly active (18K-20K steps per day), 30 minutes of zone 2 cardio daily, 10 minutes of resistance training daily, at least three one mile walks spread throughout the day (typically after meals). Any ideas as to what is happening here? Gastroenterologist and hepatic specialist are stumped. All tests were done at the same lab and all food was logged except for the gluttonous vacation. Tried to keep this experimentation as scientific as possible. Thanks! Chris Deer Antler Velvet Davin writes I’ve been a listener from the beginning (I still miss Greg!). Anyhow, I was wondering your opinion on a supplement that’s seems to be gaining popularity. It’s supposedly a non synthetic alternative to GH or peptides. I took it for six months and saw zeros results in gym performance or body composition. Seems to just be repurposed deer antler velvet (I’d be interested in your thoughts on DAV as well) thank you. Davin Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/33623947

Air Hunger, Pain Relief, Myocarditis and mRNA | THRR196 09/27/2024

Air Hunger, Pain Relief, Myocarditis and mRNA | THRR196 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Pain Relief for Rotator Cuff Injury Kat writes: Hello from Canada. Love your podcast. I've just found out Iikely have an injury/tear as mentioned above and am pending diagnostic tests. In the meantime, I've been prescribed Baclofen (Muscle relaxant) and an NSAID. Both are making me very ill to the point where I've pretty much stopped taking the meds as Baclofen is causing me to be very unstable on my legs, horribly nauseated, physically ill and feeling very groggy/sedated/intoxicated. The NSAID...I noticed lastnight I had some blood drip during an Ileostomy appliance change. I'm aware of the bowel bleed risks to myself with Crohn's and an ostomy, but after a bleed, more. As a result of choosing not to take these meds anymore, I am in excruciating agony and nothing is providing relief...hot baths, cold packs, hot packs. I cannot sleep for the agony. Every single movement/action excruciating to the point of wanting to scream. Is there a safer, easy remedy for the pain that I can try without requiring much use of my arm? Any suggestions are appreciated. Air Hunger and Keto Joe writes: Hello Robb and Nikki. I have a couple of questions: I have been chronically experiencing "air hunger" (feeling of inability to get a deep enough breath, rather than a shortness of breath) when following a ketogenic diet. Being insulin resistant, it is critical that I find a solution. My doctor pointed me to ph balance but offered no real solutions. I've since begun drinking alkaline water almost exclusively and it seems to have helped some, though not completely. I don't think this is just in my head, though my research yields a correlation with anxiety, which I do not have. Is this real thing or am I imagining things just because of my carb addiction? If it is real, any ideas how to combat it? Next question is about LMNT. Though I've been a user for quite a while, I tend have a rather explosive intestinal response soon after ingesting it. I've tried cutting back, which is fine when not following a ketogenic diet, but when on diet I really need it. Thoughts? Thanks! Previous Myocarditis and MRNA shot Marc writes: Hi Robb and Nikki, Long time listener, and reader from the beginning here. Really appreciate all that you do as I have made vast improvements in my life which all started with the paleo solution over a decade ago. I am a healthy, active 37 year old male, living in Brooklyn NY. I cycle 4-5 days a week, lift weights 3-5 days, play ice hockey and get plenty of sun! I eat a carnivorish, paleo type diet, with a strict aversion to gluten. Sleep is pretty dialed in, though I do enjoy alcohol one or two nights a week, but am also very aware of how it effects me etc. When I was 20 years old I ended up hospitalized for over a week with myocarditis. I had strep throat, which was all the norm for me, as I used to get it once or twice a season until my mid 20's. The infection had actually gone down into my heart and which had caused the issue. It was a terrifying experience as they thought at first I was having a heart attack. After things went back to normal and I was discharged, the cardiologist told me to take a baby asprin every day, prescribed me nitroglycerin incase I had chest pain, and told me to "maybe try meatless Mondays, as heart disease runs in the family." I was far from thrilled with the "solutions" I was given. Long story short, it was after this that I started my health journey which eventually led me to you and the Paleo Diet. Within a month I was down 20 lbs, feeling great, and fast forward over 15 years later I never had another strep infection! Cutting to the chase, when covid struck, I went and got the first 2 jabs of pfizer, back in early 2021 living here in NYC I wouldn't have been able to participate in life, and they dangled the carrot in front our noses, promising freedom once the shot was taken. I had not heard anything about the dangers of myocarditis being a side effect at that point, and Needless to say I was infuriated once the side effects were made known. Its been about 3.5 years since getting my second shot, but seeing all of these healthy young people drop dead has been pretty frightening. There is also no way to "google" this stuff and get answers, we all depend on brave people like RFK Jr, and Brett Weinstein to stand up and inform us. I was wondering if you had any advice on anything I can continue to do, and/or if you think I should even be concerned at this point. I know there's probably alot to unpack here, but any advice, or information that you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for everything, and wish you all the best! -Marc Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! Transcript: Coming soon! . /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/33239722

Peptides for Injury Recovery, Exercise for Longevity, LDL and Keto | THRR195 09/13/2024

Peptides for Injury Recovery, Exercise for Longevity, LDL and Keto | THRR195 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Peptides for injury recovery Greg writes: Hi Robb and Nikki Big fan and avid LMNT subscriber for two and a half years. I have been battling patellar tendon pain on and off for about ten years. Of recently, it has been constant in my left patellar tendon for about two months now. Any loading of the joint causes searing pain . Once warmed up it's more manageable especially with knee sleeves but I really can't do any loaded squats anymore, so I have moved to more deadlifting and sled work. My question is in regards to nutritional supplements to support tendon repair. I have been doing a higher dose 20-25g per day of grass fed hydrolyzed collagen, and I want to give it a couple months to see if it makes a difference, but have been intrigued with the rise of peptides, specifically BPC-157. Any insight on peptides in the lense of tendon repair and anti inflammation? Would love to get back to running more and Olympic lifts. Thanks! LDL Increase after starting Keto Walt writes: After starting keto in January my LDL has increased steadily to 139 mg/dl. I started this diet, ostensibly, to improve my health. (Being a type 1 with two cardiac stents) My A1C improved greatly and my blood pressure normalized with a small intervention from 5mg of Bystolic in the a.m. I was on a lot more BP meds prior. All good, right? My cardiac NP, however, is not psyched on the increase in LDL and had me speak to a lipid specialist. Lipid specialist is old school and is vehemently opposed to this diet and way of eating and started in with the whole “red meat and fats are bad” speech. My numbers: Total cholesterol: 234 LDL: 139 VLDL: 16 Triglycerides: 81 Cholesterol/HDL ratio: 3.0 ApoB: 94 Lipoprotein A: <6 I’m currently taking Repatha injection every two weeks. Thanks for any input! Walt Longevity focused exercise modalities for older adults Jay writes: Robb & Nikki, I've enjoyed following your content over the years and truly appreciate your down-to-earth approach and commitment to providing accurate information. I’ve managed to stay relatively fit throughout my life. For the first 30 years, I followed the average American diet (not so healthy), but I was never really overweight and stayed active. At age 30, I began to focus more on training and nutrition whole food omnivore diet that includes plants and meat, 1lb protein per bodyweight with 70-80% from meat an animal products and carbs and fat balanced, roughly 2000 calories per day. Over the years, I’ve been consistently inconsistent with the type of training I do, which probably explains why I haven’t seen significant improvements. I’m now 50 years old, 140 lbs, with what I estimate to be around 13% body fat (my body fat scale has read between 7-10% for over 10 years). I’m searching for a weekly training plan I can commit to, one that will help me maintain optimal physical health as I age. I’ve had some back issues over the years, so my training is tailored accordingly, mainly focusing on bodyweight exercises. After gathering information from many trusted sources, I’m leaning towards a weekly program that includes: - 4 resistance training sessions, focusing on push, pull, and leg exercises split over the days (30 minutes each session, 4-8 good sets per movement) - Maintaining a daily step count of 8,000 - 12,000 steps - One day of higher-intensity cardio to get my heart rate up - 2 days of longer-duration Zone 2 cardio (30-45 minutes each session) - 3 days of a few low-impact bodyweight power exercises, including some agility work (some of which are done on the same day as the cardio-focused sessions) I currently am following something similar and have the time to complete. I understand this plan is slightly more than 7 days, but I try to incorporate the power/agility work on the same days as the cardio. How does this plan align with your thoughts on a sustainable weekly routine? Should I focus more on certain areas or does this seem reasonable for someone aiming to stay healthy as they age? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! Transcript: Coming soon! /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/33030772

