Common Sense Health

The Thyroid Brain Connection: What Doctors Won't Tell You

The conversation delves into the complexities of thyroid hormones, low-carb diets, iodine, and reverse T3. It emphasizes the need to interpret thyroid blood tests in the

The Real Reason You're Bloated: Fermentation and SIBO

The conversation delves into the concept of fermentation, explaining its chemical process and impact on gut health. It also explores the markers and mechanisms associated

The Pottenger's Cats Experiment: What They Didn't Tell You

The conversation explores the misinterpretation of Dr. Francis Pottinger's cat study and its implications for human nutrition. It emphasizes the importance of understandi

The Flaw in Vitamin K Research You Need to Know

The conversation critically examines the standard practice of administering vitamin K injections to newborns, highlighting flaws in the foundational study and the misrepr

Hydrogen Water vs DDW: What You Need To Know

The conversation delves into the chemistry of atoms and water, the role of hydrogen, and the concepts of deuterium depleted water and hydrogen water. It explores the hype

PRAL Explained: Are You Eating Too Much "Acid?"

The conversation delves into the concept of Prowl (Potential Renal Acid Load) and its application in nutritional recommendations. It emphasizes the need for careful inter

Why Low Ketones Don't Mean You're Not Burning Fat

The conversation explores the topic of ketone levels and their relationship to fat burning. It delves into the pathways of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, high

Meat Consumption and the Planet: What They Don't Want You To Know

The conversation explores the environmental impact of meat consumption, the benefits of regenerative agriculture, the comparison of meat and plant-based diets, and the he

Don't Let Blood Test Jargon Confuse You: A Simple Guide to mg/dL and mmol/L

Concentration in blood testing is a simple concept that measures the amount of a substance relative to the volume of a fluid or sample. Different units can describe the s

Why You Need Stomach Acid (And How Some Meds Can Damage It)

This video explores the fascinating world of stomach acid, delving into its atomic structure, production process, and the impact of modern drugs on its function. It also

Don't Believe the Hype: The Truth About LDL Cholesterol and Heart Health

The conversation delves into the controversial topic of cholesterol, LDL, and statins, highlighting the influence of financial interests and the importance of interpretin

Don't Panic About Fasting Insulin: Here's What It Really Means

The episode discusses the misinterpretation of low fasting insulin levels in the context of a low-carb, ketogenic, or carnivore diet. It emphasizes the importance of unde

Dr Anthony Jay On The Importance Of Biochemistry In Health

The conversation delves into the manipulation of cholesterol definitions and the impact of statins on health. It explores the changing narrative around cholesterol, the i

Late-Night Meals? Here's What They Do to Your Morning Blood Sugar

Understanding the impact of late-night eating on blood glucose levels and metabolic health. Exploring the interplay of circadian biology, pancreatic endocrinology, and th

The Metabolic Reset: Lower Insulin, Lose Fat, Get Energy

The conversation explores the relationship between low carb, keto, and carnivore eating and its impact on mental health. It emphasizes the importance of metabolic health,

Stop Fearing LDL: What They Don't Tell You

Cholesterol and lipoproteins are essential for the body's functions and are part of a dynamic transport and repair system. The interpretation of blood results should cons

Sleep: The Missing Piece Of Your Health Puzzle

Sleep is a crucial component of metabolic health, impacting appetite, cravings, blood glucose, stress management, and decision-making. Understanding the quality and quant

Human Brains Are Shrinking—Here's Why

The conversation explores the idea that human brains may have been shrinking due to a missing piece in the modern diet - DHA (decossa hexanoic acid). It delves into the i

Supermarkets Are Lying About Your Food

The conversation delves into the deceptive marketing tactics used in the supermarket industry, particularly focusing on the practice of 'farm washing' and the creation of

This Is Why You Accept False Health Information Online

The conversation explores the limitations of AI in interpreting metabolic health data and the importance of context in understanding blood test results. It highlights the