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Is Too Much Protein Bad For You? The TRUTH About Creatine, What’s The “Healthiest” Alcohol & More! Solosode #480

Ben Greenfield Life

Ben Greenfield

Education, Fitness, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.65.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, you'll get to dive deep into a range of compelling topics—from busting myths around creatine supplementation and its benefits for athletes of all ages to breaking down the intricacies of protein intake for muscle gain and overall health. I’ll also share my go-to biohacking tools for ultimate relaxation and cognitive enhancement, including a state-of-the-art light therapy device and advanced leg compression gear.

Additionally, I'll untangle long-standing debates, like whether creatine really causes hair loss, muscle cramping, or kidney issues, while offering clarity on optimal dosages for everyone, including women and children. Plus, you'll get to hear about the unexpected health benefits of mezcal tequila, thanks to its unique inulin fibers from the agave plant.

You'll also explore recent research on protein intake, highlighting findings that could revolutionize your approach to muscle gain and longevity. Plus, I'll discuss details about my personal home setup designed for peak physical and mental performance!

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/480

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0:00.0

In this episode of Ben Greenfield Life podcast is too much protein bad for you the truth about

0:06.0

creatine what's the healthiest alcohol and a whole lot more fitness nutrition biohacking, longevity, life optimization, spirituality, and a whole lot more.

0:19.0

Welcome to the Ben Greenfield Life Show.

0:21.6

Are you ready to hack your life? Let's do this. Biomimesis is a big word is basically taking things that your body naturally makes and

0:41.6

mimicking them with other compounds.

0:44.8

So in this case, this company called Mimio has figured out a way to use a combination of

0:49.3

unique fasting metabolites to recreate fasting.

0:52.9

They're biomimeminokin, that's a word,

0:55.3

fasting at the molecular level and activating your body's fasting pathways

0:59.5

on demand with supplementation,

1:02.1

meaning that you can put into your body the same type of things your body would naturally make if you were fasting by using mimeo.

1:09.0

And they've actually done studies on this. They've shown that it provides similar anti-inflammatory,

1:13.6

antioxidant, metabolic, and cardioprotective effects as fasting extends lifespan by

1:18.3

96% in model organisms and decreases biological age in humans.

1:24.0

I have a fantastic interview with the folks at Mimio.

1:26.6

You can find it on my podcast feed.

1:28.8

But if you want to try this stuff out for yourself and get 20% off your first order. I just take two every morning.

1:34.4

Go to mimioHealth.com slash bg l that's M i m i m i oh

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help dot com slash bg gGL and use code BGL 20% off your first door of MIMEO.

1:49.2

Hey, so since you're listening to this podcast, you most likely know the problem with most commercially available supplements that in many brands disguise formulations with proprietary fairy dusted blends with poor and non-bioavailable forms heavily under-dose

2:05.0

based on what's actually shown in trials to work or loaded up with useless

2:09.2

cheap and nasty fillers and excipients and that is why I personally vet and try every

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