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Physionic

Nicolas Verhoevenwww.physionic.org
I simplify scientific studies for you. If you want a transparent, detailed source of information for your nutrition, health, performance, etc., welcome to Physionic! JOIN MY PHYSIONIC SOCIAL NETWORK Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity Join the Physionic Insiders [Premium]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H WHERE ELSE IM ACTIVE: Email: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6 YouTube: http://bit.ly/2JUjXVt Instagram: http://bit.ly/2OBFe7i
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Episodes

How Metabolism determines Breathing, and PhD Qualifying Exam

In this episode, we dive into a bit of the physiology on how our tissue metabolism dictates how heavily we breathe and the interplay between the two. I also jump into a bit of my upcoming PhD qualifying exam and how some of the content going forward may be skewed in a few directions for 4-5 months. Metabolism & Breathing: 1:39 PhD Qualifying Exam: 14:19 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Dec 02, 201921 min

Taurine supplement for Triathlon, Marathon performance

In this episode, I dissect a paper wherein I investigate the effect Taurine produces in regards to long distance exercise performance. Study, Notes, & Video: https://www.physionic.org/taurineforlongdistanceexercise Note: Video will be open to the public on 11/28 (next day from when this releases). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 27, 201916 min

More Garlic, Less Blood Pressure?

In this episode, I go into a study investigating the effect from garlic consumption on blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. Study, Notes, & Video: https://www.physionic.org/garliconbloodpressure YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 26, 201914 min

Lab Grown Meat Revisited, How to transition to a "Bulking" Diet, Creating your own Pre-workout

In this episode, we will be discussing three topics (time stamps provided): 1. How is the research going on providing lab grown meat?; 2. How to transition effectively from a fat loss phase to a lean gaining phase/bulk; 3. Creating my own pre-workout and future content on it. 3:04 - Lab Meat 15:57 - Bulking Diet Transition 28:42 - Making own Pre-workout Reference: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/10/lab-grown-meat-gains-muscle-as-it-moves-from-petri-dish-to-dinner-plate/...

Nov 25, 201932 min

The Gut Microbiota and its Link to Allergies

In this episode, I "flashback Friday" to an episode of the podcast wherein I discuss a paper on the gut microbiota's impact on allergic reactions. Reference: https://youtu.be/O5-pTKbyZvM YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 22, 20196 min

Fructose on Liver Health

In this episode, I explain a bit of data on liver health as it relates to fructose consumption. Study, Notes, and Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/fructose-vs-glucose-on-inflammation YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 21, 20197 min

LSD for Mental Illness & Researchers vs. FDA, ft. Bobby Lease

In this snippet, Bobby Lease (a fellow PhD student) explains some of the potential of future LSD research and how the FDA gets in the way from time to time. Shortened Version of Data: https://youtu.be/lrCE935KF88 Full Length (with Bobby): https://youtu.be/5ljTLwLYHL4 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 20, 20194 min

How our Circadian Rhythms control the Cells in our Gut

In this episode, we go into some detail on how circadian rhythms control the division of the cells in our gut - you can follow along the paper being discussed by the link below. Study, Notes, & Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/circadianrhythmandcelldivision YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 19, 201926 min

Game Changers Documentary, Living Past 110 Years, and Cardio's impact on Mortality

In this episode, we dive into a question related to the latest Game Changers controversy, what lets people live to be over 110 years old, and the impact of cardio/long distance exercise on mortality. Game Changers: 1:58 Supercentenarians: 13:25 Cardio on Mortality: 19:06 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 References Supercentenarians: Kosuke Hashimoto, Tsukasa Kouno, Tomokatsu Ikawa, Norihito Hayatsu, Yuri...

