How to Know if Your Genetics Contribute to Blue Light Sensitivity and Poor Sleep — and What to Do About It | Mastering Nutrition #10

030: Zinc Definitely Fights Colds, But You're Probably Using the Wrong Kind: In episode 30, I talk about the use of zinc lozenges to fight colds. While nutritional zinc does support the immune system and your immunity may benefit from zinc supplements or zinc-rich foods, this has nothing to do with the use of zinc lozenges to... by Mastering Nutrition

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005: My Evening and Morning Routines: In this episode I describe how I have designed my evening and morning routines to maximize my quality sleep and productivity. I include the roles of blue-light deprivation using f.lux, iOS 9.3 Nightshift, blue-blocking amber fits-over glasses and... by Mastering Nutrition

22 min listen

009: Balancing Calcium and Phosphorus in the Diet, and the Importance of Measuring Parathyroid Hormone: In this episode, I answer a listener's question about whether I am worried about my phosphorus intake and whether a high phosphorus intake is ok as long as it is balanced by calcium. I describe the biochemistry and physiology of the system that... by Mastering Nutrition

69 min listen

002: As the Cholesterol Consensus Crumbles, the Stance Against Saturated Fat Softens: Breaking News Undermines the Conventional Wisdom About Good Fats and Bad Fats by Mastering Nutrition

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001: Coffee: Why I drink coffee and won't apologize for it, but why I'm skeptical of the large body of literature associating coffee consumption with reduced disease risk. Do we drink coffee by choice? Sort of. I discuss why our genes may play a role in our coffee... by Mastering Nutrition

22 min listen

024: The Evolution of Diverse Vitamin D Requirements: Whites have higher 25(OH)D than every other racial group, and the conventional explanation is that light skin evolved to allow sufficient vitamin D synthesis far away from the equator. In episode 24, I explain why these differences may relate to... by Mastering Nutrition

63 min listen

013: Wait a Second, Is Glycation Actually GOOD For You?: In this episode, I wrap up glycation week by discussing why glycation may play essential physiological roles in the body. In the early days of methylglyoxal research, Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, who won the 1937 Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine for his... by Mastering Nutrition

40 min listen

004: What I've Been Eating And How I Get It: I am often asked what I eat, so here is my answer. To simultaneously meet the goals of productivity, fat loss, and good nutrition over the last few months, I get most of my food through Thrive Market and Whole Foods via Instacart, use Epic Liver... by Mastering Nutrition

29 min listen

008: The Two-Minute Hack Every Computer Junkie Should Be Doing For Their Wrists: In this short episode, I describe how voodoo flossing my computer-damaged wrists has made a tremendous difference in my ability to tolerate weight lifting (especially Olympic lifting) without wrist pain. I use a protocol from Kinetics Sports Rehab... by Mastering Nutrition

10 min listen

That Moment You Wake Up to Pee And Can’t Fall Back to Sleep | Chris Masterjohn Lite CML #5: Here are three practical tips for how to prevent waking up early to pee and help you fall back asleep if you do. If you'd like to share the public version of this episode with non-Masterpass holders, you can find it . by Mastering Nutrition

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006: Why "Glycation" Is a Bad Reason to Restrict Carbs: In this episode, I respond to a listener's question aboutwhether glycation is a good argument against a high-carbohydratediet. I agree that we should avoid refined carbs and emptycalories, but in this episode I describe why "glycation" is reallya... by Mastering Nutrition

35 min listen

003: The Sugar Conspiracy -- Trading One Nutritional Boogeyman for Another: In his April 7, 2016 piece in The Guardian, "The Sugar Conspiracy" Ian Leslie argues that the politics of nutrition has blinded us to the fact that sugar is more deserving than saturated fat of the status of dietary arch-villain and that the... by Mastering Nutrition

27 min listen

007: The Many Uses of Yoga Blocks Around the House, and Why a Standing Desk Isn't Enough: In this episode I describe why a set of two yoga blocks has beenone of my best low-cost investments in the last year, playing avariety of unexpected roles around my apartment, and allowing me tomake major strides in increasing the diversity of... by Mastering Nutrition

18 min listen

010: How to Know if Your Genetics Contribute to Blue Light Sensitivity and Poor Sleep — and What to Do About It: In this episode, I show you how you can determine whether your genetics are contributing to your sensitivity to blue light, poor sleep, and poor daytime alertness, and what you can do about it. Specifically, I look at the research showing that... by Mastering Nutrition

72 min listen

021: Should You Do CrossFit on a Ketogenic Diet?: In this episode, I give my take on a recent masters thesis paper by Rachel Gregory from James Madison University, which reports a study where just under 30 members of Rocktown CrossFit and Sports Performance were randomized to do CrossFit for six... by Mastering Nutrition

