Food as medicine

3 episodes about this topic

#2420 - Chris Masterjohn

Joe Rogan speaks with nutrition researcher Chris Masterjohn about how mitochondrial function underlies many aspects of health, aging, and disease. They discuss topics including creatine for brain and muscle energy, red light and sunlight for mitochondrial support, cautious use of supplements such as methylene blue and CoQ10, the long-term risks of seed oils, and how exercise variety, skill training, and good nutrition can promote healthy longevity. The conversation also covers thyroid health, iodine and selenium, cholesterol and statins, and the potential role of nattokinase in reducing clot-related heart attack and stroke risk.

Nov 29, 2025 Comedy

Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease

Mel Robbins interviews double-board certified Mayo Clinic physician and integrative oncologist Dr. Dawn Musalem about how lifestyle choices like food, movement, sleep, stress, and love affect cancer risk and outcomes. Dr. Musalem shares research-backed guidance on cancer-fighting and cancer-promoting foods, the impact of exercise, fiber, and sleep on metabolic and cancer health, and why ultra-processed foods and certain additives increase disease risk. She also weaves in her personal story as a stage 4 cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient, offering perspective on acceptance, hope, and finding meaning after a life-changing diagnosis.

Oct 23, 2025 Education

Celebrity Nutritionist Mona Sharma: Stop Stress Before It Becomes Disease! (Do THIS Before Every Meal)

Jay Shetty interviews nutritionist and wellness strategist Mona Sharma about her journey from corporate burnout, heart palpitations, and PCOS to healing through yoga, meditation, holistic nutrition, and nervous system work. Mona explains why she focuses on root causes rather than symptoms, emphasizing stress and nervous system dysregulation as precursors to disease. She shares practical tools like breathwork, visualization, heart coherence, and personalized morning routines to help people shift from chronic stress into a restorative state where true healing can occur.

Oct 8, 2025 Health & Fitness