The Great Menopause Myth with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps | Salty Talk 048 | THRR 09/06/2024

Keto for Autoimmune, Cholesterol, Crohn's | THRR194 08/30/2024

Keto for Autoimmune, Cholesterol, Crohn's | THRR194 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Keto/Carnivore for Autoimmune Jacob writes: Hi Robb, I have been following you since 2009 in the CrossFit days and my entire diet has been based around Paleo since then. In 2020 I got very sick and couldn't recover fully, ending up finding out that I have post viral dysautonomia. Recently I heard you talk about how the low carb version of the Paleo autoimmune protocol is really an upgrade. In the time since getting sick my baseline became low carb Paleo, and that kept me doing pretty well. Now that I have been heavily supplementing with LMNT it's been even better! Can you try and get into the mechanics of why/how a keto-paleo diet makes such of a difference for these kinds of issues? Does it come down simply to inflammation? Really appreciate the podcast. Keep up the good work! Thank you Jacob Cholesterol…again Shane writes: Hey Robb and Nicki, I know you get asked this all the time and I've gone down the rabbit hole on every related podcast I could find of yours regarding this topic, but there is just so much information out there on this topic I don't know what to think, and I'm hoping you can help. I'm 41, fit and healthy at least by any American standard. I've been involved with CrossFit (was even at one of Robb's Nutrition Seminars back in the day where I got to meet you both), coached for a decade, life happened and now I'm a Software Engineer. While my job is nowhere near as active, I still train 5-6 days a week but more of a mix of strength training, with some metcons, and regular doses of zone2. I still prescribe to CrossFit's nutrition in 100 words and so eat meat, vegetables, some fruit little starch and no sugar about 90% of the time. We're not financially set enough to be able to buy as much from the farm directly as we'd like, so meat is still typical feedlot stuff you can get at City Market etc. but I do try to hit 1.7g/lb of protein per day and fill in with the fruits and veggies. I haven't had a PCP in forever and so decided to get one so maybe it wouldn't take 3 months to get any kind of appointment when/if I did need one and of course they wanted to do a blood panel, and I was curious too so I did. My panel came back and it wasn't great. My total cholesterol is 298, HDL is 55, triglycerides are 76, LDL is 225, LDL particle number is 2022 nmol/L, LDL pattern is A, ApoB is 162 mg/dL, LipoProteinA is 101. My doctor immediately started talking about statins so I asked about a CAC and did that and got back a score of 0. With all of that data I'm just not sure how to proceed. I hear Dr. Attia talking about prioritizing apoB reduction, Layne Norton talking about the mendelian randomization studies showing the linear relationship between LDL and cardiac risk. But then I also hear Dr. Malhotra talking about statins and their misrepresented effect on cardiac disease along with Chris Kresser and obviously I want to believe what they say but I also want to make sure I'm not cutting the time my kids get with their father shorter than it had to be. I quit drinking 2+ years ago, I don't smoke, and I feel like I eat cleaner now that I ever have, so I'm thinking I'll just keep on keeping on, continue getting yearly bloodwork, and go back for another CAC in 3-5 years to make sure things aren't progressing, but I'd love to hear any thoughts you have on the matter. Thank you both so much for all the great info you put out there and please keep it salty. Shane Crohn's Part II Fred writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, You responded to my question re: Crohn's on Podcast #156 dated June 15, 2023. Thanks again for the information. I followed up on the resources you gave me and implemented a bunch of the recommendations. My stomach has been great but now dealing with sore tendons and joints which is a side effect of the biologic meds. Anyway, I wanted to provide you some additional information because you had wondered what the "precipitating event" could have been to get Crohn's at the age of 54. Again, until this point I was incredibly healthy with no issues at all. Back to the "potential" precipitating events. March 30, 2021 I got Covid (Delta) just before the vaccines came out in Canada. I was sick but nothing too serious and then because of the vaccine mandates I had to get my first vaccine on May 12, 2021, then second shot July 6, 2021, third vaccine January 8, 2022. In August 2022 my blood pressure went through the roof. I have never had high blood pressure then in January 2022 I had major stomach issues and was diagnosed with Crohn's in March 2022. Who knows if there is any connection but its interesting that this illness came about after getting Covid and then hitting my system with 3 vaccinations in less than a year. Anyway, thought you might find this interesting. Thanks again! Fred Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! Transcript: Coming soon! /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/32811902

Sick and Tired, Optimize Fertility | THRR193 08/23/2024

Lactic Acidosis, Eggs and Odor | THRR192 08/17/2024

Lactic Acidosis, Eggs and Odor | THRR192 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Eggs and Odor Bonni writes: Love the show and the work you do! Any idea why someone who has eaten eggs regularly for their entire life, 40+ yrs, suddenly develops bad odor after eating them? Not bad breath, not B/O, but a really bad smell (sulfur) coming from deep within? Thanks! Lactic Acidosis Lacy writes: Hi Robb and Nikki, 1st I want to say thank you for all your honesty and prospective, especially on some controversial topics recently (ie politics). I truly appreciate the perspective and makes me ponder beliefs I have/had. My question: my husband recently started doing BJJ (he did it in his 20s but stopped for a good decade) and he has had short bouts of severe burning/cramping and weakness in his arms during/after BJJ. Based on how he describes it, I think he is experiencing lactic acidosis. I had him start taking beta-alanine but he hasn't felt much improvement. He uses LMNT before and after workouts so I don't think it's an electrolyte issue. Any thoughts/recommendations on how to help him prevent this? Thank you in advance Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! ***LMNT Give a Salt is BACK!*** This time for first responders and service members! Between now and August 20th you can nominate the first responders in your community — police and firefighters, medical professionals, service members, and others protecting health — and we’ll send them LMNT to keep them hydrated. Go to: to nominate the heroes in your community! Again, this is only through August 20th. Note - Give a Salt is available only in the United States. Transcript: Coming soon! . /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/32617762

