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Top 3 Nutrients for Fighting Inflammation and Autoimmunity

July 12, 2023
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Inflammation is at the root of all chronic and autoimmune diseases, ranging from rheumatoid arthritis, to metabolic syndrome and diabetes, to neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline. With rising rates of inflammation due to poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and nutrient depleted soils comes rising rates of these autoimmune and chronic conditions at the population-level. Today, roughly 80 million Americans suffer from chronic illnesses that drastically affect quality of life. While inflammation is a problem in cases of chronic disease, it is a natural bodily process designed to help us recover from injury and infection. When the body recognizes an injury or infection, it releases chemicals that trigger the immune system to either heal the damaged tissue or fight off foreign pathogens. Once the wound has been...

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RHR: My Top 3 Nutrients for Fighting Inflammation and Autoimmunity

July 11, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The significance of inflammation in the onset, progression, and severity of chronic and autoimmune diseases Chris’s top three nutrients for fighting inflammation and autoimmunity The research behind how these three nutrients impact a wide range of inflammation-driven conditions What to look for in an inflammation-busting supplement and how to supplement for your diet and lifestyle How to use these nutrients to balance and regulate your immune system Show notes: Learn more about the Omega-3 Index test Fish Oil profile on Examine.com database “The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Rheumatoid Arthritis” by Kostoglou-Athanassiou et al. “Dietary fish oil and the severity of symptoms in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus” by Walton et al. “A randomized interventional trial of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on endothelial function and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus”...

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RHR: How to Safely Approach Stopping Psychiatric Medications, with Dr. Mark Horowitz

June 20, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: How the body’s natural desire for homeostasis leads to increased drug tolerance and withdrawal symptoms The scientific and psychological differences between physical drug dependence and drug addiction The truth about how long antidepressant drugs stay in the system, and how long the body may take to rebound Whether the risk for withdrawals from antidepressants can be predicted How the risks of stopping antidepressant use have been underrepresented to both clinicians and patients What antidepressant withdrawal looks like Ways to distinguish antidepressant withdrawal from a reemergence of primary symptoms The problem with a “linear approach” to drug tapering How to taper off antidepressant drugs safely How Outro, a digital clinic operating in Canada, is empowering antidepressant users to stop their medications without withdrawal symptoms Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. This is...

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RHR: Understanding the Science of Metabolism and Ketones, with Dr. Latt Mansor

June 13, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The basics of ketone science and why the brain needs ketones to function, especially in the absence of excess glucose An overview of the body’s methods for generating ketones (endogenous ketones) and inducing ketosis The problems with using supplemental ketone salts for performance How ketone diols operate in the body versus ketone salts and ketone esters What various factors affect blood levels of ketones with exogenous ketones The biological effects of ketones on anaerobic metabolism How exercise affects the metabolism of exogenous ketones and the role of exogenous ketones in exercise recovery The optimal use, including dosages and frequency, of exogenous ketones for improving performance and recovery How to use exogenous ketone diols for maintaining focus and improving cognitive performance Who may benefit from supplementing with ketone diols, and whether...

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RHR: Finding a Path to a Meaningful Life Through Sport, Adventure, Charity, and Aging Well, with Sean Lake

May 30, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: What skiing and snowboarding mean to Chris and Sean as lifelong athletes How reframing health as a way of prolonging what you love to do can create a meaningful mindset shift Why our modern diet is lacking in collagen and how a collagen supplement can improve your day-to-day functioning How Sean’s best friend Glen inspired his supplement company, BUBS Naturals, and what makes their products different Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Over the 12-plus years I’ve been podcasting, I’ve enjoyed having a wide range of guests on the show, from scientists to physicians to entrepreneurs to athletes to people [who] are just really engaged in whatever it is that they’re doing. And today’s guest...

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RHR: Reviewing the Evidence on the Serotonin Theory of Depression, with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff

May 9, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The origins of the chemical imbalance theory of depression and whether there is scientific evidence to support this theory How human bias has perpetuated the myth of the serotonin theory and the use of tricyclic drugs to treat depression Our approach to understanding and treating depression prior to the chemical imbalance theory and how this theory has altered approaches to depression in the mental health profession Why the pharmaceutical industry sought to override the dominant conceptualization of depression Whether we can say that there is a true biological basis to depression What happens to people with and without depression when levels of neurotransmitters in the brain are altered in clinical trials and the role of the placebo effect in antidepressant drug trials The long-term negative effects of...

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RHR: Integrating Functional and Ayurvedic Medicine to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity, with Dr. Akil Palanisamy

May 2, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: Toxins that have been linked to increased risk of autoimmune disease, and how you can minimize your exposure to them The microbiome, the mycobiome, the virome, and their connection with autoimmunity The five most important keystone bacteria in the microbiome for immune health and autoimmunity The two-phase diet that Dr. Palanisamy designed for those with autoimmunity issues Why stress reduction is a fundamental part of immune health The oral microbiome and its implications in autoimmunity The richest food sources for polyphenols and phytonutrients Experimental therapies promising for autoimmune diseases Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. The latest statistics suggest that up to 50 million Americans are living with an autoimmune disease today, at a cost of almost $90...

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RHR: The Nutrient Shortfalls of the EAT-Lancet Diet, with Ty Beal

April 25, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The EAT-Lancet planetary health diet, including why and how it was created and the concept of a “planetary health diet” What micronutrients are lacking in the EAT-Lancet diet and why it matters How mainstream media has received the EAT-Lancet diet Why discussions on nutrient density are so complex, including the synergistic relationships between some necessary nutrients How phytic acid affects the bioavailability of key nutrients like iron, zinc, and calcium Ways to increase nutrient density while following the EAT-Lancet guidelines The problem of outdated and non-standardized recommended daily allowances of nutrients How EAT-Lancet researchers have responded to criticisms of their guidelines Ty Beal’s recommendations on what makes a healthy diet Show notes: “Estimated micronutrient shortfalls of the EAT–Lancet planetary health diet” by Ty Beal, Flaminia Ortenzi, and Jessica Fanzo “Milk and Health”...

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RHR: Overcoming Adrenal Dysfunction, with Dr. Izabella Wentz

April 18, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: What adrenal fatigue or adrenal dysfunction is and how it relates to the thyroid The symptoms of adrenal dysfunction and methods to test or diagnose it The biological relationship between adrenal dysfunction and autoimmunity Ways to treat adrenal dysfunction from a conventional and integrative perspective Why the combination of adrenal dysfunction, autoimmunity, and thyroid dysfunction may be more prevalent in women Techniques for reducing chronic stress that leads to adrenal dysfunction and autoimmunity Pleasure and fun as an antidote to stress How Dr. Wentz’s four-week Adrenal Transformation Program works Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Adrenal fatigue is a topic that’s surrounded by misconceptions and misunderstanding. On one end of the spectrum, you have conventional doctors who insist...

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RHR: How Regenerative Grazing Supports Our Health and Our Ecosystem, with Ridge Shinn and Lynne Pledger

March 28, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The environmental effects of regenerative grazing Why we should consider cattle a “keystone species” How regenerative grazing could increase farmable land and eliminate food insecurity The truth about how much water is necessary to raise cattle Why monocropping corn and soy is bad for the environment Ways cattle grazing restores native wildlife and vegetation Where carbon dioxide and methane emissions from cattle end up The ethical cost of consuming beef How to make regenerative grazing possible all year The real cost of healthy, nutrient-dense foods Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. There are a lot of misconceptions about the environmental impact of meat. Certainly, meat that’s raised in a conventional agricultural factory environment can be extremely harmful for the environment,...

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