Sam Miller Science

The great debate between "if it fits your macros" and quality is everything when it comes to food, what actually matters? I want to breakdown a recent study on this very topic and give you my thoughts and perspective. Topics include: - Does Quality Matter? - Ratio of Whole vs “Processed” Foods - Recent Study Details - Insulin Sensitivity Considerations ----------  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My L...

While several factors go into optimizing muscle growth, one advanced way is tracking certain biomarkers or biometrics and in today's episode, we'll be looking at the top 5 biomarkers you should be looking at if you want to optimize muscle growth for you or your clients. We'd be here for several hours if I went over every single one so we'll cover the big ones including a testosterone panel to seru...

One of my currents mentees Sarah Fechter joins me on the podcast to discuss her experience and results with my Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Science Specialization program. She has a very unique background in running hip hop group dance classes in the past while also being an IFBB Pro. If Sarah's story resonates with you and you're looking to upgrade your skillset as a coach along wi...

In many instances, cortisol is discussed in conjunction with chronic dieting but chronic dieting isn't the singular variable that determines our adrenal health. In today's episode, we'll discuss the adrenal health-cortisol connection, how sleep and circadian dysregulation impacts adrenal health, and other factors to keep in mind as a coach or on your own transformation journey. Topics...

While I love the growth of the functional medicine space increased content around the topic, and it's approach, there are some drawbacks that I want to talk about in today's episode. There's 3 distinct issues within the functional medicine space that I want to cover today including content creation, supplementation, and how the client is viewed through the coaching process and relation...

There's an arguably overwhelming amount of supplements out on the market and a good amount of them are completely useless and only result in expensive bathroom trips. I don't know about you but I'd like to get the most out of my supplements and not flush money down the drain. I want to share with you eight evidence based reasons for supplementation from sport performance to sleep to cognitive supp...

Could your gut health be directly impacting your gains and progress in the gym? In today's episode, I'm going to share new research that answers this question with a resounding "YES". We'll discuss gut health and muscle function, a study around elite water polo players — results of the study and implications, and more. Topics include:   - Gut Health and It’s Impact On Your He...

One of if not the coolest part of my job is seeing coaches thrive within our FNMS program and chase their vision for what they want as a coach. I want to share a short mashup episode today with a few of my FNMS students and alumni to showcase the wide array of coaches we help at Metabolism School. You've heard me talk a lot about the FNMS program but I wanted to give you 8 coaches perspectives...

We hope you're enjoying this series of the top 5 coaching concerns to watch in 2023! Today's installment is gut and microbiome focused as we examine stress and gut issues, circadian rhythms, medication use, and much more. Topics include: - Top 5 Gut Health Considerations - Overview of Today’s Episode - Life Stressors and Gut Issues - Circadian Rhythm Issues - Our FNMS Program - Food Irrita...

This medication has extended the human life span 20-30 years and has many applicabilities. However, this medication also has many side effects that often go ignored. Today, we're discussing antibiotics and when they can be helpful, harmful, and everything in between. Topics include:  - Talking Antibiotics - Where Antibiotics Can Be Helpful and Harmful - Please Share, Rate, and Review - Antibio...

As fitness and nutrition professionals, it's understandable to be skeptical about "named" diets but I wanted to clear up some confusion on one in particular. The Low-FODMAP diet (or Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols in case you were curious) is a nutritional strategy that isn't meant to be long term or a lifestyle. I'll explain when we w...

The more we learn about the relationship between the gut and the brain, the more we understand how interconnected they are and why the rise of depression and anxiety is alarming when factoring in gut issues. We'll talk about the nervous system pathways between the gut and brain, the importance of the vagus nerve, the role of short chain fatty acids, and more!  Topics include:   - Gut Brain Axi...

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. ----------  ⁠⁠⁠Join Our Gut Health 101: Demystifying Digestive Health on April 16th, 2025⁠⁠ ---------- Topics discussed: - Gut Health 101 Workshop - Digestive Health’s Role Within Health - Episodes on Similar...

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 Microbiome Starts at Birth - What is Bacterial Dysbiosis? - Potential Side Effects - IBS - Autoimmune Diseases - CRONS - Tom Bra...

Continuing our series 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 solution to all of your health problems or it's complete nonsense. Like most things, it is somewhere in the middle and we'll define e...

In lead up to our next workshop around the science and solutions needed to solve client digestive complaints, today is Part 1 of a 4 part series where we are diving into all things gut health. 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 a...

Extending our conversation about inflammation, it is important to understand the mechanisms of inflammation, how it presents in the body and mind, and the types of inflammation. Today's episode will cover the three types of inflammation, simplifying cytokines and their role inflammation, fat and muscle tissues considerations, and much more! Topics include:  - Centers of Inflammation - What We’...

An advanced understanding of nutrition, metabolism, gut health, and hormones should not make clients feel “more broken” or further away from their goals.  In today's episode, I want to explain the impact of our influence as coaches and why being as client-centric as possible will benefit this industry the most. When a good portion of the health coaching space is making people feel broken, defe...

Wrapping up our macro troubleshooting series, today's episode will cover when to add protein to your client's protocols. We'll talk about when your client's are experiencing hunger issues, if they are less than 0.8 grams per pound a day, and a secret bonus consideration I have for you at the end. Topics include:   - Previous Episodes in Series - 5 Star Rating and Review - Hunger Is...

Continuing our series on macro troubleshooting, I wanted to cover the macronutrient fat in this episode. We'll talk about a client's personal preference between fats and carbs, sedentary lifestyle factors, whether your clients are experiencing a midday crash and what to do, and more. Topics include: - Continuation of Series - Started with Carbohydrates - Adding Fat - Personal Preferences - Sedenta...

Playing Macro Tetris can be tough at times a coach and many don't have a valid reason for toggling certain macronutrients. In this series, I want to break down carbs, fats, and protein in the context of when to add them and how. We'll first start with carbohydrates, how building phases will affect carbohydrate increases, fiber considerations, and more. Topics include: - Why I’m Starting with Carbo...

In this episode, we sit down with Mastery Student Diana - who has been with us for OVER 2+ years! From leaving corporate life at Reebok to building a thriving coaching business, Diana shares her journey of finding fulfillment in her coaching practice. We dive into the challenges many coaches face—client retention, confidence, and education gaps—and how shifting her approach helped her attract the...

Normal vs optimal can be two very different scenarios when it comes to lab testing so today's episode is diving into a few functional medical tests, understanding them through a western medicine reference range lens, and why this is important to you as a coach. Topics include:   - Popular Functional Medical Tests - What We’ll Cover Today - Western Medicine Reference Range - Food Allergy Testin...

With the increased accessibility of at home testing kits become available, it's easy to understand the appeal and convenience but is it worth your money and how accurate are they? In today's episode, we'll take a look at some of the most popular tests on the market right now and share what to look out for, some overlooked tests many forget about, important lab markers to test for, and...

A 2023 study that we looked at has some very interesting results and implications on cholesterol and longevity I wanted to share in today's episode. We'll look at the study details, why this is important, what it means for you, and more. Topics include:   - High Cholesterol A Top Longevity Marker? - What We’ll Cover - Why This is Important - Geriatric Journal Study - Similar Episodes In Th...