Microplastics In Glass Bottles & Lead In Salt? Cardio Before Strength Or Strength Before Cardio? Creatine Causes Hair Loss? & More: Solosode #492
Ben Greenfield
Aug 7, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Debunk creatine myths: no link to hair loss
Contrary to popular belief, a recent study showed that creatine supplementation does not increase DHT levels or cause hair loss in men.
Snort creatine to enhance cognitive performance
A study in rats suggests that intranasal creatine administration can bypass the blood-brain barrier, potentially improving cognitive performance more effectively than oral use.
Choose yoga to alleviate low back pain
When comparing six different exercise therapies, a study found that yoga was the single most effective intervention for alleviating low back pain.
Implement strike, stroll, shiver strategy for effective fat loss
A personal fat loss strategy involves having caffeine (strike), going for a walk (stroll), and taking a cold shower (shiver) in a fasted state in the morning.
Debunk lead scare: Celtic salt is safer than common foods
The lead levels in Celtic sea salt are naturally occurring and lower than those found in common foods like sweet potatoes and red wine.
Reduce microplastics by avoiding glass bottles with painted caps
New research suggests glass bottles can release up to 50 times more microplastics than plastic ones, primarily from the paint on the caps.
Discover Fatty15 for superior cellular health benefits
A newly discovered essential fatty acid called Fatty15 (C15.0) is claimed to offer over 36 health benefits, outperforming drugs like rapamycin and metformin for cellular health.
Prioritize strength training before cardio for effective fat loss
For optimal body fat reduction, a recent study found it is more effective to perform strength training before doing steady-state cardio in the same session.
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