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Mastering NutritionAre liposomal supplements really superior? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #123Question: Are liposomal supplements really superior? I doubt it. So I think the evidence indicates that liposomes don't survive digestion unless they are pegylated, which means that they have polyethylene glycol that's attached to the liposome to protect them from digestion. There are a number of other such modifications that can be made, but I don't think that applies to most liposomal things on the market. So I'm generally very skeptical of the claims that liposomal will offer superior delivery, particularly if they're not being specifically designed to survive digestion, which most are not. ...
2020-08-1701 minMastering NutritionWhy would I develop shortness of breath on a carnivore diet? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #122Question: Why would I develop shortness of breath on a carnivore diet? That can happen in scurvy. So given that vitamin C is one of the higher-risk nutrients on a carnivore diet, that would be the first thing that I would look at. I'm glad it was short-lived. I think it's possible that there are vitamin C-sparing effects of a carnivore diet, but they take a little while to kick in. So as you transition, you had a temporary scurvy and then you had adaptations that mitigated that. Certainly it could be many other things, but without...
2020-08-1401 minMastering NutritionIs it possible to meet all your nutritional needs on a carnivore diet? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #121Question: Is it possible to meet all your nutritional needs on a carnivore diet? So the short answer to this question is yes, but the longer answer to this question, as I just went through, is it's quite complicated. I've said it with respect to carnivore diets. I think it's good to look at nutrition, kind of like an economic portfolio. If you are very, very expert, you can know what you're doing in limiting the asset classes you include in your portfolio. So, really know what you're doing. You can do carnivore or v...
2020-08-1311 minMastering NutritionWhy are medium-chain fatty acids ketogenic even in the presence of carbs? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #120Question: Why are medium-chain fatty acids ketogenic even in the presence of carbs?It's all about the ratio. We know for a fact that MCT oil is ketogenic even in the presence of pasta, period, end of story. So, the question here is, biochemically, why is it happening? Well, they go into the mitochondria, even in the presence of insulin and a buildup of acetyl CoA over the incoming oxaloacetate. A high acetyl CoA-to-oxaloacetate ratio generates ketones. So the question is that basically this question is why isn't there enough oxaloacetate? So generally...
2020-08-1212 minMastering NutritionWhat measurement of magnesium status is best to use for arrhythmias? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #119Question: What measurement of magnesium status is best to use for arrhythmias?I assume by "measure" you mean a measurement of nutritional status, in which case I think you want to look at the serum level. think that if you're trying to fix a problem with the serum level, you probably at some point want to look at the red blood cell level and the urine level. One of the ways that magnesium could impact the arrhythmias would be through influencing other minerals, and so I would not recommend just looking at magnesium on its own. You...
2020-08-1103 minMastering NutritionWhat can be done to reverse hypothyroidism other than taking thyroid medicine? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #115Question: What can be done to reverse hypothyroidism other than taking thyroid medicine? Chris: I'll throw in a couple things. If you just look at the nutrients needed to make thyroid hormone, you're looking at enough protein in addition to enough iodine. But then also the production of thyroid hormone is a very, very dirty process that requires an enormous amount of antioxidant support. Selenium is very important. But also, if you're looking at antioxidant protection, you're looking at not just things that we think of as dietary antioxidants. But you're looking at protein, zinc, iron, copper...
2020-04-2810 minMastering NutritionWhat to do about premenstrual water retention? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #113Question: What to do about premenstrual water retention? Chris: I looked at a really good paper that showed that in women who had water retention symptoms with PMS, the main difference in their hormones was that they weren't clearing progesterone as fast from their ovulation-related peak. I was discussing this with a different friend who had found that she would consistently get water retention in response to using progesterone creams. Carrie: A big reason, that we are protected up to the point and then we go through menopause and we'd lose all that estrogen...
2020-04-2404 minMastering NutritionShould someone with low testosterone go back on testosterone replacement therapy or wait it out? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #107Question: Should someone with low testosterone go back on testosterone replacement therapy or wait it out? Carrie: Men have luteinizing hormone just like women do. It comes from the brain. It's what stimulates the testes to make testosterone. If you have low LH, then I know it's a brain problem, not necessarily a testicular problem. If your LH is normal, it's not in the brain. Chris: If the question is how long should he wait, waiting is probably not going to give you any more answers than it was giving you for the last five...
2020-04-1608 minMastering NutritionWould a seasonally low vitamin D intake and high calcium intake cause soft tissue calcification? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #105Question: Would a seasonally low vitamin D intake and high calcium intake cause soft tissue calcification? Chris: Yeah, okay. The end of this question is would the calcium simply be excreted due to the low vitamin D levels. Your vitamin D level being low, the first thing that's going to do and the major thing that's going to do is it's going to lower your calcium absorption. You would have more calcium excreted in the feces as a result of not absorbing it if your vitamin D level is low. However, a high enough calcium intake is...
2020-04-1405 minMastering NutritionQuestion on Iodine, Fatigue, and Detox Reaction. | Masterjohn Q&A Files #104Question: Question on Iodine, Fatigue, and Detox Reaction. Carrie: Remember, iodine belongs to the halogen family and other halogens can bind onto your PT or tyrosine. I have had this before where patients would take iodine and the iodine will push off the fluoride and the chloride and the bromide off of the tyrosine, and so it binds on and now you have essentially a detox reaction. People will say, "I get headaches. I've broken out in rashes. I'm really tired." Because the other halogens have come off the tyrosine and are now floating around your system.
