Physionic

Longer Pregnancy & Genetics Changes; BioInk Printing Skin; Nuances in reading Studies; Coronavirus is Local...

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I cover a broad range of topics from pregnancy length and its affect on children's genetics, as well as a new technology that makes p...

High Protein Diets implicated in Artery Plaques; Air Pollution & Heart Attacks; Ranting on Selective Bias

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss a paper looking at high protein diets and their impact on atherosclerosis, as well as air pollution and its correlation wit...

Phospholipase on Muscle Growth; Autophagy in Cancer and a Mystery Ally; New Antibiotic

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will be diving extensively into a powerful muscle promoting mechanism known as phospholipase. Following that, we dive into a poten...

How does your Body fix Mutations?, Heart Rate Variability, Caffeine causes Migraines?

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, I admittedly nerd out a bit on genetics and how our cells repair our genes when exposed to mutagens (things that cause mutations). Ho...

Thoughts on Coronavirus, New Contraceptive Technology, Marijuana & Birth, and more

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll be discussing four topics: 1:47 - Coronavirus 14:46 - Contraceptive Technology 22:36 - Marijuana & Birth 28:08 - Sleep Dep...

Spontaneous, life threatening, meat allergies; ageotyping; cellular asthma, and more

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we will be discussing many subjects ranging from sudden meat allergies, how asthma presents itself (cellularly), to different ...

Diet on Male Fertility, Non-HDL Cholesterol on Heart Disease

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will go over three articles describing the affect genetics play on cardiovascular disease, as well as sleep's mitigating role. We ...

5 Laws of Health, Winning the War on Cancer, Creatine on Muscle Hypertrophy

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a deeper look at a recent video I released on YouTube wherein I describe 5 immutable "laws" of health. Then, we will discuss ...

Endometriosis: Cause of Pain? Treatments? Diagnosis? Symptoms? and More, Ft. Alyssa Dotson

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is an intriguing one as it involves an in-depth dive into the condition known as endometriosis. I am joined by Alyssa Dotson, who ...

Dogs for Mental Health, Balancing Blood pH, Sleeplessness on Food Choices

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will hear a little bit on how dogs may have an effect in regards to mental health, how the body uses a particular reaction to con...

Infrared Sauna for Heart Disease?

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into how infrared sauna therapy may or may not be beneficial for endothelial function/heart disease. Study, Notes, & Am...

A Benefit of Starting an Exercise Lifestyle Early

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss why it is imperative to start your exercise life early in this particular regard - your bones. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Fa...

Why does our skin age?

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe a few different mechanisms for why our skin ages through the discovered differences between elderly skin and young skin. ...

Selective Autophagy & Longer Life

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss some research wherein scientists have gotten some clues between autophagy and longer life based on a protein called p62. ...

Klotho for Cognition and Lifespan

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe a positive mutation that occurs in some people leading them to have enhanced cognitive ability and longer life. Study, N...

Dietary Cholesterol - Okay or Not?

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into dietary cholesterol and its impact on the body as it relates to increasing serum/blood cholesterol levels. YouTube: bi...

Fat Loss, Libido, and Sexual Function

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take some time and explain what I've discovered in my reading of many studies on the topic and tracing the possible reasons for dif...

The Longest Heart Attack in History, Sensual Recalibration

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the longest heart attack in Spanish history and how a woman SURVIVED after being "dead" for 6 hours. Not only that, I discu...

The Sunshine Vitamin

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go through a dialogue I wrtoe some time ago discussing the physiology and implications of the "sunshine vitamin" (Vitamin D). YouT...

Curcumin completely eliminates Diabetes risk

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly discuss one tiny piece of high impact data wherein diabetes risk is completely eliminated by curcumin supplementation. Yo...

Does Metabolism REALLY slow with Age?

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will go into a bit of detail on metabolism and why it likely does not REALLY slow with age all that much. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt...

Tumors SHARE their Cancer

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief episode, I discuss a paper wherein the researchers discover that multiple tumors will share, or "cross pollinate" or "self-seed" themsel...

