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Uric acid and metabolic health with Dr David Perlmutter MD
Dr Rupy Aujla is an NHS medical doctor who reversed his heart condition using a food and lifestyle approach after diving deep into the literature and learning more about nutritional medicine. He started the Doctor’s Kitchen in 2015, as a way to teach others how they can cook their way to health and showcase that food is medicine.
2023
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A unique deep dive into uric acid levels and their impact on metabolic health. Rupy and David discuss how we now have less uricase to break down uric acid compared to our ancestors and what this means living in our current environment with an abundance of calorie dense food and home comforts. Downstream effects of elevated uric acid levels are considered related to metabolic dysfunction as they have been shown to correlate with hypertension, insulin resistance and inflammation due to both the inhibition of nitric oxide and enhancing gut permeability. They look at how to mitigate the effects of high uric acid levels by reducing fructose consumption, and increasing dietary bioflavanoids and hormetic stress.
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Men’s Health for Physical Performance and Longevity
The Functional Health Podcast is hosted by Ben Atkinson, a nutritionist with the core belief that a holistic and functional approach to health is fundamental to optimal well-being. The podcast promotes the integration and collaboration of conventional, complementary and allied health professionals in order to prosper in the changing landscape of healthcare.
2023
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Rick Miller is a clinical and sports dietician who is trained in functional medicine. In this podcast he eloquently explores optimal nutrition and exercise for men to support physical performance and longevity. He discusses the nuances around men and masculinity and how men are less likely to seek support for whole host of common issues such as insulin resistance, mental health, gastric concerns and sexual dysfunction. Interestingly, dopamine excess has been shown to impact libido and he manages this via a dopamine fast and cold exposure. Rick reviews the evidence around macronutrients on testosterone levels and explains his rationale for using an animal based eating approach within his clinic.