Dr Layne Norton: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Huberman Lab Podcast #97

My guest is Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) — one of the world’s foremost experts in nutrition, protein metabolism, muscle gain and fat loss. We discuss the science of energy utilization and balance, the efficacy of different diets (e.g., ketogenic, vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, omnivore), and how best to build lean muscle mass and lose fat. We also discuss optimal protein and fiber intake, the best sources of protein, the correlation between appetite, satiety signals and exercise, along with male and female-specific needs. Dr. Norton also explains how to support a healthy gut microbiome and offers insight into sugar and artificial sweeteners, processed, cooked, and raw foods, supplements, seed oils, and the relationship of LDL/HDL levels to cardiovascular health. This episode serves as a master class in nutrition, metabolism and exercise and is sure to benefit people of all ages and with different health and fitness goals.

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Dr. Layne Norton
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Articles
Role of Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis in Resistance to Fat Gain in Humans: https://bit.ly/3UwmmJ2
A potent physiological method to magnify and sustain soleus oxidative metabolism improves glucose and lipid regulation: https://bit.ly/3FLkLuZ
Creatine Supplementation Increases Total Body Water Without Altering Fluid Distribution: https://bit.ly/3T9ki8M
Biology’s response to dieting: the impetus for weight regain: https://bit.ly/3UxwUIa

Other Resources
BioLayne – New Research Shows Artificial Sweeteners Mess Up Your Gut? https://youtu.be/6M6RP_YRgVg

Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. Layne Norton, Nutrition & Fitness
00:02:53 LMNT, ROKA, InsideTracker, Momentous
00:06:50 Calories & Cellular Energy Production
00:12:35 Energy Balance, Food Labels, Fiber
00:15:19 Resting Metabolic Rate, Thermic Effect of Food
00:19:04 Exercise & Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
00:25:49 Losing Weight, Tracking Calories, Daily Weighing
00:29:24 Post-Exercise Metabolic Rate, Appetite
00:35:04 AG1 (Athletic Greens)
00:36:19 Exercise & Appetite, Calorie Trackers, Placebo Effects & Beliefs
00:43:46 Exercise & Satiety Signals, Maintain Weight Loss & Identity
00:56:32 Weight Loss & Maintenance, Diet Adherence
01:03:33 Restrictive Diets & Transition Periods
01:08:03 Gut Health & Appetite
01:16:23 Tool: Supporting Gut Health, Fiber & Longevity
01:23:59 LDL, HDL & Cardiovascular Disease
01:30:31 Leucine, mTOR & Protein Synthesis
01:37:31 Tool: Daily Protein Intake & Muscle Mass
01:44:24 Protein & Fasting, Lean Body Mass
01:55:38 Plant-Based Proteins: Whey, Soy, Leucine, Corn, Pea
02:04:28 Processed Foods
02:11:54 Obesity Epidemic, Calorie Intake & Energy Output
02:17:33 Obesity, Sugar & Fiber, Restriction & Craving
02:25:57 Artificial Sweeteners & Blood Sugar
02:38:55 Artificial Sweeteners & Gut Microbiome, Sucralose, Blood Sugar
02:50:19 Rapid Weight Loss, Satiety & Beliefs
02:58:13 Seed Oils & Obesity, Saturated Fat, Overall Energy Toxicity
03:08:15 Females, Diet, Exercise & Menstrual Cycles
03:14:05 Raw vs. Cooked Foods
03:16:32 Berberine & Glucose Scavenging
03:19:12 Fiber & Gastric Emptying Time
03:21:00 Supplements, Creatine Monohydrate, Rhodiola Rosea
03:30:33 Hard Training; Challenge & Mental Resilience
03:36:12 Carbon App
03:47:11 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous, Neural Network Newsletter, Social Media