Found My Fitness

→ WHAT IT COVERS Dr. Charles Brenner, discoverer of nicotinamide riboside, explains NAD biology and its role in cellular energy, DNA repair, and inflammation. The discussion covers clinical evidence for NR supplementation at 500-1000mg daily, how chronic inflammation and disease states deplete NAD, safety considerations including cancer risk, and practical strategies for supporting NAD through lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep timing, and circadian rhythm optimization.

→ WHAT IT COVERS Rhonda Patrick interviews Derek from More Plates More Dates on testosterone optimization for men and women. They cover accurate measurement protocols, lifestyle factors that suppress testosterone, evidence-based natural interventions including diet and supplements, testosterone replacement therapy protocols, and practical strategies to assess and optimize hormone levels through blood work interpretation and symptom management.

→ WHAT IT COVERS Rhonda Patrick shares her personal supplement protocols and answers member questions about exogenous ketones, coffee preparation methods, blood sugar regulation supplements, and fertility optimization. She explains her switch to Delta G ketone esters for cognitive performance, her Chemex pour-over coffee routine with Purity Coffee brand, and optimal dosing for berberine, ubiquinol, and alpha lipoic acid combinations.

→ WHAT IT COVERS A study of 12,388 adults shows vitamin D supplementation reduces dementia risk by 40% over ten years. Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains mechanisms linking vitamin D deficiency to accelerated brain aging and provides specific dosing recommendations for prevention. → KEY INSIGHTS - **Deficiency prevalence:** Seventy percent of Americans have deficient or insufficient vitamin D levels (below 30 ng/mL).

→ WHAT IT COVERS Dr. Andy Galpin discusses evidence-based strategies for optimizing athletic performance and longevity through nutrition, supplementation, and recovery protocols. The conversation covers fasted training protocols, time-restricted eating for muscle gain, carbohydrate and protein timing, performance supplements including creatine and beta-alanine, magnesium and omega-3 supplementation, and practical recovery strategies for both elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

→ WHAT IT COVERS Dr. Darren Candow, director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at University of Regina, details creatine supplementation protocols for muscle strength, bone density, cognitive function, and recovery. The discussion covers optimal dosing strategies ranging from 5-20 grams daily, mechanisms of action beyond ATP production, applications for aging populations and athletes, emerging brain health research, and addresses common concerns about side effects and...

→ WHAT IT COVERS Dr. Kerry Courneya, Canada Research Chair at University of Alberta with over 600 peer-reviewed studies, explains how exercise functions as therapeutic intervention for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. The discussion covers optimal exercise protocols for reducing cancer risk across eight to ten cancer types, mechanisms by which exercise improves chemotherapy tolerance and survival outcomes, and emerging research on exercise as monotherapy for low-grade cancers...