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High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS

Author Mike Mutzel interviews Jeff Bland, Datis Kharrazian, Ben Greenfield, Abel James, Dave Asprey, Ben Lynch, Jade Teta and Corey chulerhighintensityhealth.com
High Intensity Health features breakthrough health tips and hacks from respected authorities in the Fitness, Nutrition and Functional Medicine fields. Our expert guests have shared insider information that has helped thousands of Moms, Dads, Executives, Health Care Professionals and High-Performing Athletes optimize their metabolism, belly fat, gut bacteria, immune system,both physical and mental performance and overall health. No matter where you sit on the health and nutrition spectrum, you’ll benefit from our cutting-edge discussions, 2-days per week.

Episodes

Lose Body Fat Without Losing Muscle, Slowing Your Metabolism

The health benefits of ‘weight loss’ are cancelled out if the weight that you’re losing is from muscle. Here's why you should prioritize protein and resistance training to lose body fat instead. Sponsored: Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Link to Video and Studies: https://bit.ly/44wVL3d Studies Mentioned: Christoffersen, B. Ø. et al. Beyond appetite regulation: T...

Aug 31, 202317 min

Refined Carbs Clog Your Arteries: High Triglycerides Worse Than LDL-Cholesterol

After years of intensive LDL-lowering therapies heart disease is still the leading cause of death, claiming over 600,000 lives annually in the USA alone. It's time to focus more on triglycerides and metabolic health. Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/Berberine-Fasting-Accelerator Save with code Podcast at checkout Research Links: https://bit.ly/3YR5wIl Here’s a few key takeaways: 01:45 LDL lowering drugs do not affect triglyc...

Aug 28, 202322 min

Exercise is the Best Medicine for COVID-19: Facts Everyone Should Know in 2023

New research shows exercise is one of the most important tools for fighting off respiratory infections, including COVID-19. Here's a summary of the most recent data... Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: http://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Studies, Video and Images: https://bit.ly/3KRY2z2 1. Torres, G., Constantinou, D., Gradidge, P., Patel, D. & Patricios, J. Exercise is the Most Important Medi...

Aug 23, 202318 min

Creatine for Muscle Growth & Exercise Performance in Hot Weather

Let's discuss how creatine works to support muscle growth, dispel common myths and how creatine may boost athletic performance in hot weather. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/electrolyte-stix *Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Research Links + Video: bit.ly/45q9DwU Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Creatine draws water into cells. 04:00 Creatine and the phosphagen system are an ATP buffer for short term high intensi...

Aug 17, 202328 min

Build Muscle Over 40 w/ Limited Time

A new review paper highlights science-based exercise tips for building muscle and strength over 40 with limited time. Sponsored: Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Links to Research: https://bit.ly/3QG0soi Studies Mentioned: Iversen, V. M., Norum, M., Schoenfeld, B. J. & Fimland, M. S. No Time to Lift? Designing Time-Efficient Training Programs for Strength and Hype...

Aug 15, 202315 min

Ice Baths Boost Testosterone: Best Practices & Tips w/ Tom Seager, PhD

Dr. Seager discusses science and best-practices with cold immersions for supporting hormonal health. Sponsored: Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Save $350 off an amazing Cold Water Immersion tank with code HIH350: morozkoforge.com Show Notes: 2:25 Surprise is a basic human emotion that opens all your senses. Surprise updates your belief systems. 03:20 Complete fre...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 16 min

Building Muscle on Animal VS Plant Proteins: Two New Studies to Consider

Let's discuss several new studies comparing how amino acids from plants VS animals differ in their ability to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE : http://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Optimize your sleep with the best temperature controlled mattress available: www.eightsleep.com/hih Links to Studies: https://bit.ly/3OHm024 Show Notes: 00:50 Strength, body compo...

