Brain Ignition Radio | Where Science Meets Health Chett Binning

Obesity increases risk of depression, however there are certain factors that make some obese people more at risk than others. And what about being "skinny fat"? The risk for several chronic illnesses is greatly elevated if we fit this body type, is the risk of depression one of them?

This is Part 3 of Chett's metabolic health series.

Study 1:

Jokela, M et al. “Association of metabolically healthy obesity with depressive symptoms: pooled analysis of eight studies.” Molecular psychiatry vol. 19,8 (2014): 910-4. doi:10.1038/mp.2013.162

Previous podcast episode on depression reference: https://anchor.fm/brainignition/episodes/How-Diet-Impacts-Mental-Health-and-Depression-eqr0fu

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In part 2 of the metabolic health series Chett talks about how diet and lifestyle determine our hunger and appetite.

He discusses how sleep loss and inflammation can elevate hunger. He also covers several of the 'hunger hormones' including Ghrelin, Leptin, CCK and more, and what impairs these - which can ultimately lead to us eat more!

Chett also discusses useful tools that we can apply to cope with all of this, including select supplements, exercise tips, and more!

It's time to optimize metabolic health!

Link to Low Carb vs. High Carb Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6629108/pdf/jciinsight-4-128308.pdf



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15-45% of obese people are actually metabolically healthy. On the other hand, up to 30% or more of individuals who are 'skinny' (normal weight) are actually metabolically UNHEALTHY.

In fact, Individuals who fit this "skinny fat" phenotype have similar risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease as individuals who are obese and metabolically unhealthy!

In this episode Chett discusses how and why this is impossible. He also discusses:

- why visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is so problematic

- possible dietary trends that increase VAT

- different ways we get fat

- diagnostic tools for "skinny fat" and "healthy fat" and more!

This is a shocking episode that breaks open so many different myths and trends online and on social media. Thanks for tuning in.



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Last week with Cody we discussed his experience after several concussions. Including coming to a realization that his testosterone was literally zero after these blows to the head.

This week we continue with concussions and dive a little bit deeper.

Chett discusses the 'neurometabolic cascade', which is what happens inside the brain after the initial blow. He talks about how various nutrition protocols can be implemented for the management of concussions. Including creatine, omega-3, and more.

Research also suggests that the gut is damaged post concussion. What can we do to manage this? Chett covers this and much more.

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The initial blow to the head resulting in a concussion is really only the first of many consequential events. For days, weeks, and sometimes years there's physiological changes that happen inside the brain. In many instances, this can lead to profound behavioural changes. This is what happened to Cody, although he didn't realize it, nor did the doctors.

In today's episode, Cody tells us his story about battling with behavioural changes after a number of concussions. After seeing numerous medical professionals it was finally determined that Cody had some serious hormonal changes as a result of these injuries - which was having an enormous affect on how he was feeling.

Chett and Cody also discuss:

- The hormone(s) affected by his injury

- How a doctor finally uncovered this, and what they did to target it

- Cody's experience working with Chett

- Some lagging areas of concussion awareness and treatment

- Cody's business, and much more!



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Maintaining muscle after 100 triathlons in 100 days, and going from 200lbs to 127lbs while building muscle at age 75. These don't make sense! Or do they? Chett uses these two case study example to highlight some major myths about muscle.

He also covers important tools that are often overlooked which can be used (by anyone) to support muscle strength, growth, and muscle quality. These include but are not limited to leucine, glycine, omega-3, zinc, and more!

Chett also explains the problem with supplementing antioxidants around your workouts if your goal is to reap all the benefits of the workout!

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Example Case Studies:

@trainwithjoan https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan/?hl=en

@ironcowboyjames https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/?hl=en