PFAS in Contact Lenses, Choosing a Functional Doc | THRR191 08/09/2024

Gut Reset, Enclomiphene, Sunglasses and Skin Damage | THRR190 07/26/2024

Nicotine Pouches, Childhood Vaccines | THRR189 06/28/2024

Nicotine Pouches, Childhood Vaccines | THRR189 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Links to vaccine related X posts by @AaronSiriSG: Questions: Nicotine Pouches Anonymous writes: Nicotine pouches have taken the tech sales world by storm, as they have taken many worlds by storm. At first, you notice a coworker or boss lipping them, then at a team dinner after a cocktail or two you become curious and try one. Then you want a shared experience at work so you begin bumming some around the office with friends. Next thing you know you’re buying sleeves of them and using 4-6 a day… Because of the little research on them, most info on nicotine is in relation to cigarettes or tobacco chew, which both of these things I would imagine are way worse and have many more chemicals and bad shit in them, and are linked to poor cardio vascular health and increase risk of stroke, cancer and clogged arteries. Beyond the addictive nature of nicotine, what major health risks am I inviting in by using these nicotine pouches? (The brand I’m using is Zyn). Am I potentially hardening or clogging my arteries? Or increasing my cancer risk? Mouth cancer or otherwise? Weirdly enough I’ve actually noticed some potential health benefits of using them. My urge to drink alcohol has pretty much vanished. I would usually have a couple cocktails Thursday nights to unwind from the stressful week and get ready for the weekend, then continue drinking through the weekend having about 3-4 drinks a day (beer, wine or cocktails) to reward myself for the week. Now, I’ll go weeks without drinking at all, or maybe the occasional 2 lite beers a week or a glass or two of red a week. Before, once I had my first drink, I would continue to seek out more drinks (but usually never more than 4 or maybe 5). Now, if I have one or two I can easily walk away from booze. It’s like that little urge to seek more has just gone away. They have a similar effect on food, diminishing the urge to overeat or eat junk foods. I know everything is a trade off. But to me it seems like swapping alcohol for nicotine pouches is a fairly positive trade off. But please let me know what you think, would love to know your thoughts on the potential negatives of these little lip pillows. Prenatal/Childhood vaccines Maizy writes: Dear Robb and Nikki, my boyfriend and I (28yrs old) (long time listeners) are expecting our first child at the end of summer! We are in Vancouver, Canada. There’s a lot of pressure and confusion around the vaccines for pregnant mama and baby. They especially want me to get a TDaP shot, antibiotics during labour (if I’m Strep B positive) and then there’s the Vitamin K shot at birth, the antibiotic eye drops, and then there’s the whole infant/childhood vaccine schedule… We are in over our head and don’t know what to do or believe. They put the fear of God into you. They basically tell you your baby might die unless you do the “recommended” protocol. We want to do the right thing and give our baby the healthiest start we can. But we didn’t get the Covid Jabs and have lost a lot of faith in the mainstream sick-care system. Seeking any advice. Thank you! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/31924567

Type 1 and CrossFit, Cardiovascular Risk, Sodium Deficiency | THRR188 06/14/2024

Type 1 and CrossFit, Cardiovascular Risk, Sodium Deficiency | THRR188 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Low Carb and CrossFit Brandon writes: Hey! I’m a Type 1 diabetic whom used to compete in powerlifting but whom now does mostly Crossfit and Hybrid sports. I’ve found low carb tends to work best in terms of blood sugar control and when I was powerlifting it didn’t seem to hinder performance. However I’ve noticed I tend to see my performance hindered following a low carb approach while doing CrossFit. Is there a way to have the best of both worlds? I’ve experimented with glucose tabs and UCAN with some success. Right now I’m debating if getting 150ish carbs from UCAN or sweet potatoes would be a good compromise. Sodium Deficiency Teri writes: Hello Nicki & Robb- I’ve been a lover and subscriber of LMNT since it was released. I’m a mountain runner and love that I can get my sodium from something that tastes delicious & hydrates me instead of salt pills when I need it. Also the new sparkling LMNT is so good after a long workout. I have something I’ve wondered though, is it supposed to taste “salty”? To me it tastes more sweet than anything & it’s why I usually mix it at about half-power because at full power it’s just too sweet for me. I had my son taste it and he said it tasted salty to him. Could that mean I’m deficient if I don’t taste it? I do not limit my salt outside of taking LMNT as I am very active and have very low blood pressure (90s/60s) so figure I need all the help I can get. However I do not track it either so I’m not sure how much sodium I get in a day. I eat a very non-strict but healthy, omnivorous diet, the only things I don’t consume are gluten and alcohol. Thanks for the insight, and for all your amusing banter! Cardiovascular Risk Brett writes: I'm a 44yo lean male living in Vancouver, Canada - 6'2" 180lbs who is quite active (gardening, Ultimate frisbee, weights, walking, outdoor activities) and after a bout of Lyme disease 10 years ago I have been very careful with my diet and lifestyle. I do the AIP style of eating at least once a year, generally eating Paleo with more carbs over Summer when I am more active. I am a shift worker but try to avoid the midnight shifts where I can as I know the loss of sleep affects me; I have a family history of heart issues which of course raises my risk profile on most tests. About once a year I get bloodwork done to keep on top of my health as I get older. Recently I had a SmartHealth Dx test done with my Naturopath. My IL16, FAS, Eotaxin and HGF scores were elevated giving me a heart age of over 80 years old. General blood test at the same time had Hemoglobin A1C at 5.7%, cholesterol 7.11 mmol/L, LDL cholesterol 4.59 mmol/L, HDL cholesterol 2.38 mmol/L, Apoliprotein A-1 2.22 g/L, triglycerides 0.31 mmol/L. Any thoughts on how these results could be? I am very active, I do work hard but I try to be conscious of when I am overdoing it (as I am a list maker with many things "to do"!!) Thanks so much for reading. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! Transcript: Coming soon! . /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/31751177

