Nicolas Verhoeven

Physionic

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I simplify scientific studies for you. If you want a transparent, detailed source of information for your nutrition, health, performance, etc., welcome to Physionic! JOIN MY PHYSIONIC SOCIAL NETWORKJoin my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunityJoin the Physionic Insiders [Premium]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsidersHIRE ME FOR CONSULTING: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H WHERE ELSE IM ACTIVE:Email: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6YouTube: http://bit.ly/2JUjXVtInstagram: http://bit.ly/2OBFe7i

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Nicolas Verhoeven

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How much dietary fiber do you need? 20.02.2019 3:00

In this episode, I discuss how much dietary fiber you should be getting a day. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Plant vs animal proteins - which is better for health and growth? 19.02.2019 21:07

In this episode, I dissect how various plant proteins stack up against animal proteins in their amino acid profiles for growth and maintaining healthy lean mass. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterol 18.02.2019 8:44

In this piece, I describe the role of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol - contextualizing their existence in our body. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Eggs cause Diabetes? Dr. Greger's Examination. 14.02.2019 11:51

In this episode, I re-investigate two studies that were explained by Dr. Greger as proof that eggs may be a contributor to diabetes. Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22390963 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2904037/ YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

How to Stretch to Maximize Power and Strength 13.02.2019 5:34

In this episode, I offer some best practices in stretching to maximize one's power and strength output from their body. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Why does cancer disappear on its own? 12.02.2019 5:23

In this episode, I cover why cancer sometimes enters remission without explanation. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Everything Strength Training Ft. Alec Chaves 11.02.2019 57:28

In this episode, I have the delight of having a really smart and extremely strong lifter and exercise scientists Alec Chaves on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics like: 2:44 - Education background/Intro 4:45 - What are your best lifts? 5:21 -  For strength, what do you consider a good volume, frequency, intensity to aim for? 12:25 -  Is it possible for people not to gain strength...

How do we grow neurons in our brain? 08.02.2019 3:02

In this episode, I briefly describe a few of the factors that directly effect our ability to create new neurons in our brain - even in adulthood (although, this is debated, still). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Your Bones control how Fat you get... 07.02.2019 18:11

In this episode, I discuss a fascinating paper showing that our bones have a profound impact at controlling our fat gain. Study: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/115/2/427.full.pdf YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Sarcopenia - what is it? 06.02.2019 2:37

In this episode, I briefly discuss (with terrible music) the topic of sarcopenia. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Does donating blood help our health? 05.02.2019 5:13

In this episode, I discuss a question posed to me in reference to blood donations and if they help our health. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Does skipping meals reduce metabolism? 04.02.2019 2:13

In this episode, I briefly discuss if skipping a meal or two could lead to a decrease in metabolic rate. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Timing and dosing caffeine to improve endurance performance 31.01.2019 3:38

In this episode, I discuss how much caffeine and how to dose it to improve your marathon, triathlon, endurance performance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

What is leptin resistance? 30.01.2019 3:48

In this episode, I discuss leptin resistance - what is it? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

What happens to fat once you consume it? 29.01.2019 6:11

In this episode, I discuss what happens to lipids (consumed fat) once you eat it - it isn't as simple as just storing it in fat cells. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Busting Cancer Myths ft. Abanoub Gad 28.01.2019 37:47

In this episode, it's my pleasure to have a cancer researcher and fellow doctorate student discuss a series of cancer myths and answer some great questions ranging from sugar consumption, artificial sweeteners, to other lifestyle factors impacting cancer risk and more. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Humans turning to Bone, and Detoxing 25.01.2019 5:16

In this episode, I discuss two topics - one extremely rare genetic condition and one dietary topic that always needs repeating (detoxing and cleanses). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0   

Sleep's association in Diabetes, Death, Blood Pressure, and More 24.01.2019 17:06

In this episode, I discuss the association between sleep and diabetes, hypertension, mortality, sleep dysfunction, sex differences, and obesity. Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3353049/ YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Plant Steroids & Body Composition 23.01.2019 4:48

In this episode, I discuss how plant steroids impact our body composition, after being asked by a subscriber. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Exercise & Bloody Poop 22.01.2019 5:04

In this episode, I discuss how long term exercise and intense exercise can lead to bloody stool and what is happening within the body. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

The Power of the Human Stem Cell 21.01.2019 10:12

In this episode, I discuss what stem cells are and their seemingly limitless power when it comes to the human body and biology, in general. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

What is muscle memory? Why are heart attacks different for women? 18.01.2019 6:08

In this episode, I discuss two topics - muscle memory from the cessation of stimulus to the reintroduction of that stimulus (lifting, for example), as well as some possible mechanisms for why women experience differences in heart attack symptoms. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Fasting necessary for Autophagy (aka, cell health)? 17.01.2019 4:58

In this episode, I discuss how fasting impacts autophagy - is it necessary? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

What leads to metabolic decline? 16.01.2019 5:49

In this episode, I discuss a variety of reasons why metabolism decreases with time (even independent of time). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Insulin-like Growth Factor impact on Muscle Protein Synthesis 15.01.2019 3:51

In this episode, I answer the question of what impact IGF could impact muscle protein. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  