2020-04-1306 minMastering NutritionWhy does estrogen regulate tryptophan metabolism? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #102Question: Why does estrogen regulate tryptophan metabolism? Chris: I think that it's basically the body trying to make sure that the baby has enough niacin because chronic estrogen exposure would occur during pregnancy. When I was doing my niacin research, one thing that I found is that women seem to need more total niacin than men, but they seem to be better at making niacin from protein. What's really interesting is that the studies that were done that were used to make the RDA, there weren't comparisons in men and women, but two of the studies were...
2020-04-0905 minMastering NutritionDoes folic acid act differently in the body than natural folate? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #68Question: Does folic acid act differently in the body than natural folate? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #68They don't really. Everything that is said bad about folic acid is sort of true to an extent but has been completely exaggerated in some circles. What happens is you have an enzyme called dihydrofolate reductase, or DHFR. Its purpose is not to metabolize synthetic folic acid obviously because that folic acid molecule doesn't exist in the food supply. Its normal purpose is that every time that you use folate to participate in processes outside of methylation, such as DNA synthesis...
2020-02-2115 minMastering NutritionHow to address edema. | Masterjohn Q&A Files #19Question: How do I address edema? Edema is basically going to be caused by excess salt retention in the body. The reason is that with the exception of very extreme scenarios, your body is going to tightly regulate the sodium concentration of the water in your body, and sodium draws water. Now, that's not to say that the cause is eating salt. And there are cases where eating salt might remove edema. But generally salt retention of total water volume is going to be a big factor. In hypothyroidism it becomes I believe at least pa...
2019-12-0403 minMastering NutritionThe Best Blood Test for Riboflavin | Chris Masterjohn Lite #149This episode covers the best blood test to use for assessing riboflavin status. This episode is brought to you by Vitamins and Minerals 101. This is my new, free, 30-day course that covers the basics of each nutrient, including why it's important, how to get it from food, how to know if you need more, when you should think about supplementing, and concerns for special diets or special populations. You can get it delivered by Facebook Messenger or email. The Messenger version is taught by Chris Masterbot, my baby bot, is more interactive, and has more jokes and...
2019-06-2506 minMastering NutritionSunlight and Tanning Beds Hurt Your Riboflavin Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #144Do you sunbathe or use tanning beds? If so, you might need more riboflavin. Tune in for the details. This episode is brought to you by Vitamins and Minerals 101. This is my new, free, 30-day course that covers the basics of each nutrient, including why it's important, how to get it from food, how to know if you need more, when you should think about supplementing, and concerns for special diets or special populations. You can get it delivered by Facebook Messenger or email. The Messenger version is taught by Chris Masterbot, my baby bot...
2019-06-0606 minMastering NutritionHow to Know If You Need More Riboflavin | Chris Masterjohn Lite #143Riboflavin is the ultimate fat-burning nutrient. 🔥 Could you need more of it? This episode covers the signs you could need a just a little more, and what it would look like if you started running real low. This episode is brought to you by Vitamins and Minerals 101. This is my new, free, 30-day course that covers the basics of each nutrient, including why it's important, how to get it from food, how to know if you need more, when you should think about supplementing, and concerns for special diets or special populations. You can get it...
2019-06-0407 minMastering NutritionShould You Inject Yourself With NAD+? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #130Should you inject yourself with NAD+ to stay young forever? 💉😮 My buddy Ben and some guys at Onnit are doin' it. 👊 I'm a little less prone to livin' on the edge. 🤓 I like the idea of living forever, but, well, I don't want to wind up 🤕 or 🥴. Tune in for my thoughts on NAD+ injections. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancest...
2019-04-1810 minMastering NutritionWhat to Do About Fatty Liver | Chris Masterjohn Lite #129An estimated 70 million Americans have fatty liver disease, and the strongest predictors are obesity and type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The lab I worked in when I completed my PhD specialized in fatty liver disease, so I did a lot of research on this and have published some papers on it. Here's my recommended fix, which I call the "choline-boosting modified fast." It focuses on weight loss that is as rapid as the person can handle, but no more rapid; using the foods least likely to contribute to liver fat, modified according to the person's ability...
2019-04-1610 minMastering NutritionVitamin A and Fatty Liver | Chris Masterjohn Lite #128Fatty liver can hurt your liver's ability to store vitamin A, which could make vitamin A supplements or vitamin A-rich foods toxic. Yet one of the main conditions that causes fatty liver -- obesity -- also makes your cell's deficient in vitamin A, deep down inside. This a big problem! You might need more vitamin A, yet not be able to handle getting it. Tune in for my solution. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a...
2019-04-1106 minMastering NutritionVitamin A and Pregnancy: Should You Worry? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #127Can vitamin A cause birth defects? Maybe. Here's what I recommend to do with your vitamin A intake when you're expecting, or expecting to maybe be expecting. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and brain... all in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their...
2019-04-0906 minMastering NutritionWhat to Do About Vitamin A Toxicity | Chris Masterjohn Lite #126If you have vitamin A toxicity, should you see a doctor? What foods should you stop eating, and are there any supplements you should start taking? Tune in for my suggestions. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and brain... all in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to...
2019-04-0406 minMastering NutritionHow to Know If You Have Vitamin A Toxicity | Chris Masterjohn Lite #125Is vitamin A toxic? It can be! It's a super-important essential nutrient and MANY people need MORE of it, yet it still has the potential to cause problems. Here is a method to use signs and symptoms, the amounts of vitamin A you've been exposed to, and lab tests to determine if you've gotten too much. There are a few symptoms that I neglected to mention in the video that are worth taking note of: skin peeling, itching, cracked lips, and fatigue. This episode is brought to you by...
