The Joe Rogan Experience #1176 - Dom D'Agostino & Layne Norton
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Sep 28, 2018 
Dom D'Agostino, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a leading researcher in nutritional science, teams up with Layne Norton, a renowned physique coach and pro-bodybuilder with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences. They dive deep into the ketogenic diet, especially its potential benefits for military resilience and athletic performance. The conversation tackles dietary ideologies, the psychology of eating, and the complexities of managing weight loss. They also critically examine the role of sugar in the obesity epidemic and stress the importance of personalized nutrition.
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High-Fiber Competitor Felt Better With Pop-Tarts
- Lane recounts advising a competitor who fixed GI issues and regained energy by switching to more calorically dense foods.
- The athlete improved performance and lost temporary bloat after adding higher-calorie items like pizza and Pop-Tarts.
Ramp Up Calories Slowly After A Diet
- After major contest prep or crash dieting, reverse diet slowly and track macros to avoid rapid fat regain.
- Rapid overfeeding post-diet can increase fat-cell number and long-term fat storage capacity.
Ketones Support Brain Resilience
- Ketones can replace glucose in the brain and support cognitive function during fasting or very low glucose.
- Nutritional ketosis increases resilience to hypoglycemia and reduces meal frequency needs.