Aug 03, 202321 min

This Blood Test Reflects Muscle Quality, Lean Mass and Strength

Serum creatinine is an indicator of lean body mass and muscle quality, new studies find. Sponsored: Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Links to Studies, Images and Video : https://bit.ly/44D6Kce Time Stamps: 00:00 Creatinine is independently associated with lean body mass, muscle strength, and muscle quality. 00:25 Serum creatinine is a marker of impaired kidney function. 00:40 Creatinine i...

Jul 26, 202312 min

Keeping Belly Fat Off: Walking, Protein & Resistance Training

Let's discuss ways to keep belly fat off as you get age and why protein paired with exercise is so critical when you diet to lose weight. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix *Save 12% with code podcast at checkout References and Video: https://bit.ly/3NZlmeN Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 2:49 There is a cycle with aging of reduction of muscle mass and increase of fat mass. 3:30 Hormonal changes of agin...

Jul 18, 202326 min

Female Hormone Balance, Ovulation Tracking, Protein, Carb Cycling + Resistance Training | Dr Elly Michelle

Dr. Elly Michelle discusses the importance of tracking ovulation and using your cycle to gauge exercise volume and intensity as well as prioritizing protein for body composition. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/43suwGu Save 12% with code podcast at check out Link to Video: https://bit.ly/43suwGu ------Show Notes---------------------- 00:00 Intro 02:50 The phases of a menstrual cycle 03:50 Ovulation requires a ...

Jul 12, 20231 hr

Prevent Hair Loss & Grey Hair, Naturally: Hormones, Nutrients & Therapies

Learn new strategies and tactics to slow the greying of hair and prevent hair loss as you age. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE : https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Use code podcast to save 15% Link to study: https://bit.ly/3PHGxVp References: Fernandez‐Flores, A., Saeb‐Lima, M. & Cassarino, D. S. Histopathology of aging of the hair follicle. J. Cutan. Pathol. 46, 508–519 (2019). Papaccio, F., D′Arino, A., Caputo, S. & Bellei, B...

Jul 06, 202319 min

Lose Fat as Your Metabolism Changes with Age

Let's discuss ways to prevent fat gain with age, focusing specifically on age-related hormonal and metabolic changes as well as fat cell physiology. Sponsored: Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Link to Video, Images and Research: https://bit.ly/44qTFSV Show Notes: 01:00 There are cellular changes within adipose tissue and skeletal muscle linked with aging. 01:47 As fat cells get older, they hol...

Jul 01, 202322 min

Sunlight & Testosterone: Why Levels Should Peak in the Summer

Studies show testosterone fluctuates seasonally, peaking in the summer months and declining in the winter. Support hormonal health MYOXCIENCE Nutrition Alpha Male Stack and more: https://bit.ly/hormone-support Use code Podcast to save Link to Video, Notes: https://bit.ly/3NKCXs1 Key Takeaways: 02:35 Testosterone levels peak during August and September and decline in winter. 03:30 More sunlight and higher temperature correspond with higher testosterone. 05:15 Changes in melatonin byproducts impac...

Jun 24, 202317 min

Look Younger As You Age: 45 Year Study Exposes Keys to Aging Better

New data suggests the age of your face as well as your perception of aging predicts your inner, biologic age. Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Link to Show Notes & Video: https://bit.ly/the-dunedin-study References: Elliott, M. L. et al. Disparities in the pace of biological aging among midlife adults of the same chronological age have implications for future frailty risk and policy. Nat Aging...

Jun 18, 202314 min

Slow Muscle Loss, Anabolic Resistance w/ Aging: Tactics & Strategies

Age related muscle loss is accelerated by underuse, new studies find. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE : https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Use code podcast to save 15% Link to study: https://bit.ly/slow-muscle-loss Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:30 As you age, you move less. 2:40 Aging is associated with changes in muscle metabolism and a decline in functional capacity. 3:45 There is an increase in insulin resistance as you age. 6:00...

