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In the first episode of The Light Diet Podcast, your host Matt Maruca, walks you through his story, how he got to where he is today, and his reasons why self optimization is necessary for our bodies. He starts by sharing that growing up he was very fortunate, but in 9th grade he hit a wall due to several ongoing health issues. When he started dealing with acne breakouts, he recalls that it was his vanity that led to the obsessive research and consumption of every bit of data he could find in order to heal his body. The information he took in about human health being tied to much more than just food and exercise fascinated him in so many ways, he thought: “wow there’s something here and there has to be much more!”
The real game changer was when he learned about a controversial figure, Dr. Jack Kruse. Through Dr. Kruse’s blogs he learned the positive impacts of the DHA Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acid, the concept of grounding, and the effects of light exposure on the mitochondria and our body over all. If you’ve made it this far you’re ready to learn how to optimize yourself through the 8 steps of the Light Diet. Grab your pen and paper and enjoy the show!
“Controversial figures, like Dr. Jack Kruse, are typically the people who impact the greatest change in the world.” -Matt Maruca
“You can't fix a broken car engine with premium fuel and fuel added if you can't fix broken human mitochondria with a clean diet, supplements and exercise.” -Matt Maruca
Episode Highlights:
[01:41] The story that led to his journey of self optimization. [09:15] The controversial figure! [13:24] Dr. Jack Kruse and his work. [25:16] Optimizing the mitochondria through the light diet. [50:23] How does our body resemble a car? [56:10] Food diets are not the way! [59:40] Trying to understand human diseases by understanding genetics. [01:08:57] Let’s talk about the different types of diseases. [01:13:28] The importance of Dr. Jack Kruse’s research. [01:24:38] Blogs and books about research encompassing the light diet. [01:34:52] Has science helped people to be happy? [01:38:55] The negative effects of our modern lifestyle and how it bridges over. [01:42:53] Let’s talk about the steps of, what Matt calls, ‘The Light Diet’. [02:09:14] The purpose of The Light Diet podcast.Episode resources:
Dr. Jack Kruse’s blog Dr. Wallace Alexander Wunch The Fourth Phase of Water Health and Light The Body Electric Light shaping life Going Somewhere: Truth about a life in science---
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In today’s episode Matt chats with Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Kruse Longevity Center. The Kruse Longevity Center is a health and wellness establishment which helps their patients avoid the healthcare burdens people typically encounter as they age.
“Instead of working with the paleo movement, I decided I was going to teach them a lesson [about circadian biology].” -Dr. Jack Kruse
Matt and Dr. Jack Kruse delve into the lightbulb moment he experienced regarding leptin and how he impacted the paleo community through circadian biology. Dr. Kruse briefly discusses evolutionary biology in terms of the mitochondria, factor x, cold thermogenesis, and the brain gut. During a brief overview of evolutionary biology he shares why he loves Mexico so much! The conversation circles back to the importance of cold thermogenesis, the brain gut and Dr. Jack’s research on these concepts throughout the past 15 years. Later, they discuss why mammals cannot live without DHA from Omega-3. Take a seat, relax, and get ready to learn more through Matt’s chat with Dr. Jack Kruse!
“Eat like a great white shark and live like a polar bear.” -Dr. Jack Kruse
Episode Highlights:
[02:00] Jack Kruse shares his origin story. [06:30] A birds eye view of leptin and how it works in the body. [11:11] Blue light toxicity and COVID19. [16:32] How he impacted the paleo community. [20:11] What is causing leptin resistance today? [29:05] His brief overview of evolutionary biology. [47:05] Cold thermogenesis, brain gut and UV light. [58:40] The East African Rift and DHA. [01:11:32] The importance of scientists that continue researching what they believe in!Related Links Mentioned:
Dr. Jack Kruse Blog Index Circadian Cycle Blogs Series: Leptin Series: Cold Thermogenesis Series: Brain GutConnect with Dr. Jack Kruse!
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