Layne Norton
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Insulin: An Undeserved Bad Reputation
Dr. Layne Norton examines insulin's role in fat gain, the carbohydrate insulin model of obesity, and what research reveals about low carb versus low fat diets.
Overrated/Underrated: Longevity & Biohacking Edition
Dr. Layne Norton ranks popular longevity trends, including VO2 max, cold plunges, sauna, fasting, and sleep trackers, based on scientific evidence.
The Science of Fitness Misinformation: Why Smart People Believe Dumb Things
Dr. Layne Norton explores why fitness misinformation spreads, how bias and social media shape beliefs, and how to better evaluate nutrition and health claims.
AMA 6 - Weight Loss, Genetics, Muscle Confusion, Who To Trust, and More
Dr. Layne Norton answers listener questions on fat loss, training, genetics, recovery, metabolic adaptation, muscle growth, and cutting through fitness myths.
Overrated/Underrated: Muscle Building Edition
Dr. Layne Norton ranks popular muscle building strategies using the evidence, covering training volume, failure, rep ranges, protein timing, and more.
Layne Norton Wants Science to Beat Diet Misinformation
Dr. Layne Norton explains how science, consistency and practical habits can help people improve their health without chasing perfection.
Overrated/Underrated: Fat Loss Edition
Dr. Layne Norton ranks popular fat loss strategies by what the evidence actually shows, covering fasting, low carb diets, cardio, protein, GLP-1s, and more.
Metabolic Adaptation
Dr. Layne Norton explains the science of metabolic adaptation, why fat loss slows over time, and evidence-based strategies to lose weight and keep it off.
AMA 05 - Creatine, Plant Protein, Collagen, Fiber, GLP1s and More
Dr. Layne Norton answers listener questions on creatine, plant protein, collagen, fiber, cholesterol, GLP-1 medications, and evidence-based nutrition.
Protein Deep Dive
Dr. Layne Norton breaks down the science of protein, covering muscle growth, protein quality, timing, fat loss, health outcomes, and practical nutrition strategies.