Episode July 18, 2019

Ben Greenfield Q&A: Detox Myths, Amino Acids While Fasting, Muscle Gain Protocols, Cell Phone Dangers & Much More!

In this podcast, recorded during the Swiss Clinic retreat that I led in the Swiss Alps two weeks ago, we cover a host of questions from attendees.

Strap yourself in and prepare for this massive Q&A that includes the following: -Are you increasing mTOR by taking Kion Aminos throughout the day vs. around a workout? [6:25]

1 gram of amino acids = 1 gram of protein
Any protein can be anabolic
Exercising with 10 g of aminos is more effective than in a pure fasted state

-What are the best protocols for eliminating heavy metals and toxins, and how do you measure success? [10:20]

Process vs. Event. Daily detox is far more effective than a yearly or quarterly
The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo
Ben's Kitchari recipe
BGF podcast with Dr. Dan Pompa
BGF podcast with Dr. Satchin Panda
Ben's personal protocol
- Sauna treatment everyday
- Coffee enema weekly
- Rebounder and vibration platform
Biggest detox organ is the skin
Mass spectrometry
Onegevity
NutrEval by Genova Diagnostics
GI Effects 3 day gut test
Wellness FX
Once in a Lifetime Genetic Test
Tree of Life
BGF podcast w/ Dr. Kharim Dhanani
Microbiome analysis: Viome or Onegevity

-How to find relief from exercise-induced rhinitis [18:40]

HistaBlock
Avoid dairy

-Is there a threshold between the sympathetic and parasympathetic state? [21:30]

There is no threshold
Autonomic nervous system sends signal to the heart via vagus nerve
Good balance between the two dictates the vagus nerve communication with the heart will be clear
High HRV is indicative of healthy balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Breath work is highly efficacious

-What is the latest science on carnivore, ketogenic, vegan diets? [28:15]