Articles

Why the deadlift is dangerous–a critique of Andy Galpin’s position

Aug 24, 2022

In this post and episode, I explain why Andy Galpin’s defense of the deadlift is actually a clear demonstration that it is a dangerous lift. Specifically, he notes at least four conditions that must be met for the deadlift...

Why the evidence pyramid is wrong, anecdote is sometimes right, and expert opinion is always the final word
Aug 20, 2022
Is eating organic important for health?
Aug 19, 2022
THE SQUAT AND THE DEADLIFT ARE DANGEROUS, SPECIALIST LIFTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY MOST PEOPLE, PART 3
Aug 8, 2022
THE SQUAT AND THE DEADLIFT ARE DANGEROUS, SPECIALIST LIFTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY MOST PEOPLE, PART 2
Aug 8, 2022

Diet Wars Podcast

Diet Wars EP3 Keto: A Scientific Question and Answer Session

Apr 27, 2020

In this question and answer session, we cover all things on the cutting edge of the science of...

Diet Wars EP2 COVID-19: A discussion with clinical experts
Mar 24, 2020
Diet Wars EP1 Discussing Insulin Resistance and Keto for Type 2 Diabetes
Mar 16, 2020

Interviews

Interview: Ep. 107-The Truth about Game Changers, Ketogenic Diets, Saturated Fat, & Cholesterol w/ Kevin Bass

Jun 12, 2020

HVMN podcast. Good vs. Bad Science: Keto Hype, Cancer Research, & Fighting Misinformation · Kevin Bass, MS · #138
Jun 11, 2020
Podcast episode with Ian Cramer: An Introduction to Ketosis and its role in cancer
Jun 8, 2020
Podcast interview with Dave Feldman
Nov 27, 2019
Podcast interview with Ted Ryce
Nov 27, 2019

All

The dietary guidelines are virtually identical in every country in the world, while obesity ranges from 1.6% (South Korea) to 41.4% (Qatar), a 30-fold difference. Therefore, the dietary guidelines cannot be the cause of obesity.

The dietary guidelines are virtually identical in every country in the world, while obesity ranges from 1.6% (South Korea) to 41.4% (Qatar), a 30-fold...

Aug 10, 2020

THE BIG FAT SURPRISE: A CRITICAL REVIEW; PART 1 by Seth Yoder

THE BIG FAT SURPRISE: A CRITICAL REVIEW; PART 1 by Seth Yoder

Aug 3, 2020

Fact-Checking “The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet,” by Dr. Paul Saladino, Part One

Fact-Checking “The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet,” by Dr. Paul Saladino, Part One

Jul 23, 2020

Which industries are spending more money to influence policymakers: Big meat or Big sugar? The answer may surprise you!

Which industries are spending more money to influence policymakers: Big meat or Big sugar? The answer may surprise you!

Jul 16, 2020

Hot takes #3. Fruit is the cause of obesity. Nutrition policy over diets. Diets work by causing calorie reduction. COVID-19. And more.

Hot takes #3. Fruit is the cause of obesity. Nutrition policy over diets. Diets work by causing calorie reduction. COVID-19. And more.

Jul 16, 2020

Hot takes #2

Jul 15, 2020

Hot takes #1

Jul 14, 2020

How to talk about health and nutrition online: a six-point guide and program

How to talk about health and nutrition online: a six-point guide and program

Jul 7, 2020

The Impossible Burger. Soy. Are they feminizing?

The Impossible Burger. Soy. Are they feminizing?

Jul 5, 2020

Unsaturated fat is protective against LDL oxidation as compared to saturated fat: a tale of two studies

Unsaturated fat is protective against LDL oxidation as compared to saturated fat: a tale of two studies

Jul 3, 2020

Sugar intake vs. diabetes in the United States, United Kingdom, and China: the lack of a correlation.

Sugar intake vs. diabetes in the United States, United Kingdom, and China: the lack of a correlation.

Jul 1, 2020

“Ketogenic diet activates protective γδ T cell responses against influenza virus infection”? A critical look at a flawed paper.

“Ketogenic diet activates protective γδ T cell responses against influenza virus infection”? A critical look at a flawed paper.

Jun 29, 2020

Added sugar intake in the United States is going down, shown using all four available relevant datasets: USDA, UN-FAO, NHANES, and corporate sales data.

Added sugar intake in the United States is going down, shown using all four available relevant datasets: USDA, UN-FAO, NHANES, and corporate sales dat...

Jun 28, 2020

The food pyramid caused the obesity epidemic

The food pyramid caused the obesity epidemic

Jun 28, 2020

What COVID-19 is, what causes it, and what to do about it. Please take this information very seriously and stay safe.

What COVID-19 is, what causes it, and what to do about it. Please take this information very seriously and stay safe.

Jun 27, 2020

The dietary guidelines caused the obesity epidemic

The dietary guidelines caused the obesity epidemic

Jun 24, 2020

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Sara Non-gmo and/or organic food products are not what they’re advertised, they are solely a placebo effect. Over the course of the past few years, the trend of clean eating has signified a shift in...
Is eating organic important for health? · August 31, 2022
Kevin Bass The injury rate of American footballers is 9.6/1000 according to Aasa et al. Aasa et al. is a paper that people cite to suggest that powerlifting has a low injury rate. I'm responding to other...
THE SQUAT AND THE DEADLIFT ARE DANGEROUS, SPECIALIST LIFTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY MOST PEOPLE, PART 3 · August 9, 2022
David The NFL Injury is much higher than 4.4 per 1,000 hours. In fact it is so much higher it destroys the credibility of this article.
THE SQUAT AND THE DEADLIFT ARE DANGEROUS, SPECIALIST LIFTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY MOST PEOPLE, PART 3 · August 9, 2022
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