Episodes

  • The Real Cause of Heart Attacks Isn’t Blocked Arteries: The Truth About Oxidized LDL, High Insulin, and the 60-Second Vascular Reset That Changes Everything With Ben Azadi | #1262

    The Real Cause of Heart Attacks Isn’t Blocked Arteries: The Truth About Oxidized LDL, High Insulin, and the 60-Second Vascular Reset That Changes Everything With Ben Azadi | #1262
    Feb 28 2026
    Shot Targets Clogged Arteries Blocked arteries are not the main cause of heart attacks. Unstable plaque driven by oxidation, inflammation, and high insulin is. In this episode, Ben explains the 5 key drivers of arterial damage: Oxidized LDL Endothelial inflammation Low nitric oxide High triglycerides Chronically elevated insulin He shares a simple 60-second vascular support shot designed to: Support nitric oxide Lower insulin spikes Reduce inflammation Protect LDL from oxidation Key ingredients include beetroot or lemon, apple cider vinegar, ginger or turmeric, and high polyphenol fresh pressed olive oil. Small daily habits shape long-term heart health. Precision over panic. Buy 2 Get 1 Free at : FREE GUIDE: 5 Vegetables You Must Avoid To Lose Weight & Belly Fat HERE - https://bit.ly/4reW12s 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • How Your Morning Routine Is Recycling Inflammatory Fat and the Simple Bile-Activating Habit That Flushes It Naturally With Ben Azadi | #1261

    How Your Morning Routine Is Recycling Inflammatory Fat and the Simple Bile-Activating Habit That Flushes It Naturally With Ben Azadi | #1261
    Feb 26 2026
    This Daily Habit Flushes Dangerous Fat in Days In this episode, Ben breaks down how your morning routine could be causing you to recycle inflammatory fat instead of eliminating it. Key Highlights: Your liver packages inflammatory fats and toxins into bile every morning. If bile flow is sluggish, those toxins get reabsorbed through a process called enterohepatic circulation. Industrial seed oils and excess omega-6 fats can stay in your fat tissue for up to 680 days. Bile is your fat exit highway. Clear flow equals elimination. Sluggish flow equals recirculation. The 3 Morning Mistakes: Not hydrating first thing, which thickens bile Adding sugar and inflammatory creamers to coffee Drinking moldy, low-quality coffee that stresses the liver The Solution: Clean coffee, when high quality and mold-free, has been shown to: Stimulate gallbladder contraction Increase bile release Improve bowel motility Lower liver enzymes Reduce fatty liver risk Simple Morning Protocol: Hydrate before caffeine Drink clean coffee (black or with healthy fats, no sugar) Allow natural elimination Support bile flow with bitter foods like lemon, arugula, and ginger Ben also shares a free 7-day fat-burning guide to help reset metabolism and reduce visceral fat. Bottom line:Your morning coffee can either trap inflammatory fat or help flush it. Support your liver, stimulate bile flow, and stop recycling what your body is trying to eliminate. New customers get 20% off with code BENAZADI at https://bit.ly/4qQLU3q FREE GUIDE: The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet To Melt Fat HERE - https://bit.ly/4ryX1yC 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think - Why 25 Squats a Day Can Reverse Insulin Resistance, Lower Cortisol, and Protect Your Heart — With Ben Azadi | #1259

    Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think - Why 25 Squats a Day Can Reverse Insulin Resistance, Lower Cortisol, and Protect Your Heart — With Ben Azadi | #1259
    Feb 24 2026
    You can be thin, active, and still carry dangerous visceral fat around your organs. Unlike subcutaneous fat you can pinch, visceral fat is hidden deep in the abdomen and strongly linked to heart disease, insulin resistance, fatty liver, and early mortality. More cardio is not always the answer. Visceral fat is hormonally driven and protected by insulin and cortisol. Chronic stress and long-duration cardio can actually increase cortisol, making it harder to lose stubborn belly fat. In this episode, Ben shares a simple strategy: 25 squats twice per day. Squats activate the largest muscle groups in the body, improve insulin sensitivity, and stimulate GLUT-4 transporters to pull glucose out of the bloodstream and into muscles. Lower insulin levels mean less protection for visceral fat. You’ll learn: The difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat Why cortisol promotes abdominal fat storage How muscle contraction sends a fat-burning signal Why resistance training is crucial after age 45 What to expect in the first days and weeks Simple squat modifications for all fitness levels Why stacking nutrition, sleep, and recovery matters The squat is the ignition.The lifestyle stack determines the acceleration. Ben also shares details about his 14-Day Metabolic Reset and a free 7-day drug-free belly fat protocol to help you lower insulin, preserve muscle, and reclaim metabolic control. Remember: You are not trying harder. You are sending the right signal. 🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4tgoK96 FREE GUIDE: How To Lose 1 Pound Of Fat Per Day HERE - https://bit.ly/4j45Yxa 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Hormone Imbalance Is Not Just Physical – The Nervous System Reset Women Need with Dr. Sonya Jensen | #1258

