Posts tagged essential amino acids
#483: Injury Recovery Secrets And Surgery Prehab: Protein, Melatonin, & Guided Imagery With Dr. Victoria Maizes
#483: Injury Recovery Secrets And Surgery Prehab: Protein, Melatonin, & Guided Imagery With Dr. Victoria Maizes

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Victoria Maizes,, an integrative medicine physician and author of Heal Faster, for a conversation that’s all about practical recovery—when real life throws you a curveball. Dr. Victoria Maizes,brings decades of clinical wisdom to the table, blending cutting-edge science with the fundamentals of what our bodies actually need to heal after surgery, illness, or injury. She opens up about the untapped potential of preparing your body—physically, emotionally, and nutritionally—well before you ever reach an operating room.

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Integrative Medicine, Surgery & RecoveryLorenz Ralph Gañohealthspan, surgery preparation, recovery from surgery, integrative medicine, prehabilitation, protein intake, guided imagery, vagus nerve support, pain management, ice and inflammation, mitophagy, urolithin A, mitochondrial health, aging skin, GHK-Cu copper peptide, collagen support, orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgery, breast cancer surgery, micronutrient deficiencies, opioid alternatives, acupuncture for pain, essential amino acids, inflammation management, environmental toxins, detoxification, nervous system regulation, sleep quality, muscle mass, anxiety before surgery, supplement use before surgery
#481: Protein Obsession: The TRUTH About Quality & Marketing Gimmicks | Why Leucine Matters Most With Oliver Amdrup-Chamby
#481: Protein Obsession: The TRUTH About Quality & Marketing Gimmicks | Why Leucine Matters Most With Oliver Amdrup-Chamby

Today, I’m joined by Oliver Amdrup-Chamby, co-founder and CEO of Puori, for a lively and practical conversation about one of the hottest topics in health right now: protein. We dig into what “quality protein” actually means, why flashy marketing claims on snacks and cereals are often misleading, and how to know if your protein source is giving your body what it really needs—especially as you age.

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Nutrition, Protein, Healthy AgingLorenz Ralph Gañoprotein quality, amino acids, essential amino acids, leucine, muscle protein synthesis, protein powder, whey protein, plant-based protein, animal protein, protein sources, protein marketing, protein goals, amino acid profile, branched-chain amino acids, muscle health, resistance training, healthy aging, dietary supplements, collagen, creatine, protein absorption, muscle mass, protein shake, protein distribution, food labeling, supplement purity, batch testing, heavy metals, Clean Label Project, GLP-1 medications
#458: Why Hormones, GLP-1s & Statins Aren't Solving the REAL Issue With Dr. Jim LaValle R.Ph.
#458: Why Hormones, GLP-1s & Statins Aren't Solving the REAL Issue With Dr. Jim LaValle R.Ph.

My guest today is James LaValle R.Ph., C.C.N. M.T. DHM, DHPh, one of the pioneers in functional and metabolic medicine, and we're unpacking the silent process he calls metaflammation—the chronic, low-grade inflammation that can quietly drive everything from fatigue and insulin resistance to hormone imbalances and accelerated aging.

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Metabolic Health, InflammationLorenz Ralph Gañometaflammation, silent inflammation, chronic inflammation, James LaValle, Nathalie Niddam, functional medicine, longevity, healthy aging, metabolic health, metabolic inflammation, insulin resistance, blood sugar, glucose, fasting insulin, cortisol, thyroid health, mitochondrial health, mitochondria, NAD, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, bioidentical hormones, testosterone, menopause, inflammation markers, wearable health data, HRV, continuous health monitoring, GLP-1, GLP-1 medications, Ozempic, semaglutide, muscle preservation, lean muscle, essential amino acids, creatine, detoxification, heavy metals, mold exposure, environmental toxins, gut health, exposome, personalized medicine, preventative health, metabolic code, longevity podcast
#407: How MUSCLE Changes Everything: The Secret Organ of Longevity | Why “Healthy Sedentary” Is a Myth (and What To Do Instead) With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
#407: How MUSCLE Changes Everything: The Secret Organ of Longevity | Why “Healthy Sedentary” Is a Myth (and What To Do Instead) With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a pioneer in redefining the longevity conversation by making muscle health—not weight—the centerpiece of aging well. With a background in geriatrics and nutritional sciences, she illuminates why the quality of your muscle tissue is a far more powerful predictor of health than any number on the scale. Her perspective challenges the notion of a “healthy sedentary person” and reveals the major role of intramuscular fat in metabolic dysfunction.

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Muscle & Strength, Aging & PreventionLorenz Ralph Gañomuscle quality, longevity, intramuscular fat, metabolic dysfunction, physical activity, brain health, inflammation, peptides, bioregulators, personalized interventions, skeletal muscle, resistance training, protein intake, plant vs animal protein, essential amino acids, GLP-1 medications, sarcopenic obesity, muscle as an endocrine organ, myokines, mitochondrial function, muscle loss with aging, anabolic agents, muscle gene therapy, satellite cells, childhood exercise, recovery and rest, muscle imaging, body composition, neuroprotection, strength training benefits
#398: The Dopamine Biohack | Brain Chemistry, Motivation & Testosterone Secrets Revealed With Lucas Aoun
#398: The Dopamine Biohack | Brain Chemistry, Motivation & Testosterone Secrets Revealed With Lucas Aoun

Today, I’m joined by Lucas Aoun, from Australia, supplement formulator, and self-described human guinea pig. Lucas and I dive into his personal journey from working behind the counter at his father’s pharmacy, to experimenting with early nootropic formulas, and ultimately becoming a sought-after educator in the world of biohacking.

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Dopamine, TestosteroneLorenz Ralph Gañolongevity, peptide supplements, bioregulators, nootropics, dopamine optimization, motivation, mood enhancement, caffeine alternatives, teacrine, paraxanthine, supplement formulation, personalized nutrition, protein powders, clean ingredient sourcing, BCAAs, essential amino acids, exercise performance, serotonin, testosterone optimization, thyroid health, sleep quality, biohacking, AI in health research, content creation, plant-based diets, carnivore diets, polyphenols, seed oils, men's hormones, catuaba supplements3