# 73 – Dr. Tim Noakes, legendary scientist, on overhydration, central governor theory, “low carb, high fat” diet, diabetes and heart disease

Episode Summary
Dr. Tim Noakes, legendary scientist, on overhydration, central governor theory, “low carb, high fat” diet, diabetes and heart disease

Show Notes
02:00 – Dr. Noakes introduces himself and talks about his early influences
10:55 – “Hyponatremia”: What is it, and why is it important?
18:20 – “Central Governor” theory
28:25 – Low Carb High Fat Diet (LCHF)
34:05 – Broad guidelines on LCHF
36:45 – Views on lipid hypothesis and linkage between diabetes and heart disease
45:40 – Thoughts on ‘Comrades’ marathon
48:20 – The Noakes Foundation and current work

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Website: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/
Website: https://nutrition-network.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ncpHCujYWS3yzB1C_tSbgTwitter: @ProfTimNoakes

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Books by Dr. Noakes
Lore of Running - Amazon Link
The Real Meal Revolution - Amazon Link
Lore of Nutrition - Amazon Link
Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports - Amazon Link

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Chapters

• 2:00 Dr. Noakes introduces himself and talks about his early influences
• 10:55 “Hyponatremia”: What is it, and why is it important?
• 18:20 “Central Governor” theory
• 28:25 Low Carb High Fat Diet (LCHF)
• 34:05 Broad guidelines on LCHF
• 36:45 Views on lipid hypothesis and linkage between diabetes and heart disease
• 45:40 Thoughts on ‘Comrades’ marathon
• 48:20 The Noakes Foundation and current work