2019-04-0207 minMastering NutritionDo Children Need Less Nutrients Than Adults? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #124Does a growing child need a *less* nutritious diet than an adult? You would think so, looking at the RDAs! Yes, some of them are higher during childhood growth phases, such as calcium. But many of them are lower, and not because we know children need less but simply because they were scaled down by bodyweight. Should a child half your size who eats twice as much food as you eat a diet that's only 25% as nutrient-dense? I doubt it. Tune in for my thoughts on the topic and what I...
2019-03-2807 minMastering NutritionHow to Use an Oura Ring and HRV for Exercise Performance and Recovery | Chris Masterjohn Lite #122Feel tanked after your workout? 😫 Well you might feel fine, but you might still be stressing your body too much. How do you know? This is my recommended protocol for using heart rate variability to determine how recovered you are. It covers everything from getting an accurate baseline measurement to discovering and testing things that impact your recovery time. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of...
2019-03-2108 minMastering NutritionTryptophan and Carbs for Sleep | Chris Masterjohn Lite #115In order to sleep well, you need to get a good dose of tryptophan into your brain at any point during the day. The simplest way to do that is with natural, whole-food, high-glycemic carbohydrates like white potatoes and sweet potatoes. Tune in for how to make this work on a high-carb, low-carb or even keto diet, when to include a tryptophan supplement, and what to consider when timing the supplements or carbs. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs...
2019-02-2607 minMastering NutritionShould You Eat Protein At Night? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #114Could eating protein at night hurt your sleep? In this episode I discuss why it *might* hurt your sleep. Eating protein at the last meal of your day is important if you are trying to build muscle, but if you are trying to resolve sleeping problems then trying a lower-protein meal at night should be one of the tools in your kit. Tune in for the details! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support...
2019-02-2104 minMastering NutritionCan Alpha-GPC and Gingko Hurt Your Sleep? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #113In the last episode, I covered how and why I use alpha-GPC and ginkgo biloba supplements during periods where I need increased focused concentration. But could this hurt your sleep if you take them at night? Tune in for the details! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' Grass Fed Beef Brain. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and brain... all in...
2019-02-1905 minMastering NutritionAlpha-GPC and Ginkgo Biloba for Focused Concentration | Chris Masterjohn Lite #112Here's how and why I use alpha-GPC and ginkgo biloba supplements during periods where I need increased focused concentration. Tune in for the details! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd.com...
2019-02-1406 minMastering NutritionHow to Get GABA from Food | Chris Masterjohn Lite | Chris Masterjohn Lite #110GABA helps relax you, helps you make faster and better decisions under pressure, and helps you face your fears with less of a harmful stress response. Tune in to find out how to get it from FOOD! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule...
2019-02-0705 minMastering NutritionWhy You Might Need Carbs With Your GABA or Glycine | Chris Masterjohn Lite #109Most people won't have adverse effects from taking GABA or glycine supplements, but some do. If you find that either of these cause anxiety from tanking your breathing or heart rate, a dose of high-glycemic carbs like white potatoes, sweet potatoes, or rice, could be the thing that helps. Tune in to find out why! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail...
2019-02-0505 minMastering NutritionCourage, Not Confidence, For Facing Fears | Chris Masterjohn Lite #108We often look to ourselves for confidence when facing up to our fears. This is wrong. Here I share a personal story about how the idea of "courage, not confidence," from Tim Ferriss's interview with the designer Deb Millman, helped me face up to a fear. And I didn't even have any GABA with me! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail...
2019-01-3106 minMastering NutritionFace Your Fears With GABA | Chris Masterjohn Lite #107Do you feel too stressed when trying to face your fears? That stress could tank your immune system. Believe it or not, a little GABA can help you tolerate the stress, and face your fears without hurting your immune function. Tune in for how 100 mg of GABA could help! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed...
2019-01-2905 minMastering NutritionGABA for Faster Decision-Making | Chris Masterjohn Lite #106Need to make quick decisions under pressure? Tune in for how 800 mg of GABA could help! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestral This episode is...
2019-01-2405 minMastering NutritionCarbs for Serotonin and Stress-Resistance | Chris Masterjohn Lite #105While collagen won't bonk your serotonin if you eat enough other protein, low-carbing too much might. Here's why at least one meal a day with natural high-glycemic carbs like white potatoes or sweet potatoes could help improve your stress-resistance. Tune in for more details and for what to do if low-carb is something you need to stick to. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements...
2019-01-2207 minMastering NutritionWill Collagen Bonk Your Serotonin? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #104Will collagen supplements bonk your serotonin and make you depressed or anxious? Tune in for my response to an article that Trudy Scott, author of The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution, wrote about this over at "Every Woman Over 29" blog. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a c...
2019-01-1712 minMastering NutritionHow to Fix Chronic Pain | Chris Masterjohn Lite #103Here are 5 ways to help resolve chronic pain: managing inflammation, reducing acidity, magnesium, glycine, and GABA. Tune in for more details! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestral ...
2019-01-1511 minMastering NutritionWhy Aspirin Goes Best With Bicarbonate and Glycine | Chris Masterjohn Lite #99Most over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs carry a risk of causing food intolerances and chronic, low-grade inflammation. Aspirin is an exception. But this is why it's best taken with bicarbonate and glycine. Tune in to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or...
2019-01-0109 minMastering NutritionWill MCT Oil Help You Lose Weight? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #98Replacing most of your fat with MCT oil will help create a small caloric deficit that can assist in weight loss, but is it worth it? Tune in for my answer. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of...
2018-12-2709 minMastering NutritionDoes Methylfolate Make You Angry or Depressed? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #96Does methylfolate make you angry or depressed? Tune in to hear what I think is going on and what to do about it. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd...
