The Criticism of Keto-CTA—and What the Data Actually Show – TFP #021 | Greg Mushen
The Feldman ProtocolShow Notes
In this episode of The Feldman Protocol, Greg Mushen, a longtime technology and product leader turned independent health researcher, makes the case that disciplined thinking from Silicon Valley can meaningfully inform nutrition and metabolic health. The discussion also directly engages with debates raised by the Keto-CTA study, using it as a case example to examine data transparency, scientific criticism, and decision-making under uncertainty—alongside metabolic testing innovation, walking versus high-intensity exercise, protein prioritization, and Greg’s own body recomposition—through a skeptical, analytical lens.
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⏱ Chapters 3:42 – Data gaps in modern science 10:02 – Greg’s tech career origins 17:01 – Dot-com crash lessons 24:08 – Product management under pressure 31:10 – Data vs intuition in products 38:12 – Toxic positivity at work 45:30 – Internal honesty and feedback 52:40 – Health wake-up moment 59:55 – Weight, aging, and motivation 1:07:10 – Mold exposure and health 1:14:21 – Walking as a strategy 1:21:30 – Step counts and fat loss 1:28:47 – Protein targets explained 1:35:50 – Satiety and energy balance 1:42:30 – Before-and-after perspective 1:49:40 – Training consistency 1:56:20 – Hiring a coach 2:03:10 – Volume and hypertrophy 2:10:30 – Sustainable habits 2:17:20 – Aging and strength 2:24:30 – Transparency in research 2:31:40 – Fraud and oversight 2:38:30 – Whistleblowers in science 2:55:30 – Where to find Greg 3:01:56 – Final reflections and wrap
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