On the Kevin Bass Show, I dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly in the world of health and wellness.
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COVID19: Commentary on the recent bizarre, incoherent Washington Post editorial promoting masks for COVID-19
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Link to WaPo opinion piece (no paywall) https://archive.ph/mR9iU Link to Cochrane review on masking https://cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006207.pub6/full Links to University of Minnesota commentaries https://cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/commentary-wear-respirator-not-cloth-or-surgical-mask-protect-against-respiratory-viruses https://c…
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Andres Preschel interviews Kevin "063: Cardiovascular Disease, Statins, Metformin, and Rapamycin with Kevin Bass"
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From Andres's show notes: "Despite what we want to believe, cardiovascular disease does not only start once we are in our 50s and 60s. As we welcome Kevin Bass back to the Know Your Physio podcast, we hear his opinions on cholesterol, the medications to take, and opinions on collected long-term genetic studies. We don’t hold back on having a contro…
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Andres Preschel interviews Kevin: "057: Scientific Influencers and Misinformation with Kevin Bass"
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From Andres's show notes: "When it comes to nutritional science and social media it can be uniquely challenging to differentiate fact from hype. Here today, to help us unpack the topic of scientific influencers and misinformation is Kevin Bass, an MD and Ph.D. student, and founder of The Diet Wars, a site dedicated to upholding evidence-based nutri…
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Risks and benefits of resistance training, and misinformation in the fitness industry
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For the past few months, thanks to @derek_barbellmedicine (and thanks to @austin_barbellmedicine for referring me to him), I have seen big improvements in my back pain and stiffness, and I'm able to train my sport and lift with less pain than I thought possible. I have been struggling with lower back pain for more than a decade, and the idea that s…
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#1. Kevin Folta: glyphosate, Roundup Ready, Monsanto, GMOs, biotech, and science communication
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In this video, I talk with Kevin Folta about glyphosate, Roundup Ready, Monsanto, GMOs, biotech, and science communication. We talk about some of the current controversies in agricultural science and try to explain how they came to be. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/us…
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Does lifting weights shorten lifespan?
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Does lifting weights automatically make someone healthier? Not so fast. One recent study showed that current and former power athletes (wrestlers, judo players, and powerlifters) have higher rates of metabolic dysfunction than non-athletes, despite a lower body fat percentage and, for active athletes, a smaller waist circumference (PMID 30148100). …
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Do seed oils cause inflammation? Are heated seed oils bad for you? Are seed oils part of a global conspiracy by agricultural and pharmaceutical companies to ruin our health and profit from it? Kevin confronts these questions head-on in this podcast. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.…
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LDL and Heart Disease - Prof Bart and Kevin Bass go at it
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In this episode, I have more fun with Bart Kay talking about nutrition and health. My connection this time is better. We end by disagreeing about LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, a subject we will take up further in the next discussion. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.yo…
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In this podcast, I debunk Paul Mason's nutrition science book chapter in the book Clinical Sports Medicine by Brukner and Khan. Through a critique of just the introductory section, I show that it is not a work of science. If Paul would like to see further debunkings of the other sections (which in many cases are worse), please let me know and I wou…
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Kevin Bass and Bart Kay - Vegan or Carnivore, Which is Best?
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In this discussion, Bart Kay and I talk about on the ethics, environmental effects, paleoanthropology, and nutrition science of meat consumption. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com T…
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Joe Rogan LASHES OUT at Kevin Folta about Monsanto's glyphosate, gets DEBUNKED by Rhonda Patrick's mentor
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In this episode, I talk about how Joe Rogan recently lashed out at the agricultural scientist Kevin Folta when Kevin discussed an alternative interpretation of the scientific data that was different than the one that Joe preferred and was familiar with. Following lockstep with Chris Kresser, an alternative health guru that has been deeply influenti…
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Why are there so many online health cults?
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Cult-like behavior among groups that promote various health interventions or lifestyle practices is the norm. Such groups NOT being cult-like is extremely rare. These groups, no matter what they promote, overhype benefits and underplay risks. They condescend to outsiders; they engage in dogmatic proclamations; and they are highly resistant to new i…
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Does Momentous's PR Lotion work? A critical scientific review.
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In this episode, I look at press releases, posters, scientific publications, and @peterattiamd’s recent review of PR Lotion. I show that the press releases announcing research do not link to any credible peer-reviewed research, despite Momentous-funded research apparently taking place at four separate research institutions. I show that the one peer…
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When it comes to promoting resistance training for health, lifting bros want it both ways. They refuse to let anyone criticize any of their current lifting practices—despite an injury rate between 1-2 injuries per year for most strength sports [1]. They downplay increasing rates of body dysmorphia among men [2], eating disorders [3], and the psycho…
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The toxic online cult of resistance training and the harms of weightlifting culture
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Resistance training is frequently promoted online as if it has no risks or downsides. But this is mainly because promoting resistance training like this advances the careers of those who use this kind of messaging. It isn’t to benefit the their audiences. It’s to benefit the promoters. And those of us who have been in the lifting game for a while k…
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Grains provide more nutrition than meat: debunking the carnivore and Paleo diets.
