YOU, Chief Medical Officer

By: Layne Kilpatrick
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  • The pursuit of this podcast is to be a think tank of health information, ideas, and exploration with a bent for root cause solutions. We'll go wherever the search leads us to provide a flowing river of actionable content to empower you to put the world on notice and say, “There's a new chief in town. No more outsourcing decisions about my body. Even to doctors! I decide!" I'll participate in the forum of discussion, but our aim is to present facts, ideas, and options, and sometimes just thoughtful speculation and kick them around a little bit. Welcome to our tribe. Glad you're here!
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Episodes
  • Dr. Bill Harris: The Cod Father Answers Your Questions About Omega 3s

    Dr. Bill Harris: The Cod Father Answers Your Questions About Omega 3s
    Jun 19 2024

    Dr. Bill Harris, a leading researcher in the omega-3 fatty acid field, discusses the basics of fatty acids and the importance of omega-3s. He explains that omega-3s are a subset of polyunsaturated fatty acids and are metabolically active, playing a role in building cell membranes and regulating inflammatory responses. He also addresses the misconception that omega-6 fatty acids are bad, emphasizing that they are essential and have their own functions. Dr. Harris discusses the potential risks of high-dose omega-3 supplementation, including a small increased risk of atrial fibrillation. He recommends a daily intake of about 1 gram of EPA and DHA for optimal health. He also highlights the benefits of omega-3 supplementation for pregnant women and athletes. Omega-3 fatty acids have been extensively studied and have shown numerous health benefits. They have been found to reduce the risk of heart disease, improve brain health, support the immune system, and potentially reduce the risk of certain autoimmune diseases. The Omega-3 Index, a blood test that measures the levels of EPA and DHA in red blood cells, is a valuable tool for assessing omega-3 status and predicting health outcomes. The form of omega-3 supplementation, whether triglyceride, ethyl ester, or phospholipid, does not seem to significantly impact its effectiveness. The future of omega-3 supplementation may involve alternative sources such as microalgae or genetically modified plants.


    One of Dr. Harris' legacy yearnings is to raise the collective omega-3 levels of his fellow human beings around the world. If you are engaged in any activity that could partner with that mission, he would welcome your inquiry at the following contact points:

    You can follow the work of Dr. Bill Harris on the Fatty Acid Research Institute website: https://www.faresinst.org/

    Email: wsh@faresinst.com

    Email: info@omegaquant.com

    Youtube: @omegaquantlab

    Instagram: @omegaquant

    LinkedIn: Omegaquant Analytics


    His Omega-3 Index blood spot test that you can do at home is available on https://omegaquant.com/. To help promote their importance, while supplies last I have set the Omega-3 Index Basic Test as a non-profit item in my store https://store.hormonespecialist.net/.


    Enjoy his Omega Matters podcast at: https://omegaquant.com/omegamatters-broadcasts/



    What’s in the pipeline? Lots of stuff!

    • A paper looking at the effects of fish oil supplements on RBC and WBC fluidity and flexibility… somewhat surprising finding – Om3 seem to influence the membrane physiochemical properties of the latter more than the former.
    • UK Biobank paper on the association between Linoleic acid levels and risk for total and cause-specific mortality. More evidence of the healthfulness of LA!
    • Another UKBB project on omega-3 levels and risk for heart failure (good, as expected)
    • An updated world map of omega-3 index status by country – things look a little better than they did in 2016 when the first map was produced, but still way too low almost everywhere


    00:00 Introduction of Dr. Bill Harris 03:23 Understanding Fatty Acids and the Importance of Omega-3s 11:50 Dispelling the Myth of Omega-6 Fatty Acids 41:04 Recommended Daily Intake of Omega-3s for Optimal Health 49:46 The Benefits of Omega-3 Supplementation for Pregnant Women and Athletes 51:42 The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids 01:07:29 The Importance of the Omega-3 Index 01:13:12 The Impact of Omega-3 on Health Outcomes 01:19:07 Different Forms of Omega-3 Supplementation 01:29:47 The Future of Omega-3 Supplementation
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Scott Carney: What Doesn't Kill Us

