Episodes
Aonghus is CEO and co-founder of FoodMarble, the maker of the world's first digestive breath tester. Coming from an engineering background, Aonghus originally created this technology to help his wife figure out which foods she could eat, so she could get a handle on her gut health challenges. He's passionate about helping people measure and truly understand the workings of their own digestive systems. Find out more at foodmarble.com Watch the video conversation here and hit subscribe for...
Published 04/30/24
Published 04/30/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Today I dive into Tru Age Diagnostics with co-founder Hannah Went. Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. During that time, she had multiple...
Published 04/23/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Perhaps you would benefit from testing and not guessing what is actually going on under the hood as with a program from Wild Health for Precision Medicine and get some "CLARITY" on what YOU should be doing to improve your future self! Watch the interview or listen on https://youtu.be/SIYCVgcP47E What is Precision Medicine?...
Published 04/16/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Perhaps you are not eating right your metabolic type or training right for your hormones? How is your gut health? Microbiome? Metabolic health markers? Watch our video here - plus hit subscribe as we move to doing more video weekly Tune in to the latest episode of Debbie Potts' Low Carb Athlete Podcast as she sits down with the...
Published 04/09/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? What are you doing today to live your best self at age 70, 80 and 90 plus years old? Are you taking ownership of your health and your future self now so you can thrive as you age instead of struggle?? Listen and learn from Dr. Davis on "Unlocking Infinite Health: Journeying Inside the Super Gut" In this episode, we dive deep into...
Published 04/02/24
Are you fit and healthy from the inside out? How do you know?   Test and not guess if you can...or try a food elimination plan and add in gut healing foods to create a SUPER GUT! Here are some key findings from relevant research on gut health for the fit and active individual... Increased Intestinal Permeability: Endurance exercise, particularly prolonged and intense bouts, has been associated with increased intestinal permeability, commonly referred to as “leaky gut.” This increased...
Published 03/28/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? DR. TOM O’BRYAN, DC, CCN, DACBN, is an internationally recognized speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National...
Published 03/26/24
Metabolic analysis involves the measurement and analysis of metabolic processes within the body. This includes the study of how the body produces, utilizes, and regulates energy during various activities and conditions. Metabolic analysis is crucial for understanding physiological responses to exercise, nutrition, disease, and environmental factors. The systems typically measured in metabolic analysis include: Energy Systems: This includes the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. The...
Published 03/21/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Let's chat with Stan Efferding and learn more about how to improve the aging process! "Compliance is the Science"! Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title as the Worlds...
Published 03/20/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Here are some links for my rabbit hole chat today...  https://peterattiamd.com/exercising-for-longevity-peter-on-zone-2-and-zone-5-training/ https://peterattiamd.com/live-qa-on-zone-2-exercise/  https://peterattiamd.com/category/exercise/aerobic-zone-2-training/ ...
Published 03/14/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Do you drink alcohol weekly? Today I get to talk to Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS. She is the founder, CEO, and Fellow Sober Woman. Dr. Brooke Scheller is a doctor of clinical nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety, and the author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to...
Published 03/12/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process?   Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? What are you doing today to live your best self at age 70, 80 and 90 plus years old? Are you taking ownership of your health and your future self now so you can thrive as you age instead of struggle??   Today I chat with Dr. Vincent Pedre on his new program "Gut-Brain Mastery: Slay Your Stress, Sharpen Your Focus, and Unlock the...
Published 03/05/24
Today Debbie dives into the delicate role of AMPK and MTOR Pathway.  Just as insulin, cortisol, cholesterol, and glucose... MTOR isn't bad.  It is the GOLDILOCKS Effect of everything in our body.  Our body has it's innate intelligence to maintain homeostasis - fascinating ability to turn up or turn down different mechanisms to keep us functioning at optimal leve- until we do something TOO much or TOO little. The effectiveness of fasting or exercise may also depend on individual factors,...
Published 02/29/24
A common theme right now is the "30 gram cheat sheet" as ... 30 grams of protein cheat sheet: 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt 1 cup tempeh 5 oz shrimp (about 10 large shrimp) 1 cup cottage cheese 4 oz chicken (about half of a chicken breast) 5 oz grass-fed steak (slightly larger than a deck of cards) 1 1/2 cups tofu 2 cups black beans 5 oz wild-caught salmon (about one fillet) 5 eggs But do these protein foods have the right balance of essential amino acids as leucine to stimulate muscle protein...
