Is Too Much Protein Bad For You? The TRUTH About Creatine, What’s The “Healthiest” Alcohol & More! Solosode #480
Ben Greenfield
Oct 24, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Choose mezcal tequila for gut health and blood sugar regulation
Mezcal tequila is suggested as a healthier alcohol choice because it contains fibers from agave that may help gut health and regulate blood sugar. Choose clean, pure versions of mezcal for fewer additives and possible health benefits. Still, alcohol is best in small amounts for overall health.
Balance protein intake with glycine for better sleep and recovery
Eating lots of meat or whey protein can increase certain amino acids that may lower lifespan if not balanced. Add glycine from foods like organ meats or use a supplement to help keep things balanced and possibly support better sleep and recovery.
Incorporate simple biohacks for enhanced energy and health
Easy biohacks like grounding mats, red light therapy, and blue/red lamps can be added to your home or office for better energy and health. Even small changes like these can help you get more out of your day.
Utilize advanced recovery gadgets for optimal biohacking at home
For top recovery, try using compression boots like Normatec, vibration chairs, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) devices, and special light and sound lamps. While these gadgets can be pricey, they may improve recovery, relaxation, and even mood if you’re into advanced biohacking.
Upgrade your salt choice to natural options for better health
Switching from regular table salt to natural salts like Kalima, Redmond, or Celtic can offer more minerals and less contamination from microplastics and heavy metals. Kalima salt, for example, comes with higher magnesium and is harvested without chemicals.
Stick to creatine monohydrate for strength and brain health
Fancy forms of creatine aren’t proven better than basic creatine monohydrate. It’s affordable, safe, and has decades of research backing its effectiveness for both strength and brain health.
Utilize creatine for muscle health across all ages and diets
Creatine is safe for women, older adults, and even kids—especially helpful for older adults to fight muscle loss. Vegans and vegetarians may especially benefit since they get less creatine from their diet.
Debunk creatine myths for safe supplementation
Creatine does not cause kidney damage, hair loss, or significant long-term water retention in healthy people. It’s not a steroid, and most people don’t need a loading phase—just take 3–5 grams a day (or up to 10–20g split for brain benefits).
Utilize creatine to enhance memory and cognitive function
Creatine isn’t only for people wanting bigger muscles—it can help boost memory, attention, and cognitive function, especially in older adults or when sleep-deprived. A dose of 10–20 grams per day (split throughout the day) may give cognitive benefits, but start slow to avoid stomach upset.
Limit protein intake to 0.7-0.8 grams per pound for optimal muscle gain
Most people don’t need a full 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. Around 0.7 to 0.8 grams per pound is enough for most, unless you’re new to training or using steroids. Eating more protein than this won’t necessarily help you gain extra muscle and may just be extra stress.
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