Q&A 423: Does Weed Make You Stupid & Does Cannabis Affect Testosterone?, What's The Best Pre-Workout Formula?, Should Teens Fast? & Much More.
- This just in: weed doesn't appear to make you stupid...02:05
- but may impair short term memory...05:15
- Wow: cannabis users TWICE as likely to experience erectile dysfunction...07:00
- But have higher testosterone levels...09:30
- Regular THC users were defined as those who use THC at least one time per month, every month for at least 1 year.
- Four herbs in this testosterone study increased testosterone: fenugreek, forskohlii, ashwagandha and ginseng...11:00
- New study shows astaxanthin a good brain anti-aging agent...13:15
- It appears that it also protects cell membranes systemically, particularly relevant to cytokine storm...16:40
- Astaxanthin is also one of the few antioxidants/antinflammatories that can cross the blood-brain barrier for a neuroprotective effect: Read more...19:30
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This podcast is brought to you by: Listener Q&A: What To Do About Cold Hands & Feet...28:10Jason asks: Hey, Ben. I'm 46 years old and I've got cold hands. They get worse in the winter time, but they're cool in the summer. Probably I'm thinking Raynaud's, but I don't want to claim that. I'm open to any feedback you have on maybe how to make it better, fix - physiology, neurology supplements, testing, breath work, etc. I'm open to all of it. Any help is much appreciated.
In my response, I recommend:- Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (Mickey Trescott)
- Cookbook
- Diet Book
- Organifi Red
- Nitro glycerin cream
- BGF podcast on nitric oxide
- Prostaglandin
- Kion Omegas
- Wim Hof protocol
Preston asks:What's up Ben Preston here, long time listener, constant applier of everything you talk about on podcasts and in Boundless. But when it comes right down to it, I'm still wanting to take a scoop of pre-workout (powder) dump it in the mixer, shake it up and go wrap it out with the bros at the gym. So what's the deal with pre-workout powder and how much stimulant should I be intaking on a daily basis. I'm going to the gym every day, but I'm using pre-workout three, four times a week. Love to hear your thoughts.
In my response, I recommend:- Podcast 420, in which the following solutions were described:
- Lucy gum (use code BEN10 to save $10 off the $60 subscription)
- Zen nasal spray and Zen EO spray by Dr. John Lieurance
- Lion's Mane
- L-Theanine
- Qualia Mind Caffeine-free (use code GREENFIELD2019 to save 15%)
- B.Powered by Beekeeper's Naturals (use code BEN to save 15%)
- The Crazy Future Of Medical Biohacking: Skull Resets, Suppositories, Nasal Sprays, Nebulizers, Sound Therapy & More With Dr. John Lieurance.
- My podcast with Milos Sarcev
- Milos Sarcev's Pre-Workout Formula (around 30-45 minutes before)
- 10-15g EAAs
- 5g Leucine
- 10g Glutamine
- 5-10g Creatine depending on the athlete
- 5g Citrulline
- 3g Arginine
- 2-3g Beta-Alanine
- 2-3g L-carnitine
- 2-3g electrolyte drink powder (e.g. Thorne Catalyte or a pinch of salt)
- Kion Creatine
- Kion Aminos
- HVMN or KetoneAid exogenous ketones
- Ben's current favorite for hard workouts: 2 sprays Zen/nostril, 10g Kion Aminos, 5g Kion Creatine, 1 serving HVMN or KetoneAid
- Vitargo or Glycofuse
- Thorne Catalytes
Rama asks: Hey, Ben, my name is Rama. I am 16 years old and I am curious how much fasting and intermittent fasting would you recommend for a teenager like me to avoid or even improve my running performance and also how much is too much exercise for my health. Thank you very much. Love you, Ben.
In my response, I recommend:- Weston A. Price Diet (e.g. Sally Fallon's book "Nourishing Traditions")
- Fast Track Study on fasting in adolescents
- BGF podcast w/ Dan Pompa
- fasttracktrial.com
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