33 min listen

011: Paleo f(x) Grab Bag: Carbs, Sex Hormones, Type 1 Diabetes, and More: In this episode, I discuss some important insights from my Paleo f(x) talk and audience responses to it, including the potential dangers of treating type 1 diabetes with a low-carb diet, the importance of carbs and bodyfat for fertility and sex... by Mastering Nutrition

39 min listen

016: Dietary Management of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH): In this episode, I discuss dietary management of familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). This question was asked on the Facebook Live episode from 06/16/2016, "Ask Chris Masterjohn, PhD Anything About Heart Disease," but I was unable to get to the... by Mastering Nutrition

45 min listen

How to Make Your Own DIY Home Air Filter | Chris Masterjohn Lite CML #12: I currently use a Germ Guardian, but for about a decade I used this method, which is half the initial cost and one fifth the long-term maintenance costs. If you'd like to share the public version of this episode with non-Masterpass holders, you can... by Mastering Nutrition

4 min listen

020: How I Beat Eczema With the Right Probiotics, but Why Soap May Be Your Worst Enemy: In this episode, I tell the story of my own battle with eczema. I begin by describing my extraordinary recovery from extreme eczema using the right probiotic. I then describe how a more recent relapse led me to discover the incredible importance of... by Mastering Nutrition

33 min listen

028: Life After Academia with Guillermo Ruiz: Gullermo Ruiz of 3030Strong, a rising soon-to-be ND in the ancestral health community, interviewed me about my decision to leave academia and what I'll be doing to bring you value come January. In this episode you can find all the following and... by Mastering Nutrition

137 min listen

026: When Fat People Can't Get Fat Enough and Lean People Get Fat in All the Wrong Places: In episode 25, Insulin Resistance Isn't All About Carbs and Insulin, I explained why an individual cell would "decide" to stop taking up energy. Here in episode 26, I explain tissue-level energy overload, focusing on adipose tissue and liver. At... by Mastering Nutrition

82 min listen

027: Career Advice, With Brady Holmer: This is a totally different type of episode. Brady Holmer, a first-year exercise science PhD student, interviews me for career advice. In this episode you can find the following: 11:50 Brady's background in exercise science... by Mastering Nutrition

129 min listen

Interlude: What Makes a Good Marker of Nutritional Status?: In this special interlude, I lay down the framework of the five core principles that make a good marker of nutritional status. This is to lay down the framework for a series of podcasts in the future about managing nutritional status for specific... by Mastering Nutrition

55 min listen

012: What is Measuring Our Hba1c REALLY Telling Us About our Blood Glucose and Diabetes Risk?: In response to popular demand, this week is glycation week. In this episode, I discuss the strengths and limitations of using Hba1c to measure our cumulative recent exposure to blood glucose and diabetes risk. Many people will be familiar with the... by Mastering Nutrition

47 min listen

How to Use Video Games to Help You Sleep | Chris Masterjohn Lite CML #2: Some people say you should avoid exposure to screens at night. But video games can help you sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, try playing video games before bed with blue-blocking glasses. If you'd like to share the public version of this episode... by Mastering Nutrition

4 min listen

Better Sleep and Wakefulness With Basic Light Hygiene | Chris Masterjohn Lite CML #4: Proper light hygiene can help you sleep better, make your sleep more restful, and help you feel more awake during the day. This video covers the three most important principles of light hygiene. If you'd like to share the public version of this... by Mastering Nutrition

4 min listen

022: Ketogenic Diets Aren't All About Carbs and Insulin: or, How to Eat a Ketogenic Diet Based on Pasta by Mastering Nutrition

52 min listen

029: What's New With Vitamin K2: In this episode, I've extracted from The Ultimate Vitamin K2 Resource the latest developments and elaborated on them for a more in-depth discussion. I begin by telling the story of my 2007 article about Weston Price's activator X, "On... by Mastering Nutrition

140 min listen

034: Stephan Guyenet on The Hungry Brain: Stephan Guyenet made a book! The Hungry Brain is available now, and in episode 34, Stephan and I talk all about it. Stephan is a long-time friend and colleague. He has a PhD in neuroscience, and studies the role of the brain in controlling the... by Mastering Nutrition

93 min listen

The Quickest and Easiest Way to Make Bone Broth Change | Chris Masterjohn Lite CML #7: Bone broth is a fantastic way to support your beauty, strength, and health, but can be a pain to make. Here’s how to make it in an Instant Pot and have a week’s worth of reheatable food in the process. If you'd like to share the public version of... by Mastering Nutrition

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