Sam Miller Science

There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to nutrition and health. Even the Mediterranean diet for example I wouldn't recommend to everyone. Each individual needs their own protocol and today's episode is a reminder of that. Topics include:    - No Golden Protocol - Mediterranean Diet Example - Coaches Checklist - Understanding the Individual - Controlling For Energy - FNMS Pr...

Recently passed the anniversary of a viral post (which is a rarity for me) in 2020 dubbed the "Doritos Tweet". So this podcast reaches as many individuals as possible without being comprised, I'll do my best to share the vital information, studies, and statistics we have uncovered over the past 2 years on that global thing that made all the headlines for months. Topics include:   - My Most Po...

A recent study from the Mayo Clinic showed a shocking revelation about the state of primary care and western medicine in general. I won't spoil the statistic but it's not good. Many factors contribute to misdiagnosis which I will cover today along with what we can do as coaches. Topics include:   - Bad Experience with Western Medicine - Mayo Clinic Study on Second Opinions - Primary Care Team...

While I've discussed longevity and aging in multiple episodes on this platform, I thought it was time for a deep dive and explain some of the nuanced details about aging and lifespan. We'll cover the primary theory of aging, the hallmarks of aging, the physiological process of AMPK and mTOR and their relationship, and much more! Topics include:   - Simplifying the Science of Aging - What We’l...

Been awhile since we did a listener Q&A so today we are going to tackle 3 specific questions pertaining to food choices, EAA's, and Infrared Sauna Therapy. Other topics include:   - Foods that Work “Best” For Your Body - SHREDS and Biofeedback Episode - 5 M’s Episode - EAA’s - Useless or Not? - Infrared Sauna Use - Heat and Cold Therapy Episode - Nutrition Coaching Collaborative - Share, Rate...

Enjoy This Episode? Enroll Now in the Gut Health 101 Workshop: Demystifying Digestive Health Starting on March 10th, 2022 ---------- Concluding our Got Gut Health? series, in part 4, we will discuss stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile, and tests you can do at home to assess stomach acid levels if you so choose. Other topics include:    - Gut Health 101 Workshop - Digestive Health’s Rol...

Enjoy This Episode? Enroll Now in the Gut Health 101 Workshop: Demystifying Digestive Health Starting on March 10th, 2022 ---------- Continuing our Got Gut Health? Series, today's episode will dive into the topic of gut dysbiosis, the gut microbiome, and issues that arise from gut dysbiosis. Topics include:   - Part 3 of Got Gut Health Series - Gut Health 101 Workshop - Gut Dysbiosis - Gut Mi...

Enjoy This Episode? Enroll Now in the Gut Health 101 Workshop: Demystifying Digestive Health Starting on March 10th, 2022 ---------- Continuing our Got Gut Health? series and in part 2, we will be covering a recently popular topic with some controversy and a lot of misconceptions around it. "Leaky gut" or as it is actually known intestinal permeability has either two camps: it's the problem and so...

Welcome to the Got Gut Health? 4 part series where we are diving into all things gut health and what better way to start off this series than defining digestion itself. What is good digestion? What does acute and chronic constipation and diarrhea look like? What is a normal amount of gas and bloating and what is too much? All of these and more will be answered! Topics include:   - What is Goo...

Did you know the use of contraceptives specifically birth control might be impacting who you choose as a mate? It might even make you more jealous one study finds. Really fascinating topic so I wanted to bring you the unbiased research when it comes to birth control, mate choice, attractiveness, and a study on professional lap dancers. Topics include:   - Birth Control and Mate Choice - Studi...

The most studied supplement on the planet is the topic of today's discussion and despite the amount of data and research we have, it still has its myths and misconceptions. Topics include:   - Deep Dive on Creatine - The Most Studied Sports Supplement - Endogenous Creatine Production - Creatine Monohydrate - Explaining Energy Systems and Creatine - How Creatine Works - Rectal Thermometers… Wh...

If you've followed me for awhile, you know how much I enjoy data and tracking, specifically when it comes to health. Oura and Whoop recently came out with new versions of their devices and I wanted to test both out simultaneously and give you my unbiased opinion since I am not affiliated with ether one of them. Topics and perspectives include:   - Wearable Technology in Health and Fitness - W...

