Wade Lightheart and Matt Galant are the head honchos behind BIOptimizers supplements, but they are also both big into the nutrition and bodybuilding space. Wade and Matt were both trainers working with pro athletes and other high performers. They both spent a decade in the gym helping people transform their health. Wade and Matt met in the gym, struck a friendship, and then started a business partnership that has been going strong since 2004. (https://bioptimizers.com/about-us/) We discussed everything from veganism to bodybuilding, so I'm sure you'll take something from this episode.
What you'll hear:
- Their backstory and how they became interested in the supplement industry (4:30)
- Protein absorption and digestive health in bodybuilding (8:06)
- Enzymes for digestive health in the sports industry, with a focus on keto diets and their benefits (12:04)
- The importance of lipase enzymes for fat digestion and energy production (16:08)
- The importance of enzymes to aid in digestion, especially given the modern nutritional protocols (21:06)
- Dietary choices and their impact on gut health, with a focus on enzymes and probiotics (27:29)
- Ketogenic diet and fat metabolism, with tips for optimizing protein and fiber intake (32:51)
- Diet approaches for weight loss, including keto, intermittent fasting, and macronutrient ratios (38:52)
- Nutrition and exercise for optimal body composition and muscle gain (42:17)
- Dieting for bodybuilding competitions and their effects on metabolism (46:36)
- Nutrition and dietary choices as a bodybuilder (51:40)
- Dietary choices and their impact on health, with a focus on plant-based and carnivore diets (58:09)
- Supplement recommendations for optimal health benefits (1:03:03)
- Biggest frustrations with the supplement industry (1:10:59)
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