In today's episode,Dr. Jockers explains why oxidative stability is more important than smoke point when choosing cooking oils. He shares how saturated fats like coconut oil and grass-fed butter are the best options for cooking. You'll also learn why oils high in polyunsaturated fats, like canola and soybean, should be avoided due to their instability when heated. Dr. Jockers recommends using extra virgin olive oil raw to preserve its antioxidants and suggests it for salads and marinades. In This...
Jul 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 583
In this episode, Dr. Jockers dismantles five common health myths your doctor probably told you—revealing what's actually backed by science and what's making you sicker. You'll learn why sunshine isn't your enemy, and how it's actually essential for brain, immune, and hormonal health. Dr. Jockers also dives into why skipping breakfast might boost energy and slow aging—if you do it the right way. We also unpack the truth about saturated fat, cholesterol, and protein-rich diets. Plus, how insulin—n...
Jul 10, 2025•22 min•Ep. 582
In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Dr. Rob Bello dive into the science behind BPC-157 and why it's different from conventional anti-inflammatories like NSAIDs. You'll hear how this peptide works with your body—not against it—to speed healing and reduce chronic inflammation without halting the recovery process. You'll also discover the power of stacking BPC-157 with TB-4 Frag, a synergistic combo known as the "Wolverine Stack." Learn how this potent pair supports tissue repair, collagen production,...
Jul 08, 2025•53 min•Ep. 581
In today's episode, Dr. Jockers reveals why wheat and wheat flour are a hidden carb that spikes your blood sugar more than you might think. Learn how these everyday foods, loaded with glyphosate, can disrupt your gut health and lead to inflammation. You'll discover the dangers of consuming non-organic wheat, including its impact on your microbiome and mitochondria. This silent culprit can cause intestinal permeability, allowing harmful substances to seep into your bloodstream and wreak havoc on ...
Jul 04, 2025•14 min•Ep. 580
In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down the signs of a Vitamin B6 deficiency and why it's often overlooked. You'll learn how B6 plays a critical role in balancing your blood sugar levels, and how its deficiency can lead to erratic glucose control, even with exercise. Discover the connection between Vitamin B6 and mental health, as Dr. Jockers explains how a lack of this essential nutrient can contribute to anxiety, depression, and jitteriness, especially when consuming caffeine. If you've been ...
Jul 03, 2025•17 min•Ep. 579
In this episode, Dr. Jockers dives deep into the healing power of a proper human diet, featuring Kerry Mann, a passionate advocate for the carnivore diet. You'll learn how Kerry transformed his health by eliminating processed foods and embracing a simple, meat-based diet. Discover how healing isn't just about weight loss; it's about addressing underlying issues like chronic inflammation, mental health struggles, and autoimmune disorders. Kerry shares his personal journey of overcoming severe hea...
Jul 01, 2025•56 min•Ep. 578
In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how eating late at night blocks fat burning and disrupts metabolic function. Discover how this habit increases insulin resistance and affects your ability to burn fat. Late-night eating also impacts your circadian rhythm, disrupting sleep and hormone balance. Poor sleep leads to more cravings and overeating. Learn why eating three hours before bed is essential for fat burning and overall health. Dr. Jockers offers practical tips for shift workers to manage t...
Jun 27, 2025•13 min•Ep. 577
In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down nightshade vegetables and how they could be silently triggering inflammation, fatigue, or stubborn weight gain—even if you're eating clean. You'll discover the hidden signs of nightshade sensitivity, from joint pain and headaches to thyroid issues and sluggish digestion. Dr. Jockers also shares how to identify if you're sensitive and what to eat instead. Plus, learn about the alkaloids behind the symptoms, why some people thrive on nightshades while other...
Jun 26, 2025•13 min•Ep. 576
In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Wendy Myers, a leading expert in heavy metal detoxification, to explore how toxins trigger chronic inflammation. You'll learn why your body is constantly exposed to harmful chemicals and how this buildup can impact your health in unexpected ways. Dr. Myers reveals the shocking truth about how everyday toxins like microplastics, mercury, and lead accumulate in your system. You'll discover the long-term effects these toxins can have on everything fro...
Jun 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 575
In this episode, Dr. Jockers lays out a science-backed action plan to flush sugar from your system. He explains how movement, even just air squats, acts like a metabolic sponge for glucose. You'll also hear why insulin is the gatekeeper to fat burning—and how to get it on your side. Discover the power of apple cider vinegar in reducing blood sugar spikes and how timing your meals could be more effective than cutting them. Dr. Jockers breaks down why intermittent fasting isn't just trendy—it's tr...
