Join Jeff and Steve this week in their thought-provoking podcast as they challenge the assertions made by Dr Karl in one of his recent videos on collagen. Using the latest research, Steve and Jeff thoroughly analyze and disprove many of the claims made by Dr Karl and other "experts" who are using social media as their main communication tool. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in scientific accuracy and discovering the truth behind popular health and wellness claims in regard to...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2023Ep. 381
Scary Dairy Revisited - Milk Alternatives - Are They Really The Healthier Option? By popular request, today Jeff and Steve talk milk for a Scary Dairy 2.0 deep dive. The guys cannot believe that the Scary Dairy episode is now 4 years old!!! Since then the landscape has changed, new research is available and supermarket shelves are lined with an abundance of alternatives. Whether you are having milk in your smoothie, coffee, or as a breakfast booster you might be wondering which is the best optio...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr•Season 2023Ep. 380
The Benefits of Magnesium | The ATP Project 389 On today's episode, Jeff and Steve talk about all things magnesium. Steve shares some quirky facts to add to your general knowledge base so you are ready to be the king or queen of small talk. Most people know that magnesium is important however, this episode explores in detail why it is so important, why a blood test is not an accurate way to test levels and some of the common symptoms that can indicate a deficiency. Jeff and Steve also share some...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2023Ep. 389
TikTok's Miracle Weight Loss Cure - But At What Cost? Ozempic - Semaglutide injections This week Jeff and Steve have a slightly different podcast for you as they dive into the world of tiktoking and take a look at the science behind the latest weight loss craze- Semaglutide injections. This weight loss "miracle drug", otherwise known as the hottest drug in Hollywood, has several influencers promoting it as a quick and easy way to lose weight. If you don't mind severe nausea, vomiting, and other ...
Feb 28, 2023•43 min•Season 2023Ep. 378
Food Additives | The ATP Project 377 In this week's episode, Steve and Jeff are looking into the negative and positive health effects that are associated with some of the many food additives you can find on common food labels. Where do some of the numbers on labels come from, how are they processed before they enter products, why are they even in products and are they really bad for you? If you are curious about the final verdict on msg, have ever wondered what natural flavour can really mean or...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2023Ep. 377
Turmeric - The superfood - The Amazing Benefits of Turmeric Today Jeff and Steve talk about Turmeric, we can't believe that we have not done this podcast already! Turmeric is in Jeff's top 10 must-have herbs toolbox and with a longstanding history (6000+ years) of benefiting sore joints, tumors, lung disease, and low mood just to name a few why wouldn't it be! Beware, the side effects of this miracle worker are - reduces DNA damage, good for your liver, inhibits oxidation, prevents kidney damage...
Feb 14, 2023•51 min•Season 2023Ep. 376
Improve Your Cognitive Function This week Jeff and Steve talk about the different factors that can enhance learning, thinking, reasoning, remembering, problem-solving, decision-making, and attention span...otherwise known as cognitive function. The guys discuss nutrition, exercise, and the most powerful herbs you can use to improve mental performance and how some of these protect your brain whereas others enhance your brain. The guys also get into some lesser-known ways to improve cognition, get...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2023Ep. 375
This week Jeff and Steve are discussing amino acids, think you know it all? We promise this is worth a listen! Nothing is ever settled when it comes to the best ways you can support exercise performance and recovery, this area of research is constantly developing and the guys have decided it is time to get back to basics and share what has changed when it comes to how and when to use specific amino acids. Steve has come prepared with the latest and greatest research on Acetyl-L-Carnitine, L- Glu...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 2023Ep. 374
Increase Growth Hormone - Run or Lift? On this week's episode, Jeff and Steve cover all things growth hormone. Whether you have a growing family member or are working hard at the gym for muscle gains and not getting the desired results, they guys share how to optimise sleep, food, and exercise choices to encourage adequate levels. It is possible to have too much of a good thing and Steve shares how and why this can occur and factors that are in your control. Steve shares the latest research on t...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This week Steve and Jeff invite Clinical Nutritionist Carissa Mason from the Jessica Cox Nutrition (JCN) clinic to join them for an insightful discussion on stool testing. Carissa covers the different stool tests available on the market, the valuable insight testing can provide, and how this information can be used to design specific protocols. Carissa also shares her story on how and why she is extremely passionate about mental health and its link with gut health. Carissa highlights the importa...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2023Ep. 372