Nov 18, 201923 min

Saturated Fat increases Cholesterol in ApoB Sensitive Individuals

In this episode, we dive into a paper wherein the researchers investigated the effect seen from saturated fat intake on LDL and total cholesterol. Study, Notes, and Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/saturatedfatonapobcholesterol YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 14, 201919 min

3 Minimum Moves for Health Improvements

In this episode, we discuss three moves a person can make to dramatically improve their health from baseline. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Nov 13, 20196 min

Creatine Supplement protects against Brain Damage (TBI)

In this episode, we get into a paper wherein creatine supplementation was used to see if it had a protective effect in brain damage (traumatic brain injury), as seen in contact sports or car wrecks. Study, Notes, Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/creatineontbi YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 12, 201919 min

Sleep on Anxiety, Why is there a Muscular Growth Ceiling?

In this episode, we dive into two topics: First, sleep - how is it associated with anxiety? Secondly, we dive into a couple of mechanisms to explain why there is a potential for muscle growth. Reference: Eti Ben Simon, Aubrey Rossi, Allison G. Harvey, Matthew P. Walker. Overanxious and underslept . Nature Human Behaviour , 2019; DOI: 10.1038/s41562-019-0754-8 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 11, 201921 min

Optimal Timing of Protein for Health and Muscle

In this episode, we dive into how you can time your protein intake for a more productive consumption of the nutrient for better health and muscle outcomes. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 08, 20195 min

Is cognition and memory improved by Creatine supplement?

In this episode, we investigate a paper wherein the outcomes are related to cognition and if consuming daily creatine positively affects cognition. Study & Notes: https://www.physionic.org/creatineoncognition YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 07, 201917 min

What happens to dietary fat after you've eaten it?

In this episode, we meld the science of nutrition and physiology to explain what happens to dietary fat when we consume it? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Nov 06, 20196 min

Magnesium Supplementation against Muscle Cramps? Maybe Not.

In this episode, we get into some of the science of magnesium supplementation and its impact on muscle cramps in more senior individuals - does it help? Paper & Notes: https://www.physionic.org/magnesiuminfusiononmusclecramps YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 05, 201914 min

Medical Breakthrough for Cystic Fibrosis

In this episode, we dive into a bit of the science of a new treatment that may substantially help many individuals with the debilitating and life shortening disease known as "Cystic Fibrosis". YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Nov 04, 20197 min

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - How it Kills

In this episode, we dive into some of the specifics on the pathophysiology of carbon monoxide poisoning. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Oct 31, 20193 min

The Dualism of Sleep: What causes us to fall Asleep?

In this episode, we dive into what causes our brain to switch to sleep over wakefulness. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Oct 31, 20194 min

What does REM Sleep do for the Brain?

In this episode, we discuss Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and its role in our brain. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Oct 30, 20193 min

Sugar, Honey, and High Fructose Corn Syrup compared...

In this episode, I dissect some of the research looking at HFCS vs sucrose vs honey and their impact on our health. Content Discussed: https://www.physionic.org/honeysugarhfcs YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Oct 29, 20196 min

2019 Nobel Prize, Your Opinion

In this episode, we dive into a bit of an explanation of this year's Nobel Prize, and in the second half, I discuss some changes to a series that has become a staple of Physionic, as well as welcoming your opinion. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Oct 28, 201918 min

Hormesis: A Little Stress Never Hurt Anyone...

In this episode, I explain the concept of hormesis and its positives on health and growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Oct 25, 20195 min

Caffeine likely does not impede Muscle Growth

In this episode, I briefly describe some data on how caffeine is unlikely to decrease muscle growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Oct 24, 20192 min

Same Genes, Different Cells - What Gives?

In this episode, I describe why cells are different in their look, yet have the same genetic blue print. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Oct 23, 20196 min

Consuming One Meal a Day raises Blood Sugar

In this episode, I discuss how a paper I dissected illustrates how consuming one meal a day (OMAD) increases blood sugar levels compared to a more traditional diet. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Oct 22, 20196 min

Cori Cycle: The Body's Sugar Recycling

In this episode, I discuss alternative energy substrates to glucose/sugar and fat. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Oct 21, 20198 min
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