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June 3, 2025

RHR: The Nourishment Table, with Frederic Leroy

In this episode, we discuss: The problem with the reductionist approach to nutrition The importance of animal foods in nutrient density Which nutrient

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May 20, 2025

Turn ChatGPT Into Your Personal Meal Planner

Even for someone who lives and breathes nutrition, meal planning can feel like a grind. There are weeks when I sit down to plan our family dinners and

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RHR: Why Nutrient Density Matters and How to Optimize It

July 19, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What we mean when we talk about nutrient density How common nutrient deficiencies are and issues with the current Recommended Dietary Allowances Reasons why nutrient deficiency exists, even in people who eat a healthy, whole foods-based diet Which key nutrients people are most commonly deficient in How we can get adequate amounts of nutrients, including by increasing their availability in food and through supplementation Why Chris chose each of the products in the new Adapt Naturals line of supplements Show notes: [embedded content] Chris Kresser:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m joined by Tracey O’Shea, and she’s going to take over the show and host it for this episode. Sometimes it’s fun to do this, where Tracey...

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RHR: The Optimal Human Diet

July 12, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The concept of an optimal human diet, why our differences matter when it comes to diet, and what foods are better for all humans to eat (and not eat)  The evolutionary perspective on diet, including archeological and anatomical evidence for meat consumption, genetic changes suggestive of adaptation to animal foods, studies of contemporary hunter-gatherers, and the lifespan of our Paleolithic ancestors The biochemical perspective on diet, including nutrient density, caloric density and saturated fat, bioavailability, and essential vs nonessential nutrients What we can conclude from the biochemical perspective Potential downsides to a long-term restrictive diet approach Why the best approach is focusing your diet on nutrient density Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. There’s so much...

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RHR: The Emerging Field of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, with Dr. Ingmar Gorman

July 5, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The current state of research into psychedelics for therapeutic uses Using MDMA to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder The drawbacks to increased popularity and exposure of psychedelics First-generation versus newer second-generation psychedelics and choosing when to use different compounds Dr. Gorman’s company, Fluence, and the work that they do Show notes: Fluence website Add back in what the modern world has crowded out and feel and perform your best with the Adapt Naturals Core Plus Bundle. Learn more at AdaptNaturals.com [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’ve been interested in the use of psychedelics and empathogens for psychotherapeutic treatment for many years. If you’ve been listening to my show for some time, I’ve had a few different guests on...

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RHR Research Review: Dietary Intake Reporting, Caloric Restriction, Insomnia, Lion’s Mane, Lifestyle-Lifespan Correlation, Antibiotics & the Gut, and Aspirin

June 28, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Underreporting of caloric intake across individuals of all body weights The impact of circadian rhythm on caloric restriction efficacy and the benefits and downsides of caloric restriction The prevalence of cognitive issues later in life among those who suffered from insomnia during middle age The neuroprotective properties of lion’s mane mushrooms and their potential benefits in preventing the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease How positive diet and lifestyle choices can significantly impact our lifespan How antibiotic use can lead to systemic fungal infections due to their effect on the gut microbiome Recent changes to guidelines on taking low-dose daily aspirin for the prevention of cardiovascular events Show notes: [embedded content] Chris Kresser:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I...

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RHR: Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Unique Health Benefits, with Dr. Christopher Hobbs

June 21, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Hobbs became interested in mycology Ways in which mushrooms can benefit our health The concept of food as medicine Therapeutic effects of beta-glucans Health benefits of terpenes How to forage for mushrooms Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Hobbs as my guest. Dr. Hobbs is a fourth-generation, internationally renowned herbalist and mycologist, and he earned his PhD at UC Berkeley with research and publication in evolutionary biology, biogeography, phylogenetics, plant chemistry, and ethnobotany. He’s now on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I first encountered Dr. Hobbs many years ago when I was studying Chinese medicine in the Bay Area, and I attended a...

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RHR: Understanding and Addressing Back Pain, with Dr. Stefanie Cohen

June 14, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Stefi’s personal journey The story behind her book Back in Motion Common back pain myths Neuroplasticity and how the science of understanding pain has evolved Where typical treatments for back pain tend to fall short Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints today, and it seems to be on the rise. According to Statista, almost 40 percent of the U.S. population experienced lower back problems in the last three months [of] 2019, compared to just 28 percent in 1997. If you’re 65 years and older, that goes up to 46 percent of adults experiencing lower back pain in the last three months. Fifty-four percent of the...

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RHR Research Review: Medicinal Mushrooms, Gut Microbiota, Blood Sugar, Root-Causeism, and Nutrient Deficiency

June 7, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The healing benefits of medicinal mushrooms Types of medicinal mushrooms How to get the benefits of medicinal mushrooms How our gut microbiota can influence our food cravings Combining root cause and pleiotropy approaches to resolving health challenges Elevated blood sugar as a precursor to cardiovascular disease The prevalence of nutrient deficiencies in the modern diet and how to address them Show notes:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m going to do another solo episode. I’m going to cover some research studies, share some insights from my clinical practice, and [discuss] things I’ve been thinking about recently. We’ll start by talking about the healing benefits of medicinal mushrooms. Not the psychedelic type, although I’m very interested in those, as well,...

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RHR: How Natural Wines Are Different, with Todd White

May 31, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The modern wine industry and what it means to be a natural wine producer Common additives in commercial wines and their health effects How to make conscious choices in wine consumption Show notes: Dry Farm Wines website Visit DryFarmWines.com/ChrisKresser to receive an extra bottle of wine in your first shipment for only a penny Achieve your health goals and live your best life with Adapt Naturals. Join the email list at chriskresser.com for the latest updates on the July launch of the Core Plus bundle.  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. If you listen to this show, you probably think a lot about where your food comes from, the quality of your food, how it’s made, what ingredients, additives, [and]...

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RHR: Why Amino Acids Are the Building Blocks of Life, with Angelo Keely

May 24, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What amino acids are and why they’re important The role that amino acids play in muscle protein synthesis The importance of muscle protein synthesis in recovery, metabolism, and aging How to get an adequate amount of protein and essential amino acids Safety and protein intake What to look for in an amino acid supplement and why Kion is unique Show notes:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, we’re going to talk all about amino acids. I realized I’ve never done a show on this topic or even written an article about them. But I use amino acids regularly to support my performance and recovery, and I have a long history of using them, which I’ll talk a little...

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RHR Research Review: Dietary Interventions for Cancer, Vitamin D, Walking, Tocotrienols, Sleep Apnea, ADHD in Kids, Mental Health, and Nanoplastics

May 17, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Whether ketogenic diets might protect against colorectal cancer Influence of protein intake on diffuse midline gliomas Vitamin D supplementation for protection against COVID-19 What difference the pace of walking makes in terms of health and longevity Therapeutic potential of tocotrienols The impact sleep apnea has on biological age Behavioral and emotional benefits of micronutrients in kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Improvements in mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic among those who had exposure to the outdoors Health effects of plastic nanoparticles from food and beverage containers Show notes:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m going to do another solocast research review. Whether Ketogenic Diets Might Protect Against Colorectal Cancer Let’s start with a study that investigated whether ketogenic diets might protect...

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