Research of the Week When pigs made it to Europe, their genes were completely overturned. The genetic formation of the first Americans. We’re more likely to remember the locations of places where we consumed high calorie meals. Makes sense. Religious rituals trigger endogenous opioids. Late night eating tends to be a bad idea. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 451: Kyrin Dunston MD,...
Research of the Week Some people can’t smell stinky fish. If you think you’re about to drink some sugar but drink fake sugar instead, your body reacts as if you drank the real stuff. Wearing lip balm reduces droplets produced through talking. Having had the common cold may reduce the chance of severe COVID-19 infections. Ketones seem to make white...
Research of the Week Statins result in a “surprisingly small average gain in overall survival” and may not be worth it for people who experience side effects. What attracts readers to an article’s title. Stretching your hamstrings before squatting increases biceps femoris thickness without impairing performance. Why young people are having less sex. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 449: Alisa Vitti:...
Research of the Week More sugary drinks, less brain volume. Less zinc in the blood, greater risk of COVID death. Minorities are more likely to test positive for COVID, a disparity not fully explained by pre-existing conditions. Some East Asian populations have metabolic adaptations to rice-based diets. Living with kids lowers the risk of COVID. Beyond meat, there’s a place where...
Research of the Week Fatigue makes time fly. Researchers are exploring the “entities” people meet on DMT. Hominids were cooking food in hydrothermal vents millions of years ago. Plastic-degrading bacteria are rapidly evolving in the ocean. Probiotics help obese children lose weight. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 446: Brad Kearns: Host Elle Russ welcomes Brad Kearns to the podcast. Episode 447: Dr. Robert...
Research of the Week People with amnesia often gain weight because they forget they’ve already eaten. Caffeine makes alcohol more rewarding. Taller people have stronger testosterone responses to exercise. Despite widespread dairy consumption, Bronze Age Europeans had relatively low frequency of lactase persistence. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 444: Ashleigh VanHouten: Host Elle Russ welcomes Ashleigh VanHouten back to the podcast. Episode...
Research of the Week A bodybuilding supplement reduces frailty and extends lifespan in mice. Honey bee venom shows efficacy against cancer cells. Beard prevalence predicts intra-sexual competition among men. Exercise promotes general stress resilience. Selenium deficiency is a major factor in cardiomyopathy. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 443: Dallas Hartwig: Host Elle Russ welcomes Dallas Hartwig, who wants you to live in...
Research of the Week Insulin exemplifies “too much of a good thing.” Sleep-induced memory consolidation is more pronounced in kids than adults. Early sewing needles. In older adults with obesity, a high-fat, low-carb diet burns a ton of visceral fat. “Activating” your nuts doesn’t improve nutrient bioavailability. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 442: Drew Manning: Host Elle Russ welcomes Drew Manning back...
Research of the Week Intermittent fasting paired with resistance training maintains lean body mass and helps burn body fat. IV NAC blocks inflammatory COVID-19 cascade. Honey beats traditional cough and sore throat meds. Breastmilk protects against coronavirus infection and replication. Ancient hunter-gatherers likely had similar social organization as living hunter-gatherers. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 440: Jennifer Ludington: Host Elle Russ chats...
Research of the Week The American College of Cardiology reassesses its stance on saturated fats. Psychological stress makes it harder to recover from DOMS. How a person uses their smartphone can reveal aspects of their personality. Dietary lectins travel from the gut to the brain of C. elegans worms. Potential Parkinson’s explanation? New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 439: Amy Morin: Host Elle...