    Hormone Imbalance Is Not Just Physical – The Nervous System Reset Women Need with Dr. Sonya Jensen | #1258
    Feb 23 2026
    What if your hormone imbalance is not just a hormone problem, but a nervous system and emotional overload problem? In this episode of The Ben Azadi Show, Ben Azadi welcomes back Dr. Sonya Jensen to explore why so many women feel puffy, inflamed, exhausted, and hormonally off even when labs look “normal.” Dr. Jensen connects inflammation, cortisol, progesterone depletion, estrogen dominance, and liver support with the deeper layers most people miss: stress patterns, identity roles, generational stories, and the constant input from news and social media. They also dive into her new book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself, plus practical tools like breathwork, red light, seasonal whole foods, and gentle nervous system regulation. Key Topics Covered Why hormone symptoms can reflect emotional and relational overload Nervous system dysregulation, cortisol, adrenaline, and progesterone depletion How chronic stress can create a bigger estrogen to progesterone imbalance Why blood work can look normal while you still feel off Urine hormone metabolite testing and what it can reveal about detox pathways Breathwork for lowering cortisol and shifting into rest at night Red light as a nervous system tool, especially in the evening Liver support for inflammation and hormone clearance (milk thistle, turmeric) Calming herbs: ashwagandha, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), skullcap, ziziphus Whole foods and seasonal eating, including “the season of life” concept Movement without overtraining, including walking and habit stacking HRV as a helpful metric, plus the importance of listening to your body How doom scrolling impacts dopamine, oxytocin, and your sense of safety Mitochondria, maternal stress patterns, and inherited nervous system wiring Dopamine as motivation and joy, and oxytocin as bonding and connection Resources Mentioned Dr. Sonya Jensen Website: https://www.drsonyajensen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsonyajensen/?hl=en Book Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself: https://healyourhormonesbook.com Follow Ben Azadi 🌐 Website:⁠ https://www.benazadi.com ⁠ 📸 Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi ⁠💼 LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi ⁠ ▶️ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/ketokamp⁠ Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • They Knew 600 IU Wasn’t Enough - The Vitamin D Myth Fueling Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Immune Dysfunction With Ben Azadi | #1257

    They Knew 600 IU Wasn’t Enough - The Vitamin D Myth Fueling Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Immune Dysfunction With Ben Azadi | #1257
    Feb 22 2026
    You’re taking 600 IU of vitamin D.Your labs say “normal.”But you could still be deficient. In this episode, Ben reveals why the official vitamin D recommendations were based on preventing rickets, not optimizing immunity, metabolism, muscle, or brain health. Independent researchers reanalyzed the original RDA data and found the required intake for adequacy was dramatically higher — yet the guidelines barely changed. Vitamin D is not just a vitamin. It functions like a steroid hormone and impacts: Immune regulation Inflammation control Insulin sensitivity Muscle protein synthesis Brain function Low vitamin D is strongly associated with insulin resistance, and since 93% of Americans are insulin resistant, this could be a massive blind spot. Ben also explains: Why “normal” lab ranges may still mean deficiency Why optimal levels should be above 60 ng/mL How obesity lowers circulating vitamin D Why magnesium and vitamin K2 are required for proper activation Why toxicity fears are overblown compared to widespread insufficiency You’ll also learn the simple 3-step plan to optimize vitamin D safely: Smart midday sun exposure Intelligent supplementation with D3 + K2 + magnesium Regular testing and cofactor support If you’re over 45, insulin resistant, or struggling with stubborn inflammation, this episode could be a game changer. You don’t have a weak immune system.You may just have an under-supported one. Get 20% off with code FREEDOM at :https://bit.ly/46irN6O FREE GUIDE: The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet To Melt Fat HERE - https://bit.ly/4ryX1yC 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Why 100% Fruit Juice Is Metabolically Worse Than You Think - The Hidden Liver Damage, Insulin Spikes, and Belly Fat Connection With Ben Azadi | #1256

