Ep. 409 Hormones, Muscle, and Gut Health: The Connection with Wade Lightheart

I am thrilled to have Wade Lightheart joining me today. Wade is sought after by athletes and high-performing individuals for his expertise in optimizing health and fitness. He is a three-time Canadian natural bodybuilding champion, a premier global authority on natural nutrition and training methods, and the author of several books on health, nutrients, and exercise.

In our conversation today, Wade and I dive into digestion and gut health, breaking down the stages of digestion and looking at the effects of poor digestion, including muscle loss and sarcopenia. We examine the impact of low stomach acid and explore the evolution of the processed food industry since World War Two. We also discuss immunity and fasting, the benefits of hormones for overcoming weight loss resistance and enhancing muscle and metabolic health, testing to inform specific recommendations, and the role of bio-individuality.

I know you will enjoy all the actionable insights Wade shares today on optimizing your health and fitness.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• The five stages of digestion
• The role enzymes and hydrochloric acid play in the digestive process
• Why probiotics are essential for maintaining the balance between good and bad gut bacteria 
• The consequences of poor digestion
• How modern farming practices have depleted the nutritional content of food
• Why muscle mass is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism
• The benefits of weight training and a protein-rich diet for retaining muscle mass 
• How genetic testing can help in personalizing health strategies and preventing diseases
• Why lifestyle adjustments are necessary for healthy aging
• How stress and trauma impact health
• The education system and 365-day money-back guarantee Bioptimizers offers

Bio: 

Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, president/director of education, and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men’s and Grand Master’s Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at The PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours.

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Recommended book: 

Enzyme Nutrition by Dr. Edward Howell