Pop culture has pushed eliminating meat on society but does the research and evidence back their claims that it leads to a longer, healthier life? I'm here to present you the unbiased perspective and add context to this discussion. Topics include:   - Eliminating Meat From Your Diet? - Common Pitfalls of Eliminating Meat - Population Studies - Common Micronutrient Deficiencies with Veganism -...

Sodium has gotten a bad rap in the health and fitness space and it's time to put the myths to bed. Today's episode is a deep dive into sodium, salt and blood pressure connection, salt sensitivity and hypertension, and much more! Topics include:   - Sodium Intake Myths - Episode Pillar Breakdown - Salt and Blood Pressure Connection - LMNT and Sample Pack Opportunity - Evidence of Salt and Bloo...

Over the summer of 2021, I did a micronutrient mastery series (so definitely check that out after this episode if you haven't and this type of episode interests you) and we'll continue that today with covering the vitamin B12. We'll talk about deficiency signs and deficiency risks, how to measure B12 levels, supplementation options, and much more! Topics include:   - Vitamin B12 - Deficiencie...

Today's episode is all around one of the most controversial topics in the health and fitness space. When it comes to the health and fitness industry, stances range from "avoid at all costs" to consuming enough Diet Coke to flood the Grand Canyon. We'll explore the truth both in the research and anecdotal experience. Topics include:   - One of the More Controversial Topics in Health and Fitnes...

While many diets can work for you or your clients, we have to keep in mind a few principles that make up a successful diet and allows the individual long term sustainable success as well. I'll cover the 5 rules in depth and include a few bonus tips at the end. Topics include:   - 5 Rules for a Successful Diet - The 5 Rules Overview - Managing Appetite - Recommended Episodes for Further Educat...

Many individuals start the journey towards their transformation to achieve a specific aesthetic goal. Hair is a very large component to that and a good amount are struggling with hair loss in some fashion. Today's episode will cover the 3 specific types of hair loss, potential treatments and solutions, and more! Topics include:   - Chasing Aesthetics and The Importance of Hair - 3 Specific Ty...

Within a client transformation, we have to look at the entire frame. We know a lot of individuals set goals and resolutions around the time this releases in February and some might not be seeing the scale change and potentially quit. There are 7 nonscale aspects and victories I want to share with you so we can track progress with more than just the number on the scale. Topics include:   - Tim...

We have discussed at length on this show the importance of protein and important components of protein are amino acids. Certain amino acids get a lot more love in the fitness and nutrition industry, specifically within supplementation, and some get left out in the cold. I want to talk about one of those underrated ones we don't talk about enough: glycine. Topics include:   - One of the Most U...

After 300 episodes and an estimated 9000 minutes, I wanted to reflect on my time as a coach, my background and learning path, and why I believe in educating about metabolism and hormones. It's been an incredibly rewarding experience showing up for 300 episodes and whether you've been a listener since Day 1 or recently started listening, I want to thank you for your time and attention. Topics inclu...

A recent study was published that I wanted to share that is extremely relevant to what we consistently talk about on this platform with the importance of micronutrients and metabolism in general. Topics include:   - If You’ve Been Listening for Awhile… - Gut Health and Everything Else - Bacteria Fermentation - Probiotics and Microbiome - Probiotics and Micronutrient Status - Share, Rate, and...

I had a fantastic conversation on Embody Radio with a friend and fellow long time coach Emily Duncan. We hit on a lot of great topics and the central theme of this episode is the grey area of calories and metabolism, looking at the nuances and factors most coaches don't talk about. If you found this conversation intriguing, The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Science Specialization is somethin...

Continuing our 2 part lab markers series, I wanted to cover a few overrated lab markers. I'm not saying these lab markers need to be completely ignored but they do need some context behind them. Topics and markers include:   - Overrated Lab Markers - What “Overrated” Will Be Classified As - LDL and High LDL Cholesterol - Different Categories of LDL - Family History Considerations - Creatinine...

While I've spoken at length on many autoimmune diseases in previous episodes, I wanted to explain autoimmunity at a higher level and explain it in its entirety. Topics include:   - Autoimmune Disease - Share, Rate, and Review - FNMS Program - Autoimmunity and Fixed Mindset - Over 100 Autoimmune Diseases - Male vs Female Physiology and Autoimmune Disease - Nutrient Status - Unresolved Stress -...