2018-12-2008 minMastering NutritionIs Alcohol Good for You? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #94Is alcohol good for you? It's clear to me that 1) alcohol is a toxin and 2) it can help with having fun, which is good for you, but in this episode I consider whether some dose of alcohol might actually be fundamentally good for you. I discuss three ways this might work and what the optimal dose might be, as well as sharing a story of how I used alcohol to help clear up a fungal infection. Tune in to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our...
2018-12-1310 minMastering NutritionAlcohol and Histamine | Chris Masterjohn Lite #93Could drinking alcohol be contributing to your allergies or histamine intolerance? When my allergies started going nuts in Greece this summer, I was drinking more alcohol. Alcohol impairs the clearance of histamine *and* competes with histamine to be cleared itself. So it could make your allergies worse or contribute to histamine intolerance if you have it. Tune in to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ...
2018-12-1104 minMastering NutritionMigraines and the Menstrual Cycle: Histamine? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #91Ladies, let's talk about your cycle. Specifically, do you get migraines, other types of headaches, flushing, itching, or any other allergy-like symptoms that correlate with your menstrual cycle? If so, you could be experiencing temporary histamine intolerance caused by too much estrogen. Tune in to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "...
2018-12-0406 minMastering NutritionKidney and DAO Supplements for Histamine Intolerance | Chris Masterjohn Lite #90Got histamine intolerance? Here are two supplements that could help. Tune in to learn which ones to use! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestral This episode is brought to...
2018-11-2907 minMastering NutritionHow to Test for Histamine Intolerance | Chris Masterjohn Lite #89Do you have histamine intolerance? It could be confused with an increased burden of mast cells, one of the main types of cells that release histamine. Tune in for two lab tests that can help you tell the difference. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule...
2018-11-2706 minMastering NutritionDietary Histamine: How Reliable Is the Information? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #88Histamine! If you suffer from ANY of these symptoms -- diarrhea, headaches (including migraines), nasal congestion, asthma, wheezing, low or high blood pressure, heart palpitations (when your heart skips, flutters or beats irregularly), hives, itching, or flushing, you could be histamine intolerant. If you are, this means that, as much as your symptoms seem like allergies, it could be a reaction to histamine in foods, such as hard cheese, fish, shellfish, dried nuts and fruit, and fermented and aged products more generally. But can you trust the lists you find on the internet...
2018-11-2211 minMastering NutritionHow to Manage Your Selenium Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #87Selenium makes you resilient to all kinds of stress, including the physical attacks of infections and toxins. It keeps your nails healthy, prevents the wear and tear on your tissues as you age, keeps your body from launching too much inflammation and releasing too much histamine, and appears to protect against several cancers. On the other hand, too much worsens the risk of diabetes and causes some of the same problems that "just enough" protects against. Because the soils vary so much in their selenium content, it's hard to judge what you're getting just from...
2018-11-2009 minMastering NutritionHow to Manage Your Vitamin C Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #86Vitamin C protects against bleeding gums, makes your bones strong, helps keep you from getting sick, protects against the normal wear and tear on our tissues, helps us deal with alcohol, cigarette smoke, and toxins in our environment, and may even help support our ability to experience the emotional impact of physical intimacy. That last one is a little speculative, but it does make sense, because vitamin C is needed to make oxytocin, the so-called love hormone! Tune in for everything you need to know about how to manage your vitamin C status! This episode...
2018-11-1510 minMastering NutritionHow to Manage Your Vitamin B6 Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #85Vitamin B6 protects against depression, anxiety, insomnia, age-related cognitive decline, hypoglycemia, kidney stones, and the morning sickness of pregnancy. Tune in for everything you need to know about how to manage your B6 status! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any...
2018-11-1310 minMastering NutritionHow to Manage Your Copper Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #84Copper! Copper is needed to prevent anemia, histamine intolerance, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis, probably helps with allergies, and is needed to make you feel good overall. There's a dark side to its toxicity, but more likely you need more copper than less. Tune in for everything you need to know about how to manage your copper status! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has...
2018-11-0811 minMastering NutritionDON'T Count Your Collagen as Protein | Chris Masterjohn Lite #83Do you supplement with collagen? Collagen is great, and important, but you SHOULDN'T be counting it toward your protein intake. I've been seeing "collagen protein" bars around, and there's nothing inaccurate about calling them that, but it seems easily to be misled into thinking they provide all the protein we need at a meal. They don't. Many people have asked me why I talk about collagen and non-collagen protein separately, and this episode explains why. Listen in and let me know what you think! This episode is brought to you by An...
2018-11-0610 minMastering NutritionZinc for Heavy Metals | Chris Masterjohn Lite #82Got heavy metals? If the elevation of heavy metals is modest (for example, less than twice the upper limit of the reference range), I think it is best to use zinc supplementation as a gentle approach to help detoxify. Here's how I recommend using zinc for heavy metals. My previous episode on how to supplement with zinc can be found here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2018/10/25/how-to-supplement-with-zinc/ This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support th...
2018-11-0105 minMastering NutritionWhy I DON'T Recommend Zinc Picolinate | Chris Masterjohn Lite #81There are plenty of zinc supplements out there, and while many are acceptable, I don't recommend using zinc oxide or zinc picolinate. People are often surprised that I recommend against picolinate. So, in this episode, I explain why. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to...