Published 02/22/24
I wanted to repost/resahre this episode with Whitney on the Wheat Zoomer test results for me as I find this lab test so helpful to use in our health investigation process along with a gut test, hormone DUTCH test, food sensitivities and blood chemistry assessment.  We need to look at the WHOLE picture and collect clues to put the missing pieces of the puzzle back together to restore our vitality and homeostasis.  The body has its own amazing innate intelligence but sometimes we need to...
Published 02/20/24
Are you ready to take your training to the next level?  Your breath holds incredible insights into your peak performance and longevity. For over a century, scientists have studied breath to understand our bodies at a molecular level and unlock the secrets to optimizing our nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices. And now, with the PNOĒ test, breath analysis (also known as metabolic or VO2max testing) is easier than ever, providing clinical precision without the need for a medical...
Published 02/15/24
Who is Amy Puzey and what is her mission?? Amy began her education in nursing at University of Alberta and a few years into her degree realized she wanted to work on the preventative side of health and switched to study holistic nutrition. She became a holistic nutritionist in 2005 and CEO and National Race Director of 5Peaks in 2013 to take the Canadian trail running community to the next level. She sold 5Peaks in 2021 to fully dedicate herself to Goodphyte. In 2008, Amy started researching...
Published 02/14/24
Today we review articles on HOW you can improve your VO2 Max.  Ideally you have had your VO2 Max tested and established your CURRENT heart rate training zones, as with me in North San Diego, or estimate your current level...then you need a personalized program on HOW you need to fuel and train to perform your best today- and for your FUTURE self. Are you on a mission to improve the aging process? Let's improve our quality of life now to live a longer, better life. That isn't just about...
Published 02/09/24
I finally get a chance to chat shop with Robb Wolf about keto, fasting, and carb tolerance for athletes! Episode 434; What Is Your Carb Tolerance with Robb Wolf  Everyone is different, and understanding how your body processes different carbohydrates, and your demands is vital in improving your performance as an athlete. Carbohydrates are not evil. A little carb more consistently can help in improving your performance.  In addition, consuming adequate proteins will help you avoid overeating...
Published 02/06/24
How can your genetics help personalize your longevity program? Identifying genetic variants associated with VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake) can provide insights into an individual’s potential response to various training regimens and help tailor exercise programs for improved performance. While there isn’t a single definitive list of genetic SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) that directly determine the best way to improve VO2 max, several genes have been implicated in aerobic fitness and...
Published 02/01/24
Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process?  Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things?   Today I catch up with Luis- the cofounder of Keto Gains and LMNT.   How to get stronger and improve muscle health for longevity -metabolic health? The role of insulin in strength training and nutrition - its not a bad hormone! Nutrient timing for improve muscle strength, power, speed and recovery - for men and women as we...
Published 01/30/24
Stop blaming the aging process and start EMBRACING it! https://debbiepotts.net/tips-to-improve-the-aging-process/ VO2 max, metabolic health markers, and muscle health are all important factors that can influence the aging process and contribute to overall longevity. Let’s briefly discuss each of these factors we here about for improving the aging process… Get started on your future self by joining me at HACK YOUR HEALTH and save with discount code HYH50. ...
Published 01/27/24
What is your VO2 Max?   VO2 max is a valuable indicator of cardiovascular health because it reflects the efficiency of the cardiovascular system in delivering oxygen to working muscles during exercise. The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and its primary function is to transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products. Here's how VO2 max is linked to cardiovascular health: Heart Efficiency: VO2 max is influenced by the efficiency of...
Published 01/25/24
Today I chat with Bjørn Ekeberg. He is the Co-founder & CEO of Recharge Health, creators of FlexBeam, the world's first targeted infrared therapy device. FlexBeam naturally accelerates recovery time for athletes, fitness and strength trainers, and works for all active individuals looking to heal injuries, muscular-skeletal pain or improve their physical energy. Bjørn has a highly unusual background. With a PhD in Philosophy of Science, his speaking engagements range from cosmology to...
Published 01/23/24