March 31, 2025
How Gut Health Affects Muscle Mass: A Masterclass on Digestion with Wade Lightheart
BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. StephanieAbout this episode
Wade Lightheart delves into the intricate details of digestion, particularly in midlife, and the significance of magnesium in ensuring optimal health. Wade systematically outlines the five stages of digestion, underscoring the crucial role of enzymes, hydrochloric acid, and probiotics in efficiently processing protein. He emphasizes the impact of hormonal fluctuations during midlife on digestion and overall well-being, and proposes practical strategies, including the use of proteolytic enzymes and probiotics, to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort commonly associated with high-protein diets. Discount: https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to save 10%. Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate): (0:00) Intro/Teaser (4:00) Digestion and Healthspan (5:00) Optimizing Digestion for Health and Aesthetics (18:00) Optimizing Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics (29:00) Enzymes and Probiotics for Muscle (44:00) Optimizing Digestion for Bodybuilders (49:00) The Importance of Magnesium in Health (1:02:00) Magnesium Varieties and Bioavailability (1:09:00) Magnesium and Manganese Supplementation Benefits (1:13:00) Competing and Growth in Fitness Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep410 We are grateful to our sponsors: BEAM MINERALS - Replenish essential minerals your body needs. Visit https://beamminerals.com/better for 20% off of the entire store. The discount is auto-applied at checkout. JASPR - Protect your health with quality air purification. Visit https://jaspr.co/ESTIMA and use code ESTIMA for an exclusive deal. ONESKIN - Use the power of peptides for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER . ADAPT NATURALS - Bio-Avail Omega+ combines ultra-pure fish oil with the most bioavailable forms of curcumin and black seed oil. Go to https://adaptnaturals.com/DRSTEPHANIE and save 15% off your first order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.