Nightshades, Gotu Kola Protocol, Blood Pressure | THRR187 06/01/2024

Nightshades, Gotu Kola Protocol, Blood Pressure | THRR187 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: https://www.amazon.com/Untangled-Guiding-Teenage-Transitions-Adulthood/dp/0553393057/ Show Notes: Questions: Nightshades Kate writes: Love you guys! I have forever. And I always come back to you. I trust you. You provide enough science but also keep it real. Thank you for being tried and true. I look forward to the days when a new podcast is released. Can we talk nightshades? How inflammatory are they for someone who avoids processed stuff, feels better on no gluten, dairy or sugar? No autoimmune issues. Relatively healthy. Probably overtrain. And just always seeking to feel my best. Is it worth eliminating them to see how much better I feel? And, if it is, do I go full bore and cut all the spices too? Thanks a bunch! Charles Poliquin - Gotu Kola Andrea writes: Hey there, fine folks of The Healthy Rebellion! I was intrigued when I heard you talk about Poliquin’s gotu kola protocol for tightening skin. I jumped right in and am about 5 months into taking this supplement. I realized however, that I don’t know what to do when I hit the point of tightened skin. Do I keep taking the supplement in smaller doses forever? Do I just stop? I can’t seem to find any info what to do once the goal is achieved. I am hoping you have some insight. Thanks for all you guys do, you have been the one podcast that I have listened to without fail for almost a decade (maybe more than a decade? Time flies.) and I just want you to know how much you are appreciated. Thanks, Andrea Mysterious BP Changes Christin writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, I was looking for resources for a blood pressure question for my husband and while I found a few older show transcripts, nothing quite gave me a clear answer. My husband has seen a steady rise in his blood pressure over the last 2 years. In 2022 at his company health fair his BP was 108/72. In 2023 it was 134/84. I just took it this evening (manually) and it was 152/100. I know that consistent time of day readings can matter and for context his health fair readings were in the morning and the one I just took was about 8:45 pm, however he'd been sitting resting for a good 20 minutes on the couch watching tv. This is all confusing because his a1c and general blood sugar readings are all good/normal (I've done both some fasted and response readings to get an idea of how high he spikes with some foods). He's 5'10" about 175lbs so not really overweight. He lifts weights 2x a week and we typically go hiking and/or walking 2x/week together so he's not getting much vigorous aerobic work over the light-moderate category. HOwever, especially now that summer is here he's very active with yard work throughout the week, carrying heavy stuff and doing manual labor in the garden and stuff often for 1-2 hours at a time. He asked me if I thought he should reduce his sodium intake (he is a heavy salter of food) and after reviewing some of what you guys have talked about with past posts and some of Hubermans stuff I don't think that's the answer. I did however talk to him about his general junk food intake - he likes to snack on chips and does like his sweets - which he agreed and acknowledged that maybe he needs to reduce that. He's had a stressful previous year at his job that was messing with his regular exercise regimen and forcing him to frequently stay late/work extra hours and so I do wonder how much this could be playing into things also. Thankfully that has improved in the last 3ish months letting him get back to a more consistent schedule and workouts. Outside of these few things the only other thing I can think of to tell him is to try and add in more aerobic work to his week at least at a zone 2 level. Other than that I'm stumped. Is there anything you would suggest? Any resources I should look in to? What else can I tell him? He has no other health issues, we don't take any medication at all and despite his lack of formal aerobic work he can do a tough hike (6 miles with 2000' of elevation for example) without major fatigue or being totally dogged; that said I know that it's important to get regular aerobic work. So...help please! Thanks for all your great stuff over the years, you have no idea how helpful and appreciated it all is...even if there's only 6 of us left at any given time . Keep it up. From a fan girl and her hubs. Cheers, Christin Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! Transcript: Coming soon! /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/31557307

Elevated Glucose, Lowering Coronary Calcium Score, Counting Protein As Energy | THRR186 05/17/2024

Elevated Glucose, Lowering Coronary Calcium Score, Counting Protein As Energy | THRR186 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: They donate $1 from every bag of coffee to the Home School Legal Defense Association Questions: Glucose Robert writes: Obi-Wan your our only hope. Have consistently high blood sugar on a full carnivore diet. Average readings around 100. After a 36 hour fast will often still be close to 100. Two days of fasting and the glucose will finally drop mid eighths and low ninetys. Post prandial readings are often in the low ninetys or high eighties. Which is always amusing since post workout readings are often 120 or higher. A little insulin goes a long way. Concerned about the AGE from constantly high blood sugar. This seems way beyond adaptive glucose sparing or the dawn effect. Signed, Mystified in New Mexico. (The details. Carnivore for four years. 99% of diet is fish, flesh and eggs. Cook in butter and lard. Only exogenous sugar is lactose in occasional yoghurt or coffee. 72 yo with around 15% fat and decent amount of lean muscle mass. Active, do weights and walk about 20 miles a week. O.K. sleep for my age. HbA1c 5.6, however HOMA-IR is 1.1. lipids are typically of a LMHR. Have used four different glucose meters over the years. Currently using two Keto-Mojos.) Lowering Coronary Calcium Score Bret writes: Hello! Wondering if you know of any potential ways to lower your coronary calcium score. Personally, I'm 56 years old, and 44 of those years were spent consuming the standard American diet. (I've been strict Paleo since.) I'm sure that those 44 years produced 2 coronary calcium scores (3 yrs ago, and 2 yrs ago) that came in around 48 (total) and 47, respectively. Obviously, my goal is zero, but I'm not sure if there is any way to lower it. My functional med doctor recommended nattokinase, which I've been taking religiously, and it may (or may not) be the reason for the lowering of my score by 1 point over those 2 years. Anyway, I'm looking for any tips you may have for lowering my coronary calcium score, if they indeed exist. Thoughts? (Long time listener - thanks for all you do!) Bret Trying to Understand Macro Nutrients Darren writes: Hi again from Tasmania. Just a brief question regarding protein. If I burn approximately 2500 cal a day, should that be made up of carbs and fat only? Because I assume that the 140 grams of protein I eat will be used for all of the processes it normally would do. How can protein be included in calories if it's not used for energy? I'm Not sure if this makes any sense. Love the podcast. Thanks Darren from taasie. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte drink mix packets and the new LMNT Sparkling electrolyte performance beverage! Transcript: Coming soon! /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/31355577

Reducing Cardiovascular Risk, Protein with Age, Carnivore and Veggies | THRR185 05/03/2024

