Why 5 Grams of Creatine Is Failing Your Brain and the Shocking New Research on Higher Doses for Focus, Energy, and Sleep Deprivation With Ben Azadi | #1290
09/04/2026 | 15 mins.
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If you’re taking 5 grams of creatine a day and still struggling with brain fog, low energy, or poor focus… the issue might not be your discipline, it might be your brain running low on energy.
In this episode, Ben Azadi explains why creatine isn’t just for muscle growth. It plays a key role in fueling your brain by supporting ATP, your body’s energy currency. When you’re sleep deprived, your brain produces less energy, which leads to slower thinking, poor memory, and reduced focus.
New research shows that higher doses of creatine, around 20 to 25 grams, can rapidly improve cognitive performance in sleep-deprived individuals. While 5 grams daily helps over time, it may not be enough when your brain is under stress.
Ben shares a simple strategy: use 5 to 10 grams daily as a baseline, and increase to higher doses on days when sleep is poor, stress is high, or performance matters most.
The key takeaway?You don’t need more motivation. You need more usable brain energy.
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Fake Olive Oil Is Taking Over - The Hidden Health Crisis Keeping You Inflamed, Tired, and Stuck in Fat Storage Mode (And How to Spot the Real Thing) With Ben Azadi | #1290
07/04/2026 | 13 mins.
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Most people think olive oil is one of the healthiest foods you can consume… but what if the one in your kitchen is actually working against you?
In this episode, Ben exposes a shocking truth: up to 60–70% of olive oil on store shelves is fake, diluted, or highly processed. Instead of helping your health, these low-quality oils can increase inflammation, disrupt metabolism, and keep your body stuck in fat storage mode.
You’ll learn how to quickly identify real vs fake olive oil, including the powerful “cough test” that reveals high polyphenol content, the key compound responsible for fat burning and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ben also breaks down what to look for when buying olive oil, how to use it properly, and why grocery store systems are designed for profit, not your health.
If you’ve been doing everything right but still feel inflamed or stuck… this hidden mistake could be the reason.
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I Tried Everything to Lose Belly Fat and Nothing Worked… Until I Discovered the “Fat Lock State” That Was Secretly Blocking My Results With Ben Azadi | #1289
05/04/2026 | 18 mins.
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What if the reason your belly fat won’t go away… isn’t because you’re doing too little, but because you’re doing too much of the wrong things?
In this episode, Ben breaks down how he lost over 20 pounds of fat in just 29 days by going against traditional advice like eating less, snacking more, and pushing harder in the gym. Instead, he discovered that his body was stuck in what he calls a “fat lock state” driven by constant stress and insulin spikes.
You’ll learn why frequent eating keeps you from burning fat, how stress directly impacts belly fat storage, and the simple shifts that signal safety to your body so it can finally release stored fat.
Ben shares a practical 3-step approach: structuring your meals to control insulin, incorporating daily low-stress movement like walking, and rebuilding your metabolism with key nutrients that support energy, recovery, and fat burning.
If you feel like you’ve been doing everything right but still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why and show you a smarter, more sustainable way to finally unlock fat loss.
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If You Wake Up Tired, Bloated, or Not Hungry… Your Liver Is Trying to Warn You (3 Hidden Signs Most People Ignore) With Ben Azadi | #1288
04/04/2026 | 16 mins.
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If you wake up with no appetite, feel exhausted despite sleeping, or notice puffiness in the morning… your liver could be under stress.
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down 3 subtle but powerful warning signs your body is giving you, and what they actually mean.
You’ll learn why:
Not feeling hungry in the morning isn’t always a good sign
Waking up tired could point to poor overnight detox and blood sugar issues
Puffiness and bloating may be a sign of sluggish lymphatic flow and inflammation
Ben shares simple, realistic habits to reset your system:
Remove alcohol (even temporarily) to reduce liver burden
Set a “kitchen is closed” rule to support overnight repair
Add a short morning walk with sunlight to activate your body’s natural rhythms
He also explains the role of glutathione, NAC, and vitamin D in supporting liver health at a deeper level.
The takeaway: your body is always communicating. When you start listening to these early signals, you can restore your energy, metabolism, and overall health faster than you think.
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100 Grams a Day: The Missing Nutrient That Fixes Fat Loss, Energy, Brain Fog, and Aging Faster Than You Think With Ben Azadi | #1287
02/04/2026 | 17 mins.
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Most people think their body is breaking down with age… but that’s not true.
In this episode, Ben Azadi explains that the real issue is being under-supplied, not broken. The missing piece? Protein.
When you consistently hit your daily protein target, your body shifts from survival mode into repair mode.
Within days, you can experience:
Less joint pain and stiffness
Stable energy without crashes
Reduced cravings and better focus
Within weeks:
Fat loss (especially belly fat)
A leaner, tighter body
Improved metabolism and recovery
Protein also plays a key role in brain health, hormone balance, and slowing down the aging process.
A simple rule to follow:👉 Aim for 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight
If hitting that feels difficult, tools like Equip Foods protein can help make consistency easier.
The takeaway: Your body already knows how to heal. You just need to give it the raw materials to do it.
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Ben Azadi, NYT best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom, is the host of The Ben Azadi Show. We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply them and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and keep them; whether it's fat loss, more energy, better sleep, or focusing on general health and longevity. As a former obese man, Ben took his pain of being extremely unhealthy, and turned it into a purpose by transforming his health and now he is on a mission to educate 1 billion people. Ben brings you the thought leaders in the world of health, including Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Will Cole, Mark Sisson, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz, Cynthia Thurow, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and many others. You'll discover everything you want to know about the keto diet, ketosis, paleo, fasting, intermittent fasting, block fasting, fasting mimicking diet, bulletproof fasting, dry fasting, water fasting, and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you understand what is best for your unique body.
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