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Dr Mike T Nelson

Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below

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The MTHFR Gene Everyone’s Talking About… But What Does Actual Research Say? Hey friend — your favorite nerd here.Strap in, because we’re about to dismantle one of the most overhyped pieces of gene bro-science ever to slither out of TikTok and into your DMs. I got this question again today - so I wanted to address it here The $599 Gene Test That Promises “Optimization” You’ve probably seen a certain Human Biologist that rhymes with “Shrecka” — peddling “the test that unlocks your...

When life tosses you stress and your magic 8-ball is spitting in your face, one of the “secret” tactics I use — and one I hammer home with my M3 1-on-1 clients and consults — is high-dose creatine. Yeah, I said it. Not your bro-standard 5 g scoop tossed in post-workout like it’s pixie dust for your traps. I’m talking 10–20 grams of phosphagen fury straight into the metabolic chaos when sleep is wrecked and caffeine has stopped working. I tested this "trick" during a brutal travel stretch —...

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Dan Pardi for a deep dive into all things health, longevity, and cognitive performance. We get into the science of stem cells and aging, the real benefits (and limits) of popular supplements, and how nootropics like Ritalin and Modafinil actually work—or don’t—in the real world. We also talk about how to integrate training and movement into insanely busy lives, the psychology of health behavior, and why being...

Greetings from S Padre, TX, as your fav nerd is down here working and kiteboarding. Wahoo! Another beautiful windy day. Here is what went down this week: Newsletters: Peptide Hype or Real Physiology?: I break down the peptide hype — from BPC-157 to Epitalon — what actually works, what’s still rat-tested fantasy, and why the real anti-aging stack is still lifting heavy, sleeping hard, and training smart. Trick or Treat - My Research Gift To You: I’m dropping a free, no-strings-attached PDF on...

Happy Halloween you crazy meat sticks! Thank you so much for reading my rantings here, and tonight I have a treat for you as the votes are in... ...you voted in the newsletter yesterday to see the research I compiled on BPC-157 specifically. Therefore, without further nonsense, here you go as I break down the 3 most common questions I get on it. - Does it work?- What does the human data actually say?- Is it orally active or just broken down in the gut?The answers might surprise you.Most...

Listen up, you aging meat missile. If you’ve been anywhere near the fitness internet lately, you’ve seen the new religion: peptides.Little amino acid chains that promise to make you jacked, lean, and immortal — all for the low, low price of $200 a vial. But do these “anti-aging injections” actually do anything… or are we just paying biotech rent for expensive placebo juice? The Hype Injection You’ve probably seen the usual suspects: BPC-157 for healing your cranky knees. Epitalon to “reverse...

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Eila Wolf, who specializes in functional neurology and Chinese medicine. We dig into how these fields come together to help people dealing with concussions, migraines, and chronic pain — and why traditional approaches often fall short. Dr. Wolf walks us through the science behind her methods, including how acupuncture, vestibular work, and eye movement assessments can reveal what’s really going on in the brain after an injury. We...

Hola from TX as we are making our way to S Padre, TX, so lots of time on my butt the past 2 days. It does make you realize how amazing movement is! Here is what went down this week: Newsletters: Phys Flex Is Closed + Nerdy Gift Inside: Get the full Experience Life Magazine article interviewing me on AI, wearables, and why your wrist computer will never beat your own physiology — PDF inside. How to separate fitness reality from social-media pseudoscience and tribalism: Skip the social-media...

Look—you can have the deadlift of a demigod,the macros of a monk,and a supplement stack that costs more than rent… …but if you’re sleeping like a cracked-out bat under a tanning bed,your recovery’s DOA, brosefus. That’s the dirty secret the grind-broZ won’t admit:You don’t grow in the gym.You grow when you flatline into sleep paralysis and your body quietly rebuilds itself like a Terminator charging in a cryo-pod. And guess what?A huge key is to shut down properly which can't happen if your...

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m joined by Erin Silver Lee, the CEO of Flow Neuroscience. We dig into some seriously cool stuff — including Flow’s recent acquisition of the Halo device, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation (TDCS) to boost both athletic and mental performance. Erin and I talk about how this tech works, what the current research says, and how it’s being applied to improve focus, sleep, neuroplasticity, and overall brain health. We also get into the real-world...