In this episode we discuss:


-Shawn Baker claims gluconeogenesis is fine – is he right? -Dr Rob Cywes on carb addiction, insulin resistance, and bariatric surger 
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ 
Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:47 – Shawn Baker compares gluconeogenesis to cholesterol synthesis – is the comparison valid?

2:47 – is increasing gluconeogenesis through low-carb diets optimal?

6:54 – problems with upregulating gluconeogenesis: stress hormones, ammonia, muscle breakdown, and insulin resistance

10:15 – Shawn Baker’s claim that breathing too much isn’t stressful – is that true?

12:28 – gluconeogenesis as the result of elevated stress hormones – is there a long-term cost?

14:24 – Shawn Baker’s social media post reveals flawed reasoning and a lack of critical thinking

17:47 – what “stress” really means and whether cortisol is always harmful

23:45 – the cost of upregulated gluconeogenesis, elevated glucagon, and low t3 on low-carb diets

25:15 – Dr Rob Cywes’ claim that carbs do no harm, it’s our relationship with them that’s the problem

29:09 – Dr Cywes’ claim that glucagon is more important than insulin

33:33 – you're not addicted to carbohydrates, your body just needs fuel

38:13 – Dr Cywes contradicts himself on carbs and obesity

40:37 – native cultures on high-carb diets don’t have obesity or insulin resistance

43:05 – whether high insulin levels drive fat gain and why low-carb diets don’t prevent insulin excursions

44:51 – is diet properly considered before bariatric surgery?

48:08 – many “high-carb foods” are actually high-fat foods

49:01 – bariatric surgeries ignore other possible root causes of metabolic dysfunction

49:53 – Dr Cywes misunderstands glucagon, insulin, and cellular energy production

56:48 – what Dr Cywes gets right: stress hormones increase in reaction to a cellular energy deficiency

58:57 – elevated glucagon drives insulin resistance and whether glucagon resistance exists

1:03:41 – reversing keto damage: weight loss, gut, and brain health on a bioenergetic approach

In this episode we discuss:


-The calories in calories out model of obesity -Dr Boz’s take on fruit and blood glucose spikes -Richard Smith on aging and the NAD+ to NADH ratio 
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ 
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro

1:17 – Is fruit evil or is Dr Boz insulin resistant?

5:00 – whether high blood glucose levels drive Alzheimer’s and dementia

7:39 – does glucose automatically get converted to fructose and fat?

10:58 – Dr Boz & Glucose Goddess’s fearmongering about fruit and glucose spikes

14:12 – Dr Boz parrots Robert Lustig: they’re both wrong about fructose

15:43 – concerns with blood sugar spikes when reintroducing carbs and whether using a CGM is worth it

17:32 – less, not more, glucose uptake in the brain creates the conditions for Alzheimer’s disease

20:15 – poor glucose utilization as a driver of Alzheimer’s and dementia

22:48 – reducing carbohydrate intake causes insulin resistance and less metabolic flexibility

26:27 – possible reasons for Dr Boz’s high blood sugar and our advice for Dr Boz

30:31 – our experiences with “keto snacks” and how keto caused intense cravings and binging

33:53 – Richard Smith on keto, NAD+ and aging

35:23 – what Richard Smith misses about glucose and the NAD+ to NADH ratio

41:00 – glucose metabolism leads to a higher NAD+ to NADH ratio than ketone metabolism

44:15 – how low-carb diets can restore the NAD+ to NADH ratio through stress pathways

47:02 – whether ketones are beneficial

49:57 – fats vs carbs: which is the better fuel for the NAD+ to NADH ratio?

55:17 – how to support healthy aging and NAD+ levels (hint: not low-carb)

1:00:31 – what the NAD+/NADH ratio actually indicates

1:05:02 – lower blood sugar with a bioenergetic approach

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:47 – Sean’s professional bodybuilding career and how excessive exercise harmed his health

5:50 – Sean’s experience with various diets (keto, carnivore, fasting, low-carb, carb-cycling, low-fat, etc.)

12:37 – issues with the low-fat craze of the 1980s and the cost of constant diet cycling

18:09 – excess protein slowed Sean’s metabolism and caused major gut issues

24:35 – how the sugar diet helped Sean recover from excess protein intake and low-carb diet stress

29:15 – using colon massage and myofascial release to support digestive health

31:23 – sugar diet results and how it impacted Sean’s bodybuilding competition and sleep

34:36 – muscle loss, lower energy, and cravings on the sugar diet

36:33 – how Sean transitioned to a more balanced approach while listening to his cravings and hunger signals

40:23 – when it comes to exercise, more is NOT always better

42:26 – improved health and freedom from listening to your body with the bioenergetic approach

46:27 – how to reverse autoimmune conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) using a bioenergetic approach

49:04 – Sean’s advice to young athletes on how to support long-term health

50:43 – how Sean overcame health dogmatism