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Feeling frustrated with the lack of consistent answers around health messaging in the news and social media? Don't know what to believe with all the opposing claims? Dr. Layne Norton (PhD Nutritional Sciences) is here to simplify things so that you can take control of your own health. As a world renowned and respected expert in nutrition, Dr. Norton also has the unique background of having excelled in professional strength sports of drug free bodybuilding and powerlifting. He has won world titles, coached people to world titles, but also coached thousands of 'normal' people to improve their health. In this podcast, Dr. Norton will help reduce the noise in the news and social media to give you the REAL facts about health, fitness, nutrition, and exercise.
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Insulin: An Undeserved Bad Reputation
Is insulin really the root cause of fat gain? Or has the carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity been oversold? In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton breaks down what insulin actually does in the body, why short-term biochemistry snapshots don’t
Overrated/Underrated: Longevity & Biohacking Edition
In the latest episode of his Overrated/Underrated series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the habits, markers, and gadgets the longevity and biohacker crowd won’t stop talking about. No hype. No bro-science. Just what the data actually says about wh
The Science of Fitness Misinformation: Why Smart People Believe Dumb Things
Detoxes. Seed oils. Cortisol making you fat. Artificial sweeteners causing weight gain. Insulin as the root of obesity. Hormones as the master switch for fat loss. These ideas keep spreading — even among smart, educated people who should kn
AMA 6 - Weight Loss, Genetics, Muscle Confusion, Who To Trust, and More
In this listener Q&A, Dr. Layne Norton answers your most-asked questions on training, fat loss, genetics, recovery, and how to cut through the noise — with his kitten Wheezy as co-host. Topics covered in this episode: • Training to failure
Overrated/Underrated: Muscle Building Edition
In the second installment of the Overrated/Underrated series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the most talked-about muscle-building strategies as overrated, underrated, or properly rated — based purely on the evidence. No hype. No bro-science. Just
The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino
In this episode of the Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, Layne sits down with renowned researcher and ketogenic diet expert Dr. Dominic D’Agostino to dive deep into the science of the ketogenic diet. Professor Dominic D’Agostino (University of Sout
Overrated/Underrated: Fat Loss Edition
In the first installment of a new series, Dr. Layne Norton ranks the most talked-about fat-loss strategies as overrated or underrated, based purely on the evidence. No hype. No bro-science. Just what the data actually says about what works,
Sports Nutrition & Performance with Dr. Mike Ormsbee
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Ormsbee, Director of the Institute of Sports Science and Medicine at Florida State University. Mike is one of the sharpest, most pragmatic researchers in the field — a former hockey player turned le
Metabolic Adaptation
In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based breakdown of metabolic adaptation — one of the biggest reasons why fat loss slows down and maintaining weight loss feels so difficult. Layne explains exactly what me
AMA 05 - Creatine, Plant Protein, Collagen, Fiber, GLP1s and More
In this listener Q&A, Layne dives deep into your most-asked questions on supplements, protein sources, cholesterol, weight-loss medications, and more. As always, he breaks down the actual research and gives no-BS, evidence-based takeaways y
Protein Deep Dive
In this deep dive episode, Dr. Layne Norton breaks down everything you need to know about protein — from the molecular level to practical real-world application. We cover: • What protein actually is, how it’s made and broken down in the bod
Seed Oils: The Evidence-Based Deep Dive
Are seed oils (and the polyunsaturated fats they contain) quietly destroying your health… or is the outrage mostly hype and misinformation? In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Layne Norton cuts through the noise with a comprehensive, evidence-fi
Bill Campbell: The Physique Enhancement Professor
In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton sits down with Professor Bill Campbell, PhD — Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida and a leading researcher on body composition, high-protein diet
AMA 04 - Cortisol, Seed Oils, Insulin, Biggest Loser and More
