Building Lifelong Athletes

Building Lifelong Athletes

Hosted by: Jordan Rennicke, MD

The Building Lifelong Athletes Podcast has one simple goal... to help keep you active and healthy for life. Whether you are a competitive athlete, fitness enthusiast, or just a weekend warrior, this podcast will help...

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BLA 149: Methylene Blue... Biohack or Biohazard?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Methylene Blue, a compound with a fascinating history as the world's first fully synthetic therapeutic agent. We explore its journey from a 19th-century textile dye to its...
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BLA 148: Are Artifitial Sweeneners Safe?

Are artificial sweeteners a healthy alternative to sugar, or do they hide surprising risks? This episode cuts through the confusion, exploring everything from cancer myths to recent studies linking sweeteners to...
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BLA 147: Are High Protein Diets ACTUALLY Dangerous?

Will a high-protein diet wreck your kidneys and shorten your life? There's a ton of fear and misinformation online, but what does the science actually say? Today, I'm breaking down a fascinating paper that challenges...
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BLA 146: Why There Is So Much Conflicting Health Info On The Internet

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice online? One expert says a food is good, the next says it's bad. In this episode, I break down why this happens. I'll cover the nature of science, how to spot red flags...
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BLA 145: Why Most Statin Side Effects Are Not What You Think...

Are statin side effects like muscle aches and brain fog as common as you've heard? In this deep dive, I break down the real data on statin intolerance, explain the powerful "nocebo effect" (where negative expectations...
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BLA 144: Why BMI Is Outdated, and What To Use Instead

For decades, we've been told that BMI is the key to understanding our health, but what if this metric is fundamentally flawed? In this video, I break down why BMI might be giving you a misleading picture of your...
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BLA 143: Do Statins Cause Dementia?

Do life-saving statins secretly damage your brain? This episode tackles the controversial link between statins and dementia head-on. I'll explore the origins of the fear, from patient anecdotes to plausible science,...
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BLA 142: What Is A "Normal" Blood Pressure?

Ever wonder what your blood pressure numbers really mean? With different guidelines from the US and Europe, it can be incredibly confusing. In this episode, I'll cut through the noise, explaining the different...
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BLA 141: How We Treat Obesity Is Changing Forever

The old "try lifestyle first" model for treating obesity is officially over. For years, we've treated obesity differently than other chronic diseases, often blaming a lack of willpower. In this podcast, I break down...
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BLA 140: Are Plants Trying To Kill You?

Are plants actively trying to kill us? In this episode, I break down a popular video making that exact claim. I'll walk you through my thought process for analyzing these big statements, look at the evidence (or lack...
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BLA 139: Lp(a)- This Test Could Save Your LIfe

Stop stressing over every health detail & start living! My FREE 'Necessary Nine' PDF cuts through the noise, giving you the essential things you need for a healthy life.➡️ Download Here:...
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BLA 138: Can Exercise Decrease Death From Colon Cancer? (CHALLENGE Trial)

Could one of the most effective ways to boost survival after a colon cancer diagnosis be exercise? In this episode, I dive deep into the groundbreaking CHALLENGE Trial, a landmark study that explored how a structured...
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