Reducing Cardiovascular Risk, Protein with Age, Carnivore and Veggies | THRR185 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Papers on Mid Victorian Diet: Questions: Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Charles writes: Hi Robb and Nikki, I’ve been following some of the literature on COVID-19 vaccination and myocarditis, which is concerning. I’ve also noted the uptick in pop science articles on sudden population-wide upticks in stroke risk, among other things. I’m particularly concerned about this issue because I’m 30 and Male, both of which seem to greatly increase one’s risk of vax-induced cardiovascular issues; and I got scared into getting the Pfizer vaccine in 2021. Following this, more than a couple of men I know died suddenly and prematurely of cardiovascular issues, but I didn’t seem to have any such problems. I’ve been following your recommendations for 12 years (made me a bit unusual as a freshman in college), and I’m at my peak health and performance. Objectively speaking, my bloodwork ~6 months and 1.5 years post vaccine was excellent (lipids, hA1c, free testosterone, etc.). I wouldn’t be too worried about this but I sat down to do some bench press last week and got a sudden, intense migraine that felt vascular in nature. It got me thinking about all of these “exercise induced stroke” related headlines. So the question is, would you be worried if you were me? Would you adopt any new practices, or tweak any part of the ancestral lifestyle? I imagine some people have taken to popping baby aspirin in their 30s for this, but short of that, I don’t know what else I could do. More Protein with Age? Rob writes: Nicki and Robb, First of all, thank you for all that you've done through your books, podcasts, and talks over the past several years. I know I don’t only speak for myself when I say that you’ve truly changed my life for the better, not only when it comes to nutrition and training, but also in terms of navigating this (increasingly) nonsensical world we’re living in. I'm a moderately active, lean (probably around 150 lbs.), 6'0", 38-year-old man. My physical activity generally comprises several walks every day, totaling around 8-12K steps per day, and I lift three times per week (full-body Starting Strength-esque barbell program called Greyskull LP). My sleep isn't the BEST, averaging 7 hrs. in bed (asleep for all but maybe 10-15 minutes of that time), but I wake up feeling good in the morning. Stress management is on point, although the 10-15 mg of nicotine I get per day (via tobacco-free pouches) may work against that some days, depending on the rest of my stress load. I generally eat moderate-to-high carb (200-300 grams per day). and my total caloric intake is generally around 2500-3000 kcal/day. My protein intake is currently around 250 grams per day. TBH, I just love protein. I find protein shakes to be convenient for breakfast, and I love eating meat, fish, etc. with other meals (generally around two pounds per day on top of the two-large-scoop protein shake). I also tend to feel better when I eat a ton of protein. My fat intake is, as you can tell, pretty low. All this seems to be working for me pretty well for me in terms of progress in the gym, sleep, energy, and all else. However, I’m a bit curious about my protein intake. At 250 grams per day, I'm well above what's recommended. I'm not concerned about this being detrimental or damaging in any way. However, I'm a bit concerned that as I age and my protein requirements go up, I’ll need to eat even MORE than this to compensate. Will I need to eat even more protein as I get older, or is my current intake so high that my rising requirements will still be met? If this is potentially going to be an issue, what steps might I take to figure out what my protein intake might look like now? Thank you so much!!!! Rob Are veggies as bad as they say? Tim writes: Hey Rob, I’ve been following you on and off for almost a decade now. I started Paleo due to you and have fallen off the wagon now and again. My wife is Ethiopian and not on my health bandwagon at all. We have issues occasionally due to me eating a different meal all the time because I’m more carnivore, and her more traditional Ethiopian dishes have many veggie dishes and injera, their flatbread made with Teff which is a staple. I was leaning carnivore and listening to Chaffey and others saying veggies are absolutely 100% awful. I would like to share a meal with the wife occasionally to make her happy and wonder if things like cabbage, kale, lentils, etc.. are as bad for me as all the others say. I trust your opinion more than most and thought I would shoot you this question. Thanks Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/31102153

Seed Oils in Kid Foods, HMB Supplementation, Endurance | THRR184 04/26/2024

Seed Oils in Kid Foods, HMB Supplementation, Endurance | THRR184 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: HMB supplementation Sharon writes: Hi Robb, Love your podcast and your relentless skepticism for research and reviewing data. What are your thoughts on HMB supplementation (Beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate) for 55-65 year olds who are casual athletes and work full time? Trying to keep up the muscle tone as it is rapidly decreasing is a serious concern. Thank you, Sharon Seed Oils in Kids Foods Allison writes: Hey guys, long time follower (my husband and I) , and I’ve even purchased one of your courses and have been respecting your knowledge since 2009. I’m 41 and have three girls 5, 3, and 8mo. I’ve been carnivore for 7 weeks now, but for my family we are pretty meat-based and I post a lot on IG and in my stories about good products I find for my kids that are clean and low sugar, good oils, etc… I post because I’m in a mom group of about 150 women of kids ages 7 and under and am on the board and so many of them follow me on IG. I’m trying to educate and help in a positive way. So I was at the playground with some friends of mine today and all our munchkins. I brought cheese and organic crackers and the topic of seed oils came up. A friend asked about what my thoughts were on High Oliec Safflower oil. I am not well informed on this oil but I said well it sounds like a seed oil and it’s probably like all other seed oils so we would probably avoid it. But with kids foods it’s almost impossible to find any that are super clean. We discussed how we all try our best to make things homemade that are nutrient dense and free of the crap, but often we need good choices to provide a decent snack at let’s say a park or play date. I listened to your podcast about seed oils when eating out once in a while, but I just don’t know what you all feel about them in your foods, specifically kids foods. For instance my organic crackers have organic palm oil. My friends crackers were just whole wheat, high Oliec safflower oil and salt. How as moms do we navigate these ingredients when we just don’t know what oils are worse? Is there a hierarchy of bad to worse seed/plant oils? I make sourdough for my kids and will probably just make them crackers soon here. But it’s real life, we can’t do this all the time. Is this like make or break it for you when you shop for products (theoretically)? Any suggestions? Any opinions? Thanks! Cardio/Endurance Doug writes: Hey Robb and Nikki obligatory love and follow you guys since you had 6 listeners gesture lol former rebel had to cut costs hopefully be back again soon now to the question I've started playing hockey again at 38 years of age after taking 20+ years off everything seems to be going ok the skills are most rust but coming back recovery from games isn't as bad as I thought it would be I can usually walk the next day lol but the thing I'm struggling with is endurance hockey is basically 60 min HIT training session where you skate as hard as possible for 2 minutes and rest for 2 minutes unfortunately I only last 30 seconds no jokes needed here and by the 3rd period I'm shot lucky to have enough in the tank for one rush up the ice. So the question how do I increase endurance for such a game not sure running 5 miles a day will help and frankly I hate running. Any help would be much appreciated! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/30968143

