Dr. Pierre Capel
Dr. Pierre Capel is a professor emeritus in experimental immunology at the Utrecht University in the Netherlands where he researched a wide range of topics from genetic modification to cancer immunotherapy.
Pierre also works with Wim Hof, otherwise known as the iceman (guest on the last podcast) who is especially well-known for some of his amazing physical feats, like staying in a tub with direct contact to ice for over an hour and fifty three minutes.
Pierre explains some of the science behind how Wim is able to withstand cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time. The explanation comes down to what the 2014 PNAS study on Wim's technique showed: that reductions in carbon dioxide temporarily increased blood pH. The missing piece to the puzzle that Pierre brings in is the simple fact that pain receptors that are critical to feeling cold temperatures actually rely on what are known as "acid sensing ion channels", which have been shown in other studies to become inactive within the pH ranges Wim and his trainees are able to increase their blood to.
In this episode we also chat about:
If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/pierre-capel
Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information on X, Y, Z straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter
Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A’s with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor
#089 Why Exercise Intensity Matters for Longevity | CrossFit for Health 2024
#088 The Science of Optimizing Sleep - Special Preview
#087 The Science of Magnesium and Its Role in Aging and Disease | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
#086 How Micronutrients & Exercise Ameliorate Aging | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
#085 Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and Aging
#084 The Longevity & Brain Benefits of Vigorous Exercise | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
#083 How Vitamin D, Omega-3s, & Exercise May Increase Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
#082 The Science of Vigorous Exercise — Should We Train Hard or Train Long? | Martin Gibala, Ph.D.
#081 The Anabolic Potential of Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Chris McGlory, PhD
#080 How Heat Therapy Improves Slow Wave Sleep
#079 Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia | Axel Montagne, Ph.D.
#078 Resistance training for time efficiency, body composition, and maximum hypertrophy | Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D.
#077 Rewriting genomes to eradicate disease and aging | Dr. George Church
#076 Building Muscle with Resistance Exercise and Reassessing Protein Intake | Stuart Phillips, PhD
#075 Intestinal Permeability: the Bacterial link to Aging, Brain Barrier Dysfunction & Metabolic Disorder
#074 Dr. Dominic D'Agostino on Developing a Well-Designed Ketogenic Diet and Harnessing Its Benefits
#073 Sauna Benefits Deep Dive and Optimal Use with Dr. Rhonda Patrick & MedCram
#072 Morgan Levine, PhD, on PhenoAge and the Epigenetics of Age Acceleration — can we change the pace?
#071 Peter Diamandis, MD, and Tony Robbins on strategies that promote longevity now – and in the very near future
#070 Dr. Eran Elinav on Microbiome Insights into Personalized Response to Diet, Obesity, and Leaky Gut
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Peter Attia Drive
The Relaxback UK Show
Good Nurse Bad Nurse
On Call With Dr. Anselm Anyoha
The Doctor’s Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.