Ep 163 - Prof Noakes | NEW 2026 Study Proves Our Bodies Are Not Designed To Run on Carbs
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This episode is brought to you by The Primal Skincare. World-renowned sports scientist and metabolic health expert Prof. Tim Noakes breaks down the science of evolutionary human metabolism and evaluates how modern carbohydrate consumption directly drives metabolic dysfunction, obesity, and insulin resistance. We explore his groundbreaking 2026 study on carbohydrate ingestion and exercise performance, moving past outdated dietary dogmas to look at the real drivers of fat adaptation, cellular health, and longevity. Whether you are navigating the nuances of sugar addiction, trying to optimize your physical performance, or looking for an evidence-based roadmap to reverse chronic illness, this episode provides a scientific guide to reclaiming your metabolic health.
In This Episode, We Reveal: The Evolutionary Metabolism Model: Why humans are physiologically designed to utilize fat as a primary fuel source rather than carbohydrates. The Insulin Resistance Cycle: The profound biological impact of chronic glucose and insulin elevation on cellular degradation, fat storage, and systemic disease. The 2026 Performance Paradigm: How the latest clinical research challenges traditional "carb-loading" myths and proves the efficacy of fat adaptation for elite physical performance. Overcoming Sugar Addiction: A medical and behavioral critique of processed ingredients, carbohydrate dependencies, and practical steps to break the addiction cycle. The Muscle and Liver Glucose Pools: Understanding the complex physiological limits of glycogen storage, and how lowering your fasting insulin below 6 units unlocks optimal fat burning.
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