The Ben Azadi Show

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Everyone's talking about Ozempic — but almost nobody is talking about the $2, 10-second tool that triggers the exact same biological pathway naturally. That tool is protein. And chances are, you're not getting nearly enough of it.

The government's protein recommendation of 0.8g per kilogram of body weight was set in 1973 to prevent deficiency — not to optimize your metabolism. Research points to 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram as the real target for satiety, fat loss, and muscle protection. For most people, that gap is enormous, and it's showing up as afternoon crashes, sugar cravings, and constant food noise.

Here's why it works: protein triggers GLP-1 — the same fullness hormone Ozempic is designed to mimic, completely naturally. It slows digestion, stabilizes blood sugar, and burns 20 to 30 percent of its own calories through digestion alone. Studies show that people who hit adequate protein targets spontaneously eat hundreds of fewer calories per day without dieting, experience fewer cravings, protect their muscle mass, and recover faster.

The challenge isn't knowing you need protein. It's consistently hitting the target every day. That's where a clean, high-quality protein supplement earns its place, not as a replacement for whole foods, but as a practical backup on busy days. Ben's go-to is Equip Foods Prime Protein: four ingredients, grass-fed beef protein, no seed oils, no fillers, no whey, and it comes out to about $2 per serving.

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Most people assume eggs are one of the cleanest foods they can buy. But what's actually inside that carton — and inside your body after eating it — may be very different from what the label suggests.

In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the seven things happening to commercial eggs right now that most people have never heard of. Starting with the foundation: whatever the chicken eats ends up in the egg, and ends up in you. From there, Ben walks through how commercial feed is loaded with genetically modified corn, soy, and glyphosate — how label terms like "natural," "farm fresh," and "vegetarian fed" are legally meaningless marketing language — and how cage-free and pasture-raised certifications often describe conditions that look nothing like the imagery on the carton.

Ben also exposes how yolk color is routinely engineered using synthetic pigments and a literal color fan deck, what's legally permitted in commercial chicken feed that will never appear on your egg carton (antibiotics, mold inhibitors, growth enhancers, and more), and why American eggs are chemically washed and oil-coated in a process that strips the shell's natural protective bloom. He also reveals how eggs on store shelves can be quietly swapped between cartons, making sell-by dates unreliable.

Ben shares a striking story from his interview with triple board-certified physician Dr. Zach Bush about a patient whose weekly panic attacks were traced back to daily commercial egg consumption — and disappeared when she switched.

The episode closes with Ben's three personal rules for buying clean eggs: buy local and see the chickens yourself, look for pasture-raised with a real third-party certification seal (not just the words), and use the crack test to assess egg quality at home.

Eggs aren't the problem. Sourced correctly, they can be one of the most powerful anti-aging, fat-burning foods available. Ben also shares a free guide — the Keto Egg Rules to Melt Fat — to help you use eggs the right way to support fat burning, stable energy, and reduced cravings.

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Most people don't start worrying about Alzheimer's until stage four or five. But the metabolic changes that drive cognitive decline often begin decades earlier — silently, without a single warning sign.

In this episode, Ben Azadi walks you through an educational framework of the five stages of Alzheimer's progression, explains why so many people are unknowingly living in Stage 3, and gives you four actionable levers to protect your brain starting today.

The real villain isn't aging or genetics. It's brain insulin resistance, chronic neuroinflammation, mitochondrial decline, and reduced glucose metabolism — what researchers call metabolic brain dysfunction. A 2008 Lancet Neurology study showed reduced brain glucose metabolism in individuals years before any diagnosis. This is why Alzheimer's is increasingly referred to as Type 3 Diabetes.

Ben breaks down each stage — from the silent metabolic shift of Stage 1 (no symptoms, but damage quietly underway) through Stage 3, where most people are living right now with subtle memory slips they're dismissing as normal aging, all the way to the advanced dependence of Stage 5. The through line: this didn't start where it's diagnosed. It started metabolically, decades before.

The four levers that matter most: insulin control through low-carb eating and intermittent fasting, daily movement to improve cerebral blood flow, inflammation reduction through omega-3-rich foods and quality sleep, and mitochondrial support through strength training, adequate protein, and ketosis.

Ben also covers the powerful role of BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) — the brain's version of Miracle-Gro — and answers listener questions on genetics, exercise, sleep, and why the medical system rarely addresses the metabolic roots of cognitive decline.

Your brain is not just aging. It's adapting every day to the signals you send it. And the good news — you can change the signal.

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What if the products you use every single day for “oral health”… are actually harming your body?

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Ben Azadi sits down with biological dentists Dr. Shawn Javid and Dr. Ben Javid to uncover the hidden truth about modern dentistry and its impact on your overall health.

With over 44 years of combined experience and 10,000+ patients treated, the Javid brothers explain why conventional dental practices often miss the root cause of chronic illness.

You’ll discover how antiseptic mouthwash, fluoride toothpaste, root canals, and even poor breathing habits may be contributing to inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, and long-term disease.

This episode goes far beyond teeth. It reveals how your mouth is directly connected to your gut, brain, hormones, and entire immune system.

If you want to optimize your health from the inside out, this conversation will completely change how you think about oral care.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

Why antiseptic mouthwash may destroy your oral microbiome and increase disease risk

The shocking truth about fluoride and its impact on brain health

How oral bacteria imbalance affects your gut, heart, and immune system

Why nutrition is the foundation of strong teeth and overall health

The real dangers of root canals and hidden infections

How oral health connects to systemic inflammation and chronic illness

The truth about veneers and when they may or may not be appropriate

Why sleep apnea is massively underdiagnosed and linked to major diseases

The role of airway health, breathing, and nitric oxide production

Why mouth taping can improve sleep quality and overall health

How childhood development, jaw structure, and diet affect lifelong health

 

🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned

🌐 My Smile Body Clinic: https://mysmilebody.com 📍 Location: Los Angeles / Southern California 👨‍⚕️ Biological Dentist Resource: https://iaomt.org

 

👤 About the Guests

Dr. Shawn Javid & Dr. Ben Javid are biological dentists and founders of My Smile Body, a holistic dental and health optimization center in California. With decades of experience, they specialize in identifying root causes of oral and systemic disease, combining dentistry with functional medicine, airway health, and biohacking.

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What if stubborn belly fat, post-meal crashes, and stalled workouts after 40 have nothing to do with carbs, hormones, or aging — and everything to do with one mineral your cells are starving for?

In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the real root of insulin resistance: a cellular signaling failure, not a willpower problem. Drawing on his own transformation — losing 80 pounds of fat in nine months — Ben explains how magnesium controls the two critical steps that allow your muscle cells to receive insulin's signal and clear glucose from the bloodstream. Without it, insulin keeps calling, but your cells can't pick up the phone.

Ben covers the published research showing that the highest magnesium intake group had a 71% lower risk of worsening insulin resistance, why 93% of Americans may already be affected without knowing it, and why your vitamin D supplement may be doing nothing if magnesium is missing from the equation.

You'll walk away with a practical three-layer protocol — the right forms and dosage of magnesium, a simple post-meal movement strategy that bypasses insulin entirely, and how to use the overnight recovery window to reset insulin sensitivity while you sleep.

If you've tried everything and nothing has moved the needle, this episode will change the way you see your metabolism.

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