Nick Norwitz MD PhD - Metabolic Health & Longevity
By Nick Norwitz MD PhD
Categories: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine, Science, Life Sciences
MD, Harvard | PhD, Oxford | Motto: StayCurious | Thanks for Learning with Me!About: Dr. Nick Norwitz graduated valedictorian from Dartmouth College, where he majored in cell biology and biochemistry. He earned his PhD in Human Metabolism from the University of Oxford and completed his MD at Harvard Medical School.During his training, a personal battle with inflammatory bowel disease ignited a deep passion for metabolic health and a mission to empower others on their individual health journeys. Nick has since become a leading voice in the metabolic health space, best known for the intellectual rigor and clarity of his educational content, which reaches millions worldwide. He also authors a best-selling newsletter at StayCuriousMetabolism.com.Disclaimer: While I am an MD PhD, this channel is intended to educate. It is not intended to provide clinical recommendations for any individual. Please contact your doctor or other clinical provider if you have questions about your care.Links:Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicknorwitz/My Website: https://www.nicknorwitz.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/nicknorwitzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknorwitz/ Unofficial fan audio feed — not affiliated with or endorsed by the original creator. All content belongs to its respective owner.
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Recent episodes
- This Fat-Derived Hormone Reverses Heart Aging (New Science)
For all references and a written breakdown, see the associated StayCurious Metabolism Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/the-fat-derived-hormone-that-could?r=40ekz2Exciting new research in 2025 suggests that a fat-derived hormone called 12,13-diHOME may help to reverse…
- She Saved My Heart… Without Even Knowing It
For all the references, links, and a written breakdown, see the associated StayCurious Metabolism Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/how-a-mothers-diet-rewrites-her-childrens?r=40ekz2 What your mother ate during pregnancy may shape your cardiovascular health today. New…
- Scientists Discuss Brand New Heart Health Studies (ft Mike Mutzel)
In this conversation with Mike Mutzel, MS from the High Intensity Health channel, we dive into some of the most interesting 2025 heart health studies. We explored the gut-heart axis, how body fat can alter blood vessel function and touch on oxidative stress, inflammation, the microbiome, protein…
- The Hidden Toxin that Causes Insulin Resistance
For more nuances and references, see the associated Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/can-we-trap-a-microbial-toxin-to?r=40ekz2 Winnow Microplastic Binding Probiotic, Affiliate Link (15% off): https://www.winnowlabs.com/STAYCURIOUSMicroplastics and Cardiovascular Disease…
- Allulose: Nature's Sweet Ozempic?
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29317623/Newer Video (April 2024): https://youtu.be/pr93EsEV2bM?si=AEcnv1jlUoEWF-e1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- How a $1 Trillion Drug Got It Wrong
For references and a written breakdown, see the associated newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/weve-been-prescribing-statins-wrong?r=40ekz2 For a consolidated resource on prior StayCurious Heart Health Content, check out our Heart Health Map!…
- Oreo Statin Data LEAK!
Shawn Baker Tweet: https://x.com/SBakerMD/status/1728878646793003085?s=20Nick Tweet: https://x.com/nicknorwitz/status/1729122883564171274?s=200:12: Data “leak”0:50: Who am I? (For those who don’t know me)1:54: Lean Mass Hyper-Responders2:56: What (design and hypothesis)5:15: Why am I doing…
- The Coolest Fiber Paper and Biggest Keto Lie!
Microplastics and Cardiovascular Disease Letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/microplastics-in-my-heart-its-worse?r=40ekz2 Winnow Affiliate Link (15% off): https://www.winnowlabs.com/STAYCURIOUSWinnow is a first-in-class probiotic that binds microplastics to provide a microplastic…
- Oreo Joe Rogan!
