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Hello and welcome to
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The Get Lean and EATCLEAN podcast. My name is
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Brian Gryn. I'm a certified health coach, trainer and author,
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And this podcast is for
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Middle aged men and women looking to optimize their health and get their bodies back to what it once was 10 to 15 years ago. I will give you simple, actionable items to get long term sustainable results. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
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Alright, Welcome to the Get Lean Eat Clean podcast. My name is Brian Gryn. I hope you had a great weekend and hopefully you had a chance to listen to episode 4 51. My interview with Kitty and Craig, the co-founders of New Strength and the Win at Life program. We discussed problems with restrictive dieting, the value of having a roadmap to help reach your health goals, the importance of gaining muscle for women, using carbs for fuel, and much, much more. So if you haven't already, I highly recommend my entertaining interview with Kitty and Craig. That's episode 4 51. Now on today's micro podcast, we're gonna continue with the theme of Dr. Ray, Pete and his philosophy around eating, around metabolism, around thyroid health and much more.
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And one of the views that Dr. Ray had was around glucose oxidation, the importance of it and how it's linked to your metabolic health and your thyroid health and much more. So excited to talk to you about this subject today. So for those who don't know, Dr. Ray Pete, I've talked about him the last few episodes, he's a biologist, a researcher and known for his unconventional insights into health, placing a significant emphasis on glucose oxidation as a central pillar of metabolic health. Here's a concise summary of his key perspectives regarding this. Number one, glucose is the preferred energy source of our body. Dr. Pete underscores the importance of prioritizing glucose over fat as the body's primary energy source.
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He believes the body is optimized to use glucose for energy production due to its efficiency and minimal stress on the system compared to fat oxidation, efficient glucose oxidation is crucial for metabolic health. According to Dr. A Pete, the ability to efficiently oxidize glucose, converting glucose into energy within the cells is a marker of a well-functioning metabolism. When this process is disrupted, the body may compensate by relying on fat oxidation, which can result in increased stress and inefficient energy production. Number three, poor glucose oxidation and its health consequences. Dr. Pete associated in pure glucose oxidation with a range of health issues including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue.
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He argues that supporting a proper glucose metabolism can correct or alleviate many of these problems. Now, what are some of the diet and lifestyle activities we can do to help enhance glucose meta metabolism? Well, for one, if you're wondering how well you are in in tolerating glucose, you can do what's called an oral glucose tolerance test, which measures how your body handles glucose. By tracking your blood sugar levels, you can easily dis discuss this with your health professional and just ask him for a glucose tolerance test. So one of the things, and I've talked about this before, Dr. Pete, advocates for a dye that emphasizes foods that promote optimal glucose metabolism. These are things such as easily digestible carbohydrates such as fruits, honey and root vegetables, void, polyunsaturated fatty acids, which he believes impairs mitochondrial energy production.
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He also recommends mitigating physical and emotional stress as stress hormones like cortisol can inhibit efficient glucose oxidation. Number five, thyroid's function in glucose oxidation. Thyroid health is a reoccurring theme in Dr. Pete's work. He highlights the thyroid gland pivotal role in regulating metabolism and ensuring effective glucose oxidation impaired thyroid function can lead to a sluggish metabolism and reduced glucose efficiently. Further reinforcing the need to support thyroid health through proper diet rests and stress reduction. One specific way in which thyroid function impacts glucose utilization is through its influence of the body's production of carbon dioxide.
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In his research a Dr. Ray Pete has found that CO2 plays a crucial role in promoting efficient glucose oxidation. Low levels of this gas can lead to reduced cellular respiration and energy production, ultimately impairing glucose metabolism. Furthermore, thyroid hormones are essential for proper functioning of enzymes, including glyco and the kreb cycle. Two key processes that are involved in glucose oxidation. These hormones regulate the expression activity of transporters responsible for moving glucose into cells for energy production. Given these critical roles of thyroid hormones in glucose oxidation, it is clear that optimizing thyroid function is vital for maintaining healthy glucose metabolism and overall energy production in the body.
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Markers to check for a healthy thyroid are TSH, free T three, and free T four levels in the blood. Thyroid disorders such as hypo and hyperthyroidism can have a significant impact on glucose metabolism. In hypothyroidism, there's a decrease in thyroid hormones, which can lead to a decrease in glucose, oxidation and energy production. And this can result in symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty regulating blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is essential to monitor proper thyroid function in order to support your glucose metabolism and prevent development of metabolic disorders. Now, some key takeaways. Glucose is the most efficient and preferred energy source for the body, critical for optimal health.
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Supporting glucose oxidation through mindful dietary choices and reducing stress can improve metabolic health. Maintaining a healthy thyroid is essential for efficient glucose metabolism and Dr. Pete's approach challenges conventional dietary norms and offers a different perspective on the intricate relationship between metabolism, diet and overall health. Like mentioned before, one of the things you might wanna do is a a glucose tolerance test, along with making sure that you get your, your thyroid levels checked for health enthusiasts, researchers, and followers of his work. Following on the principles of glucose oxidation offers practical steps towards a better metabolic function and better health. I look forward to talking with you a little bit later in the week with another great interview,
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And
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Thanks so much for listening. Have a great day.
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Thanks for listening to the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast. I understand there are millions of other podcasts out there and you've chosen to listen to mine and I appreciate that. Check out the show notes@briangrin.com for everything that was mentioned in this episode. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend or family member that's looking to get their body back to what it once was. Thanks again and have a great day.
