Dave Asprey's Blog, page 153
May 25, 2018
Keto Diarrhea & Keto Constipation — Side Effects of Low-Carb Diets
You’ve just started the high-fat, low-carb keto diet and you’re no doubt excited about all the promised benefits. Weight loss! Increased energy! More brain power! But what you might not be prepared for are some of the less-than-fun side effects as your body learns to convert fat into fuel. Some fall under the category of, […]
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May 24, 2018
Mathematics of Consciousness -Your Life as a Video Game. Dr. Ted Achacoso #495
Dr. Ted Achacoso… Possibly one of the smartest guys around… On Health Optimization Medicine. What’s that you say? He ties together clinical metabolomics, epigenetics, bioenergetics, your gut immune systems, artificial intelligence, chronobiology, evolutionary medicine, basically stuff you might have heard about if you listen to this show, and puts it all together. In this episode […]
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Keto Frozen Lemonade Slushies
Lemonade slushie recipe and content provided by Veronica Culver, The Enchanted Cook Summer is coming and frozen keto lemonade is just what you need to stay deliciously hydrated and refreshed. With just 3g of net carbs and a big lemon-y dose of vitamin C, this “sunshine in a cup” is not only a tasty treat, […]
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An Upside to Nicotine: The Positive Effects of Nicotine on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
It’s time to set the record straight about the effects of nicotine on your brain. Nicotine — an oily liquid made by plants to keep bugs and animals away – is in the same chemical family as caffeine. And like caffeine, nicotine received a bad rap for a long time, particularly because it’s the major […]
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9 Reasons Canola Oil Is Bad for You (as in, Toss It ASAP)
Is canola oil good for you? It’s a question nutritionists and food industrialists have been debating for decades. The controversy dates back to the 1950s, when the FDA banned rapeseed oil because of its negative effects on the heart, liver and kidney. Before getting into that, you need to first understand what canola oil is, […]
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May 23, 2018
Fix Your Dopamine Levels to Cut Food Cravings, Suggests New Study
Stimulating the brain with electromagnetic pulses could reduce food cravings in people with obesity, a new study has found. Researchers from Italy showed that stimulating the brain increases the levels of neurotransmitters, namely the feel-good chemical dopamine, in the blood of obese people, making them feel more satisfied after eating. The study, presented at the […]
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Chocolate Cookie Dough Keto Ice Cream
Keto ice cream recipe & content provided by Jordan Pie This no-churn keto ice cream recipe will change your life. Finding a low-carb ice cream at the supermarket that’s also Bulletproof is beyond difficult. Making one can also be tricky if you don’t have an ice cream maker. That’s where my chocolate cookie dough ice […]
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How to Get More Collagen, and Why Your Skin Needs It to Stay Young
If you’ve been following the Bulletproof Diet for a while, you know that sipping bone broth and drinking collagen protein powder (aka collagen peptides) makes you look and feel great. Collagen firms your skin and strengthens your bones. It’s no wonder it’s now the drink du jour among Hollywood stars (Jennifer Aniston credits collagen supplements […]
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Mucuna Pruriens: The Mood-Boosting Productivity Pill You’ve Been Looking For
Is mucuna pruriens the mood- and libido-boosting productivity pill you’ve been looking for? Known as the dopa bean, mucuna pruriens is a natural herbal supplement used in Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient practice from India, that lowers stress, reduces anxiety, improves focus, boosts the libido, and elevates mood. “Mucuna pruriens has an almost magical ability to […]
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May 22, 2018
Nicotine, the Perfect Psychotropic? Dr. Paul Newhouse # 494
Nicotine and your brain! Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about cigarettes. Today’s guest on Bulletproof Radio is Dr. Paul Newhouse. Dr. Newhouse has a broad background in human cognitive medicine and neuroscience and has 40 years of studying cognitive models in humans under his belt. He has spent a lot of that time studying nicotine’s […]
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