The Mike Fave Podcast

Build Your Energy Based Diet: https://mikefave.com/ENERGY-82925 Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/COACHING-82925 Time Stamps: 00:00 - Prevalence of Obesity & Diabetes 7:38 - Sources of Chris's Data 14:20 - Is eating less the solution to the obesity epidemic? 22:09 - Does sugar consumption = obesity? 31:22 - What is to blame for obesity? Sugar or vegetable oil? 33:22 - Are carbohydrates responsible for obesity epidemic? 36:26 - Vegetable Oils = Obesity? 40:07 - Does sugar cause diabetes? 46:40 - Are carbohydrates & sugar responsible for diabetes? 52:33 - New research from 17 countries - Sugar Consumption 58:35 - New research from 17 countries - Carb Consumption 1:00:29 - 17 country study - Vegetable Oil Consumption 1:03:48 - Correlation vs. Causation, Randomized Control Trials etc. 1:22:25 - What is going on in France? 1:28:53 - New Research: Obesity 1:43:08 - How much vegetable oil a day increases obesity? 1:45:56 - New Research: Sugar, Carbs, Diabetes 1:48:56 - Hidden Sources of Seed Oils 1:50:57 - Do you need to stop eating carbs? 1:58:25 - Is there an ideal macronutrient ratio? 2:04:21 - Dietary Recommendations

Build Your Energy Based Diet: https://mikefave.com/energy-based-diet/ Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/coaching-program/0:00 - Intro 1:06 - What Is The Randle Cycle 7:11 - Why Carb Oxidation Is Better Than Fat Oxidation 19:57 - Benefits of CO2 23:35 - Role of Insulin 32:28 - Steps to Reverse Insulin Resistance 37:10 - Optimal Amount of Fat Intake 43:28 - Best Fat Sources 46:28 - Importance of Vitamins and Minerals to Reverse Insulin Resistance 50:49 - What is the Upper Limit Fat Intake for a Healthy Individual 52:29 - Why Not to Eat as Little Fat as Possible 55:03 - Thoughts on Metabolic Flexibility 58:41 - Damaging Effects of Constantly High Levels of Insulin 1:04:44 - How to Test if You Are Oxidizing Carbs Well 1:10:24 - Tracking Calories DebateDisclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice. It does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion only.

Build Your Energy Based Diet: https://mikefave.com/energy-based-diet/ Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/coaching-program/ Grab The Cronometer Sugar Diet Templates: https://welcome.mikefave.com/sugar-diet-templates How To Set Up a Sugar Diet Without Ruining Your Health: https://youtu.be/lv8au4X5Gb8?si=pN6LGxHUt_5Rmn-i 🔹Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:01 - How People Are Losing Weight On The Sugar Diet 6:36 - What is FGF21 & How It Works 12:15 - Is FGF21 A Stress Hormone? 15:35 - Is FGF21 Increasing Net ATP Production? 21:35 - Uncoupling Effects From Thyroid Function vs. FGF21 23:45 - FGF21 Resistance 30:55 - Sugar Increase Insulin Sensitivity 35:36 - Is Low Fat, Low Protein, High Sugar The Fastest Way To Reverse Insulin Resistance 43:21 - The Sugar Diet Spectrum Pros & Cons 59:33 - Will You Gain Weight On A Purely Refined Sugar Diet? 1:00:53 - Will High Carbohydrate Intake Protect You Muscle Loss On The Sugar Diet? 1:05:45 - Lowest Amount Of Daily Protein Intake To Optimize Insulin Sensitivity & Still Preserve Muscle Mass 1:09:10 - Low Carb Diets & Insulin Resistance + Shawn Baker's Labs 1:13:52 - How To Know If You Should Do The Sugar Diet 🔹 Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss 7 key benefits of dairy outlined in Dr. Ray Peat's article, ”Milk in context: allergies, ecology, and some myths.” Spotify: Apple:✅ Download The Nutrition Blueprint → https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/✅ Work With Me → https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/🔹 Where to Find Me:✅ Website: https://mikefave.com/✅ Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience/✅ Instagram: / mikefavescience✅ YouTube: / @mikefavescience🔹 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:01 - Understanding Dr. Ray Peat's Work 8:05 - Calcium & Parathyroid Hormone 17:21 - Calcium's Anti-Obesity Effect 20:34 - Quality of Dairy Proteins Vs. Other Types of Protein28:56 - Low PUFA Content of Dairy 32:31 - Carbohydrates in Milk Lower Cortisol 40:06 - Low Iron Content of Dairy 45:11 - Cows Filter Out Toxins 47:58 - Additives in Dairy 52:14 - The Diary Spectrum 54:49 - Most Tolerated Sources of Dairy 1:01:25 - Key Takeaways🔹 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24731656/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32835617/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36615866/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24482589/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4153072/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24951650/https://raypeat.com/articles/articles/milk.shtml🔹 Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