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In this episode, I ask the question: which diet would produce more nutrient deficiencies. Using the nutrient calculator Chronometer, I am surprised to find that an all-whole wheat bagel diet actually produces fewer nutrient deficiencies than an all-ribeye diet. If one was forced to choose between eating only wheat or meat, and one was aiming at the…
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Obesity, vaccines, & COVID: what the data REALLY say
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This episode examines the purported connection between obesity and COVID outcomes. While obesity does somewhat worsen COVID outcomes, the impact is modest and dramatically overstated. These data have also been weaponized by antivaxxers and politicians for cynical ends. Many COVID-obesity narratives create a false dichotomy between vaccination and o…
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Debunking Ancel Keys conspiracy theories
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In this episode, I discuss facts and myths about Ancel Keys. If carbs are the cause of obesity, as they are for many (non-scientist) diet book authors, then someone is *responsible* for making us eat so many carbs. Ancel Keys provides a convenient enemy. He provides a unitary target, a sole cause, a single demon, one story. But how TRUE is this sto…
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It is now widely accepted that eggs have no meaningful impact on blood cholesterol levels. Dietary cholesterol is said not to impact blood cholesterol. But is this true? The impact of eggs on dietary cholesterol—and health—really depends on background diet and genetics. Now, it’s true that the impact of dietary cholesterol on blood cholesterol is q…
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A study looking at people with genetic variants that mimic the effect of statins and PCSK9 inhibitors showed significantly worse cognition and brain area among those with the statin variants. This suggests that statins may negatively impact the brain (PMID 35953131). This suggests that important benefits to cerebrovascular disease may be counterbal…
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DEBUNKING continuous glucose monitoring for healthy people: frequently asked questions
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In this episode, I provide critical, science-based answers to the following questions: Don’t traditional clinical tests miss the glucose variability that can only be detected by CGM? Doesn’t high blood glucose predict heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.? So, this is a reason for non-diabetics to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM),…
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Why the deadlift is dangerous--a critique of Andy Galpin's position
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In this episode, I explain why @drandygalpin's defense of the deadlift is actually a clear demonstration that it is a dangerous lift. Specifically, he notes at least four conditions that must be met for the deadlift to be safe: appropriate positioning, volume, intensity, and complexity. I note that it is difficult to meet those conditions consisten…
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Why the evidence pyramid is wrong, anecdote is sometimes right, and expert opinion is always the final word
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In this episode, I discuss why the evidence pyramid is a misleading and sometimes an unscientific way to interpret evidence; why anecdote is sometimes right; and why expert opinion is always the final word. Specifically, sometimes systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials are misleading, either designed improperly or usin…
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Is organic necessary for optimal health?
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In this part of an interview with Gavin Meenan, I cover the main research on the organic vs. non-organic produce debate. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER https://twitter.co…
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What I eat and why, part 2 === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER https://twitter.com/kevinnbass/ https://twitter.com/healthmisinfo/ INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/kevinnbass/ T…
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My personal experience with injuries from weight training
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It is in vogue in resistance training circles to only publicly promote the benefits of resistance training while avoiding any mention of downsides. The rationale that mention of downsides and risks will discourage people from resistance training. In this video, I talk about my journey in resistance training and how my overzealous application of tra…
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In this video I provide an update and explain what's next for the Youtube channel and podcast.Bởi Kevin Bass
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Is chemical sunscreen toxic? We don't know.
