The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast

AMA 6 - Weight Loss, Genetics, Muscle Confusion, Who To Trust, and More

In this listener Q&A, Dr. Layne Norton answers your most-asked questions on training, fat loss, genetics, recovery, and how to cut through the noise — with his kitten Whe

Overrated/Underrated: Muscle Building Edition

In the second installment of the Overrated/Underrated series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the most talked-about muscle-building strategies as overrated, underrated, or properl

The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

In this episode of the Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, Layne sits down with renowned researcher and ketogenic diet expert Dr. Dominic D’Agostino to dive deep into the science o

Overrated/Underrated: Fat Loss Edition

In the first installment of a new series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the most talked-about fat-loss strategies as overrated or underrated, based purely on the evidence. No hy

Sports Nutrition & Performance with Dr. Mike Ormsbee

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Ormsbee, Director of the Institute of Sports Science and Medicine at Florida State University. Mike is one of the sharpest, most

Metabolic Adaptation

In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based breakdown of metabolic adaptation — one of the biggest reasons why fat loss slows down and main

AMA 05 - Creatine, Plant Protein, Collagen, Fiber, GLP1s and More

In this listener Q&A, Layne dives deep into your most-asked questions on supplements, protein sources, cholesterol, weight-loss medications, and more. As always, he break

Protein Deep Dive

In this deep dive episode, Dr. Layne Norton breaks down everything you need to know about protein — from the molecular level to practical real-world application. We cove

Seed Oils: The Evidence-Based Deep Dive

Are seed oils (and the polyunsaturated fats they contain) quietly destroying your health… or is the outrage mostly hype and misinformation? In this deep-dive episode, Dr.

Bill Campbell: The Physique Enhancement Professor

In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton sits down with Professor Bill Campbell, PhD — Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South F

AMA 04 - Cortisol, Seed Oils, Insulin, Biggest Loser and More

In this listener Q&A, Layne dives deep into your most-asked questions on training, nutrition, and practical science. As always, he breaks down the actual research and giv

Blood Flow Restriction Training with Jeremy Loenneke

In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton interviews Professor Jeremy Loenneke — one of the world’s top researchers on blood flow restriction training. They break down how BFR ac

The Most Overhyped Supplements of All Time

It’s here—the last episode of Dr. Layne Norton’s no-nonsense supplement series! In this finale, Layne takes a hard, evidence-based look at some of the most overhyped supp

Supplement Series: Tier 2

The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast is back with Part 2 of the highly anticipated Supplement Series! In Episode 23, Layne dives deep into his Tier 2 supplements — the ones with

Supplement Series: Tier 1

The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast is back with the start of a brand-new Supplement Series! In Episode 22, Layne kicks things off by diving deep into his Tier 1 supplements — t

The Science of Muscle Building with James Krieger

In this episode, I’m joined by James Krieger, editor of REPS (Research Review for Exercise & Physique Science), to break down what the meta-analyses really say about buil

Study Deep Dive: Does Aspartame Increase Insulin?

In this episode, Layne Norton, PhD, dissects the landmark 2025 systematic review & meta-analysis in Advances in Nutrition: "The Effects of Aspartame on Glucose, Insulin,

AMA 03 - New Food Guide Pyramid, Calories, Seed Oils, Hypertrophy and More

In this wide-ranging Q&A episode, I tackle some of the most debated topics in nutrition, training, and health — and separate what the evidence actually shows from what’s

The Keys to Building Muscle Part 2: NUTRITION

Building muscle doesn’t happen in the gym alone. In Part 2 of this series, I break down the nutrition and supplementation variables that actually matter for maximizing mu

The Keys to Building Muscle Part 1: TRAINING

How do muscles actually grow — and what really matters for hypertrophy? In this episode, I break down muscle growth from the ground up, starting with muscle structure an