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The Ben Azadi Show

The Ben Azadi Show

By: Ben Azadi
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 Ben Azadi, NYT best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom, is the host of The Ben Azadi Show. We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply them and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and keep them; whether it's fat loss, more energy, better sleep, or focusing on general health and longevity. As a former obese man, Ben took his pain of being extremely unhealthy, and turned it into a purpose by transforming his health and now he is on a mission to educate 1 billion people. Ben brings you the thought leaders in the world of health, including Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Will Cole, Mark Sisson, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz, Cynthia Thurow, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and many others. You'll discover everything you want to know about the keto diet, ketosis, paleo, fasting, intermittent fasting, block fasting, fasting mimicking diet, bulletproof fasting, dry fasting, water fasting, and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you understand what is best for your unique body.2026 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • The Egg Industry's Dirty Secret: 7 Shocking Things Happening to Your Eggs Right Now That Are Destroying Your Gut, Energy, and Metabolism With Ben Azadi | #1307

    The Egg Industry's Dirty Secret: 7 Shocking Things Happening to Your Eggs Right Now That Are Destroying Your Gut, Energy, and Metabolism With Ben Azadi | #1307
    May 5 2026
    🔥FREE GUIDE: The 5 Step Egg Rules To Speed Up Fat Loss 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) Most people assume eggs are one of the cleanest foods they can buy. But what's actually inside that carton — and inside your body after eating it — may be very different from what the label suggests. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the seven things happening to commercial eggs right now that most people have never heard of. Starting with the foundation: whatever the chicken eats ends up in the egg, and ends up in you. From there, Ben walks through how commercial feed is loaded with genetically modified corn, soy, and glyphosate — how label terms like "natural," "farm fresh," and "vegetarian fed" are legally meaningless marketing language — and how cage-free and pasture-raised certifications often describe conditions that look nothing like the imagery on the carton. Ben also exposes how yolk color is routinely engineered using synthetic pigments and a literal color fan deck, what's legally permitted in commercial chicken feed that will never appear on your egg carton (antibiotics, mold inhibitors, growth enhancers, and more), and why American eggs are chemically washed and oil-coated in a process that strips the shell's natural protective bloom. He also reveals how eggs on store shelves can be quietly swapped between cartons, making sell-by dates unreliable. Ben shares a striking story from his interview with triple board-certified physician Dr. Zach Bush about a patient whose weekly panic attacks were traced back to daily commercial egg consumption — and disappeared when she switched. The episode closes with Ben's three personal rules for buying clean eggs: buy local and see the chickens yourself, look for pasture-raised with a real third-party certification seal (not just the words), and use the crack test to assess egg quality at home. Eggs aren't the problem. Sourced correctly, they can be one of the most powerful anti-aging, fat-burning foods available. Ben also shares a free guide — the Keto Egg Rules to Melt Fat — to help you use eggs the right way to support fat burning, stable energy, and reduced cravings. 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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    23 mins
  • Your Toothpaste Might Be Harming You – The Shocking Truth About Oral Health and Disease with Dr. Shawn Javid and Dr. Ben Javid | #1306

    Your Toothpaste Might Be Harming You – The Shocking Truth About Oral Health and Disease with Dr. Shawn Javid and Dr. Ben Javid | #1306
    May 4 2026
    What if the products you use every single day for “oral health”… are actually harming your body? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Ben Azadi sits down with biological dentists Dr. Shawn Javid and Dr. Ben Javid to uncover the hidden truth about modern dentistry and its impact on your overall health. With over 44 years of combined experience and 10,000+ patients treated, the Javid brothers explain why conventional dental practices often miss the root cause of chronic illness. You’ll discover how antiseptic mouthwash, fluoride toothpaste, root canals, and even poor breathing habits may be contributing to inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, and long-term disease. This episode goes far beyond teeth. It reveals how your mouth is directly connected to your gut, brain, hormones, and entire immune system. If you want to optimize your health from the inside out, this conversation will completely change how you think about oral care. 🔑 Key Topics Covered Why antiseptic mouthwash may destroy your oral microbiome and increase disease risk The shocking truth about fluoride and its impact on brain health How oral bacteria imbalance affects your gut, heart, and immune system Why nutrition is the foundation of strong teeth and overall health The real dangers of root canals and hidden infections How oral health connects to systemic inflammation and chronic illness The truth about veneers and when they may or may not be appropriate Why sleep apnea is massively underdiagnosed and linked to major diseases The role of airway health, breathing, and nitric oxide production Why mouth taping can improve sleep quality and overall health How childhood development, jaw structure, and diet affect lifelong health 🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned 🌐 My Smile Body Clinic: https://mysmilebody.com 📍 Location: Los Angeles / Southern California 👨‍⚕️ Biological Dentist Resource: https://iaomt.org 👤 About the Guests Dr. Shawn Javid & Dr. Ben Javid are biological dentists and founders of My Smile Body, a holistic dental and health optimization center in California. With decades of experience, they specialize in identifying root causes of oral and systemic disease, combining dentistry with functional medicine, airway health, and biohacking. 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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    59 mins
  • The 5 Stages of Alzheimer's: Why Brain Insulin Resistance Begins Decades Before Diagnosis and What You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Memory With Ben Azadi | #1305

    The 5 Stages of Alzheimer's: Why Brain Insulin Resistance Begins Decades Before Diagnosis and What You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Memory With Ben Azadi | #1305
    May 4 2026
    🔥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) Most people don't start worrying about Alzheimer's until stage four or five. But the metabolic changes that drive cognitive decline often begin decades earlier — silently, without a single warning sign. In this episode, Ben Azadi walks you through an educational framework of the five stages of Alzheimer's progression, explains why so many people are unknowingly living in Stage 3, and gives you four actionable levers to protect your brain starting today. The real villain isn't aging or genetics. It's brain insulin resistance, chronic neuroinflammation, mitochondrial decline, and reduced glucose metabolism — what researchers call metabolic brain dysfunction. A 2008 Lancet Neurology study showed reduced brain glucose metabolism in individuals years before any diagnosis. This is why Alzheimer's is increasingly referred to as Type 3 Diabetes. Ben breaks down each stage — from the silent metabolic shift of Stage 1 (no symptoms, but damage quietly underway) through Stage 3, where most people are living right now with subtle memory slips they're dismissing as normal aging, all the way to the advanced dependence of Stage 5. The through line: this didn't start where it's diagnosed. It started metabolically, decades before. The four levers that matter most: insulin control through low-carb eating and intermittent fasting, daily movement to improve cerebral blood flow, inflammation reduction through omega-3-rich foods and quality sleep, and mitochondrial support through strength training, adequate protein, and ketosis. Ben also covers the powerful role of BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) — the brain's version of Miracle-Gro — and answers listener questions on genetics, exercise, sleep, and why the medical system rarely addresses the metabolic roots of cognitive decline. Your brain is not just aging. It's adapting every day to the signals you send it. And the good news — you can change the signal. 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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    20 mins
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