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In this video, by looking at press releases, interviews, and scientific papers, I show very clearly that the FDA does not specifically endorse the use of chemical sunscreen nor does it call chemical sunscreen safe. Rather, FDA explicitly says that chemical sunscreens are NOT Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective (GRASE), allowing their use onl…
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Cognitive and emotional effects of intermittent fasting
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In this clip from a discussion with @gavinmeenan, I talk about the research on the cognitive and emotional impact of intermittent fasting. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER …
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Intermittent fasting as a beginner's dieting strategy
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In this clip of a discussion with @gavinmeenan, I talk about the use of intermittent fasting as a "beginner's" dieting strategy. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER https://tw…
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The impact of sauna and cold exposure on growth hormone is meaningless
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In this clip of a discussion with @gavinmeenan, I talk about why the impact of sauna and cold exposure on growth hormone is meaningless. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER ht…
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Impact of intermittent fasting on testosterone levels
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In this clip of a discussion with @gavinmeenan, I talk about what the research says about the relationship between intermittent fasting and testosterone levels. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://th…
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Impact of sauna on testosterone levels and fertility
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In this clip of a discussion with @gavinmeenan, I talk about what the research says about the relationship between sauna, testosterone, and (in)fertility. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietw…
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The most common cause of low testosterone in men
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In this clip of a discussion with @gavinmeenan, I discuss the most common cause of low testosterone in men. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER https://twitter.com/kevinnbass/…
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Cholesterol levels and testosterone in men
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In this clip from a discussion with Gavin Meenan, I discuss the relationship between testosterone and blood cholesterol levels in men. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER http…
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HCG is better than testosterone for HRT in men
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In this clip with @gavinmeenan, I talk about human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a potential alternative to testosterone for the purpose of hormone replacement therapy in men. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WE…
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Vitamin D supplementation: overview of risks and benefits
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In this clip from a discussion with Gavin Meenan, I give an overview of the risks and benefits of vitamin D supplementation. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER https://twitte…
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Creatine supplementation: overview of risks and benefits
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In this clip from a discussion with Gavin Meenan, I give an overview of the risks and benefits of creatine supplementation. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com TWITTER https://twitter…
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The role of dietary protein in weight loss and body composition
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In this clip of a discussion with Gavin Meenan, I discuss the role of dietary protein in weight loss and in the optimization of body composition. Specifically, I note that dietary protein enhances nutrient partitioning between fat and muscle but plays only a minor role in the regulation of body weight. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find m…
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Key facts and fads about the causes of obesity
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In this clip with Gavin Meenan, I go over the basic facts about the causes of obesity as well as some of the major myths propagated online by self-proclaimed experts. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE htt…
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Andres Preschel interviews Kevin Bass
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From original description: "When it comes to nutritional science and social media it can be uniquely challenging to differentiate fact from hype. Here today, to help us unpack the topic of scientific influencers and misinformation is Kevin Bass, an MD and Ph.D. student, and founder of The Diet Wars, a site dedicated to upholding evidence-based nutr…
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Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) after 40?
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In this clip from a live IGTV I did with @muscle__master. He asked what I thought about TRT after the age of 40, especially from a muscle-building perspective. This was my response. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinb…
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How frequent should testosterone injections be?
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In this clip taken from a live IGTV with @muscle__master, I discuss how frequent testosterone injections for testosterone replacement therapy should be, as well as how "physiological" the typical TRT dosages are. I note that wide fluctuations in testosterone can produce side effects that may be mitigated by more frequent injections. However, more f…
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Why Rhonda Patrick is wrong about vitamin D
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In this podcast clip that I did with @muscle__master on IGTV, I break down how Rhonda Patrick is getting--and got--things so wrong with vitamin D. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddit.com/r/kevinbass WEBSITE http://thedietwars.com …
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Why metformin is a bad idea for athletes
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There are many widespread myths about metformin as a longevity or performance-enhancing agent. In this podcast clip for a live IGTV that I did with @muscle__master on Instagram, I break down some of the science around the alleged performance-enhancing benefits for athletes--and why taking metformin might not be such a great idea if you are an athle…
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Why Huberman's salt recommendations are wrong and dangerous
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In this episode, I summarize my points about Huberman's dangerous and ignorant salt recommendations, pointing out his motivations, how he misuses the evidence, and what the evidence actually says === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SUBREDDIT www.reddi…
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In this podcast clip that I did with @muscle__master on IGTV, I break down various ways in which Paul Saladino is wrong about saturated fat, polyphenols, and so-called plant toxins according to the best evidence. === Like, comment, subscribe. For more, find me at: PODCAST The Kevin Bass Show YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kbassphiladelphia SU…
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The science of how sodium reduction improves longevity
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In this episode, I cover all of the major randomized controlled trials looking at sodium reduction. I show a consistent pattern between these trials--that sodium reduction and potassium enrichment reduces cardiovascular mortality, including heart attack and stroke. I explain some ways to leverage this knowledge to reduce your risk of death, extend …
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In this episode, I discuss Inclisiran, an injectable PCSK9 inhibitor that produces dramatic LDL cholesterol reductions with just two intramuscular injections per year. I spell out the implications of such a dramatic reduction in LDL cholesterol and point out the massive potential impact that this might have on the future of cardiovascular disease p…
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Most statin side effects are purely psychological
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In this episode, I cover a 2021 study (PMID: 34531021) that shows that most statin-related muscle side effects are actually caused by the placebo effect. When participants in this crossover trial were assigned to placebo, they experienced nearly as many muscle-related side effects as they did when they were assigned to received a statin. The side e…
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