Tinnitus, Keto For Dementia, Hydrogen Water | THRR183 04/12/2024

Tinnitus, Keto For Dementia, Hydrogen Water | THRR183 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Tinnitus Karen writes: Hi, Thanks to you both for all you are doing! I especially love your updates on homeschooling, etc. Please keep them coming when you care to share. You guys are awesome!! Quick statement/question.... Tinnitus is NOT fun. Do you have any thoughts on dealing with it? Would LMNT help? I already have all my health pillars checked and am doing great at 61 years of age, but this ringing is getting gradually louder, and I want to turn the volume down on it so to speak. Thank you!!! Hydrogen Water Steve writes: Hi Robb and Nicki (aka Hubs and Wife). First of all, thank you for all that you do. You are making a difference! The health influencers have been talking a lot about hydrogen water as of late. Looked into it a bit and looks like there may be some benefits, but would like your thoughts. Highly touted machines seem to be in the $2k-$4k range, while the smaller portable ones are much less expensive. I'm doubtful of the cheaper ones. We have a child (19 years old) who is dealing with much fatigue, brain fog, etc. He lifts heavy (probably overdoes it 7 days a week, and goes hard), as well as overeats (hard gainer). So I'm guessing his inflammation levels are high and maybe mitochondrial damage issues? He also has horrible sleep habits and seems his circadian rhythm is off. We've been doing everything we can to figure it out and try to get him to a better place. MD's, Functional Medicine practitioners, acupuncturists, etc... Blood tests came back normal (but maybe there are some markers we should be checking that weren't tested). Also started him on a keto diet (mostly carnivore) to see if that helps. With all that said, I was wondering if the hydrogen water is something we should explore. If so, any machine brands you could recommend? P.S. Can LMNT be mixed with the hydrogen water. We love us some LMNT! Best, Steve from Seattle Keto for dementia Becky writes: Hi Robb & Nicki-- Long time, first time. :) I am a 45 year old female, about 80 lbs overweight, but my bloodwork is pretty darn good. (Total cholesterol 203, HDL 65, Tri's 52, BP 118/72 on average). I was 365 lbs 10 years ago, and now I'm around 225 (5'5") through a low-carb paleo diet. I feel pretty good besides my thighs chaffing from the 10-15k steps I get everyday. I usually eat during a 16:8 window. My feeling is that I could fast and diet down to a healthy weight, but I can't sustain longer fasts without bingeing. I can, however, stick to low carb pretty easily. Here's the crux of my issue: my mom is 64 and getting dementia. She's always maintained a healthy weight and is very active. From what I understand, the doctor is concerned about her fasting glucose, A1C, and Triglycerides. He put her on a CGM, but she wouldn't use it. I am concerned for myself because I don't want dementia. Is keto good enough to help ward off dementia, or do I need to lose the weight, too? I've failed so many times to get under 225, but I can't give up if the extra weight is going to contribute to mental illness. Many thanks for your work. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/30792623

Collagen and Joints, Modify Estrogen with Diet, Electrolytes and Respiratory Rate | THRR182 04/05/2024

Collagen and Joints, Modify Estrogen with Diet, Electrolytes and Respiratory Rate | THRR182 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Dietary changes to suppress estrogen Dana writes: Hi, Robb and Nicki! Thank you for all you are doing in the health space! I am a long time listener and appreciate your podcast! I am 51 years old, 5'4", and 145#. I am fit, and have been competing in CrossFit and Functional Fitness for a long time, including some international masters competitions. I have eaten a paleo diet since 2016, and added dairy to that in 2020 when my whoop told me my recovery was better every time I had dairy. More recently, my diet is leaning toward carnivore, but I still do eat fruits and vegetables, just not as frequently as before. Unfortunately, I was recently diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer). I underwent a bilateral mastectomy on 3/18/24 and will be seeing the medical oncologist for treatment planning on 4/12/24. I know your podcast can not give medical advice. My question is regarding dietary changes that could reduce my estrogen levels. My cancer was estrogen positive. Through conversations with my surgeon, as well as the breast cancer groups I have recently joined, it is likely the medical oncologist is going to recommend I start hormone blockers. I would prefer to find ways to reduce my estrogen with lifestyle changes vs medications if I can. I am in perimenopause, so my total estrogen is lower to begin with. It was 43 pg/ml when it was tested in January. So, my question - Is there anything I can do dietarily or with other lifestyle changes that can reduce my estrogen levels? Thank you so much for your assistance. I look forward to hearing your answer! Dana Electrolytes and respiratory rate Colette writes: "I have a question about electrolytes affecting respiratory rate. I got a notification from Apple Health that my respiratory rate had gone up over the last 10 days from an avg of 13.7 breaths a minute to 15.9. I’ve never received that particular notification from Apple before and I’m wondering if it correlates with me starting LMNT around the same time. I did a google search and did see that salts and water along with a list of other things can affect respiratory rates so I wanted to check to see if I should cut back on the amount I’m using (1 packet a day)or be concerned?" Supplementing collagen for joint pain Ann writes: Hi Robb, I’m wondering if you could shed some light on the efficacy of adding collagen to treat knee pain/arthritis. I’m 61 years old, normal weight, low carb diet, regular walker, and I resistance train 3-4x/week. After a lot of years of sports, running etc I’ve developed some pretty bad knee pain and have been advised that knee replacement surgery is in my future. I’m not really on board with that and have been experimenting with red light therapy and recently added collagen supplements to my diet. I followed the advice of another individual in the low carb/wellness space and ordered from a particular company. While the product seems fine so far (I think its too soon to see improvement), the over-the-top aggressive daily emails and constant pushing of other products are starting to make me think there something scam-like going on. My understanding is that it’s important to get types I and III, bovine, grass fed, hydrolyzed collagen, but I’m having trouble finding objective advice that isn’t promoting a specific company’s products. I’d appreciate any advice you can give. I’m a big fan of LMNT and I appreciate all you do. Thank you Ann Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/30695603

Linoleic Acid, Saturated Fat Type 1, Migraine with Aura | THRR181 03/22/2024

Linoleic Acid, Saturated Fat Type 1, Migraine with Aura | THRR181 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Linoleic Acid Gerry writes: Rob and Nickie.. Fellow Montanans here.. from the Kalispell area snd have seen you both around town! Hope you are enjoying Bozo town, you will definitely get more sunshine there.. My wife and I have been avoiding seed oils for several years now. Recently, I heard Dr.Mercola speak about the dangers of linoleic acid. He urged everyone to avoid bacon and eggs from conventionally fed chickens and pigs. He stated that the soy and corn fed to these animals contains seed oils and is stored in muscle and fat.. When we eat bacon or eggs we are loading up on toxic fats! I have not heard others warn of this danger, even high profile carnivore advocates.. I have been carnivore for over a year and noticed much less joint pain and substantial weight loss ., Bacon and eggs are a major part of my diet! It’s is disheartening to think of avoiding them. What do you two think about this?? Saturated Fat for Type 1 Will writes I'm a 51 y/o type 1 diabetic. I'm 5'10" and 170 lbs. I'm also very lean and carry a healthy amount of muscle mass. Since I'm wholly reliant on exogenous insulin, I'm hyper aware of my own insulin sensitivity, or lack thereof. Every time I eat a large bolus of saturated fat, especially beef, my insulin sensitivity drops dramatically and I end up taking 2 - 3 times the amount of insulin for a known food than normal. The worst food offenders are saturated fat + starch combinations like steak and potato or coconut curry and rice. Even if I restrict the carbs completely, large doses of saturated fat leave me chasing blood sugars and often injecting large doses of insulin to counteract the high glucose levels. Aside from limiting intake of beef, lamb, and other meats containing lots of saturated fat, what proteins would you rely on for health and body composition? Migraine with Aura Renea writes: My daughter has suffered from monthly migraines since the age of 2. She vomits every-time. Around the age of 8 she began getting migraines with aura and the vomiting went from one occurrence to 6-15 hours long. She is now 12, almost out of puberty and still suffers from auras. We have tried a lot of functional medicine but can’t seem to find many answers. Her neurologist wants to put her on anti seizure meds but we have put it off due to the side effects of that class of drug. Preventative drugs are not favored either due to the side effects. I too suffer from auras but only get them when I workout at 100% (CrossFit causes many of my auras and have since stopped CF) I try to workout at 80% to prevent them. Any advice how to prevent auras with migraine? Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/30496598

