Alex Leaf, @Alexleaf, has spent over a decade translating nutrition research for a living, and he's watched the same myths survive no matter how much evidence piles up against them. In this episode: -His own systematic review on keto diets and athletic performance, and what it actually found -The ApoB and LDL cholesterol debate, and why both extremes miss the nuance -The real story behind the myth that too much protein damages your liver -Why he takes ten grams of collagen a day -Whether you can actually build muscle in a calorie deficit Hosted by @theNOBSdentist, @CalvinandNOBS, and @TJ_Bongiorno. Brought to you by: • NOBS: nobsroutines.com/ • The Outgoing Co.: theoutgoing.co/ Follow @dthshow for more!

It brings me no joy to say this but we have to skip this week’s episode due to creative differences among the team (everyone except Calvin wanted the edit to be better). See you next Tuesday Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Do you actually need a calorie surplus to build muscle? Alex Leaf breaks down the science of body recomposition and explains why beginners or those returning to the gym can build significant lean mass while in a massive calorie deficit, as long as their protein intake is high. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @Alexleaf

Writing off all supplements as a scam ignores the clinical research behind individual ingredients. We break down the bias against supplementation and highlight how specific compounds, like saffron, provide highly effective mood support with minimal side effects when compared to traditional interventions. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @Alexleaf

Hydrolyzed collagen is one of the best supplements you can take for overall health. Alex Leaf breaks down how it effectively supports skin, joint, and bone health, while also providing a massive boost of dietary glycine for intestinal support. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @Alexleaf

Social media is flooded with extreme health advice that completely ignores actual science. Alex Leaf breaks down the most persistent nutrition myths online, debunking everything from plant toxicity and carbohydrate fear-mongering to extreme carnivore diet claims. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @Alexleaf

Alex Leaf explains why adding collagen to your daily routine is a low-cost, high-reward habit, comparing its foundational benefits to taking daily creatine. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @Alexleaf

We assume the loudest nutrition claims online are the ones worth listening to. @alexleaf says that's exactly backwards. Alex Leaf on why his own research found keto hurts elite athletic performance, and why saffron holds its own against antidepressants in nine separate studies. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow

Before chasing protocols and supplements, the first step to fixing your gut has to be a self audit. Am I eating terrible food? Am I sleeping well? Am I stressed? For most people, fixing the basics is enough to make a real difference. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @gutoptimised

Ross answers the hot girl IBS question. A lot of women grow up believing dieting means eating less and suppressing their appetite to stay skinny. Not enough energy, minerals, or micronutrients long term is going to lead to gut issues, guy or girl. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @gutoptimised

People who've had their gallbladder removed often develop cholestasis, Sibo, and poor digestion. The fix: lower fat meals, or ox bile with a high fat meal to help break it down. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @gutoptimised

Throwing antimicrobials at every gut symptom is the most common mistake Ross sees in people trying to self heal. A lot of people report significant health issues starting the moment they use them, including long lasting immune issues like mast cell activation syndrome. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @gutoptimised

The gut has a connection to every organ in the body. A sinus issue paired with gut reactivity can signal immune cells to activate in your sinuses. Most doctors never make that connection because they're only looking at the symptom in front of them. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @gutoptimised

We assume gut symptoms mean we need to hit them with something strong. This episode argues that instinct might be doing more harm than good. @gutoptimised on why antimicrobials get treated like a harmless natural fix for gut issues, and why one in six women he talks to have lost their gallbladder before finding the real cause. Full episode here or on YouTube: DTHshow

Ross Schreuder, @GutOptimized, spent years being told it was stress. It was a parasite destroying his gut lining the whole time. He went from practicing law to running a gut health coaching practice after healing himself when doctors couldn't. In this episode: -Why "hot girl IBS" is real, and what's actually driving it -Why fecal transplants often work, then completely reverse -The four pillars behind almost every gut issue: digestion, microbiome, gut lining, and governing systems -The supplements people don't realize are antimicrobials, and how they can do lasting damage -What to actually do if you've already had your gallbladder removed Hosted by @theNOBSdentist, @CalvinandNOBS, and @TJ_Bongiorno. Brought to you by: NOBS: nobsroutines.com/ The Outgoing Co.: theoutgoing.co/ Follow @dthshow for more!

Pointing at an NBA player who eats garbage and performs, or an elite athlete with a perfect routine, doesn't prove much. Genetics carries most of that outcome. The real work starts with focusing on what's actually within your control. Full episode here or YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @NoahRyanCo

Ask most people what affects their health and they won't say sleep, cardio, or muscle mass. They'll panic about their sheets instead. There's no impact versus effort ratio happening, and the basics get skipped. Full episode here or YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @NoahRyanCo

Building a system of clean, readily available food doesn't just cut toxin exposure, it increases your resiliency to the toxins you can't avoid. That foundation is what earns room for an occasional vice without falling into lazy shortcuts. Full episode here or YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @NoahRyanCo

Bryan Johnson is the LeBron James of health neuroticism, millions of dollars and obsessive tracking. He just came out with a serious case of gastritis. If that level of effort still ends in real health problems, is it actually a good wager? Full episode here or YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @NoahRyanCo

Thirty years ago you had one or two things to be afraid of. Now there are hundreds of new threat vectors every single day. Fear sells better than almost anything else. Loss aversion always beats aspiration. Full episode here or YouTube: DTHshow Guest: @NoahRyanCo