The Primal Nutrition Podcast

In this podcast we explore the pharmacology of GLP-1 receptor agonists and why they've reshaped both the science and culture of weight loss. We examine the risks and side effects and ask the critical question: are these medications a temporary tool or do they represent a realistic long term plan? I also share my firsthand perspective from years working in the Emergency Department.

Are you confused by conflicting advice in regards to what the best cooking oil is? I tackle this frequently asked question head on.

Creeping into the mainstream narrative is the assertion that it is unethical for humans to eat meat. In this podcast I thoroughly disentangle and dismantle this argument perpetuated by the plant based movement. I explore the roots of morality and examine what constitutes morally acceptable behaviour. Are humans and animals "morally equivalent"? Is higher, human, emotional intelligence advantageous? I explore the natural order and the inexorable interplay between life and death.

Credit to Sam Harris for his ideas on the fabric of morality.

The continued vilification of cholesterol is the greatest nutritional myth of our time. Statins were predicted to end heart disease, but this hasn't happened. Do patients suddenly have a heart attack if you stop their statin? No. The evidence for statins is actually surprisingly small. One in a hundred patients have a non fatal heart attack or stroke prevented over a five year period. And remember that this very limited evidence, which is best case scenario, comes from the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacologically driving down a nutrient of critical importance, with statins, doesn't seem to be the solution so clearly other factors are at play. So if cholesterol isn't to blame then what is? Join me as I revisit cholesterol through a slightly different lens. Lets look at the fatty acid composition of atherosclerotic plaque, from recent studies, and explore what actually causes cardiovascular disease.  

In this Primal Pearl I discuss the highly prevalent bacterium H Pylori and its role in the pathogenesis of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and cancer. I discuss standard eradication therapy and shine a spotlight on the many issues associated with proton pump inhibitors. Finally, I discuss some alternative methods for tackling this pathogen including application of the bacterium Lactobacillus Reuteri as a novel therapeutic strategy.   

In this mini podcast I discuss the "Blue Zones", regions of the globe where, supposedly, people exhibit a longer than average life expectancy. Can we believe the claims in regards to the abundance of centenarians in these regions and are there, in fact, any common diet or lifestyle habits that we can learn from? Are there any other flourishing global regions that are not acknowledged as Blue Zones? It is often said that people in these regions consume a largely plant-based diet, and it is this that sparks longevity? Is this actually true? Let's find out... 

In this podcast I explain why "detox" is a fraudulent money making swindle not rooted in any science. "Detox" is a term that is thrown around very loosely these days, especially within the beauty industry, and this podcast will reveal why, actually, its a term that means next to nothing. Detox does not rid the body of toxins, it simply rids your wallet of hard-earned cash.

In this episode you'll discover the critical importance of this underappreciated nutrient. I discuss:

• Vitamin K1 vs Vitamin K2
• Sources of Vitamin K2
• Molecular subtypes of Vitamin K2
• Biological role of K2
• Importance of K2 for bone health
• Calcium metabolism
• Vitamin D3 and K2 synergy
• Importance of K2 for vascular health
• Vitamin K2 and cancer 
• MK4 vs Mk7
• Recommended dosage

In this episode I discuss why grains are detrimental both to human health and to the environment.

Topics I cover:

• What are grains?
• How did grains become incorporated into the human diet?
• Early agricultural practice
• The ancient Egyptians
• Ancel Keys and the USDA food pyramid
• Monocropping and soil degradation 
• Grains as a carbohydrate source
• Wheat Germ Agglutinin
• Gluten
• Omega 6 in grains
• Aflatoxin
• The trouble with soy
• Fibre and IBS
• Wheat allergy

In this podcast, which is the sequel to "Environmental Nasties", I discuss 15 more damaging chemicals that are present in everyday products. I explain why they are harmful and recommend better alternatives. I discuss:

• Ethanolamine
• Polyethylene glycol
• Propylene glycol
• Sodium Laureth Sulphate
• Carrageenan
• Phenoxyethanol
• Oxybenzone
• Homosalate
• Octocrylene
• Octinoxate
• PFASs
• Sodium Ferrocyanide
• Sodium Benzoate
• Fluoride
• Aluminium