Testosterone and Fasting Insulin, Neu5Gc, Too Many Cals or Not Enough? | THRR180 03/08/2024

Testosterone and Fasting Insulin, Neu5Gc, Too Many Cals or Not Enough? | THRR180 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: Testosterone levels and fasting insulin Kevin writes: Hey Robb and Nikki, I am 65 1/2 years young. The last couple of years my sex drive has not been like it had been (it comes and goes, but mostly goes). I did a self referred testosterone level test thinking my levels were low ( also was feeling sluggish and just not feeling quite like myself, but I was thinking that was from my age). To my surprise, my level came back at 1150! I have been taking a prostate supplement the last 6 months called Prostagenix. Before that I was taking flow-max for about 5 years and it just seemed to not be helping my symptoms (taking a lot longer to empty bladder and when I had the urge to go, I had to go, if you know what I mean!) so I switched to this natural supplement. It has a sterol blend on the supplement so I am thinking that maybe that is causing my elevated levels? I also googled it and seen that adrenal gland problems can also cause the high level. I had never had a testosterone level done before so I have nothing to compare this high level with. What are your thoughts on that? Also I did a self referred fasting insulin test and it came back at 5.2. My last 2 fasting glucose test were at 112 and 117. I did a fasting A1C and it was 5.1. Just want to know if 5.2 is high and will lead to insulin resistance or am I there already? The test shows I am in the “normal” range between 2.4 and 26 something! I don’t trust what they think normal is. I have been listening to you guys for a while now. I first heard of you when you were in the Tom Woods show and been following you since then! Keep up the great work! Neu5 GC Teresa writes: Hi Robb and Niki I love your show and listen to it all of the time. I recently listened to Dr. Gundry speaking on Gabby Reese‘s podcast about Neu5 GC, which we get when we consume red meat. He says it causes inflammation and cancer, and that we should only eat it sparingly or only naturally fermented. Not exactly what I want to hear and I find it kind of hard to believe. I have cut out high fodmap vegetables, nightshades,high oxalate vegetables and I’ve adopted a higher protein diet, 1 g of protein per pound of desired body weight. Chicken is not my favorite and I find it hard to digest. Can you shed light on how much truth there is to this claim . Thank you! Am I Eating Too Much or Not Enough? Jessica writes, Hi Robb and Nicki, Been listening to the podcast for a few years, and appreciate the content! Also love the way you interact with each other--the love and respect in your relationship comes through--it's encouraging! My question is: Am I eating too much, or not enough? For context, I'm 43 years old, 5'7, 211lbs, and while I am feeling better than I have in probably the last 5 years, I cannot get the scale to budge. My goal would be about 155 (I felt my best at this weight about 8 years ago) I've spent the last 2 years working with a functional medicine practitioner who has helped me clear up some gut infections, mold, and sort out some other digestive concerns (constipation) I've had all the tests: Dutch, GI Map, HTMA, OAT, full thyroid panel (not just TSH), and bloodwork. I'll mention that I'm MTHFR heterozygous, and FNP says based on HTMA, also a "slow oxidizer". Not sure how relevant those two things are to the question. We redid the Dutch recently, and I do seem to be on the low side of progesterone, so she's having me supplement on days 14-28 of my cycle (I'll note my cycle has always been very regular). I sleep 8+ hours a night (actual sleep according to tracker) average 9300 steps/day according to my garmin watch, and lift heavy 30 to 45 minutes 3x/week. I do have a desk job, but I have a walking pad I use daily at the office. I've been working with a nutrition coach at my gym since about August of last year, and while we are seeing some slight body comp changes based on pics and measurements...I'm still carrying more body fat than I would like, and it absolutely seems like it's NOT going anywhere. We started at 1880 calories. (160 grams protein, 175 grams carbs, 60 grams fats), and have adjusted all of those levers to a degree over these 6 months (sometimes up, sometimes down). I'm still basically exactly where I started with my weight. My gym has an InBody Machine, and according to that, my skeletal muscle mass is 76.5 lbs, with a 35.6% body fat. I hear you guys recommend the keto gains calculator, and when I've input my data there, I get the following recommendation: 1489 cals (143 P, 20 C, 93 F) for rest days, and 1679 cals (168 P, 20 C, 103 F). The overall calories seem low, and I do tend to have issues with fat digestion. I hear and read so many things that say women shouldn't be eating less than 2000 calories because of stress on the body, etc....but then some other macro calculators I use put me anywhere between 1800 and 2500 calories. I lost 25 pounds in 3 months about 4 years ago, but didn't keep it off. At that time I was eating 1400 cals, lifting heavy (oly) 3x a week, and training for a 10k 3x a week. It was unsustainable, and I also think may have contributed to some of my other issues. Would really appreciate your all's input as to whether my current macros really are "too much", or if it's not enough. Thanks so much. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/30265628

Carb Tolerance, Stevia For Birth Control, 600 Drinks Per Year | THRR179 03/03/2024

