#005 Dr. Bruce Ames Talks CHORI-Bar Weight Loss

Dr. Bruce Ames Dr. Rhonda Patrick speaks with Dr. Bruce Ames, about a micronutrient- and fiber-dense nutrition bar (referred to as the CHORI bar) that was developed in the Ames laboratory. The bar was formulated to be moderate in calories (107 kcal/≈25 g bar), but nutrient dense, with a polyphenolic-rich matrix of fruit, walnuts, and non-alkali-processed dark chocolate, supplemental vitamins, minerals, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a blend of insoluble and soluble fibers, protein, and glutamine. Most vitamins and minerals are present in amounts representing 10 to 50% of their corresponding recommended daily allowance (RDA) per bar; with the exceptions of vitamin D and vitamin C (both added above 50% RDA). The goal was not to meet the RDA in every case but to complement standard dietary intakes by consumption of 2 bars each day. People that ate the bar were told not to change their diets but just to eat the bars on top of their normal diet. Lean people that ate the CHORI bar twice a day were able to raise HDL, lower homocysteine, and raise glutathione in just two weeks. Overweight/obese people with low inflammation that ate the bar showed weight loss after 8 weeks, raised their HDL, lowered triglycerides and small LDL particles, and improved insulin sensitivity. Overweight/obese people that had high inflammation were able to lower their inflammation after 2 weeks of eating the bar and raise their HDL after 8 weeks. If you're interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here: <a href="https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/choribar-weight-loss">https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/choribar-weight-loss</a> Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: <a href="https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter">https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter</a> Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more: <a href="https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor">https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor</a>

Actionable Insights

1. Supplement with Corey Bar

Take two Corey Bars a day on top of your existing diet to improve various health biomarkers, including raising HDL, lowering LDL, improving insulin resistance, and reducing inflammation.

2. Corey Bar for Weight Loss

Obese individuals can lose weight by incorporating the Corey Bar, which contains fiber known to promote satiety, into their daily routine.

3. Optimize Lean Health

Even individuals who are lean and believe they eat well can optimize their health by taking the Corey Bar, which has been shown to raise HDL levels.

4. Transition to Healthier Diet

While the Corey Bar can improve health markers even with a poor diet, eventually transitioning to a healthier diet is necessary for long-term well-being, and the bar may facilitate this change by improving how you feel.

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