How Metabolism determines Breathing, and PhD Qualifying Exam

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a bit of the physiology on how our tissue metabolism dictates how heavily we breathe and the interplay between the two. ...

Happy Thanksgiving - a Word of Positivity

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe why you needn’t worry over consuming a lot for Thanksgiving.

Taurine supplement for Triathlon, Marathon performance

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dissect a paper wherein I investigate the effect Taurine produces in regards to long distance exercise performance. Study, Notes,...

More Garlic, Less Blood Pressure?

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go into a study investigating the effect from garlic consumption on blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. Study, Notes, &am...

Lab Grown Meat Revisited, How to transition to a "Bulking" Diet, Creating your own Pre-workout

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will be discussing three topics (time stamps provided): 1. How is the research going on providing lab grown meat?; 2. How to trans...

The Gut Microbiota and its Link to Allergies

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I "flashback Friday" to an episode of the podcast wherein I discuss a paper on the gut microbiota's impact on allergic reactions. R...

Fructose on Liver Health

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explain a bit of data on liver health as it relates to fructose consumption. Study, Notes, and Amendments: https://www.physionic.o...

LSD for Mental Illness & Researchers vs. FDA, ft. Bobby Lease

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this snippet, Bobby Lease (a fellow PhD student) explains some of the potential of future LSD research and how the FDA gets in the way from time to...

How our Circadian Rhythms control the Cells in our Gut

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we go into some detail on how circadian rhythms control the division of the cells in our gut - you can follow along the paper being d...

Game Changers Documentary, Living Past 110 Years, and Cardio's impact on Mortality

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a question related to the latest Game Changers controversy, what lets people live to be over 110 years old, and the impa...

Talk to your doctor about FREE testosterone rather than TOTAL testosterone

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss total testosterone relative to free testosterone and why free is more telling of your endocrinology. YouTube: bit.ly/2JU...

Saturated Fat increases Cholesterol in ApoB Sensitive Individuals

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a paper wherein the researchers investigated the effect seen from saturated fat intake on LDL and total cholesterol. S...

3 Minimum Moves for Health Improvements

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss three moves a person can make to dramatically improve their health from baseline. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit....

Creatine Supplement protects against Brain Damage (TBI)

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we get into a paper wherein creatine supplementation was used to see if it had a protective effect in brain damage (traumatic brain i...

Sleep on Anxiety, Why is there a Muscular Growth Ceiling?

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into two topics: First, sleep - how is it associated with anxiety? Secondly, we dive into a couple of mechanisms to explain w...

Optimal Timing of Protein for Health and Muscle

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into how you can time your protein intake for a more productive consumption of the nutrient for better health and muscle outc...

Is cognition and memory improved by Creatine supplement?

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we investigate a paper wherein the outcomes are related to cognition and if consuming daily creatine positively affects cognition. S...

What happens to dietary fat after you've eaten it?

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we meld the science of nutrition and physiology to explain what happens to dietary fat when we consume it? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt F...

Magnesium Supplementation against Muscle Cramps? Maybe Not.

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we get into some of the science of magnesium supplementation and its impact on muscle cramps in more senior individuals - does it hel...

Medical Breakthrough for Cystic Fibrosis

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a bit of the science of a new treatment that may substantially help many individuals with the debilitating and life shor...

The Dualism of Sleep: What causes us to fall Asleep?

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into what causes our brain to switch to sleep over wakefulness. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram:...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - How it Kills

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into some of the specifics on the pathophysiology of carbon monoxide poisoning. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2P...

What does REM Sleep do for the Brain?

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and its role in our brain. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bi...

Sugar, Honey, and High Fructose Corn Syrup compared...

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dissect some of the research looking at HFCS vs sucrose vs honey and their impact on our health. Content Discussed: https://www.ph...

2019 Nobel Prize, Your Opinion

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a bit of an explanation of this year's Nobel Prize, and in the second half, I discuss some changes to a series that has ...

Hormesis: A Little Stress Never Hurt Anyone...

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explain the concept of hormesis and its positives on health and growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagra...

Caffeine likely does not impede Muscle Growth

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly describe some data on how caffeine is unlikely to decrease muscle growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOa...