Jun 12, 202318 min

Side Effects of Going Vegan Explained: Health Consequences from Avoiding Wholesome Animal Foods

Removing all animal foods from your diet usually causes unfavorable health consequences, studies suggest. Let's discuss ways to avoid the micronutrient deficiencies that my be present on a plant-based diet. Related: Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE: Use code podcast to save 15% Link to video, images and articles: https://bit.ly/43PdfaX Show Notes: 01:28 Deficiencies from these diets cause hair loss (for women too), hormonal c...

Jun 07, 202327 min

Low Zinc, Low Testosterone: Science You Should Know

Zinc is an essential mineral involved in over 200 enzymatic reactions. Science shows it may help support hormonal health in men. Support your hormone health with the Alpha Male Stack by MYOXCIENCE Nutrition: https://myoxcience.com/collections/hormone-adrenal-support Save with code podcast at checkout Video and Show Notes: https://bit.ly/43gKHax Time Stamps: 00:30 Zinc supplementation can increase Testosterone levels. 01:55 Zinc is an essential nutrient that plays many roles. 02:10 Testosterone i...

Jun 02, 202311 min

Win the War on Fat Loss & Muscle Building w/ Charles Poliquin

Charles Poliquin shares key insights from his four decades of experience training elite athletes and Olympians. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix *Save with code podcast at checkout Video Interview: https://youtu.be/1ojJF3Oqanw Get the Blood Work Cheat Sheet: https://courses.highintensityhealth.com/blood-work-cheat-sheet Arm Size and Strength: The Ultimate Guide: http://amzn.to/2kOzo78 Show Not...

May 21, 20231 hr 11 min

Metabolic Health Testing Beyond LDL-Cholesterol: Remnant Lipids Explained

Remnant lipoproteins are being recognized as a better proxy for metabolic health. Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/berberine-fasting-accelerator Use code podcast to save 12% Get the Blood Work Cheat Sheet: https://courses.highintensityhealth.com/blood-work-cheat-sheet 00:00 Remnant cholesterol is an atherogenic lipid. 01:10 Remnant cholesterol is linked with metabolic dysfunction. 02:10 Remnant cholesterol is a good assessme...

May 17, 202317 min

Early Menopause: Ovarian Failure in Young Women Explained

Record numbers of young women are experiencing early menopause, also known as Premature Ovarian Failure, in their 20s and 30s. Here's the science and details you should know. Support your sleep, mood and metabolic health with Myo Relax and Calm by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/myo-relax-sleep-blend Use code podcast at checkout to save Link to video and research: https://bit.ly/3NZeWOv Time Stamps: 00:00 Young women in their 20s and teen girls are going through menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency. 00...

May 10, 202312 min

Top Causes of Death in 2022: Time to Focus on Wellness

Heart disease and cancer have long held the top two causes of death, 2022, 2021 and 2020 were no different, new data suggests. According to the CDC’s recently released 2022 figures, these two health conditions claimed a combined 7 times more lives than COVID-19 in 2022. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Use code podcast to save 12% Link to video review and notes: https://bit.ly/top-cause-of-death-2022 ...

May 06, 202313 min

Hormonal Birth Control & Altered Mood States Science Review

Hormonal birth control is linked with altered mood states, including anxiety and depression as well as exaggerated responses to stress. Sponsored Message: Support your sleep, mood and metabolic health with MyoRelax and Calm by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/myo-relax-sleep-blend Use code podcast at checkout to save Link to imagers and articles: https://bit.ly/44HIPZM Time Stamps: 00:00 Altered mood states are linked with hormonal birth control. 00:50 IUD’s, other than copper, contain progestins and ...