    Scott Carney: What Doesn't Kill Us
    Aug 3 2023

    My guest and your advisor today is medical anthropologist and investigative journalist, Scott Carney. It doesn't take a long conversation with him to see that he loves both. And the NYT Best Seller status of his book "What Doesn't Kill Us," proves he's good at it. The book is a first hand examination of the methods of one Wim Hof, a Dutch guru of extreme cold exposures and accessing powers of adaption that lie within all of us but have gone largely dormant with the modern-day comforts we clever humans have secured for ourselves. But the technique is not without risk. Scott has just revealed for the first time some newly emerging evidence that the practice can go tragically wrong. What I like about Scott is he breaks down this concept of hormesis in human physiology with the clarity of a skilled journalist and the spell of a good storyteller. Things we could use a lot more of in science education. I think you'll find his humor and energy are infectious. Scott is definitely more the Indiana Jones anthropologist rather than the academic. He's going to love me for that! Never one to study his subject by passive observation, his style is complete immersion and full participation , which makes for really interesting material. So let's get to it! Find Scott on Youtube @sgcarney Timestamps: 00:00:00-00:01:37 Scott Carney Intro 00:01:38-00:02:56 Scott’s Background in Medical Anthropology 00:02:57-00:06:10 Intro to What Does’t Kill Us 00:06:11-00:10:31 What is hormesis? 00:10:32-00:13:18 The Wim Hof Method 00:13:19-00:16:34 Scott begins investigating Wim How 00:16:35-00:18:39 Adapting for survival 00:18:40-00:25:29 Our quest for comfort makes us uncomfortable everywhere 00:25:30-00:30:17 Turning off immune system using Wim Hof method 00:30:18-00:34:56 Placing a wedge between stimulus and response 00:34:57-00:36:04 The wedge and pain, anxiety, depression, auto immune disease 00:36:05-00:42:01 Wim, his twin, and brown fat 00:42:02-00:43:39 The theory of reductionism 00:43:40-00:53:54 Scott hikes Mt Kilimanjaro in -30 degree temperatures shirtless, using Wim Hof breathing technique 00:53:55-00:56:20 I’m not on the mountain, I am the mountain mindset 00:56:21-01:00:54 A mutiny on the mountain 01:00:55-01:04:45 Problem with Wim Hof’s teachings | Never hyperventilate in water 01:04:46-01:08:44 Wim nearly drowns attempting to swim under ice 01:08:45-01:15:15 Cases of people dying from shallow water blackout 01:15:16-01:17:32 What can the average person take from cold exposure? 01:17:33-01:20:18 The Wedge | A look at sensory and response to sensory 01:20:19-01:22:34 How do I know that you feel what I feel? 01:22:35-01:25:44 We’re isolating ourselves from both the physical and social world 01:25:45-01:28:51 If you want to be comfortable in life you must be uncomfortable at times 01:28:52-01:35:58 Scott’s current and future projects | Scott’s Thoughts Youtube channel, book on napping
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Here's How We Fall into a Protein Deficit & Lose Our Muscle | Review of Spacemilk, a New Technology

    Here's How We Fall into a Protein Deficit & Lose Our Muscle | Review of Spacemilk, a New Technology
    Jun 29 2023
    We have no financial interest in purchases made from Spacemilk. All incentives offered to us have been passed on to you in their entirely through our discount codes. To try Spacemilk use the link below: https://bit.ly/3NzDiwF For an ongoing 15% discount use code "getsmart". In this episode, we take on inadequate protein intake as a significant factor in the loss of muscle mass, which starts at a younger age than you might think. After passing your peak growth, the trend is about a 1 pound loss per year--unless you break that trend! Put another way, you won't gain mass without adequate amino acid signaling that comes from your dietary choices. Learn that signaling system, how it gets saturated, and how to prevail in your muscle health. Abundant muscle tissue is critical to metabolism and keeping your body moving. Decreases in lean body mass start a downward spiral leading to poor general health. Most of us will probably need to supplement protein at some point. But there is a quality of the composition of your protein sources that you'll want to vet. We address supplements head-on with innovator Walter Ross, founder of Spacemilk--a new, high-quality, complete, clean, sustainably produced, protein product that is cell-derived (new technology that is not animal source and not your traditional plant source). I invited Walter to this program as a subject matter expert. We discuss several several different supplement sources. Please make comments or ask your questions and Walter and I will do our best to answer them. Support our efforts: https://www.hormonespecialist.net/sup... All Products Layne Recommends: https://www.hormonespecialist.net/lay... Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro - What interest does protein hold for a hormone specialist? 00:00:32 Importance of muscle mass in aging 00:01:09 Muscle is a depot for energy and fat storage, of metabolic importance 00:01:17 Inadequate dietary protein intake will blunt anabolic effects of hormones 00:01:53 The search for a good protein supplement 00:02:56 Introduction of Walter Ross, founder of Spacemilk Protein Powder 00:04:14 Summary of why protein is so important in staying well 00:07:35 Anabolic and catabolic, you're in one or the other 00:08:19 Two factors in picking a protein source: bioavailability and amino acid mix 00:09:35 Three key amino acids: leucine, lysine, and methionine 00:10:54 Turnover of different cell types and protein mass required to meet body needs 00:12:17 Amino acid recycling contributes more AAs to anabolism the younger you are 00:13:03 Three triggers that signal the switch to an anabolic state: adequate leucine, resistance training, and adequate testosterone 00:15:14 Protein requirement is an absolute number not a percentage of total macronutrients 00:16:12 Sources of protein--animal or plant? 00:18:00 The unique predicament intermittent fasting can put you in--not enough protein due to limitations of uptake by the muscle at one sitting. 00:20:36 Walter Ross enters the discussion, maker of the first and, as yet, only single cell derived protein supplement. 00:23:18 What are amino acids? Different protein sources (whey, soy, pea, cell derived) and their amino acid profiles. 00:28:48 Walt explains what's in Spacemilk (probiotics, fiber, monk fruit, etc.) 00:30:57 Why monk fruit and how does it compare to other sweeteners (stevia, sugar alcohols, etc)? 00:37:23 Soluble fiber - Why sun fiber? 00:39:10 Walt explains why he chose an aluminum container rather than plastic. 00:42:22 The importance of protein and getting enough each day. 00:48:14 Stimulating the mTOR pathway for growth. 00:50:07 Protein the missing piece to move the needle. 00:52:03 Using the nutrition facts label to see how complete a protein source is. 00:57:23 Soy has estrogenic properties. 00:58:39 Contaminants in protein such as pesticides and heavy metals. The environmental costs of food production. 01:02:50 How is cell derived protein produced? 01:06:20 How to buy Spacemilk.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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