Same Genes, Different Cells - What Gives?

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe why cells are different in their look, yet have the same genetic blue print. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2P...

Consuming One Meal a Day raises Blood Sugar

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how a paper I dissected illustrates how consuming one meal a day (OMAD) increases blood sugar levels compared to a more tra...

Cori Cycle: The Body's Sugar Recycling

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss alternative energy substrates to glucose/sugar and fat. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.l...

Hebbian Learning: How Neurons Connect

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how neurons strengthen their connections upon the stimulus to learn or think. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2P...

Cancers share cells and hijack our Immune System

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I give a summary of some of the data found in a huge paper looking at how cancerous tumors will share cells amongst one another and g...

Physiological Age bests Chronological Age

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe what physiological age is and how it relates to the standard understanding of age known as chronological age. YouTube: b...

Curcumin Supplementation affects Diabetes Risk

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss some data from a linked paper looking into the supplementation of curcumin in a standard diet and its potentially positive ...

Menopause, Sleep, and the Brain

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take a bit of time to make you aware of newly announced research on the connection between menopause, night sweats, sleep, and cogn...

#FBF: Everything Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take us back many months to a time when I covered the topic of DOMS for the podcast. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2Pl...

Dimethyltryptamine vs Anti-Depressant

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly describe how Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) stacks up against the popular anti-depressant, ketamine. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Fa...

Differences between Women & Men with Prolonged Fasting

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explore a few of the substrate/metabolic differences between men and women when it comes to prolonged/multi-day fasting. YouTube:...

Gene Mutations lead to Worse Blood Sugar Regulation

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss, in detail, a paper looking at how our genes can impair our ability to regulate blood sugar levels through impairing insuli...

Effort, not weight, dictates Muscle Growth

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss an article released by the Physiological Society on muscle growth - is is weight lifted that dictates muscle size? Nope. ...

Fructose reduces insulin sensitivity and blood sugar tolerance..

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how fructose and glucose, but mostly fructose, impact insulin levels in the blood and blood sugar levels (in rats consuming...

Doing LESS work in the gym to achieve SAME strength results

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss, briefly, how doing less sets yields comparable strength increases as doing massive amounts more volume/sets in a workout. ...

How does fructose consumption affect the liver?

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss a few figures from a paper looking at large amounts of fructose consumption (60% of total diet for 2 months, in rats) and i...

What happens to your hormones and metabolism when you fast for DAYS?

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the various changes in hormones and metabolism from multi day fasting based on a series of studies I investigated in my art...

Good News for Red Wine - Maybe.

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss an associative study claiming that consuming red wine preferentially helped gut microbiome, as well as a few other health m...

How much caffeine will improve cardio performance?

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I give the details on how much caffeine improves cardio/long distance exercise performance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly...

Creatinine - what is it? What does it tell you about your kidneys?

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go back to a slightly older piece of content wherein I discuss the molecule creatinine and what it means when you have elevated cre...

What "ALT" means on your Blood Panel.

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly discuss what ALT stands for and what it means to your health. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram:...

Fructose vs Glucose on Inflammation, Liver Health, and Diabetes

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I spend a long time dissecting a heavily insulin signaling/molecular based paper. I would recommend you follow along via the study an...

Artificial Intelligence & Heart Failure, and some Housekeeping

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the subscriber milestone, Examine changes, pre-workout, and a new artificial intelligence technology. YouTube: bit.ly/2JU...

Insulin like Growth Factor effect from Fasting

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly discuss how IGF-1 is affected by fasting and Fasting Mimicking Dieting (FMD). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2Pl...

Treating PTSD with Ecstasy, Future Directions with Microdosing LSD ft. Bobby Lease

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bobby explains two concepts - one on PTSD and how the psychedelic drug ecstasy can help, as well as future directions in microdosing ...

How does TOTAL weight lifted impact muscle STRENGTH, GROWTH, and ENDURANCE?

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the conclusions from a paper looking at volume and its impact on muscular strength, growth, and endurance. YouTube: bit.l...

High Fructose Corn Syrup affects Brain Dopamine (and Binge Eating?)