2018-10-3009 minMastering NutritionHow to Supplement with Zinc | Chris Masterjohn Lite #80Wondering what the best way is to supplement with zinc? This episode covers what kind to take, what dose, when to take it, how often, with what foods or on an empty stomach, and of course how to know if you should be supplementing. My preferred zinc supplement for most people is Jarrow Zinc Balance. You can use one of these two links to generate a commission to support my work at no extra cost to you. Amazon: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/amazon/jarrow/zincbalance Iherb: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/iherb/jarrowzincbalance
2018-10-2507 minMastering NutritionHow to Manage Your Zinc Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #79Zinc is needed for healthy skin, a robust immune system, sharp vision, stable blood sugar control, balanced and strong hormonal health, and far more. It's even needed for protection against the heavy metals that pollute our environment. Here's how to make sure you're getting enough -- but not too much! -- from managing your diet, to non-dietary causes of deficiency, to measuring and managing your zinc status with bloodwork. My methylation resources, mentioned in the episode, can be found here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/methylation My other zinc resources, mentioned in the episode, can b...
2018-10-2308 minMastering Nutrition7 Natural Ways to Boost Your Glutathione | Chris Masterjohn Lite #78Glutathione is a molecule you make from the protein in your diet that is incredibly important to protecting your liver, thyroid, and lungs. It's the master antioxidant of the cell, critical to detoxing and cleaning out your system, and plays an especially important role in preventing asthma. Here are seven natural ways to boost your glutathione status! This is the link to the glycine database that is mentioned in the episode: http://chrismasterjohnphd.com/glycinedatabase This is the link to the episode on magnesium status mentioned in the episode: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2018/08/23/manage-magnesium-status/
2018-10-1807 minMastering NutritionGlutathione for Asthma | Chris Masterjohn Lite #77Do you have asthma? Do you know or love someone who does? Here's how to use supplemental glutathione (reduced, liposomal, and nebulized) to help with this condition. This is the link to the episode on nitric oxide, mentioned in this episode: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2018/01/11/nitric-oxide-genes-blood-pressure-asthma/ This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more...
2018-10-1605 minMastering NutritionDON'T Use Niacin to Buffer Excess Methyl Groups | Chris Masterjohn Lite #76Many people use niacin supplements to reduce their methylation rate. Some use it regularly because they are "overmethylators" and some use it intermittently when they experience symptoms they associate with overmethylation. In this episode, I describe why I don't recommend using niacin in this way. Doing so is using niacin as a drug, not a nutrient. Our goal should be instead to supply glycine in nutritionally adequate amounts to make the methylation system run smoothly like a well-oiled machine. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating...
2018-10-1107 minMastering NutritionDON'T Use Histamine Levels to Assess Methylation Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #75A number of practitioners use whole blood histamine levels to classify people into undermethylators and overmethylators. I don't agree with using histamine levels to assess methylation status. Tune in to find out why. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products...
2018-10-0904 minMastering NutritionWhy I Don't Believe in "Overmethylators" and "Undermethylators" | Chris Masterjohn Lite #74Are you an undermethylator or an overmethylator? Neither! Chris Masterjohn Lite is a show about what works. Today we kick off a short series on a few things that don't work by discussing why I don't think it's useful and why I think it's actually counter-productive to classify people as undermethylators and overmethylators. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line...
2018-10-0406 minMastering NutritionWhat EVERYONE Should Be Doing About Methylation | Chris Masterjohn Lite #73MTHFR or not, this is the minimum that EVERYONE should be doing to support methylation, boiled down into five simple rules. Tune in to learn the rules! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to ancestralsupplements.com.
2018-10-0211 minMastering NutritionFive Rules for a Healthy Diet | Chris Masterjohn Lite #72Here is a healthy diet, boiled down into five simple rules. Tune in to learn the rules! This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to ancestralsupplements.com. This episode is brought to you by Testing...
2018-09-2707 minMastering NutritionYour Best Weapon Against Food Allergies and Food Intolerances | Chris Masterjohn Lite #71Food allergies seem more common now than ever. Are we just hearing about them more because of better awareness, or are they really more common? We have reliable data about celiac disease: it's four times as common now than it was a half century ago. I suspect the same is true of other food intolerances and of food allergies. Your best weapons? The egg yolks and liver that have disappeared from our diets during this timeframe, and avoiding unnecessary use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American...
2018-09-2508 minMastering NutritionVitamin A for Allergies | Chris Masterjohn Lite CML #70When I was in Greece this August, I didn't have any allergies at first, but then they started acting up, and they kept getting worse throughout my trip. I thought it was from the local environment, but when I woke up with conjunctivitis in the last week I looked back and realized my diet had been very deficient in vitamin A while I was there. Vitamin A deficiency can be an important cause of allergies, and if you suffer from allergies you should consider your vitamin A status. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional...
2018-09-2008 minMastering NutritionBlood Tests for Food Allergies | Chris Masterjohn Lite #69Many people have asked me what I think about blood tests for food allergies. In this episode, I explain. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get your copy at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/cheatsheet Use the code LITE5 to get $5 off. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support...
2018-09-1807 minMastering NutritionSeasonal Allergies? Think About the Histamine in Your Food | Chris Masterjohn Lite #68If you suffer from allergies, you may need to remove fermented, aged, and cured foods from your diet. While the ultimate solution should be to make yourself more resilient to both pollen and these foods, lowering the amount of histamine in your "histamine bucket" may provide needed relief in the short-term. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get your copy at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/cheatsheet Use...
2018-09-1307 minMastering NutritionWhen Measuring Your Waist Circumference Doesn't Work | Chris Masterjohn Lite #67In the past I have recommended measuring your waist circumference in addition to your scale weight when you are trying to lose weight or gain muscle. This is an easy way to gauge how much of your change in weight is fat versus muscle. But sometimes it just doesn't give you good information. Waist circumference is influenced not just by abdominal fat but also by the amount of undigested food in the stomach, and by retention of water and gas from hormones, inflammation, and digestive distress. This episode is about how to tell when you should and...