In this listener Q&A, Layne dives deep into your most-asked questions on training, nutrition, and practical science. As always, he breaks down the actual research and gives no-BS, evidence-based takeaways you can actually use. Topics covere
Blood Flow Restriction Training with Jeremy Loenneke
In this episode, Dr. Layne Norton interviews Professor Jeremy Loenneke — one of the world’s top researchers on blood flow restriction training. They break down how BFR actually works, why metabolite accumulation appears to be the primary dr
The Most Overhyped Supplements of All Time
It’s here—the last episode of Dr. Layne Norton’s no-nonsense supplement series! In this finale, Layne takes a hard, evidence-based look at some of the most overhyped supplements in fitness and bodybuilding. He cuts through the marketing cla
Supplement Series: Tier 2
The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast is back with Part 2 of the highly anticipated Supplement Series! In Episode 23, Layne dives deep into his Tier 2 supplements — the ones with solid (but not quite elite) evidence for supporting strength, power, e
Supplement Series: Tier 1
The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast is back with the start of a brand-new Supplement Series! In Episode 22, Layne kicks things off by diving deep into his Tier 1 supplements — the ones with the strongest scientific evidence for real-world benefits
The Science of Muscle Building with James Krieger
In this episode, I’m joined by James Krieger, editor of REPS (Research Review for Exercise & Physique Science), to break down what the meta-analyses really say about building muscle. We cover: • The single most important driver of hypertrop
Study Deep Dive: Does Aspartame Increase Insulin?
In this episode, Layne Norton, PhD, dissects the landmark 2025 systematic review & meta-analysis in Advances in Nutrition: "The Effects of Aspartame on Glucose, Insulin, and Appetite-Regulating Hormone Responses in Humans". (PMID: 40381807)
AMA 03 - New Food Guide Pyramid, Calories, Seed Oils, Hypertrophy and More
In this wide-ranging Q&A episode, I tackle some of the most debated topics in nutrition, training, and health — and separate what the evidence actually shows from what’s just noise. We start with the new food guide pyramid and whether it re
The Keys to Building Muscle Part 2: NUTRITION
Building muscle doesn’t happen in the gym alone. In Part 2 of this series, I break down the nutrition and supplementation variables that actually matter for maximizing muscle growth and which ones are overhyped or misunderstood. We start wi
The Keys to Building Muscle Part 1: TRAINING
How do muscles actually grow — and what really matters for hypertrophy? In this episode, I break down muscle growth from the ground up, starting with muscle structure and working all the way through the practical training variables that act
Building Muscle Masterclass: Protein and Lifting with Dr. Stu Phillips
In this Building Muscle Masterclass, I sit down with Dr. Stu Phillips — the world’s most cited researcher in exercise science and protein metabolism. If you care about building muscle, eating enough protein, lifting smarter, or cutting thro
AMA 02 - Collagen, Fiber, Muscle Growth, Training, and More
In this week’s Q&A episode, I dig into your most common questions — from supplements to training to nutrition — and break them down with actual data, not influencer mythology. If you’ve ever wondered whether collagen is worth the hype, if f
Ultra-Processed Foods with Dr. Samuel Dicken
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) get a lot of negative press, but are they always as bad as people think? In this episode, I sit down with researcher Samuel Dicken, who recently led a high-profile randomized controlled trial on UPFs that challe
Study Deep Dive: Creatine is SAFE
Creatine is SAFE, the verdict is in! After decades of people claiming that creatine will wreck your kidneys, liver, & various other claims, a new study has put these myths to bed. In my latest episode of the Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, I go D
Did Sugar Cause The Obesity Epidemic?
Is sugar really to blame for the obesity epidemic? In this episode, I break down one of the most common nutrition myths. Using evidence from epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, and meta-analyses, Layne explains why sugar and high fr
Why You Should Try To Build Muscle
Building muscle isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about survival. 💪 In this episode of The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, I break down why muscle is the most underrated organ of health. You’ll hear how it lowers your risk of cardiovascular dis
How to Build Muscle Masterclass with Professor Brad Schoenfeld
Learn how to build muscle from the world's most renowned researcher on muscle growth, Professor Brad Schoenfeld. In this absolute masterclass, Dr. Schoenfeld lays out the non-negotiables for muscle growth, what matters most, what matters le