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss a paper on high fructose corn syrup and how it may impact brain dopamine, as well as those implications on, potentially, bi...

Ketogenic Diet leads to BETTER *relative* strength compared to High Carb Diet

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly discuss how the ketogenic diet confers a minor, but impactful benefit to competitive lifters in an unexpected way. Refere...

Vegan Diet *inherently* Better for Fat Loss

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief episode, I discuss how a study investigating the vegan diet shows how it stacks up against a traditional western diet. Reference: http...

WBW: When should WOMEN weigh themselves in the Month for greatest accuracy?

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly discuss the times of the month where weight is most accurate for women, based on their menstrual cycle. YouTube: bit.ly/2...

Caffeine on Muscle Growth, Fat Mass, Bodyweight, and Appetite

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the general findings of a paper looking at caffeine's impact on muscle growth, fat mass, body weight, and appetite. Exami...

Nanotechnology, a Breakthrough in Cancer Diagnosis

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how scientists are using nanotechnology to massively improve cancer diagnosis ability and what it could mean for people wit...

Psychedelics replacing anti-depressants, and the effects of LSD, DMT, Shrooms, and more, ft. Bobby Lease

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I cut a segment from the total journal club that I found especially interesting as I discuss how these drugs could replace anti-depre...

Fasting and Cancer Severity

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how fasting seems to have an impact on cancer and cancer severity in certain models. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: b...

Fasting on Blood Sugar

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief episode, I discuss how extended fasting or fasting mimicking dieting affects blood glucose, sugar levels. Reference: https://www.ncbi....

Journal Club: Psychedelic Drugs (LSD, DMT, Shrooms, etc.) and their impact on our Brain ft. Bobby Lease

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bobby Lease and I discuss a paper investigating the direct impact various psychedelic drugs have on our brain. Reference/Paper: htt...

Brown Fat vs Obesity

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how brown fat can impact obesity through an indirect association to a discovery of a protein in the mitochondria of brown f...

Journal Club: Volume increases Muscle, but not Strength (EARLY ACCESS)

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take immense pleasure breaking down a paper looking at volume (total weight lifted in a set time) and its impact on muscle growth, ...

Fasting decreases Inflammatory Marker

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how fasting or Fasting Mimicking Diet lowers the inflammatory marker C-Reactive Protein. Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm....

Energy State, AMPK, and mTOR

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief episode, Alec explains the nuance for understanding the interplay between AMPK and mTOR within the cell. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Face...

Ketogenic Diet & Power Lifting Performance

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe the general findings of a paper looking at the ketogenic diet and power lifting performance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Fa...

New Theory of Alzheimer's - Autophagy?

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss a research group positing a new and improved theory for the cause of Alzheimer's. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.l...

Journal Club: Caffeine's Metabolic Impact on Muscle Growth

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alec Chaves and I discuss how caffeine adminitered to cells, as well as mammals, impacts their capacity to build muscle on a molecula...

Heart Attack symptoms are Different in Women

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly describe the differences in heart attack symptoms in women. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram:...

Exercise Type & Heart/Cardiovascular Health

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the two primary types of exercise and their impact on the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system. YouTube: bit.ly...

Keto, Water Weight, and Muscle Loss ft. Alec Chaves

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alec explains what implications water weight has on muscle measures and I explain what that means for muscle maintenance. YouTube: ...

Vegan Diet offers a Different Distribution of Amino Acids

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I briefly discuss the differences in amino acid profile between the vegan diet and a standard diet. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebo...

NTF-3 directly lowers Anxiety

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss a discovery of a molecule that reduces anxiety in rhesus monkeys and I describe how they went about discovering it. Refer...

Journal Club: Ketogenic Diet's affect on Lifting Performance ft. Alec Chaves

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, I have my good friend Alec Chaves on to discuss a paper looking at the ketogenic diet and its impact on lifting performance i...

Vegan diet inherently BETTER for Fat Loss and Diabetes

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe the results of a paper looking at the impact the vegan diet has on weight loss and diabetes markers. For the full breakdow...

What causes water weight gain over just a few days?

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I describe how a molecule influences our water weight from day to day. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram...