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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Health

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www.physionic.org

Latest episode

Apr 20, 2026

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Episodes

Creatine, you can not avoid it. 13.08.2019

In this episode, I discuss how your body synthesizes it’s own creatine, regardless of if you supplement with it or not.

Superbugs - Why you should finish your medicine. 12.08.2019

In this episode, I discuss what superbugs are and why you MUST finish your antibiotics to help yourself and others. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

BMI: When you should and shouldn't listen to your doctor. 09.08.2019

In this episode, I discuss the nuances of Body Mass Index (BMI) and when you should worry over it and when you shouldn't. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Lipedema - a Female only Condition 08.08.2019

In this episode, I was asked to discuss a bit of background on the condition of lipidema and what the science says, so far. Reference:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30565362 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

Eating Healthy Food does NOT mean you are Healthy 07.08.2019

In this episode, I discuss the two ways we should consider the health of our food and explain why a person can still be unhealthy even if they consume completely healthy foods. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Caffeine blocks Calcium Absorption 06.08.2019

In this episode, I briefly discuss why it doesn't matter that caffeine blocks calcium absorption in the intestine. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

The Ocean is rough on your Skin 05.08.2019

In this episode, I discuss how the ocean impacts your skin negatively by changing your microbiome on your skin and the lasting effects. Reference:  American Society for Microbiology. "Ocean swimming alters skin microbiome, increasing vulnerability to infection." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 23 June 2019. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190623122533.htm> YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Fac...

Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplements lead to Uncontrolled Eating 02.08.2019

In this episode, I discuss a part of a paper dissecting how BCAAs impact eating behavior. Reference: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332741946_Branched-chain_amino_acids_impact_health_and_lifespan_indirectly_via_amino_acid_balance_and_appetite_control YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Does Marijuana lower Intelligence? How does it impact the Brain? 01.08.2019

In this episode, I cover a paper looking at weed/mary jane/marijuana/cannabis and its impact on our brain. Reference:   https://www.pnas.org/content/111/47/16913 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Stop Wasting your Money in Accurate Body Fat Scales 31.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss why you should never invest in a body fat scale for that function. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

OMAD - Fad or Real? 30.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss if OMAD (One Meal a Day) is a fad or if it is the real deal. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Estrogen's Protective effect in Muscle 29.07.2019

In this episode, I describe the effect estrogen seems to have on our musculature, especially important for women. Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31291574 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Refuse to Diet on the Weekend and STILL lose Fat 26.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss how to not diet on the weekend and still end up losing body fat, albeit more slowly. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Lifting on Testosterone & Cortisol 25.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss how lifting has an impact on our testosterone and cortisol levels immediately after lifting weights. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

The MOST IMPORTANT Nutrition Variable for Muscle Growth 24.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss what I believe to be the most important variable, in nutrition, for muscle growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

The MOST IMPORTANT Lifting Variable for Muscle Growth 23.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss what I believe to be the most important variable, in lifting, for muscle growth. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Study finds CAUSE & potential CURE for Migraines 22.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss a study that unveils how migraines progress and how to stop them. Reference:   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-26986-1 YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Reducing Heart Disease in Truckers and other Long Distance Travelers 19.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss three primary, hand picked exercises that would be beneficial for truckers and anyone else who drives/travels all day. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Amount and Type of Collagen for Better Joint Recovery 18.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss the type of collagen and the amount used in research that showed effect. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Immune Mechanism in Diabetes Risk 17.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss how the immune system can impact diabetes/insulin resistance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Lactic Acid & Burning Sensations 16.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss how the molecule lactic acid is related to the burning sensation people experience in their muscles. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Is animal research worthless? 15.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on various models of research and their utility to humans. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

The Negative Side Effect of Fasting on Healthspan 12.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss how fasting may be detrimental to health for a certain set of the population. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

BCAAs may be hurting our Health 11.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss a new paper that I took quite some time to dissect, in which they show, in mice, that high BCAA consumption leads to several negative health outcomes. [Releases at 11am ET / 5 hours from this podcast release] Detailed YouTube Video & Paper: https://youtu.be/J0SjoblRtjY YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIz...

Is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) more beneficial for fat loss? 10.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss why HIIT may have some advantages and some disadvantages for fat loss and other areas, briefly. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

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