In this week’s episode, Jeff and Steve discuss what might be stopping you from meeting your nutrition or exercise goals and what you can do about it. The guys share some of the most common handbrakes to health and offer some tips and tricks to get you back on track. As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your healthcare professional before making any c...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2023Ep. 371
This week Steve and Jeff share their top 10 takeaways from 2022, what made the guys go "wow" this year? Fat loss breakthroughs, amazing research, revolutionary herbs, and other things that caught their attention including artificial intelligence theories and the ranking of the most painful conditions you can suffer from. Listen in to hear the horror balanced by the humour as the guys take you on a tour of 2022 through their brains. This week Steve and Jeff share their top 10 takeaways from 2022,...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Are you planning on drinking alcohol during family events and Christmas parties this festive season? If not, great... Steve will be very proud of you! If you have decided to partake in a drink here and there, Steve and Jeff want to offer some research-backed tips and tricks on how to do this while still aiming to feel your best the day after so you can make it to the next party. What can you do before you start drinking? What dietary supplements could you take before you start drinking, during, ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 369
Today Jeff and Steve go back to the beginning and revisit the history of popular beauty and health trends that proved to be....deadly. The guys explore past accidents and how they have changed what we eat, wear and use as beauty products. Find out where the saying "you are glowing" comes from, if using mercury for immune health is a good idea, and what we no longer use to die clothes and why. Steve also shares research on a more "groovy" option for pain relief instead of opioids, will we look ba...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min
This week Jeff and Steve talk about blood types, what is right and what is wrong with A, O, B, and AB blood types. The guys dive into the geographical theories behind where each blood type originated from and review the evidence behind each blood type and how they are linked to various health outcomes. After reviewing the evidence AND the blood type diet theory the guys go on to answer the big questions. Should your blood type dictate what you eat? Can you improve your immune system, physique, m...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 33 min
This week Jeff and Steve dive into the little know benefits of Saffron and how it can positively affect multiple systems within the body allowing you to feel good, increase muscle performance, and reaction time, and perform better in the bedroom while also being good for your heart and cardiovascular system. Saffron is more than a fancy spice used to flavour rice, the benefits that the guys discuss in this episode convince Jeff that it is on the same level as Gynostemma and could be the herb of ...
Nov 22, 2022•46 min
By popular request, let the laughs roll as Jeff and Steve answer bizarre gut questions and provide some interesting information among the lol's. Listen in to find out if you should eat like your glacier-mummified ancestors, why your gut microbiome is different post-pregnancy, and What is a "gut instinct" among many other interesting queries. The guys finish up with Steve doing 1-minute summaries of why your poo floats, why you do a #1 instead of #2 at night, and why you might run to the toilet w...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week Jeff and Steve dive into the research around the incredible herb Tongkat Ali. The result is a rating of 10/10 making this a must-have for BOTH men and most women. The guys discuss Tongkat Ali's ability to improve training, strength, sexual function, and desire...what more could you want in life?? Bonus benefits include a boost in dopamine to help you feel great and boost focus at the gym as well as being great for the liver and digestive system. Is there anything that this herb doesn't...
Nov 08, 2022•40 min
The ATP Project 363 - Caffeine Jeff and Steve cover everything caffeine-related, or "nectar from the gods" as Jeff likes to refer to it. Seriously though, we mean everything! From the different types of caffeine, how they act in the body for better or for worse, the "types" of people that are affected by caffeine differently and why...all the way to cats pooping coffee beans that might make the best coffee in the world. This is a huge topic and we can't say that no stone has been left unturned b...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Meal Replacements - Doing More Harm Than Good? Jeff and Steve dive into the research around meal replacements, this is a hot topic and the team is regularly asked about their recommendations or thoughts on these so listen in because here they are. Why are they recommended, who can benefit from them and what are the alternatives? Should you use one and if not why not? Listen in to hear about the ultimate meal replacement formula and how you can make your own at home quickly and easily as Steve sh...
Oct 25, 2022•56 min
DIM - Should You Be Using It? DIM - Should You Be Using It? | The ATP Project 361 This week Jeff and Steve discuss a popular supplement, 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM). DIM is used often with the intention to help with acne, hormonal dependant cancers, and bodybuilding. There is a lot to unpack here, find out why DIM might NOT be the best option in most situations...especially if you are trying to build or maintain muscle mass. The guys share alternative options such as tongkat ali, shilajit, resve...