Carb Tolerance, Stevia For Birth Control, 600 Drinks Per Year | THRR179 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: 600 drinks a year Mike writes: Hey Robb, For a number of years my friends and I, all mid to upper 30’s at this point, have been back-of-the-napkin tracking our alcohol consumption. Why? To be honest, no real reason other than a little accountability to oneself, something to talk shit about in group texts, and potentially to nudge some improved habits. I led with the part that seems shocking. ~600 drinks last year. Every year I’ve counted has ranged from about 450-675, the low end being the years we had infants, the higher numbers being when I was 30ish and didn’t have a care. Here’s the question. 500+ adds up pretty easily for someone who likes to drink. 10/week can be 0-1-2-1-0-4-2 and often is, and I don’t need to tell you this but that becomes 520 drinks across the year. We all know alcohol is bad. Can you weigh in on your feelings about this kind of volume, given very very little of what anyone would call binge drinking?? 6 foot Male, ~165, 38 yrs old. Hike and/or lift weights approx 6 days a week and drinking doesn’t affect me negatively in any accute way. Is this bad? Any time I’ve had labs done they’ve been normal accross the board. What does Robb think?? I know less is probably better but is the juice worth the squeeze?? I like drinking, and again, very rarely drinking to imparement, and the count is very honest. Thanks, your fifth listener. Carb tolerance Holly writes: I just tested sweet potato, utilizing your carb tolerance protocol using a CGM. While my blood sugar returned under 100 after two hours, the spike was significant at 60 over baseline. So would you say this food is okay for me because of the test at two hours or potentially still a problem if trying to minimize the glucose variability? Stevia for Birth Control Jonathan writes: Hi Robb and Nicki, I'll first say that I really appreciate everything the two of you have put out into the world. My question is regarding the legitimacy of a Tik-Tok conspiracy about Stevia (I felt very strange typing that sentence). My wife and I have two young girls (coming up on 4 and 2 years old), and in June of 2023, we started trying for the third and final addition to our family. My wife got pregnant on the first try, as she did with the first two pregnancies. Miracles, yes, but a part of me was cursing this cruel, cruel world - my wife's pregnancy hormones cause a 180 on her libido. At the first ultrasound for fetus #3, however, we couldn't find a heartbeat - it turns out there was a "missed" miscarriage around week 9 or 10. It came as a shock to both of us, since the first two pregnancies were quite healthy, and conceiving was not an issue. We took a break from trying, but still have plans to try again in a few months. In the meantime, my wife is working on stacking the deck where she can to make sure her body is 100% ready this time around, so that we don't repeat the difficult experience we had last year. She recently came across a Tik-Tok video that warned of the dangers of Stevia - allegedly, native cultures used to use the Stevia leaf as a form of contraception. Despite heavy skepticism, I've looked into it a little bit, and it's not entirely baseless. A textbook written by Obama's former science czar, for example, contains an anecdote of native Paraguayans adding a powdered form of Stevia to tea to serve as a contraceptive. A cursory glance as more recent research has some mixed results in rats, but the "consensus" seems to be that Stevia is no issue. I typically tend to trust "ancient wisdom" passed down through generations, but the anecdotal evidence seems a little weak in this case. What is your take on the legitimacy of Stevia as a contraceptive? My wife, who probably did increase her intake of Stevia during the first couple months of that pregnancy, is avoiding Stevia altogether just in case, since it's a very one-sided risk. Regardless, I would be curious of your thoughts. Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/30210133

Keto and Xanthelasma, High Blood Sugar, Mindset Change | THRR178 02/16/2024

Keto and Xanthelasma, High Blood Sugar, Mindset Change | THRR178 Please Subscribe and Review: | News Topic: Show Notes: Questions: High Blood Sugars Eric writes: Hi Robb & Nicki - long time listener and fan! I’m hoping you have some thoughts or suggestions on this one. Background: I’m a lean, 56 yo male who follows a lower carb (50-75g daily) / higher protein diet (1+g/body weight). I’m very in tune with my diet given my wife is a T1D following Bernstein. I lift weights 3x/week and run about 20 miles/week (because I enjoy it). Admittedly, my work stress is high and I work about 50-60 hours/week. I get about 7.5 hours of sleep nightly and do all the sleep hacks to ensure I’m getting restful sleep. I’ve been wearing a CGM in hopes to better understand a recent A1c test of 6.0. I also had my fasting insulin level checked and it was 3 - so I don’t think I’m insulin resistant. The CGM consistently shows fasting glucose around 115 and staying there through mid afternoon, when I’ll typically drop into the 90s. I see spikes for exercise as high as 160, but come back down within 1-2 hours. I’m trying berberine (even though I don’t have a carb load) and l-theanine for the stress spikes, but so far, I’m not seeing much change Could this all be stress related? Any suggestions on how to fix this? Could this be gluconeogenesis from too low calorie? I don’t think I eat too few calories and am about to embark on some tracking to see where I am. Keto and xanthelasma Fredrik writes: Hi Robb and Nikki, I have a question about a condition I heard you mention once on the podcast, xanthelasma. Basically yellow spots around the eyes. I have been on paleo since 2009 and keto since 2012 and you were some of the first people I found on my journey. It really has changed my life for the better. Back in 2009 I was training 5-6 days a week as a 28-year old with good performance but still had a less than optimal body composition and generally did not feel great. Now many years later on keto, as you guys often say, I look, feel and perform much better. There is just one nagging issue, yellow spots around my eyes. They started to occur after about three years on keto and I had a couple of them removed surgically but they are now coming back slowly. Obviously I cant keep on having surgery, so what to do? I have theorized that dairy might be a contributing factor but the problem of just trying to remove something is that I will not know if it is effective until years later. I have tried but it is very hard to find any useful advice for this online. Some people mention that supplementing with bile salt could help, what do you think? Physically and mentally I feel my absolute best on keto bordering to carnivore so I really want to maintain that. Dairy has also been really helpful for me to get enough calories for my workouts (three days a week of heavy weights and two days of either running or cross country skiing). So how do I know what to do and is dairy a likely contributor? Also, what else, other than dairy, could I eat to get in the calories for not just maintaining but building muscle? Protein is at 150-200 grams per day btw and aiming for around 2600-3000 calories a day. Thanks for all your great work with the books and podcast! Fredrik Weight loss/mind change Mark writes Robb, Long time follower, my wife and I went to Nutrition seminar in 2009 at crossfit Monrovia. I like listening to yall. I am the former football/rugby player that eats too much food and sits at a desk. It has come to a point now that Life Insurance is requiring me to lose 60 pounds. I need to get to 231 pounds at 6'0". Currently i range between 285-295. I have tried diets the last couple of years for challenges, clean it up for a month and lose 30 pounds, super focused, lift, train without burning the joints. Skip meals, Skip Carbs. I lose the weight. Then i go back to normal life and eat my normal food which is too much. The question is how do i reset my need to eat and take in extra calories. Should I consider counseling? I eat as a feeling. I eat the same as I used to when I was playing rugby. I do also follow Dan John and I try to use Easy Strength for lifting. But I have not found a balance where i steadily lose. I have been maintaining my weight at about 285 with what i normally eat. My sleep is ok, Normal is 10:30 pm to 6 am. I sit at a desk 30 hours a week. I lift 15 minutes once a week. I play/run/yard work one time a week also. I have heard you talk about this before where we have been trained to gain and grow. Now that I am not trying to keep muscle mass on I have trouble shutting off eating. I still have not written my food down, like in the ketogenic reset. Is it habitual and I need to change how I eat for 25 days? Or is there another mental change needed? Mark Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, . Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don’t. Transcript: Coming soon... /episode/index/show/thehealthyrebellionradio/id/29980148

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