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Sep 2025
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198. Dynorphins: This Brain Chemical Is ...

Gary Brecka
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252. What Is Bioavailability and Why It Matters for Your Supplements
You’ve been told that supplements just make “expensive urine,” and if you’re taking the wrong forms, that criticism is completely valid. In this episode, I’m breaking down the science of bioavailability and exposing why the supplement industry has been prioritizing cost and shelf ... Show More
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251. Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah: How to Improve Sperm Count and Fertility Naturally
Sperm count has dropped roughly 1% every single year, and most men have no idea their lifestyle choices are the driving force. I’m back today with Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah to get specific about what young men can do to protect and improve sperm quality, from eliminating environmental ... Show More
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250. How to Balance Female Hormones Naturally: Blood Sugar, Estrogen, & Cortisol
Hormones don’t randomly fail; they respond to signals from your blood sugar, your liver, your gut, your nervous system, and your cycle. In this episode, I lay out a 4-step female hormone reset protocol designed to restore communication between the brain, ovaries, adrenal glands, ... Show More
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