Fragle Rok
Join Fragle as he and his friends explore, learn, and laugh. We cover health, history, psychology, philosophy, and more! Fragle traveled with the Grateful Dead for 10 years before moving to Taiwan to teach English. Now in Asia, he is bringing the past to the present by discussing social issues such as addiction, trauma, and mental health. Get ready to Laugh and learn baby, Let's go!
Fragle Rok
Stem Cells, Amino Acids, and Gut Health (Part 2)
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Fragle and Andrew Nicholis return for Part 2 of their deep dive into longevity, protein, and aging. Andrew, a PhD candidate at the University of Taipei Graduate School, continues to unpack the complex science of nutrition and movement, bringing clarity to topics like amino acid recycling, autophagy, and the body’s surprising relationship with fat.
The conversation turns toward environmental stress, as Andrew explains how working out in polluted areas can actually deplete your stem cells—potentially accelerating aging instead of preventing it. They explore how industrial agriculture disrupts hormones, why too much protein can backfire, and what fat is really doing during tissue repair.
It’s a wide-ranging discussion that blends practical health science with sharp insights—and leaves plenty to think about long after the episode ends.
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