In this episode of The Mike Fave Podcast, we discuss 3 reasons why you could be struggling to tolerate dairy. Many people come to a pro-metabolic style of eating and use dairy as a centerpiece of the diet. For some people this works great and others experience a variety symptoms. In this episode we cover the symptoms you could be experiencing from different types of dairy and the strategies you can use to overcome them.✅ Download The Nutrition Blueprint → https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/✅ Work With Me → https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/🔹 Where to Find Me:✅ Website: https://mikefave.com/✅ Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience/✅ Instagram: / mikefavescience✅ YouTube: / @mikefavescience🔹 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Mike's Experience With Dairy 4:58 - 3 Reasons Why You May Not Tolerate Dairy 6:08 - What Percent Of Mike's Clients Start With Dairy In The Diet 12:16 - Lactose Intolerance 20:38 - Can You Have Dairy If Your Lactose Intolerant? 25:43 - Lactose Free Dairy Options 27:00 - Can Taking Antibiotics Help You Tolerate Dairy? 31:00 - Symptoms of Casein Intolerance 33:33 - Mechanism Behind Casein Intolerance 37:54 - Solutions For Casein Intolerance 43:11 - Hormonal Problems With Dairy 54:04 - Changes To Modern Day Cows 58:17 - Solutions If You Have Hormonal Problems With Dairy 1:02:10 - Key Takeaways & Solutions 🔹 Sources: http://www.rcsb.org/pdb/explore/explore.do?structureId=1jyn https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33946892/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31505870/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19496976/

In this episode of The Mike Fave Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Chris Knobbe—physician, researcher, and author of The Ancestral Diet Revolution—to explore one of the most important topics in health today: seed oils. We use graphs from "The Ancestral Diet Revolution" to illustrate seed oils rise in the modern food supply, the mechanisms by which they contribute to metabolic dysfunction, and the real strategies I use with my clients to repair the damage.✅ Download The Nutrition Blueprint → https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/✅ Work With Me → https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ 🔹 Where to Find Me: ✅ Website: https://mikefave.com/ ✅ Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience/ ✅ Instagram: / @mikefavescience ✅ YouTube: / @mikefavescience 🔹 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Chris's Background 3:04 - What Is Driving Chronic Diseases? 10:53 - Saturated Fat & Vegetable Oil Vs. Heart Disease Deaths 16:05 - Obesity & Vegetable 24:45 - Sugar & Vegetable Vs. Debates 29:44 - Sugar & Vegetable Oil Vs. Cancer 41:15 - Will Removing Sugar From Diet Fix Your Blood Sugar 43:53 - Linoleic Acid & Cancer 47:29 - Why Retrospective Observational Epidemiological Studies Are Important53:38 - The Problem Only Relying On Human Randomized Control Trials 57:04 - The Mechanism Behind PUFA Being Harmful🔹 Sources:Weston Andrew Price. Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. Lemon Grove, Ca Price-Pottenger, 2016.Knobbe, Chris A, and Suzanne J Alexander. The Ancestral Diet Revolution. 14 May 2023.(full list on website)

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright explore a new theory on why carnivores are experiencing oxalate dumping. They react to clips from Dr. Sally Norton, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, and Dr. Paul Saladino, breaking down metabolism, endogenous oxalate production, and the role of diet.🔹 Download The Nutrition Blueprint: ➡️ https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/🔹 Work With Me: ➡️ https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/Where to Find Us📍 Mike Fave🌎 Website: https://mikefave.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience/videos📍 Ethan Wright📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7/📌 Episode Timestamps0:00 - Introduction3:06 - The oxalate dumping theory 6:12 - Sally Norton explains oxalate accumulation & metabolic effects 9:32 - Thoughts on oxalate dumping theory14:36 - Oxalate absorption & detox pathways 19:10 - Is oxalate dumping actually metabolic dysfunction? 30:10 - The impact of high-protein carnivore diets on oxalate production 36:05 - Endogenous Oxalate Production From the Liver41:33 - Vitamin C and Oxalates 50:10 - How gut health affects oxalate absorption & kidney stone formation 56:35 - Why metabolic state shifts may explain oxalate dumping symptoms 1:07:11 - Key takeaways for managing oxalate symptoms 1:10:48 - Final thoughts & practical solutions📢 DisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship.The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes.The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss how the carnivore diet can destroy your gut health. Mike reacts to clips from Carnivore Diet advocates Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Shawn Baker, and Dr. Jordan Peterson. They also provide strategies on how to come off the carnivore diet while minimizing symptoms.Download The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Where You Can Find Me: Website: https://mikefave.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Mike Fave Science Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience/videos Where You Can Find Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 Protein Metabolites in Colon (Mike Fave Science Breakdown): https://youtu.be/_x-9XQFB-Oo?si=4orYASSZMiPikaW80:00 Intro0:44 Mike and Ethan's Experience on the Carnivore Diet8:27 Dr. Ken Berry Vs. Danny Roddy On Frequency of Bowel Movements15:50 Reacting to Fibers Coming Off the Carnivore Diet19:48 How to Reintroduce Fibers/ Carbs Coming Off Carnivore22:53 Benefits of Polyphenols 32:40 Dr. Shawn Baker On Fat Digestion on Carnivore41:35 Pros & Cons Carnivore Diet46:58 The Case for Fiber51:14 Best Fiber Sources to Start With After Carnivore55:21 Thoughts On Orange Juice57:46 Dr. Jordan Peterson on Carnivore as an Elimination Diet1:06:44 Dr. Jordan Peterson on Adding Foods Back In After Carnivore

