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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 1H 34M

Build Muscle & Lose Fat 3x Faster With These Proven Hacks | Dr Layne Norton

from Hack You · host Vadim Fedotov, Mike Thurston

Dr Layne Norton, PhD in nutritional sciences, pro natural bodybuilder, and world champion powerlifter, has built his reputation by cutting through fitness industry noise with hard science, and he's not afraid to fact-check claims made on podcasts with millions of listeners.You'll hear the specific protein distribution research that made him switch from eight meals daily to four, why 1.6 grams per kilogram covers 99% of muscle-building benefits but he still eats 2.5, and his framework for determining whether protein source matters based on total daily intake.00:00 Introduction01:20 The plague of misinformation04:28 How he investigates bogus claims and social media science08:25 Misrepresented studies and how misinformation spreads13:33 Why belief bias often overpowers scientific truth17:17 Changing views on BCAAs and LDL cholesterol24:28 Mendelian randomisation and lifelong LDL exposure29:19 Safety of creatine, even for kids and cognitive health33:27 Protein targets based on goals, not made-up rules36:57 Do protein sources matter once you're eating enough?42:25 Whole food vs whey vs bars in muscle building45:54 Carbs, fats, and why ratios don’t really matter52:31 Why personal preference might be your biggest edge54:33 Anabolic windows and how much protein actually counts59:48 Ideal meal frequency and protein distribution01:07:34 Layne's Mount Rushmore of supplements and dosages01:12:11 Sleep anxiety and the real stress-performance link01:20:58 Current training goals and how he structures sessions01:26:50 When and how to deload based on fatigue01:31:59 Thoughts on peptides and being cautious with trendsDISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5» Follow Vadim«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/» Follow Mike«YouTube: @MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: @FirstThingsThrst» Follow Layne«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/?hl=enWebsite: https://biolayne.com/

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