Dr. Layne Norton Podcast

Insulin: An Undeserved Bad Reputation | Episode 39

13K views · 1w ago · 59:50

Is insulin really the root cause of fat gain? Or has the carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity been oversold? In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton breaks down what insulin actually does in the body, why short-term biochemistry snapshots don’t tell the whole story, and what the highest-quality human evidence really shows about low-carb vs. low-fat diets when calories and protein are controlled.

Topics: What is Insulin · Insulin and Fat Tissue · Carbohydrate Insulin Model of Obesity · Carbon Diet Coach · What the Evidence Shows · Team Biolayne

Overrated/Underrated: Longevity & Biohacking Edition | Episode 38

20K views · 3w ago · 30:05

In the latest episode of his Overrated/Underrated series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the habits, markers, and gadgets the longevity and biohacker crowd won’t stop talking about. No hype. No bro-science. Just what the data actually says about what predicts a longer life, and what has been oversold as a hack.

Topics: V02 Max · Grip Strength · Muscle Mass · 10k Steps Per Day · Zone 2 Cardio · Cold Plunges

The Science of Fitness Misinformation: Why Smart People Believe Dumb Things | Episode 37

15K views · 1mo ago · 1:17:36

Detoxes. Seed oils. Cortisol making you fat. Artificial sweeteners causing weight gain. Insulin as the root of obesity. Hormones as the master switch for fat loss. These ideas keep spreading — even among smart, educated people who should know better. In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton explains why.

Topics: The Misinformation Epidemic · Human Brains Were Not Designed For Science · The Power of Anecdotes · Fear as a Marketing Tool · Social Media and the Algorithm · Why Smart People are Vulnerable

AMA 6 - Weight Loss, Genetics, Muscle Confusion, Who To Trust, and More | Episode 36

15K views · 1mo ago · 36:22

In this listener Q&A, Dr. Layne Norton answers your most-asked questions on training, fat loss, genetics, recovery, and how to cut through the noise — with his kitten Wheezy as co-host. Topics covered in this episode Training to failure — is it more important for advanced lifters than beginners?

Topics: Training to Failure · Muscle Confusion · Muscle Mass for Longevity · Physique Coaching Academy · Hard Time Losing Weight · Processed Food

Overrated/Underrated: Muscle Building Edition | Episode 35

59K views · 2mo ago · 36:03

In the second installment of the Overrated/Underrated series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the most talked-about muscle-building strategies as overrated, underrated, or properly rated — based purely on the evidence. No hype. No bro-science. Just what the data actually says about what builds muscle, what doesn’t, and what’s been oversold.

Topics: Training Intensity · Training to Failure · Training Volume · Rep Ranges · Workout Builder · Range of Motion

The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino | Episode 34

18K views · 2mo ago · 2:21:28

Guest: Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

In this episode of the Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, Layne sits down with renowned researcher and ketogenic diet expert Dr. Dominic D’Agostino to dive deep into the science of the ketogenic diet. Professor Dominic D’Agostino (University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine / Institute for Human and Machine Cognition) is one of the leading voices on nutritional ketosis, exogenous ketones, and metabolic therapies.

Topics: Dom's Background · Ketones and Seizures · Animal Research · David Protein · Mechanisms of Ketone Therapy · Magnesium

Is Fasting Overrated for Fat Loss?

2.4K views · 2mo ago · 5:48

Dr. Layne Norton discusses fasting versus regular dieting for fat loss. #fasting #diettips #fatloss REFERENCES FOLLOW LAYNE This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk.

Overrated/Underrated: Fat Loss Edition | Episode 33

36K views · 3mo ago · 39:30

In the first installment of a new series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the most talked-about fat-loss strategies as overrated or underrated, based purely on the evidence. No hype. No bro-science. Just what the data actually says about what works, what doesn’t, and what’s been oversold.

Topics: Fasting · Low Carb Diets · Team Biolayne Coaching · Whole Foods · Carbs at Night · Cardio

Should You Use Sleep Trackers? | Dr. Mike Ormsbee

2.3K views · 3mo ago · 6:03

Guest: Dr. Mike Ormsbee

Layne Norton and Mike Ormsbee discuss sleep trackers and wearables. #sleeptracking #wearabletech LAYNE'S COMPANIES Carbon Diet Coach Outwork Nutrition REPS Research Review Workout Builder Team Biolayne Physique Coaching Academy

Sports Nutrition & Performance with Dr. Mike Ormsbee | Episode 32

11K views · 3mo ago · 2:01:23

Guest: Dr. Mike Ormsbee

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Ormsbee, Director of the Institute of Sports Science and Medicine at Florida State University. Mike is one of the sharpest, most pragmatic researchers in the field — a former hockey player turned leading expert on exercise, nutrition, fat metabolism, sleep, and performance.

Topics: Mike's Background · The Start of Resistance Training Research · Fat Metabolism · Lipolysis vs Fat Loss · Outwork Nutrition · Research Considerations