Decoding Health

Dr. Urban A. Kiernan

Metabolic Health

Unicity International

Glp-1 Receptor Agonists

Insulin Resistance

Gut Microbiome

Insulin

Hba1c

Carnivore Diet

Obesity

Intermittent Fasting

Glp-1

Dexa Scan

Mitochondria

Ozempic

Autophagy

Creatine

Peptides

Vaping

Compounding Pharmacies

Type 2 Diabetes

Step into the world of Decoding Health, where Dr. Urban A. Kiernan and renowned experts delve into a myriad of fields, unraveling the complexities of science and its practical applications in our daily health. This show is committed to illuminating topics ranging from personal health and wellness to cutting-edge biopharmaceutical advancements and beyond.

Join us each week for an enlightening jour... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	201	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineAlternative HealthHealth & Fitness

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Why Today's Kids Struggle with Basic Life Skills with Geoff McLachlan

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Join Dr. Urban A. Kiernan and guest Geoff McLachlan, CEO of Professionals at Play, as they dismantle conventional wisdom to reveal the transformative power of play. Discover how intentional engagement with physical and social challe... more

31 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

Collagen for Performance: The Truth About Muscle Growth with Dr. Urban A. Kiernan

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Dr. Urban A. Kiernan tackles the widespread confusion surrounding collagen, especially its role in muscle growth and overall performance. Many people are supplementing with collagen peptides, thinking they're boosting their muscle g... more

24 Aug 2026 • 9 min • Most popular

Fighting Brain Fog & Fatigue: Innovative Therapies for Neurological Health with Dr. Janine Crifasi

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Dr. Janine Crifasi joins Decoding Health to demystify complex neurological health and offer cutting-edge solutions for brain function. Discover how chiropractic neurology goes beyond spinal adjustments to address the root causes of ... more

17 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 1 min • Popular

Relaunching Decoding Health: What's New and Why We're Back on YouTube with Dr. Urban A. Kiernan

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Decoding Health is back on YouTube with a fresh rebrand and relaunch! Join host Dr. Urban A. Kiernan as he reignites the conversation around health and wellness, offering actionable insights rooted in the philosophy that "the point ... more

10 Aug 2026 • 6 min

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Recent Guests

Chris Powell

Host of Extreme Weight Loss (five seasons)

ABC (Extreme Weight Loss)

Episode: Diet & Exercise to Metabolic Health with Chris Powell

Hindy Friedman

Independent researcher focused on metabolism, mitochondria, and mental health

Metabolic Collective (education/advocacy)

Episode: The Powerful Role Of Mitochondria In Brain And Mental Health with Hindy Friedman

Dr. Sabrina Solt

Naturopathic doctor (NMD), carnivore advocate

Naturopathic physician

Episode: Meat Heals? A Naturopath's Radical Take on Metabolic Health with Dr. Sabrina Solt

Cynthia Thurlow

Host of Everyday Wellness Podcast; TEDx speaker; author focused on perimenopause and intermittent fasting for women

Everyday Wellness / TEDx speaker

Episode: Why Traditional Medicine Fails Women in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow

Devin Haman

Co-founder and CEO of Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center; former founder of Sunset Tan

Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center; Sunset Tan

Episode: Sunset Tan to Rejuvenation: An Entrepreneur's Evolution with Devin Haman

Trent Tueller

TikTok influencer on metabolic health (Trentytok)

Trentytok

Episode: Why 93% of Americans are Metabolically Broken with Trent Tueller

Jason Fung

Best-selling author and clinician in diabetes and obesity; author of The Obesity Code and The Hunger Code

Dr. Jason Fung Clinic / Author

Episode: The Truth About Insulin Resistance & The Hunger Code with Dr. Jason Fung

Bella Ma

The steak and butter gal, Carnivore advocate

Carnivore community influencer

Episode: Carnivore for Women: Reversing PCOS and Infertility with Red Meat with Bella Ma

Alex Pujol

Founder of Quantum Human Performance; former physician assistant; performance mentor

Quantum Human Performance

Episode: Quantum Human Performance: Rebuilding Your Brain, Breath, and Identity with Alexander Pujol

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Urban A. Kiernan

Host of the show, physician-scientist and entrepreneur

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Healthy Fats: Understanding the Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fats

Q: Why is there confusion about the term 'healthy fats,' and how can we better articulate their roles?

The term is often used vaguely; fats have multiple distinct roles including membrane integrity, signaling, and energy, and each type (saturated, unsaturated, mono/polyunsaturated) has different biological effects; clear, point-by-point explanations help avoid lumping them together.

Healthy Fats: Understanding the Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fats

Q: What do fats do for the body beyond energy, and how does fat adaptation through diets like ketogenic or carnivore influence their role?

Fats are essential for cell membrane structure, hormone signaling, and energy, especially when carbohydrate intake is low; fat adaptation allows the body to utilize fatty acids and ketones for energy, reducing reliance on carbohydrates.

Healthy Fats: Understanding the Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fats

Q: What are a few common foods in which you would find unsaturated fats and saturated fats?

Foods from animal sources tend to be higher in saturated fats (like lard, tallow, butter), while unsaturated fats are common in vegetables and oils (such as avocados and seed oils); the body can utilize fats from these sources differently depending on their fatty acid structure.

Do You Know What's in Your Vape?

Q: What do you think about vague pain?

The host asks, and the expert explains that vague pain can be a cue to consider underlying health risks, but the primary focus of the episode is on the respiratory exposure from vaping and its potential consequences rather than broad, unsettled pain symptoms.

Addressing Metabolic Failure In The United States

Q: Okay, Dr. Urban, I recently read something online and I don't know if it's true or false. So it said 93 percent of Americans are metabolically incompetent. Is that true and what does that even mean?

The 93 percent figure comes from a meta-analysis of two large population studies that evaluated five metabolic risk factors. While the claim paints a broad picture of worsening metabolic health, the exact percentage should be interpreted with caution due to differences in definitions and cohorts; the more important point is that a large portion of the population falls outside what the study defines as 'metabolically normal' across BMI, waist, blood pressure, glucose, lipids, and prior cardiovascular events, highlighting systemic metabolic risk rather than a precise stat alone.

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The show centers on metabolic health, longevity, and biotech-driven wellness, featuring deep-dives into hormones, insulin resistance, mitochondria, and innovative therapies. Episodes frequently explore practical lifestyle strategies, regulatory and market dynamics in biopharma, and the evolving role of nutrition, fasting, and supplements in metabolic health. A standout angle is translating complex science into actionable guidance for everyday life, often through candid discussions with clinicians, researchers, and industry founders. This mix of rigorous science, real-world entrepreneurship, and health-optimization insights makes it a go-to for listeners who want evidence-based explanations paired with tangible takeaways, and for potential g... more

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7. Jason Fung
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