Q&A 468: Can Cardio Grow Muscle, The Dark Side Of Microdosing Psychedelics, Gluten Free Vs. Low-FODMAP & More!
Ben Greenfield
Feb 3, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Identify FODMAPs as IBS triggers, not gluten
For many people with irritable bowel syndrome, the issue is not gluten itself but fermentable compounds called FODMAPs, which are also found in wheat.
Eliminate garlic, tomatoes, onions, and dairy on low-FODMAP diet
If you are starting a low-FODMAP diet, the largest offending foods to eliminate first are typically garlic, tomatoes, onions, and dairy.
Try Dr. Davis's yogurt recipe for SIBO relief
Dr. William Davis has a specific yogurt recipe for SIBO using three probiotic strains fermented for 36 hours, which may provide relief when consumed daily for four weeks.
Understand 'rope worms' as intestinal mucus, not parasites
The long 'rope worms' seen after taking cleansing supplements with Mimosa pudica are most likely shedding intestinal mucus, not actual parasites, as DNA tests show they are 99% human.
Utilize Blood Flow Restriction training for superior muscle growth
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is a more effective way than traditional cardio to build capillary density for muscle growth without the catabolic effects of endurance exercise.
Beware of microdosing risks to heart valves
Theoretical evidence suggests that prolonged microdosing of psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin could cause valvular heart disease due to their binding to the 5HT2B heart receptor.
Implement methylene blue and ozone injections to reduce nocturia
A novel biohack for reducing nighttime urination (nocturia) involves getting the prostate injected with methylene blue and ozone.
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