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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

Medicine has cured HIV

In this episode, I discuss how HIV, a previously incurable disease, has been cured! YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 18, 20197 min

How to deal with passing out during lifting weights?

In this episode, I cover a highly requested topic on a few things you can do if you suffer from light headedness or blacking out from heavy lifting. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 14, 20196 min

Satellite Cells and Muscle Memory

In this episode, I lecture a bit on satellite cells and their effect in muscle memory - regaining size after a layoff from exercise. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 13, 20197 min

How does lifting weights impact your heart?

In this episode, I answer what resistance training, lifting weights does to your heart and cardiovascular system. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 12, 20193 min

Bones Cry when they Break

In this episode, I am extremely tired, but still manage to record a bit on something I picked up in class - your bones communicate with one another when they break. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 11, 20194 min

How does smoking impact caffeine metabolism?

In this episode, I briefly describe the impact smoking has on your liver and subsequent caffeine intake. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 06, 20194 min

What autophagy is and isn't - Examining Dr. Berg.

In this episode, we dissect some content by Dr. Berg on the process of autophagy and a bit on fasting. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 05, 201916 min

Mitochondrial Dynamics - Fusion & Fission

In this episode, I explain some of the various functions of the mitochondria, as well as why mitochondria fuse and split through fusion and fission, respectively. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Mar 04, 201912 min

A Mechanism for Insulin Insensitivity/Resistance

In this episode, I give an abridged molecular mechanism for insulin resistance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 28, 20194 min

What does supplementing with Fish oil do for you?

In this episode, I describe a few of the effects one gets from supplementing with fish oil/Omega-3s. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 27, 20193 min

Is Age just a Number? (You may be surprised), Is Obesity Genetic?, and More

In this episode, I discuss a few papers and stories revolving around how chronological age may not be as telling as one might expect, obesity may have a genetic component, and vascular medicine taking a step forward. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 26, 20196 min

Total Testosterone does not Matter

In this episode, I cover why you may want to focus on another value when it comes to your testosterone numbers - a value better than total testosterone. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 25, 20196 min

Male Birth Control...

In this episode, I discuss male birth control and if the effects have long term effects. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 21, 20195 min

How much dietary fiber do you need?

In this episode, I discuss how much dietary fiber you should be getting a day. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 20, 20193 min

Plant vs animal proteins - which is better for health and growth?

In this episode, I dissect how various plant proteins stack up against animal proteins in their amino acid profiles for growth and maintaining healthy lean mass. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 19, 201921 min

Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterol

In this piece, I describe the role of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol - contextualizing their existence in our body. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 18, 20199 min

Eggs cause Diabetes? Dr. Greger's Examination.

In this episode, I re-investigate two studies that were explained by Dr. Greger as proof that eggs may be a contributor to diabetes. Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22390963 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2904037/ YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 14, 201912 min

How to Stretch to Maximize Power and Strength

In this episode, I offer some best practices in stretching to maximize one's power and strength output from their body. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 13, 20196 min

Why does cancer disappear on its own?

In this episode, I cover why cancer sometimes enters remission without explanation. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 12, 20195 min

Everything Strength Training Ft. Alec Chaves

In this episode, I have the delight of having a really smart and extremely strong lifter and exercise scientists Alec Chaves on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics like: 2:44 - Education background/Intro 4:45 - What are your best lifts? 5:21 - For strength, what do you consider a good volume, frequency, intensity to aim for? 12:25 - Is it possible for people not to gain strength when lifting? Aka, nonresponders. 18:44 - What is an appropriate way to determine 1 Rep Max? 22:38 - What makes...

Feb 11, 201957 min

How do we grow neurons in our brain?

In this episode, I briefly describe a few of the factors that directly effect our ability to create new neurons in our brain - even in adulthood (although, this is debated, still). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 08, 20193 min

Your Bones control how Fat you get...

In this episode, I discuss a fascinating paper showing that our bones have a profound impact at controlling our fat gain. Study: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/115/2/427.full.pdf YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 07, 201918 min

Sarcopenia - what is it?

In this episode, I briefly discuss (with terrible music) the topic of sarcopenia. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 06, 20193 min

Does donating blood help our health?

In this episode, I discuss a question posed to me in reference to blood donations and if they help our health. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 05, 20195 min

Does skipping meals reduce metabolism?

In this episode, I briefly discuss if skipping a meal or two could lead to a decrease in metabolic rate. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Feb 04, 20192 min

Timing and dosing caffeine to improve endurance performance

In this episode, I discuss how much caffeine and how to dose it to improve your marathon, triathlon, endurance performance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Jan 31, 20194 min

What is leptin resistance?

In this episode, I discuss leptin resistance - what is it? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Jan 30, 20194 min

What happens to fat once you consume it?

In this episode, I discuss what happens to lipids (consumed fat) once you eat it - it isn't as simple as just storing it in fat cells. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Jan 29, 20196 min

Busting Cancer Myths ft. Abanoub Gad

In this episode, it's my pleasure to have a cancer researcher and fellow doctorate student discuss a series of cancer myths and answer some great questions ranging from sugar consumption, artificial sweeteners, to other lifestyle factors impacting cancer risk and more. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Jan 28, 201938 min

Humans turning to Bone, and Detoxing

In this episode, I discuss two topics - one extremely rare genetic condition and one dietary topic that always needs repeating (detoxing and cleanses). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0...

Jan 25, 20195 min
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