2018-09-1107 minMastering NutritionWhy You Shouldn't Manage Iron Overload With Diet | Chris Masterjohn Lite #66It may seem that people at risk of iron overload should manage it by avoiding iron-rich foods, but in most cases this is a bad idea. Iron-rich foods are rich in many other nutrients, like copper, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B12. Chelators like phytate can induce deficiencies of other minerals, like zinc. In this video, I explain why dietary management should be a last resort for iron overload. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one...
2018-09-0607 minMastering NutritionWhy You Probably Don't Need to Care About Avoiding Iron-Rich Foods | Chris Masterjohn Lite #65A lot of people seem to think that they should avoid iron-rich foods, even if they have no reason to believe they have a genetic predisposition to iron overload. In this video, I show you why this is ridiculous. I *do* have a genetic predisposition to iron overload, and I consume over 5 times the daily value for iron, including 10 ounces of red meat, and my iron status is kept on the low end of the physiologically healthy range by donating blood about once a year. Watch the video to see the numbers! In the video, I reference...
2018-09-0407 minMastering NutritionThis is the Bloodwork You Should Get for Iron Overload | Chris Masterjohn Lite #64In this episode, I break down an iron panel and explain why it's important to also measure serum ferritin and transferrin, and when you should use transferrin saturation instead of iron saturation as a marker of your short-term iron status. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get your copy at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/cheatsheet Use the code LITE5 to get $5 off. To get these...
2018-08-3007 minMastering NutritionHow to Monitor Your Thiamin (Vitamin B1) Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #63Thiamin, or vitamin B1, is needed for energy metabolism but is especially important to carbohydrate metabolism. Its deficiency causes severe neurological problems, but moderate deficits may manifest more mildly as poor carbohydrate tolerance. Carnivores and vegans alike can get plenty of thiamin if they eat the right foods, but a diet based mainly on fat, or on refined foods that have not been fortified with thiamin, can cause deficiency. Nevertheless, thiamin is unusual in that most factors contributing to deficiency are not dietary, and many are actually environmental. In this video, I teach you how to assess your thiamin...
2018-08-2807 minMastering NutritionHow to Manage Your Magnesium Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #62Magnesium is needed for literally everything in the body. When you don't have enough, the most common problems are twitching, muscle cramps or spasms, heart palpitations, and weakness, plus other signs and symptoms discussed in the video. In this episode, I teach you how to look for its deficiency, how to use three different lab measurements to monitor your magnesium status, and how to fix a problem if you find one. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all...
2018-08-2308 minMastering NutritionHow to Test Kidney Function When Taking Creatine | Chris Masterjohn Lite #61Taking creatine can raise your serum creatinine and give the false impression your kidney function is declining. Here is how to avoid this problem. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get your copy at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/cheatsheet Use the code LITE5 to get $5 off. To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months before they are released...
2018-08-2103 minMastering NutritionHow to Manage Your Vitamin A Status | Chris Masterjohn Lite #60Dry eyes? Poor night vision? Get sick often? Bumpy or flaky skin? You may need more vitamin A. In this video, I tell you how to figure that out, and what to do about it. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get your copy at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/cheatsheet Use the code LITE5 to get $5 off. To get these episodes free of ads, with...
2018-08-1608 minMastering NutritionThe Best Way to Supplement With Potassium | Chris Masterjohn Lite #59Only 2% of Americans meet the official recommendations for potassium, yet potassium supplements carry risks that has led the FDA to strictly regulate the amount in one serving to be so small you would need to take 50 pills a day to meet the requirement. Here are my recommendations for using potassium citrate powder in a way that protects you from the risks and allows you to get the benefits of much larger amounts than found in the typical pills. The potassium citrate powder discussed in the video can be found at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/potassium. If you use...
2018-08-1408 minMastering NutritionThe Best Way to Supplement With Calcium | Chris Masterjohn Lite # 58Calcium supplementation is controversial. Some people believe that supplements, but not calcium-rich foods, can increase the risk of heart disease. Here are my recommendations for calcium supplementation to make it as close to eating whole foods as possible. The bone meal powder I use can be found at chrismasterjohnphd.com/calcium. If you use my affiliate link, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all...
2018-08-0905 minMastering NutritionDo you really need to be taking fish oil? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #57Do we really need to be taking fish oil? For most people, it is better to use fish or pasture-raised egg yolks to get omega-3s. But there are specific reasons to use cod liver oil, fish oil, or krill oil. More details in the video! This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get your copy at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/cheatsheet Use the code LITE5...
2018-08-0706 minMastering NutritionHow to Gain Muscle Without Gaining Fat | Chris Masterjohn Lite #56How do you put on muscle without risking gaining fat? You need the right workout, enough protein, and a gentle caloric surplus. Watch the video for more details! This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get your copy at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/cheatsheet Use the code LITE5 to get $5 off. To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months...
2018-08-0207 minMastering Nutrition7 Ways to Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable | Chris Masterjohn Lite #55Here are seven ways to keep your blood sugar in control: vinegar; glycine, proper balance and eating order within your meals, walking after your meal, putting your carbs after exercise, managing your glycemic load per meal, and focusing on meals that have a low glycemic index for you personally. The video covers these recommendations in more detail. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and use than ever before. Get...
2018-07-3109 minMastering NutritionWhy You Should Be Careful With Niacin and Nicotinamide Riboside | Chris Masterjohn Lite #54Are you using niacin or nicotinamide riboside? If so, watch this video! These supplements can help you age more gracefully and give you more energy, but they can also hurt your liver, mess with your neurotransmitters and your mood, and even sap your energy. In this video I discuss using a powder for better control over the dose, and how to match your niacin dose to a corresponding dose of trimethylglycine (TMG). The nicotinamide riboside powder can be found at hpnsupplements.com. The TMG can be found at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/tmg.
