Sports Nutrition Myths, Hydration Scams, & Low-Carb Diets with JOSH GILLAM | Ep. 117

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Tim Riley sits down with Josh Gillum, a former gymnast, collegiate linebacker, and Master of Dietetics student, to dismantle the biggest myths in sports nutrition. They cover the overblown electrolyte supplement industry, why low-carb diets fail high-intensity athletes, and the brain-saving science of creatine after concussions. Plus, Josh breaks down the viral content strategy behind 660K followers and why embarrassment might be your most underutilized growth tool.

On this episode, Josh explains why gymnastics is the most underrated foundational sport for injury prevention, how sodium-heavy electrolyte packets can wreck your gut and spike your blood pressure, and why the fitness world's obsession with protein is actively sabotaging athletic performance by crowding out carbohydrates.

They also dig into: why processed foods aren't the enemy for high-calorie athletes, the predatory marketing behind pink "female-specific" supplements, carbohydrate timing windows that actually matter, and how Josh built his content empire using a lab coat, a stylus, and a deliberately dumbed-down voice.

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Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:09 - Josh's Athletic & Academic Background 00:05:43 - Gymnastics, Football & Injury Prevention 00:09:14 - Food Additive Safety Myths 00:11:09 - Electrolyte Supplements Are Bad 00:18:33 - Sweat Rates, Potassium & Magnesium Deficiencies 00:29:18 - Protein vs. Carbs: What Athletes Actually Need 00:36:29 - Why Carnivore & Keto Fail High-Intensity Athletes 00:43:59 - Strategic Use of Processed Foods for Performance 00:53:32 - Creatine & Concussion Prevention Science 01:15:16 - The Strategy Behind Josh's Viral Content 01:22:55 - Embracing Embarrassment to Grow 01:27:34 - 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Sports Nutrition 01:29:20 - Electrolytes vs. Fiber & Creatine 01:33:46 - Philanthropy in Haiti 01:36:25 - Overrated vs. Underrated Nutrition 01:40:00 - Unsolicited Advice

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