JRE #2069, Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BVcDMKLN820nNXYSPcbwvOreo experiment, Video: https://youtu.be/GHALacs44I8?si=Oec-0YqamBj5dO1XOreo experiment, Tweet: https://x.com/nicknorwitz/status/1729122883564171274?s=20Carnivore, Harvard Study…
- The New Skinny on Lp(a)
For references, extra nuances and my Lp(a) protocol, see this letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/why-lpa-may-not-be-as-dangerous-as?r=40ekz2 Relevant Prior VideosLp(a) Background Video: https://youtu.be/iVwDJqJiTEY Lp(a) and Vitamin C Video: https://youtu.be/3rbJnKnhg3s MPO…
- Nuanced Response to Peter Attia about LDL on Keto
Peter and Derek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl0LrPYZoTYLipid Energy Model: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35629964/LMHR, first paper: https://cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-2991(22)00007-5/fulltext JCL LMHR editorial: https://www.lipidjournal.com/article/S1933-2874(22)00295-1/fulltextLMHR…
- Belly Fat is Destroying Your Mental Health
For all references and even deeper nuances, check out the StayCurious Metabolism letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/can-visceral-fat-cause-depression?r=40ekz2 Chapter*Call our service line at 815-STAY-CUR (815-782-9287) *Learn more about the data, here…
- Plant-Based Low-Fat Study was Wrong
Link: https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(23)72806-X/fulltexthttps://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S0022-3166(23)72806-X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sardines, Sleep and Super-Longevity | ft' Professor Dominic D’Agostino
Dom D’Agostino Part 1 Interview: https://youtu.be/ksV9f4jSbLQ Creatine Letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/creatine-explained-how-one-molecule?r=40ekz2 Sardine Diet Letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/sardine-fasting-the-ultimate-health?r=40ekz2 Sardine Diet…
- Cholesterol Manipulation in 10 Keto Women
Link to paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1326768/fullAdrian Soto Mota MD PhD Tweet: https://x.com/AdrianSotoMota/status/1737733204734579062?s=20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Harvard Cookie Study That Broke Cholesterol Science
For all references and even deeper nuances, check out the StayCurious Metabolism letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/the-true-story-of-the-cookie-that?r=40ekz2 Oreo vs Statin Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38276308/Lipid Energy Model Paper…
- Nutrition versus The Lipid Problem: Response Video
Prior Response video: https://youtu.be/ILuEO7Jc8TY?si=RCPFWtRDC09Pst5sLMHR CCTA study drop: https://youtu.be/IMkDwtJVeB0?si=yx-zbFnfkLNtZeuLOreovsStatin leak video: https://youtu.be/GHALacs44I8?si=9IOAgZTl3sMnVg6LPeter Libby Review: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03392-8Norwitz et al…
- Why I’m Not Afraid of Alzheimer’s Anymore
For references and a written breakdown, see the associated Stay Curious Metabolism Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/new-hope-for-alzheimers-can-apoe2?r=40ekz2 Lithium for Brain Health: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/lithium-and-alzheimers-the-harvard?r=40ekz2…
- This Vegan Documentary is a Bait and Switch
What I liked: I like the concept of 'bringing the viewer along with the science.' I agree with the fact that the SAD eating pattern is problematic and that it would be an improvement to eat a whole food-based diet. I also (very much) acknowledge there are non-health related issues about food that…
- This Sugar Science Blew Our Minds! (ft’ Dr. Andrew Koutnik)
For a mini-masterclass in blood sugar control, see: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/7-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar-without?r=40ekz2 For the Stress Creates Sugar Letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/stress-makes-sugar-literally-this?r=40ekz2 Statin Slash GLP-1 Video…
- NEW STUDY Proves it's BMI not Butter that increases Cholesterol on Low-Carb Diets
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38237807/0:00: intro 0:15: NEW paper!0:38: Low-Carb for various diseases0:57: LDL boogeyman1:17: Lean Mass Hyper-Responder #LMHR1:35: The BIG question2:11: Intro to NEW study, meta-analysis of RCTs2:46: BMI Results!4:43: Not the Saturated Fat!5:58: Lipid…
- 350% Increase in Heart Attacks!
For more nuances and references, see the associated Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/microplastics-in-my-heart-its-worse?r=40ekz2 Winnow Microplastic Binding Probiotic, Affiliate Link (15% off): https://www.winnowlabs.com/STAYCURIOUSMost people think of plastic as an…
- Oreos are the Most Potent Drug for LDL Cholesterol
Paper link: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/73Chapters0:00 – Intro0:28 – metabolic demonstration0:43 – Part I, the idea1:30 – LMHR triad 1:58 – Lipid Energy Model3:06 – Part II, the experimental design4:19 – Part III, results 6:00 – results summary 6:40 – Part IV, What’s Next? 7:37 – Thanks…
- This Study Redefines Fatherhood
For all references and even deeper nuances, check out the StayCurious Metabolism letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/this-study-redefines-fatherhood?r=40ekz2 Aspartame and Anxiety Video: https://youtu.be/VpCFdumr5rw What if exercise could rewire your sperm and change the destiny…
- Response to Peter Attia Insulting Low-Carbers
Prior Response Video: https://youtu.be/ILuEO7Jc8TY?si=x2nN2zHM0O1jFj9AOreoVsStatin video: https://youtu.be/L1mMnnyJrgk?si=yWjXiftfoN4Mg5az OreoVsStatin paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/73 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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