May 05, 202316 min

Fluoride in Water Lowers IQ, Mouth Taping for Sleep & Airway Health w/ Dr. Staci Whitman, DDS

Dr. Staci Whitman, DDS discusses the importance of nose breathing, harms linked with fluoride in water and ways to support airway health for your whole body. Support your Vitamin D + K2 & Iodine health with unique blends by MYOXCIENCE Nutrition: https://bit.ly/vitamin-d3-options Use code PODCAST to save 12% Connect with Dr. Staci: https://doctorstaci.com / Detailed Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3LvGoBW Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:48 Up to 90% of children have some dysregulated breathing. 5:45 We aren...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 14 min

Breathwork and Psychedelics for Better Mental Health with Dr. Geoff Lecovin

Dr. Geoff Lecovin shares strategies to improve mental and emotional health with breathing techniques and psychedelics. Support your sleep, mood and metabolic health with MyoRelax and Calm by MYOXCIENCE: bit.ly/myo-relax-sleep-blend Use code podcast at checkout to save Video and show notes: https://bit.ly/40sPrb4 Time Stamps 05:00 Micro dose of psilocybin is a sub intoxicating dose. Under 500 mg is considered a micro dose. Over 2 grams is a psychedelic experience. 10:00 Holotropic breathwork can ...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 2 min

Omega-6 Seed Oils: Top Reasons to Avoid Especially if You’re Low-Carb

Evidence suggests diets rich in omega-6 seed oils increase LDL susceptibility to oxidation, which is known to initiate the process of atherosclerosis leading to heart disease. Test Your Omega-3 Index and Vitamin D levels and at Home: https://bit.ly/omega-3-index Use code podcast to save 12% Link to research and show notes: https://bit.ly/3UDU8gW Get the Blood Work Cheat Sheet: https://courses.highintensityhealth.com/blood-work-cheat-sheet Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Industrial seed oils make yo...

Apr 16, 202315 min

LDL-Cholesterol is USELESS! Measure this Instead: ApoB

Emerging data suggests using is ApoB as well as the ApoB/ ApoA1 ratio more accurately assess cardiometabolic disease risk than standard LDL-cholesterol testing. Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/berberine-fasting-accelerator Use code podcast to save 12% Link to video, images: https://youtu.be/VBZyWbI8v5w Get the Blood Work Cheat Sheet: https://courses.highintensityhealth.com/blood-work-cheat-sheet ----------------Show...

Apr 13, 202319 min

Berberine Shrinks Arterial Plaque, New Study Finds

A recently published study finds Berberine might help reverse might atherosclerotic plaque in humans. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE : https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Use code podcast to save 12% Link to studies and Images: https://bit.ly/3mbdcGs Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:05 Berberine has been used in medicine for 3,000 years. 0:23 Berberine treats atherosclerosis. 0:52 Berberine has been shown to regress plaque by 3.8% ove...

Apr 05, 202310 min

Anti-Aging with Rapamycin Over 50: Extending Healthspan w/ Alan Green, MD

Alan Green, MD has been using low-dose rapamycin in his clinical practice for years. We discuss the many potential health benefits and ways this compound can be used as a tool to support healthspan and prevent age-associated diseases. Sponsored Message: Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the updated Berberine HCl Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/berberine-fasting-accelerator Use code podcast to save 12% Full Video Interview: https://bit.ly/3U5S0OQ Show Notes: 05:05...

Apr 02, 20231 hr 5 min

Low Muscle Mass: Common in Cancer, Heart Disease

Low muscle mass is higher than expected in people recently diagnosed with cancer and cardiovascular disease. Resistance exercise and nutrition may help prevent these chronic diseases. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: http://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Save 12% with code podcast at checkout Link to research & images: https://bit.ly/3ZH5Ok1 References: Morlino, D. et al. Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Women with Breast Cancer. Nutrien...

Mar 29, 202312 min

Gut Health for Weight Loss & Muscle Building with Alexis Cowan, PhD

Dr. Alexis Cowan shares tips about how to improve your gut health and thus metabolic health on a low-carb diet. Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/berberine-fasting-accelerator Use code podcast at checkout to save Link to Full Video Interview: https://youtu.be/2d__LLb6iwg Connect with Alexis: https://www.instagram.com/dralexisjazmyn/?hl=en Show Notes: 01:50 Your body maintains flux through all metabolic pathways for ra...

Mar 29, 202352 min