Oct 18, 2022•50 min
Jeff and Steve have a special guest for you today! Dean Karnazes is joining the guys to share his inspirational and mind-blowing career as an ultramarathon runner. Just 1 of Dean's many highlights includes running (and winning) the Badwater Ultramarathon consisting of 135 miles across death valley in 49-degree temperatures! Listen in to find out the many climates Dean has conquered, how many days straight he has run without sleeping and how it all started (involves a pair of silk boxers and a wi...
Oct 11, 2022•50 min•Season 2022Ep. 360
Unusual Remedies - Is There Any Truth To The Hype? This week Jeff and Steve share the pros and cons of some unusual remedies and current "socialite trends." They take a look at hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Intravenous vitamin infusions, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, and why someone might be putting Irish Sea Moss (red seaweed) in their smoothie. Whether you are an athlete looking for recovery options, a celebrity looking for "more energy", coming off a bad hangover and looking for a quick pick me u...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2022Ep. 359
Stranger Things | Natural Health Terms In this episode, Jeff and Steve dive into the meaning behind some of the stranger terms used by naturopaths and in the health and wellness industry. Have you ever listened to someone explain how a particular herb or sports supplement works and then they start using terms such as nootropic, adaptogen, thermogenic, nervine ....and you smile and nod and start thinking about the to-do list in your head? This is the episode for you!! By the end, you will be an e...
Sep 27, 2022•47 min
Loose Fat Without Exercising - We promise this is not clickbait! In this episode Steve and Jeff dive into the research around weight loss, would you believe us if we said you could cheat your way to losing 10cm off your waist? Listen in to find out what this magic is as Steve compares modern weight loss options and shares his number 1 weight loss cheat. This “cheat” is painless, non-invasive, and the quickest, most effective, and cheapest option!!! This treatment may even be available in your lo...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Top 5 Ways To Reduce Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance, what even is this, how is it different from diabetes and why should you care? ET bod (Alien emoji)? Fatigue? Inactive? GP says your blood glucose levels are slightly elevated but not to worry. Steve discusses why prevention is important, and what the science says about the benefits of cinnamon, polyphenols, berberine, and chromium for insulin resistance. Jeff gives you the okay for your occasional glass of wine, just in case you are loo...
Sep 13, 2022•44 min
In this episode, Jeff and Steve have Dr. Tim Crowe join them from the Thinking Nutrition podcast to discuss gut health and polyphenols. Dr. Tim Crowe has a wealth of knowledge in the nutrition space with a focus on busting nutrition myths and providing easy-to-understand evidence-based nutrition information. The team takes a look into micronutrients and discusses polyphenols, and how they can impact the microbiome for benefits in areas such as weight loss, mental health, insulin resistance, card...
Sep 06, 2022•54 min
In this episode, we have Elizma back with Steve and Jeff to discuss how polyphenols can affect the gut. This is a super exciting topic we promise! Why? Because the team has been working hard in the background to conduct a study looking at exactly what polyphenols do to the gut microbiome and we are sharing a sneak peek of this BRAND NEW INFORMATION. Steve, Jeff, and Elizma focus specifically on the ability of polyphenols to eliminate or dramatically reduce lipopolysaccharide-producing bacteria i...
Aug 30, 2022•44 min
In today’s episode of the ATP Project, the team takes a look at the amazing benefits of hemp seed oil. To begin with, Steve and Jeff break down the difference between CBD oil and Hemp Seed oil to first discuss the research behind the use of CBD oil for pain relief, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and how it might affect sleep and anxiety. This is followed by a look at the humble oil of the hemp seed and why it could be the better alternative to flaxseed oil as a plant-based Omega 3 so...
Aug 23, 2022•55 min
Why is no one talking about Aromatherapy? – We wish we knew this sooner! On the latest episode of the ATP Project, Jeff and Steve demystify the practice of aromatherapy and we promise it’s not boring! This week, the team chat about some common and some not-so-common essential oils, their history, and their mechanisms of action. From the black plague to migraines, PMS, and assisting the immune system you may leave this episode with a new perspective – and possibly a little bit smarter - on the pr...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min
