Chapter
The Power of Placebos
34:11 - 41:22 (07:11)
A study found that people who were told they were taking anabolic steroids had better gains than people who weren't told they were on steroids, even though they were not actually on steroids. The power of belief is strong and sometimes the placebo effect can be useful.
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Athletic Greens is a probiotic supplement that is beneficial for gut health, which impacts overall health.
34:11 - 37:13 (03:02)
Summary
Athletic Greens is a probiotic supplement that is beneficial for gut health, which impacts overall health. Additionally, tracking steps on a fat loss diet can help ensure that people don't inadvertently decrease their NEAT.
ChapterThe Power of Placebos
EpisodeDr. Layne Norton: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle
PodcastHuberman Lab
The power of belief can influence the effectiveness of supplements, as evidenced by a study on creatine, where groups that believed they were taking the supplement had better gains.
37:14 - 41:22 (04:07)
Summary
The power of belief can influence the effectiveness of supplements, as evidenced by a study on creatine, where groups that believed they were taking the supplement had better gains. The placebo effect is powerful, and can even be an issue in scientific studies.