    Why 100% Fruit Juice Is Metabolically Worse Than You Think - The Hidden Liver Damage, Insulin Spikes, and Belly Fat Connection With Ben Azadi | #1256
    Feb 21 2026
    In this episode, Ben exposes the metabolic truth about “100% fruit juice” and why it behaves more like liquid sugar than real fruit. 🧃 Key Takeaways Modern juice is often stripped, stored, and reconstructed Fiber and natural structure are destroyed during processing Without fiber, sugar hits the bloodstream fast Juice spikes insulin similarly to soda Fructose overload drives fatty liver and belly fat Vitamins do not cancel out insulin spikes “No added sugar” does not protect your liver The best time to drink juice, if at all, is post-workout 🧠 The Core Rule If it was stripped, stored, and rebuilt, it no longer behaves like fruit in your body. 🏥 Why It Matters Liquid fructose: Overloads the liver Increases triglycerides Shuts down fat burning Increases hunger shortly after Most people with stubborn belly fat may have underlying liver stress. 🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4tgoK96 FREE GUIDE: 5 Vegetables You Must Avoid To Lose Weight & Belly Fat HERE - https://bit.ly/4qXVtON 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Fatty Liver Is the Hidden Metabolic Killer: The 3-Step Science-Backed Strategy to Restore Insulin Sensitivity, Unlock Fat Burning, and Reignite Your Energy Naturally With Ben Azadi | #1255

    Fatty Liver Is the Hidden Metabolic Killer: The 3-Step Science-Backed Strategy to Restore Insulin Sensitivity, Unlock Fat Burning, and Reignite Your Energy Naturally With Ben Azadi | #1255
    Feb 20 2026
    Fat loss stalled? Low energy? It might not be calories — it could be fatty liver. In this episode, Ben explains how fatty liver silently slows metabolism long before symptoms appear, and why it is one of the most overlooked reasons for stubborn weight gain. You’ll learn: • How liquid sugar and constant snacking overload the liver• Why insulin is the real fat-storage hormone• The power of a simple 12–16 hour fasting window• How walking after meals can blunt insulin spikes by over 30 percent• Why sleep is essential for restoring liver insulin sensitivity• The truth about fruit, alcohol, and dietary fat• Why coffee can either heal or harm your liver depending on quality Ben also breaks down how to reverse fatty liver naturally with a simple 3-step protocol: remove the overload, restore insulin signaling, and support detox. Plus, he shares a free egg-based protocol designed to help you lose the last 10 pounds while improving liver health. If your metabolism feels stuck, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it. Share this with someone who needs it and remember to practice Vitamin G: gratitude. New customers get 20% off with code BENAZADI at https://bit.ly/4rV6vEE FREE GUIDE: How To Lose 1 Pound Of Fat Per Day HERE - https://bit.ly/4j45Yxa 🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4tgoK96 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Scientists Compared Low-Fat, Keto, Fasting & Calorie Restriction — Here’s the Only Diet That Preserved Muscle and Burned the Most Fat After 40 With Ben Azadi | #1254

    Scientists Compared Low-Fat, Keto, Fasting & Calorie Restriction — Here’s the Only Diet That Preserved Muscle and Burned the Most Fat After 40 With Ben Azadi | #1254
    Feb 19 2026
    In this episode, Ben breaks down a powerful comparison study of the most popular diet styles and reveals the one approach that preserved muscle, lowered insulin, and accelerated fat loss. What You’ll Learn: Why low-fat, calorie restriction, plant-based low protein, and low-protein keto diets fail long-term The real reason fat loss gets harder over 40 Why protein signaling — not calories — determines metabolic success How muscle loss silently slows your metabolism The difference between losing weight and losing fat The Winning Strategy: Strategic fasting + protein cycling 18-hour daily fast 6-hour eating window 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight Focus on high-quality, digestible protein This approach: Preserves lean muscle Lowers insulin Burns visceral fat Protects metabolism Key Takeaway: Your body isn’t broken.It’s responding to the signals you give it. When you combine fasting with proper protein intake, fat loss stops being a fight — and becomes a natural response. 🔥Get 20% Off Equip Protein Powder With Code AZADI - https://bit.ly/3MPRBR9 FREE GUIDE: The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet To Melt Fat HERE : https://bit.ly/4ryX1yC 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins