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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Lab Grown Meat Revisited, How to transition to a "Bulking" Diet, Creating your own Pre-workout 25.11.2019 31:37

In this episode, we will be discussing three topics (time stamps provided): 1. How is the research going on providing lab grown meat?; 2. How to transition effectively from a fat loss phase to a lean gaining phase/bulk; 3. Creating my own pre-workout and future content on it. 3:04 - Lab Meat 15:57 - Bulking Diet Transition 28:42 - Making own Pre-workout Reference: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/...

The Gut Microbiota and its Link to Allergies 22.11.2019 6:05

In this episode, I "flashback Friday" to an episode of the podcast wherein I discuss a paper on the gut microbiota's impact on allergic reactions. Reference: https://youtu.be/O5-pTKbyZvM YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Fructose on Liver Health 21.11.2019 6:34

In this episode, I explain a bit of data on liver health as it relates to fructose consumption. Study, Notes, and Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/fructose-vs-glucose-on-inflammation YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

LSD for Mental Illness & Researchers vs. FDA, ft. Bobby Lease 20.11.2019 4:10

In this snippet, Bobby Lease (a fellow PhD student) explains some of the potential of future LSD research and how the FDA gets in the way from time to time. Shortened Version of Data: https://youtu.be/lrCE935KF88 Full Length (with Bobby): https://youtu.be/5ljTLwLYHL4 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

How our Circadian Rhythms control the Cells in our Gut 19.11.2019 26:27

In this episode, we go into some detail on how circadian rhythms control the division of the cells in our gut - you can follow along the paper being discussed by the link below. Study, Notes, & Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/circadianrhythmandcelldivision YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Game Changers Documentary, Living Past 110 Years, and Cardio's impact on Mortality 18.11.2019 23:14

In this episode, we dive into a question related to the latest Game Changers controversy, what lets people live to be over 110 years old, and the impact of cardio/long distance exercise on mortality. Game Changers: 1:58 Supercentenarians: 13:25 Cardio on Mortality: 19:06 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 Re...

Talk to your doctor about FREE testosterone rather than TOTAL testosterone 15.11.2019 5:36

In this episode, we discuss total testosterone relative to free testosterone and why free is more telling of your endocrinology. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Saturated Fat increases Cholesterol in ApoB Sensitive Individuals 14.11.2019 19:24

In this episode, we dive into a paper wherein the researchers investigated the effect seen from saturated fat intake on LDL and total cholesterol. Study, Notes, and Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/saturatedfatonapobcholesterol YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

3 Minimum Moves for Health Improvements 13.11.2019 6:29

In this episode, we discuss three moves a person can make to dramatically improve their health from baseline. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Creatine Supplement protects against Brain Damage (TBI) 12.11.2019 18:43

In this episode, we get into a paper wherein creatine supplementation was used to see if it had a protective effect in brain damage (traumatic brain injury), as seen in contact sports or car wrecks. Study, Notes, Amendments: https://www.physionic.org/creatineontbi YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Sleep on Anxiety, Why is there a Muscular Growth Ceiling? 11.11.2019 21:20

In this episode, we dive into two topics: First, sleep - how is it associated with anxiety? Secondly, we dive into a couple of mechanisms to explain why there is a potential for muscle growth. Reference: Eti Ben Simon, Aubrey Rossi, Allison G. Harvey, Matthew P. Walker. Overanxious and underslept . Nature Human Behaviour , 2019; DOI: 10.1038/s41562-019-0754-8 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit....

Optimal Timing of Protein for Health and Muscle 08.11.2019 4:48

In this episode, we dive into how you can time your protein intake for a more productive consumption of the nutrient for better health and muscle outcomes. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Is cognition and memory improved by Creatine supplement? 07.11.2019 16:55

In this episode, we investigate a paper wherein the outcomes are related to cognition and if consuming daily creatine positively affects cognition. Study & Notes: https://www.physionic.org/creatineoncognition YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

What happens to dietary fat after you've eaten it? 06.11.2019 5:46

In this episode, we meld the science of nutrition and physiology to explain what happens to dietary fat when we consume it? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Magnesium Supplementation against Muscle Cramps? Maybe Not. 05.11.2019 14:01

In this episode, we get into some of the science of magnesium supplementation and its impact on muscle cramps in more senior individuals - does it help? Paper & Notes: https://www.physionic.org/magnesiuminfusiononmusclecramps YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Medical Breakthrough for Cystic Fibrosis 04.11.2019 7:06

In this episode, we dive into a bit of the science of a new treatment that may substantially help many individuals with the debilitating and life shortening disease known as "Cystic Fibrosis". YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

The Dualism of Sleep: What causes us to fall Asleep? 31.10.2019 4:03

In this episode, we dive into what causes our brain to switch to sleep over wakefulness. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - How it Kills 31.10.2019 3:25

In this episode, we dive into some of the specifics on the pathophysiology of carbon monoxide poisoning. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

What does REM Sleep do for the Brain? 30.10.2019 3:20

In this episode, we discuss Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and its role in our brain. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Sugar, Honey, and High Fructose Corn Syrup compared... 29.10.2019 6:27

In this episode, I dissect some of the research looking at HFCS vs sucrose vs honey and their impact on our health. Content Discussed: https://www.physionic.org/honeysugarhfcs YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

2019 Nobel Prize, Your Opinion 28.10.2019 17:46

In this episode, we dive into a bit of an explanation of this year's Nobel Prize, and in the second half, I discuss some changes to a series that has become a staple of Physionic, as well as welcoming your opinion. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Hormesis: A Little Stress Never Hurt Anyone... 25.10.2019 5:01

In this episode, I explain the concept of hormesis and its positives on health and growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Caffeine likely does not impede Muscle Growth 24.10.2019 2:16

In this episode, I briefly describe some data on how caffeine is unlikely to decrease muscle growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Same Genes, Different Cells - What Gives? 23.10.2019 5:53

In this episode, I describe why cells are different in their look, yet have the same genetic blue print. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0

Consuming One Meal a Day raises Blood Sugar 22.10.2019 6:20

In this episode, I discuss how a paper I dissected illustrates how consuming one meal a day (OMAD) increases blood sugar levels compared to a more traditional diet. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0