Jun 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 574
In this episode, Dr. Jockers dives into the powerful benefits of creatine for both brain and body. You'll discover how this supplement can enhance your cognition, improve memory, and support cellular energy production. Learn how creatine helps preserve muscle mass, increase strength, and boost endurance, making it a must-have for anyone seeking better overall health. Dr. Jockers also explains the role of creatine in stabilizing blood sugar and reducing fat. Find out how to optimize your creatine...
Jun 19, 2025•13 min•Ep. 573
In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Dr. William Hsu dive into how nourished fasting can reduce insulin resistance, activate autophagy, and slow aging. They discuss how the fasting mimicking diet triggers cellular repair while still providing nourishment. Learn how nutrient-sensing pathways like mTOR and IGF-1 influence metabolic health and why modern eating habits may accelerate aging. Dr. Hsu explains how short-term fasting can promote healing by tapping into the body's natural survival mechanisms...
Jun 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 572
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers reveals how common pain relievers like NSAIDs can damage your gut, leading to leaky gut and inflammation. He shares the science behind how these meds worsen long-term gut health. Antibiotics, often prescribed unnecessarily, disrupt the gut microbiome and cause more harm than good, creating long-term issues like bacterial resistance. Dr. Jockers also explains how acid-blocking medications prevent nutrient absorption, particularly B12 and magnesium, and why they'...
Jun 13, 2025•20 min•Ep. 571
In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals how to create your perfect, personalized real food diet—no more one-size-fits-all plans. Learn simple tests to see what works for your body, from protein to fats to fiber. Discover how to identify hidden food sensitivities, histamine reactions, and gut issues, even from "healthy" foods, and make adjustments for better digestion and energy. Plus, learn how oxalates, FODMAPs, and salicylates affect your body and how to optimize your diet for clear thinking, sta...
Jun 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 570
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and Dr. David Perlmutter explore the root causes of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline, focusing on metabolic dysfunction rather than amyloid plaques. Dr. Perlmutter explains how insulin resistance and metabolic disturbances contribute to neurodegeneration. They dive into the role of elevated uric acid in brain health and its connection to dementia and Alzheimer's risk. Dr. Perlmutter shares actionable steps to manage uric acid levels and improve cognitive funct...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 569
In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals why extra virgin olive oil is only healing when it's the right kind. Learn how to spot real, high-polyphenol olive oil—and why the bitter, peppery taste signals powerful anti-inflammatory benefits. Find out why green olives beat black olives for brain health and how most store-bought olive oils are diluted with harmful seed oils. Dr. Jockers explains what to check on the label to avoid getting scammed. Hear how olive oil can reduce pain better than ibuprofen,...
Jun 06, 2025•20 min•Ep. 568
In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how poor mitochondrial function in your gut cells drives leaky gut and food sensitivities. He shares why oxygen balance in the intestines is critical for reducing inflammation and supporting healing. Learn how specific gut bacteria like *Akkermansia* and *Faecalibacterium* protect against autoimmunity, and what happens when harmful strains like *Salmonella* take over. Find out why butyric acid is essential for gut repair, how to find your ideal fiber intake,...
Jun 05, 2025•22 min•Ep. 567
In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Steve Wright explain why many people stay inflamed even after removing toxins and eating clean. The real issue isn't exposure—it's lost immune tolerance, and the solution is rebuilding resilience. You'll learn about the five gut defense layers that regulate your immune system. Fixing oxygen balance, mucus layers, and gut cell mitochondria is key to restoring proper function. They also cover how para-probiotics—dead bacteria—can retrain an overactive immune respon...
Jun 03, 2025•51 min•Ep. 566
In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down how seed oils damage your mitochondria and disrupt energy production. Learn why linoleic acid stays in your body for years and fuels chronic inflammation. Find out how grass-fed meats and saturated fats can repair cell membranes. Dr. Jockers explains how compounds like carnosine and omega-3s protect against seed oil damage. You'll also learn how fasting, fasted workouts, and herbs like turmeric and berberine help flush seed oils faster and restore metabol...
May 30, 2025•18 min•Ep. 565
In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how high insulin levels block fat burning and why most people don't realize it. Learn how to test your fasting insulin and what it reveals about your metabolism. Get the exact foods and habits that lower insulin—more protein, fewer seed oils, and better meal timing. Find out what an insulin-friendly diet actually looks like. See how cold exposure, strength training, and apple cider vinegar improve fat burning. Dr. Jockers also shares top supplements that boo...
