• 22nd July: Blood Tests, eGFR is Flawed, Iron, Protein Shakes, Misleading TSH Levels and More

  • Jul 23 2024
  • Length: 59 mins
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22nd July: Blood Tests, eGFR is Flawed, Iron, Protein Shakes, Misleading TSH Levels and More

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    Richard and Stephen discuss a listener's question about HCL and pepsin supplements, as well as another question about a product for Meniere's disease. They also address a question about women losing their cycle on a carnivore diet and fasting, and explain the importance of feeding the body nutrients regularly instead of forcing prolonged periods of fasting. They suggest that proteins and fats are key for hormone production and regulation. Both Stephen and Richard discuss the best way to interpret blood test results, especially for those following a carnivore diet. They talked about the importance of looking at the context of the results and not just relying on standard ranges. They also discussed how TSH levels can be misleading and the need to consider clinical experience in addition to evidence-based studies. They touched on the importance of direct measurements for metrics like EGFR and LDL.

    In a live stream, someone asked about a comment made by Jake Thomas about not relying on hip thrusts for glute building. The hosts discussed their opinions on the exercise and invited Jake to come on and explain his statement. They also discussed how not to interpret specific blood tests, using an example of liver enzymes and how they can be affected by factors other than liver damage. They also mentioned that looking at patterns and multiple metrics is important in understanding blood test results.

    Restless leg syndrome can be caused by stress, alcohol, caffeine, vigorous exercise, lack of sleep, over-the-counter drugs, and dairy. Iron levels may also contribute, so getting a full iron panel done could help. Dairy can also inhibit iron absorption. There is unknown about the long-term effects of ingesting microplastics, but they can cause inflammation, oxid

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