2018-07-2612 minMastering Nutrition3 Ways to Get Enough Potassium | Chris Masterjohn Lite #52In this video, I give you three different ways to get enough potassium. The first focuses on eating a lots of fruits and vegetables. The second focuses on a diet low in fat, moderate in grains, and devoid of refined foods. The third focuses on selecting vegetables with the highest amount of potassium per net carb for use in high-fat, low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and...
2018-07-1908 minMastering NutritionWhy Salt Raises Blood Pressure in Some People | Chris Masterjohn Lite #51In this video, I give you three different ways to get enough potassium. The first focuses on eating a lots of fruits and vegetables. The second focuses on a diet low in fat, moderate in grains, and devoid of refined foods. The third focuses on selecting vegetables with the highest amount of potassium per net carb for use in high-fat, low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever need to know to optimize your nutrition, all in one place. Easier to find and...
2018-07-1705 minMastering Nutrition5 Ways to Help With Glutamate Sensitivity and Glutamate Dominance | Chris Masterjohn Lite #50If you have negative reactions to MSG, slowly cooked protein, pressure cooked protein, or fermented foods, you might have glutamate sensitivity. If you have a neurological or psychiatric condition (anxiety, sleep disorders, epilepsy are all examples), you might have glutamate dominance. In a previous episode, I discussed the possibility that oxaloacetate supplementation could help. In this episode, I discuss five more things to try: GABA, glycine, vitamin B6, magnesium, and electrolytes (salt and potassium-rich foods). Here is the older episode on oxaloacetate: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2017/05/11/oxaloacetate-supplements-help-glutamate-sensitivity/ This episode is brought to you by...
2018-06-1409 minMastering NutritionCarbs or Keto for Sleep? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #49If you're trying to get better sleep, should you be upping your carbs, or going keto? Paradoxically, both of these strategies can help, but for different reasons. In this episode I cover why they can help, how to pick your strategy, and some ways you can gain some more freedom over which strategy to choose. In this episode I mention the sleep recommendations that I put out last year. They can be found here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/sleep This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything...
2018-06-1207 minMastering NutritionHow to Protect Your Muscle Mass When Losing Weight | Chris Masterjohn Lite #48When you want to lose weight, you really want to lose fat, right? You're not trying to turn into a wimpy twig with no muscle mass, are you? If so, it's important to design your weight loss strategy in a way that protects your muscle mass. If you don't, your weight loss could be as much as half lean mass, and that's not what you want. The two most important strategies are the right type of exercise program and consuming enough protein. Avoiding weight loss that's too rapid is another strategy that can help. In...
2018-06-0705 minMastering NutritionEmotions and Environment Could Be Hurting Your Weight Loss | Chris Masterjohn Lite #47Are you struggling to lose weight? Feel like you don't have the willpower to make it happen?Your emotional relationship with food and your environment could be hampering your ability to succeed. Knowing whether you are a moderator or a sustainer, knowing which of the "four tendencies" determine your relationship to inner and outer expectations, and identifying the emotional and psychological needs that you are meeting with food can all help you design a weight loss program that properly addresses your emotions and environment. In this episode I discuss two quizzes made by Gretchen Rubin:
2018-06-0508 minMastering NutritionWeight Loss: The Low-Hanging Fruit | Chris Masterjohn Lite #46Why should you bother spending time tracking calories or eating something so monotonous as "The Robot Diet" when there are plenty of dietary approaches out there that allow a variety of delicious foods, don't require time spent tracking calories, and work for so many people?These approaches are "the low-hanging fruit of weight loss." Is there low-hanging fruit available to you? How do you know when you've picked it all? That's what I answer in this episode. This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Everything you could ever...
2018-05-3107 minMastering NutritionLose Weight With the Robot Diet | Chris Masterjohn Lite #45The most reliable way to lose weight is to track calories, but tracking calories is time consuming. With the Robot Diet, you can substitute consistency for tracking calories, and save tons of time. Eat like a robot to have the abs of a robot. Walk like a human, talk like a human, and act like a human, and no one will no where they came from. Here are the two episodes I released last year on tracking calories:https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2017/05/02/reliable-way-lose-weight/ https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2017/05/04/easiest-way-track-calories/ This episode is brought to...
2018-05-2906 minMastering NutritionHere's What to Do About VDR Mutations | Chris Masterjohn Lite #44Are mutations in your genes for the vitamin D receptor impacting your vitamin D requirements? There are three common genetic variants, known as Taq1, Bsm1, and Fok1. They've been associated with the risk of certain diseases but no one has quite sorted out what they are actually doing. It's possible they raise your need for vitamin D. Watch this video for my recommendations on what to do if you have them. I recommend testing your VDR genes with StrateGene, which you can get here: chrismasterjohnphd.com/strategene For more information on...
2018-01-2304 minMastering NutritionCan You Get Vitamin A From Plants? It Depends on Your Genes. | Chris Masterjohn Lite #43Can you get vitamin A from plant foods? It depends on your genes. Listen to this podcast to learn how to figure out your BCO1 genetics and how this impacts your vitamin A requirement. Vitamin A is found in the form of carotenoids in red, orange, yellow, and green vegetables, and in the form of retinol in animal foods, especially liver. BCO1 helps you convert the carotenoids to retinol, which is the form you need to have in your body to be healthy. Many of us have genetic impairments in BCO1. In fact, for genetic...
