In this episode, Dr. Alexis Wood, a leading researcher at Baylor College of Medicine, joins me to unpack insights into childhood nutrition, genetics, and cognitive health. Dr. Wood's work bridges genetics, dietary practices, and brain development, highlighting how early-life nutrition can shape lifelong outcomes. We explore cutting-edge research, practical strategies for parents, and the surprising factors influencing children's cognitive and metabolic health.

We cover:

• Why childhood nutrition and genetics have been historically overlooked—and what it means for your family.
• ADHD and diet: Separating fact from fiction.
• Debunking popular diet myths: What the research actually says about red meat and processed foods.
• Cognitive self-regulation: The hidden link between diet, obesity, and ADHD.
• Precision nutrition & metabolomics: The future is more than one-size-fits-all advice.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or health professional, this conversation offers guidance on navigating the complex relationship between nutrition, genetics, and childhood development.

Who is Dr. Alexis Wood?

Dr. Alexis Wood, Ph.D., F.A.H.A., is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics–Nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine’s USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center. Her research integrates genetics, child development, and nutrition, focusing on how genetic factors influence responses to diet and behavior.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Klurfeld—longtime USDA scientist and one of the few insiders to publicly challenge the WHO's classification of red meat as a carcinogen. We go deep into the flawed evidence behind the infamous 2015 IARC report, why nutritional epidemiology often fails to prove causality, and how a small group of researchers helped shape global policy with low-quality science. If you've ever felt confused about meat, saturated fat, or dietary guidelines, this conversation will help you think critically about what “counts” as evidence—and who gets to decide.

We cover:

• Dr. Klurfeld’s personal journey and lessons from a career in public health
• Why the 2015 IARC red meat classification was based on weak and inconsistent evidence
• How observational studies and “allegiance bias” mislead nutrition science
• The politics of dietary guidelines and the role of the USDA and WHO
• What the media got wrong—and why red meat remains a nutrient-dense food

Whether you're a clinician, dietitian, or simply trying to make better nutrition decisions, this episode is a powerful reminder that bias, groupthink and weak data can distort science and mislead the public. We need to be discerning about the nutrition and health advice we follow.

Who is Dr. David Klurfeld?

Dr. David Klurfeld is a nutritional scientist and former National Program Leader for Human Nutrition at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. He also served as Professor and Chair of Nutrition and Food Science at Wayne State University and Associate Editor of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and was one of 22 experts invited to the 2015 IARC working group on red meat and cancer. He is a longtime advocate for scientific integrity in public health policy.

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Dr. Larry Lipshultz. is one of the world's leading experts in men's reproductive health. In this week's episode, we discuss testosterone therapy, male fertility, and the hidden environmental factors threatening men’s health. Dr. Lipshultz shares groundbreaking insights into why male fertility is declining, common myths surrounding testosterone and prostate cancer, and innovative strategies to safely enhance men's reproductive and overall health.

We cover:

• The alarming 50% drop in male fertility since the 1980s—and what’s driving it
• Testosterone therapy myths: prostate cancer, fertility, and what’s actually true
• Practical treatments for restoring fertility while on testosterone therapy
• Anabolic agents: risks, benefits, and smart use
• Personalized, patient-centered care to optimize male reproductive and overall health

If you care about men's health, fertility, or hormone optimization, this conversation is a must-listen.

Who is Dr. Larry Lipshultz?

Dr. Lipshultz’s research focuses on male reproductive dysfunction, testosterone therapy, cardiovascular risk, and the genetics of infertility. He has pioneered innovations in testicular sperm extraction, vasectomy reversal, and testosterone optimization therapies. With over 460 peer-reviewed publications and as co-author of a foundational textbook on andrology, his contributions have significantly enhanced diagnostic approaches in male infertility. An early recipient of the American Urological Association Research Scholar award, he advocates for integrative andrologic health as a foundation for lifelong wellness.

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