Is sugar really to blame for the obesity epidemic? In this episode, I break down one of the most common nutrition myths. Using evidence from epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, and meta-analyses, Layne explains why sugar and high fructose corn syrup aren’t the independent culprits they’re often made out to be. Instead, he reveals what the research actually says about calories, metabolism, and how oversimplified narratives mislead the public. If you’ve ever been told “sugar is poison,” this episode will challenge your perspective with science, not fear.SPONSORS• REPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/reps• Carbon Diet Coach – Achieve your goals with Carbon’s adaptive macro coaching app: https://joincarbon.com/podcastLAYNE'S COMPANIESCarbon Diet Coach: https://joincarbon.com/podcastOutwork Nutrition: https://outworknutrition.comREPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsWorkout Builder: https://biolayne.com/workout-builderTeam Biolayne: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingPhysique Coaching Academy: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comFOLLOW LAYNEhttp://www.facebook.com/laynenortonhttp://www.twitter.com/biolaynehttp://www.instagram.com/biolayneTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro0:02:49 - Research Funding and Bias0:14:52 - Previous Beliefs on Sugar0:15:31 - Types of Sugar0:17:42 - Previous Beliefs on HFCS0:19:37 - Leptin0:23:56 - Gary Taubes0:24:33 - REPS0:25:22 - Carbohydrate Insulin Model of Obesity0:27:42 - The Case for Sugar Causing Obesity0:30:08 - The Moment I Started to Change My Mind0:32:29 - Ice Cream0:34:18 - Researching Sugar0:39:15 - Mechanisms vs Outcomes0:41:10 - Classic Study0:42:28 - Mark Haub Twinkie Diet0:45:46 - Carbon Diet Coach0:46:46 - Metabolic Health0:48:03 - Glycemic Index0:49:51 - Sugar Intake vs Calorie Intake0:52:30 - Sugar Addiction0:54:21 - Let's Be Clear0:56:36 - Data Over FeelingsSHOW NOTEShttps://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/
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Why You Should Try To Build Muscle
Building muscle isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about survival. 💪In this episode of The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, I break down why muscle is the most underrated organ of health. You’ll hear how it lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, infections, Alzheimer’s, and depression — while also protecting against falls, fractures, and the effects of aging.We’ll dive into:- How muscle acts like an endocrine organ, releasing myokines that fight disease and slow tumor growth.- Why more muscle means longer life, better quality of life, and faster recovery if you get sick.- The myth that you “can’t build muscle after a certain age” — and why it’s total BS.- How just 50 minutes of resistance training a week can change your health trajectory.If you want to live longer, feel stronger, and age on your own terms, this is the episode you don’t want to skip.SPONSORS• Workout Builder – Customized training programs for all experience levels: https://biolayne.com/workout-builder• Team Biolayne – One-On-One Coaching: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingLAYNE'S COMPANIESCarbon Diet Coach: https://joincarbon.com/podcastOutwork Nutrition: https://outworknutrition.comREPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsWorkout Builder: https://biolayne.com/workout-builderTeam Biolayne: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingPhysique Coaching Academy: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comFOLLOW LAYNEhttp://www.facebook.com/laynenortonhttp://www.twitter.com/biolaynehttp://www.instagram.com/biolayneTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro0:02:18 - Muscle for Vanity0:03:39 - Cultural Perception of Muscles0:06:13 - Women in the Gym 0:08:11 - Muscle for Health0:10:34 - Sarcopenia0:15:28 - Insulin Sensitivity0:22:59 - Workout Builder0:23:54 - Sink Metaphor0:26:07 - Organ of Health0:28:11 - Quality of Life0:32:35 - Cardiovascular Disease Mortality0:36:35 - Cancer Mortality0:42:44 - Other Mortality0:44:45 - Risk of Disease0:49:22 - Mental Health0:56:19 - Pain & Injuries0:57:35 - Team Biolayne0:58:26 - Wasting Diseases1:00:59 - Anyone Can Build Muscle1:03:20 - OutroSHOW NOTEShttps://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/why-you-should-try-to-build-muscle-episode-11
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How to Build Muscle Masterclass with Professor Brad Schoenfeld
Learn how to build muscle from the world's most renowned researcher on muscle growth, Professor Brad Schoenfeld. In this absolute masterclass, Dr. Schoenfeld lays out the non-negotiables for muscle growth, what matters most, what matters least, and how to practically implement these recommendations. If you care about building muscle, you do not want to miss this episode.SPONSORS• Workout Builder – Customized training programs for all experience levels: https://biolayne.com/workout-builder• REPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsLAYNE'S COMPANIESCarbon Diet Coach: https://joincarbon.com/podcastOutwork Nutrition: https://outworknutrition.comREPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsWorkout Builder: https://biolayne.com/workout-builderTeam Biolayne: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingPhysique Coaching Academy: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comFOLLOW LAYNEhttp://www.facebook.com/laynenortonhttp://www.twitter.com/biolaynehttp://www.instagram.com/biolayneFOLLOW BRADhttps://www.instagram.com/bradschoenfeldphdhttp://www.twitter.com/bradschoenfeldTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro0:03:20 - How Brad Got Started0:08:24 - Vanity vs Health0:14:46 - Muscle Quality0:16:54 - Muscle and Insulin Resistance0:22:00 - Most Important Thing for Hypertrophy0:23:38 - Training to Failure0:34:51 - Misinformation on Social Media0:39:02 - Mechanical Tension0:46:21 - Training Volume0:52:24 - Workout Builder0:54:45 - Dose Response0:59:27 - Overtraining1:07:19 - Muscle Damage and Soreness1:14:35 - Mechanisms vs Outcomes1:19:52 - Cortisol1:21:15 - Acute vs Chronic1:24:04 - Mechanisms vs Outcomes1:25:43 - REPS Research Review1:26:32 - Research on Volume1:34:01 - Training Frequency1:40:06 - Range of Motion1:46:27 - Intensity Tricks1:50:32 - Rep Cadence1:58:03 - Exercise Selection2:04:43 - Final Question2:13:53 - OutroSHOW NOTEShttps://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/how-to-build-muscle-masterclass-with-professor-brad-schoenfeld-episode-10
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Pros and Cons of Popular Diets
The carnivore diet. The keto diet. Intermittent fasting. Plant based. The [insert diet here]... There are so many popular diets out there being promoted by various diet tribes, many of which have limited evidence for their efficacy. All of which have various positives and negatives associated with them. In this episode, I systematically break down some of the most popular diets and discuss both the positives and negatives to these dietary approaches. If you are confused by all the noise on social media, this episodes is a MUST LISTEN to help simplify things for you!SPONSORS• Carbon Diet Coach – Achieve your goals with Carbon’s adaptive macro coaching app: https://joincarbon.com/podcast• Team Biolayne – One-On-One Coaching: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingLAYNE'S COMPANIESCarbon Diet Coach: https://joincarbon.com/podcastOutwork Nutrition: https://outworknutrition.comREPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsWorkout Builder: https://biolayne.com/workout-builderTeam Biolayne: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingPhysique Coaching Academy: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comFOLLOW LAYNEhttp://www.facebook.com/laynenortonhttp://www.twitter.com/biolaynehttp://www.instagram.com/biolayneTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro0:01:47 - Bodybuilding History0:09:42 - Flexible Dieting0:25:33 - Carbon Diet Coach0:26:33 - Mediterranean Diet0:30:10 - Plant Based Diet0:39:55 - Low Carb Diets0:48:30 - Team Biolayne0:49:20 - Carnivore Diet0:59:13 - Fasting Diets1:06:54 - SummarySHOW NOTEShttps://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/pros-and-cons-of-popular-diets-episode-9
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How To Think Like A Scientist
Not everyone has the time or desire to go to school and get a PhD or a Master's degree in a scientific field. Even getting a scientific degree does not ensure that you will be able to read and interpret research appropriately. But just because you may not have a scientific degree or the desire to achieve one, doesn't mean you can't still learn to think like a scientist.This isn't about a fancy education... it's about a state of mind and way of thinking. It's less complicated than you might think and there are some simple, systematic ways to ask questions and evaluate evidence that anyone can implement. In this episode I break down how YOU can think like a scientist and be better equipped to evaluate and interpret evidence.SPONSORS• REPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/reps• Physique Coaching Academy - Advanced Coaching and Nutrition Education for Personal Trainers: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comLAYNE'S COMPANIESCarbon Diet Coach: https://joincarbon.com/podcastOutwork Nutrition: https://outworknutrition.comREPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsWorkout Builder: https://biolayne.com/workout-builderTeam Biolayne: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingPhysique Coaching Academy: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comFOLLOW LAYNEhttp://www.facebook.com/laynenortonhttp://www.twitter.com/biolaynehttp://www.instagram.com/biolayneTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro0:03:57 - Areas of Expertise0:10:12 - The Scientific Method0:12:47 - Politics vs Science0:17:07 - Why Study Results Vary0:22:26 - REPS Research Review0:23:16 - Research Funding0:27:06 - How To Read Research0:29:29 - Scientific Consensus0:30:58 - Skepticism0:34:51 - Hierarchy of Evidence0:39:51 - Physique Coaching Academy0:40:52 - Hierarchy of Evidence Continued0:45:40 - The Power of Placebo0:47:50 - Single vs Double Blind0:49:44 - Meta Analysis0:51:04 - Mechanisms vs Outcomes0:55:54 - Cherry Picking Data0:57:28 - Practical Considerations of Research1:00:40 - OutroSHOW NOTEShttps://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/how-to-think-like-a-scientist-episode-8
Feeling frustrated with the lack of consistent answers around health messaging in the news and social media? Don't know what to believe with all the opposing claims? Dr. Layne Norton (PhD Nutritional Sciences) is here to simplify things so that you can take control of your own health. As a world renowned and respected expert in nutrition, Dr. Norton also has the unique background of having excelled in professional strength sports of drug free bodybuilding and powerlifting. He has won world titles, coached people to world titles, but also coached thousands of 'normal' people to improve their health. In this podcast, Dr. Norton will help reduce the noise in the news and social media to give you the REAL facts about health, fitness, nutrition, and exercise.
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