May 29, 2025•18 min•Ep. 564
In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Ken Swartz break down how C60 improves mitochondrial function to boost energy, focus, and cellular repair. Learn how this molecule reduces oxidative stress and supports brain, skin, and overall longevity. C60 helps eliminate senescent "zombie" cells and promotes stem cell regeneration. Ken shares how this process can improve telomere length, reverse early degeneration, and restore healthier function. You'll also hear why C60 doesn't interfere with key signaling p...
May 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 563
If you've been loading up on almonds, spinach, or sweet potatoes thinking they're superfoods, Dr. Jockers is here to challenge that idea. In this episode, he unpacks how oxalates—plant defense chemicals—can quietly drive inflammation, joint pain, and brain fog if your body isn't detoxing them efficiently. You'll discover which nutrients naturally compete with oxalates in the body, and how simple habits like staying hydrated and adding lemon to your meals can dramatically shift your tolerance. Dr...
May 23, 2025•17 min•Ep. 562
In this episode, we dive into the powerful fasting strategies that trigger autophagy — your body's natural process of deep cellular healing and renewal. Dr. Jockers shares simple ways to boost this critical process for better health and longevity. You'll learn how to improve metabolic flexibility, why meal timing matters, and how fasting combined with exercise can enhance cell repair. Whether new to fasting or experienced, these insights support your health journey. If you want to reduce inflamm...
May 22, 2025•25 min•Ep. 561
In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and Dr. Mariza Snyder discuss how hormone changes during perimenopause affect insulin sensitivity and weight gain. They highlight the impact of metabolic flexibility in midlife. You'll learn how blood glucose and insulin resistance contribute to weight gain and how lifestyle changes can improve insulin sensitivity. Dr. Snyder shares practical strategies like circadian fasting and exercise to optimize metabolic health and prevent common menopause issues. In This...
May 20, 2025•48 min•Ep. 560
In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals the transformative effects of quitting sugar for just 30 days. You'll learn how cutting out sugar can reduce cravings, increase energy levels, and improve mental clarity. By the end of the 30 days, you'll feel like a completely new version of yourself. Discover why sugar is so damaging to your body, from the creation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) to the long-term impacts on organs and blood vessels. Dr. Jockers explains how sugar can contribute to...
May 16, 2025•12 min•Ep. 559
In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how zombie cells—damaged, aged cells—cause inflammation and accelerate aging. Learn how they impact your health and why they need to be cleared out. He shares how fasting, exercise, and a blood sugar-stabilizing diet can help eliminate zombie cells and promote cellular repair. Discover how proteolytic enzymes and herbs aid in breaking down these cells, giving you practical steps to slow aging and support your body's detox processes. In This Episode: 00:00 In...
May 15, 2025•21 min•Ep. 558
In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Ben Azadi discuss metabolic freedom and its impact on longevity and inflammation. You'll learn why staying in sugar-burning mode harms your health and how fat-burning mode promotes healing. Ben shares his journey from obesity to metabolic health and explains why metabolic flexibility is key to disease prevention. He highlights how fasting resets your metabolism and activates autophagy for cellular repair. Discover how insulin affects fat burning and why lowering ...
May 13, 2025•57 min•Ep. 557
In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how autophagy naturally tightens saggy skin by breaking down damaged cells and regenerating healthy ones. This process helps improve skin elasticity without surgery. You'll discover why amino acids from protein are crucial for collagen and elastin production, and how good fats reduce oxidative stress that harms your skin. Dr. Jockers shares how strength training and intermittent fasting boost growth hormone, enhancing skin health. Learn how vascular health a...
May 09, 2025•21 min•Ep. 556
In this episode, Dr. Jockers shares eight foods that lower blood pressure and improve circulation, boosting energy and heart health. Discover how these foods enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery to your cells. Learn how wild-caught salmon, pomegranates, and berries reduce oxidative stress and improve blood flow with antioxidants like astaxanthin and resveratrol. Find out how olive oil, arugula, and citrus fruits support nitric oxide production for better blood vessel dilation and circulation. In...
May 08, 2025•16 min•Ep. 555
In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Kayleigh Christina discuss how birth control and acne medications disrupt hormones and skin health. Kayleigh shares her journey to finding lasting solutions beyond topicals. Learn how diet, including dairy, eggs, and processed foods, may be triggering your breakouts. Kayleigh explains why what you eat affects your skin just as much as skincare products. Hear about Clearstem's approach to acne and aging, using pore-free ingredients. Kayleigh explains how to person...
May 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 554
