In this jam-packed episode, Sam McKenzie a performance nutritionist and founder of Science to Health joins us to unpack the real science behind nutrition, health trends, and working with elite athletes.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, weekend warrior, or someone sick of misinformation online, this episode

is an eye-opener.

We get into the real-world practices vs theory, and Sam pulls no punches on pseudoscience, poor supplement advice, and the TRT craze sweeping through social media.

Expect to leave with a more critical lens, clear strategies, and a much better understanding of how to optimise your body safely.

Topics We Covered:

* Why Sam refuses to niche down and why that’s worked for him

* How he broke into working with elite athletes (and the DMs that started it all)

* The shocking truth about weight cuts in combat sports

* Why most “scientific advice” passed down in sport is wildly outdated

* Dangerous trends in fitness culture: laxatives, dehydration, and sauna abuse

* Why detoxes, alkaline water, and supplement stacks are a scam for most people

* TRT and testosterone myths: when it is needed… and when it’s a disaster

* The dark side of overtraining—and how social media fuels it

* Recovery myths vs reality (spoiler: compression boots aren’t the answer)

* How Sam balances science with empathy in his client work

* When more isn’t better, and why your stress might be your biggest health block

🧠 Final Five Questions:

1. Most Recommended Resource:

My Sport Science Academy

MNU Certification by Martin MacDonald

2. Go-to Coffee Order:

Caramel cappuccino (yes, even the nutritionist treats himself)

3. Social Platform to Kill Off:

Instagram — or at least regulate the misinformation

4. Dream Dinner Party Guests:

Gary Brecka (for a challenging conversation)

Paul Smith (comedian)

Danny Lennon (nutrition educator)

5. #1 Piece of Advice for Aspiring Coaches:

“Slow down. Do quality work. Stop chasing shortcuts—build something real.”

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