#194 The #1 Reason Your Diet Doesn’t Work: Metabolic Typing Explained (Acidic vs Alkaline, Adrenal vs Thyroid, Blood Type Diets) | Martin Pytela @Life Enthusiast

2025-01-29

Why do some diets work for one person but fail for another? Martin Pytela from Life Enthusiast breaks down the science of metabolic typing and how tailoring nutrition to your unique biology leads to better energy, digestion, & long-term wellness. You’ll uncover the connection between blood type, Ayurvedic doshas, & metabolic efficiency—giving you the tools to align your diet & supplements with your body's needs. Tune in for more on today’s episode on “Metabolic Typing Explained.” Meet our guest Martin Pytela is...

Why do some diets work for one person but fail for another?

Martin Pytela from Life Enthusiast breaks down the science of metabolic typing and how tailoring nutrition to your unique biology leads to better energy, digestion, & long-term wellness.

You’ll uncover the connection between blood type, Ayurvedic doshas, & metabolic efficiency—giving you the tools to align your diet & supplements with your body's needs. Tune in for more on today’s episode on “Metabolic Typing Explained.”

Meet our guest

Martin Pytela is a respected functional medicine expert & Metabolic Typing coach, whose mission is to "Restore Vitality to You & The Planet."

With over 12,000 clients coached since 2011 & over 60,000 students enrolled in his Udemy courses, Martin has a wealth of knowledge to share on topics such as healing trauma, managing stress & anxiety, emotions, spirituality, weight loss, metabolism, longevity, mindfulness, gut health, & overall health.

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Key takeaways

Incorrect eating swings an individual between depression & hyperactivity
You may actually go bipolar just by eating incorrectly
Weston A. Price's research found that people thrived on their ancestral diets & deteriorated with modern diets
Dry brushing and rebounding are techniques that alleviate lymphatic stagnation
Optimal human pH level is between 7.35–7.45
Thyroid dominant types eat three balanced meals, adrenal dominant types prefer a big dinner, & pituitary types enjoy a big breakfast
The Ayurvedic system of doshas is similar to metabolic typing, where different foods & practices are better suited to different constitution types

Episode highlights