68. Endocrine Response to Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins (Part II)

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We continue our extremely science-heavy podcast by looking at how various macronutrients impact energy intake using a 2016 review paper. This show focuses on the endocrine response.

BIO:

Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem.

TIMESTAMPS

0:15 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods re-launch, product information, and updates

5:57 - Delving into the endocrine response to macronutrients

8:22 - What are hormones and the end endocrine system?

10:12 - What are cholecystokinin and its role?

14:40 - GLP-1 and sweet taste receptors

15:40 - The role of cephalic phase insulin response and how substantial is it?

18:02 - What is the "incretin effect"?

19:40 - Sweet receptors and CCK

20:32 - Is there a connection between ghrelin and carbohydrate consumption?

25:08 - Are low-calorie sweeteners active in the GI tract?

26:28 - What's the role of high fructose corn syrup and how does it impact the GI system?

28:29 - What's the role of fermentable carbohydrates and their impact on the microbiome?

33:37 - Endocrine response to Protein

37:15 - Does feeling full ensure you will lose weight?

39:46 - Does protein quality and type impact endocrine response?

44:16 - What happens when you inject satiety peptides directly into the body?

47:24 - Endocrine responses to fat

49:30 - Does fatty acid chain length impact food intake?

51:40 - Short-chain fatty acid, fermentation, and its endocrine response and energy intake

52:30 - Does saturation of fatty acid impact energy intake?

56:25 - Our takeaway & final plugs

LINKS:

• Reference Paper: The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake (nih.gov) (2016)

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