2018-01-1805 minMastering NutritionWhat to Do About Your COMT Genes | Chris Masterjohn Lite #42Do you have anxiety? Depression? Attention problems? Or are you worried about estrogen and cancer? If so, listen to this podcast to learn about the role of your COMT genetics. COMT metabolizes dopamine, estrogen, and various other things. Half of us have the genetic for intermediate activity. The other half of us are split evenly between high and low activity. When nutrition is optimal, this just leads to personality differences: with low COMT activity, you're better at focusing, but tend to ruminate on things rather than letting them go; with high COMT activity, you rarely...
2018-01-1607 minMastering NutritionYour Nitric Oxide Genes, Blood Pressure, and Asthma | Chris Masterjohn Lite #41Do you have asthma? High blood pressure? Knowing your nitric oxide genes may help you find a solution. In this episode we continue to look at the StrateGene report, this time focusing on the genes for endothelial nitric oxide synthase. Impairments in this enzyme can increase your risk of asthma or high blood pressure. If you have either of these conditions and impairments in the enzyme, then you may benefit from strategies aimed at increasing nitric oxide production. Ensuring adequate zinc and arginine are part of the strategy because they support the enzyme, but you also should...
2018-01-1105 minMastering NutritionYour MTRR Genes and Vitamin B12 | Chris Masterjohn Lite #40You may have heard of MTHFR, but have you heard about MTRR? If you care about your vitamin B12 status, listen to this podcast to learn about it. MTRR is an enzyme that helps you repair your vitamin B12 once it's been damaged. You don't need to use it a lot most of the time, so some of us, including me, have genetic variations that make it not work very well, yet we're fine most of the time. But when you are exposed to new health challenges that increase the damage done to your B12, suddenly you...
2018-01-0906 minMastering NutritionTen Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones | Chris Masterjohn Lite #39Concerned about kidney stones? Here are ten things you can do to naturally protect yourself. Believe it or not, calcium is protective. But there is far more. Listen to this podcast to learn all about it. To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months before they are released to the public, along with access to monthly live Q&A sessions, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass. Use the code LITE10 to get 10% off. To make it easier to get the discount, use this l...
2018-01-0409 minMastering NutritionOxalates: Should You Be Concerned About Collagen? | Chris Masterjohn Lite #38So far we've seen that glycine or collagen supplements can improve sleep, tendon health, and blood sugar. But many of you have asked me, should we be concerned that they can raise oxalate levels? This could potentially increase the risk of kidney stones. There's about a ten percent chance you could be at risk of a kidney stone some day, and if you're in that minority you should be concerned about your exposure to oxalates. Glycine is very unlikely to generate oxalates, but collagen may, especially if you are deficient in vitamin B6. In this podcast, I...
2018-01-0205 minMastering NutritionGlycine With a Meal for Blood Sugar | Chris Masterjohn Lite #37Got blood sugar problems? Glycine might help! 3-5 grams of glycine before a meal helps stabilize your blood sugar after the meal, and 15 grams a day every day helps improve long-term blood sugar stability in type 2 diabetes. Listen to this podcast for the best way to implement this strategy. To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months before they are released to the public, along with access to monthly live Q&A sessions, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass. Use the code LITE10 t...
2017-12-2803 minMastering NutritionCollagen Before Your Workout for Tendon Health | Chris Masterjohn Lite #36Achy joints? Tendon pain? Just looking to stay youthful forever? Taking 15 grams of collagen before your workout, maybe with a little vitamin C, can do wonders for your tendon health. Your tendons aren't that metabolically active and they don't vacuum up what they need as actively as your muscles do. Getting the collagen peptides into your bloodstream before your workout makes them available to your tendons when your workout starts pumping blood directly into all the nooks and crannies where those shy little tendons are found. Here is the link to the Sigma Nutrition episode...
2017-12-2603 minMastering NutritionGet Better Sleep With Glycine | Chris Masterjohn Lite #35Do you have trouble sleeping, or wish you felt more rested and energized during the day? Glycine might be one of the best things you can try. It doesn't just have a calming effect, but it improves sleep quality and can make you feel more rested even on the same amount of sleep. In this episode, I discuss how to use glycine for better sleep and why you should consider both free glycine and hydrolyzed collagen. To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months before they are released...
2017-12-1304 minMastering NutritionThis is the Bloodwork You Should Get for MTHFR | Chris Masterjohn Lite #34Is what you're doing for MTHFR working? How would you know? In this episode I cover the most important blood work to get to make sure what you're doing is working. I cover the importance of homocysteine, how to interpret glycine and sarcosine levels on a plasma amino acids test, the difference between measuring serum or plasma folate and measuring red blood cell folate, and more. To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months before they are released to the public, along with access to monthly live Q...
2017-12-1108 minMastering NutritionWhat to Do About MTHFR | Chris Masterjohn Lite #33Got MTHFR? I got you: here's what you can do with nutrition to optimize for your genetics. MTHFR mutations increase your need for choline and glycine. It's key to get methylfolate in your diet, but high-dose methylfolate supplements are not the solution. You need to boost choline as an alternative supply of methyl groups, and creatine supplementation can help you better conserve your methylfolate by reducing the need to use it. This is important because adequate methylfolate preserves glycine and prevents it from being lost. Too little protein hurts methylation, but too much worsens the loss of...
2017-12-0608 minMastering NutritionHow to Know If You Need to Care About Your MTHFR | Chris Masterjohn Lite #32Should you care about your MTHFR? Here's how to find out your MTHFR genetic status and know how it affects you. MTHFR is an enzyme that allows folate, or vitamin B9, to support a process known as methylation. Methylation is important to mental health, cardiovascular health, sports performance, and preventing cancer, just to name a few. In this episode, I show you how to find your MTHFR genetic status. I also discuss how the various different genetic combinations impact you and how you can leverage that information to determine how strictly you should follow the...
2017-12-0408 min