What type and how much psyllium to lower LDL-cholesterol? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #276

Short answer: 15 grams of psyllium husk should lower LDL-C over 6 weeks, and you may be able to get away with cutting the dose down to 5-10 grams if using a fine powder. Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode …

What is the most sustainable way to implement carb cycling? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #275

Short answer: When trying to stop the early progression of insulin resistance, it is best to use a combination of strength, power and muscle building, fat loss, and high-intensity exercise in 20-second to one-minute bouts; to institute a rhythmic fasting-feeding cycle; and not to use berberine or metformin unless absolutely needed. One good way to …

Do fat and carbs differ in how much energy they yield? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #274

Short Answer: By weight they do, and per molecule they do, but the calorie yield per ATP yielded and vice versa are essentially the same. Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by signing up for the Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a Please …

Should green tea be taken with meals and can it hurt nutrient absorption? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #273

Short Answer: Green tea inhibits the absorption of many things. With a meal it can help prevent rises in blood glucose, but nutrient absorption will be better if it’s used away from meals.  Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by …

Why does methylfolate act as the off-switch for the glycine buffer system? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #272

Short Answer: When we have too many methyl groups, MTHFR is shut off and methylfolate is not produced. Therefore, methylfolate acts as a signal that we do not have enough methyl groups, and shuts off the glycine buffer system, which is only active when we have too many methyl groups.  Watch the video or listen …