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss the pros and cons of fasting from a bioenergetic perspective. They cover comments from fasting proponent Dr. Mindy Pelz, Dr. Berg's thoughts on fasting's effects on hormones, and why Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Peter Attia have quit fasting. Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇 https://mikefave.com/ 🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience Book a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00 - 7:21 Mike & Ethan's Personal Experience w/ Fasting 7:22 - 26:42 Do You Have to Fast to Lose Weight (Dr. Mindy Pelz) 26:43 - 54:19 Dr. Berg on Fasting and Hormonal Profile 54:20 - 56:47 Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Fasting 56:48 - 1:00:08 Dr. Peter Attia on Losing Muscle Mass While Fasting 1:00:09 - 1:04:02 Why Have the Fasting Proponents Quit Fasting

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss how to lose weight on a bioenergetic diet. They also react to clips from Dr. Fung and Dr. Johnson and their thoughts on fructose, and Dr. Mike and Dr. Israetel's thoughts on Ozempic for weightloss. Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇 https://mikefave.com/ 🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience Book a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00-0:58 1:33- 18:27 High fat vs. High Carb for Weight Loss 18:29- 28:37 Fructose and Fat Loss 28:38- 49:52 Dr. Fung on Fructose & Uric Acid 49:53 - 55:49 Setting up the diet for weight loss 55:50- 1:00:30 Increasing Metabolism and CICO 1:00:32 - 1:04:15 Mike Israetel on Ozempic 1:04:16- 1:20:35 Pros & Cons of Ozempic 1:20:36 - 1:22:34 Losing Weight w/o Being Restrictive 1:22:35- 1:24:53 Adding Carbs Back In the Diet 1:24:54- 1:31:31 Dr. Mike "Should Everyone be on Ozempic?" 1:31:32- 1:35:19 Final Thoughts

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss strategies to lower cholesterol and improve your lipid panel without using a statin. Mike responds to clip from Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Robert Lustig, and Dr. Ken Barry about pharmacology, sugar, and triglycerides. Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇 https://mikefave.com/ 🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience Book a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00 Intro 0:55 Low Carb vs. Bioenergetic View of Cholesterol 7:42 Peter Attia on Nutrition vs. Pharmacology to Lower Lipids 10:47 Example Lipid Panel Transformation w/ Diet Alone 23:01 Lab Values Mike Likes to See w/ Clients 27:31 Ken Berry on Carbs Increasing Triglycerides 33:49 Timeline For Temporary Rise in Triglycerides After Adding in Carbs 36:14 Example Lipid Panel Transformation #2 44:06 Thoughts on Exercise 48:48 How to Track Your Progress 51:36 Dr. Lustig on Sugar Raising Small Dense LDL 57:53 Metabolic Function Central to Cholesterol Paradox 1:01:41 Lean Mass Hyper Responder 1:08:42 Mike's Thoughts on Red Yeast Rice

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss what Dr. Chaffee, Dr.Gundry, Low Carb Doc, & The Glucose Goddess get wrong about carbs and why.Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇https://mikefave.com/🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScienceBook a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00 Intro 1:53 Anthony Chaffee On Insulin Resistance 13:00 Comparing Low Carb Diets 17:10 Are Carbohydrates the Problem? 22:58 Glucose Goddess on Fruits 31:04 Blending Fruit Vs. Whole Fruit on Glycemic Response 40:42 Dietary Setup & Choosing Carb Sources 48:55 Low Carb Doc on Dog Poop and Carbohydrates 58:24 How Mike Corrects Metabolic Function w/ Clients 1:09:20 How Long Does it Take to Reverse Pre- Diabetes/ Diabetes 1:13:00 Top 3 Mistakes People Make Coming Into Bioenergetics