#12 Julian Wong | Stop Blindly Trusting Health Advice, Even From Experts

Julian Wong is a biochemistry undergraduate and health coach who specialises in helping people improve their health through a holistic approach. Julian uses tools such as bloodwork and symptomology to assess the deeper issues clients may be dealing with, which include malnutrition, circadian disruption, chronic stress, and poor gut health.  Julian’s passion for health coaching developed during his time at university, where he became aware of the half-truths and incorrect conclusions being taught in medicine, biochemistry, and nutrition courses. His background knowledge in biochemistry not only motivated him to uncover the nuances behind human physiology which weren’t being discussed, but also share his findings to help people heal. Julian’s approach contrasts with the conventional approach practised by medical doctors and students. Instead of suppressing symptoms through the use of pharmaceuticals, to which side effects are not always discussed with patients, Julian’s approach involves addressing the root cause or causes of a client’s health issues, and taking steps to prevent future health conditions from arising, and improving the overall state of health, vitality and energy of a client through lifestyle changes and nutritional interventions. TL;DR: In this episode, we discuss: \- What a biochemistry degree teaches you, and what it leaves out when it comes to connecting metabolism, nutrition, light, and real-world human health. -Why health science is rarely black and white, and why Julian argues that context and individual physiology matter more than blanket claims like “carbs are bad” or “fat is bad.”   chris-julian-ryan \- Why someone can be told their blood work is “normal” and still feel terrible, including discussion around nutrient status, gut health, stress, light exposure, caloric needs, and mitochondrial function.  \- Mitochondria beyond “the powerhouse of the cell:" ATP production, the TCA cycle, electron transport chain, micronutrient cofactors, oxygen, and how food is actually converted into usable energy.  \- Redox, NAD+/NADH, reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants: including why simply trying to “maximize” mitochondrial activity may be an oversimplification.  \- Sunlight vs. biohacking: where red-light panels, blue-light blockers, grounding mats, and other tools may fit, and why the conversation keeps coming back to full-spectrum natural light.  \- Carbs vs. fat and metabolic flexibilit: how exercise, oxygen demand, time of day, stress, metabolic health, and individual context may influence which fuel source works better. -What can happen after long-term keto or carnivore dieting, including Julian’s explanation of physiological insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, cortisol, free fatty acids, and why reintroducing carbs can sometimes feel difficult.  -Seasonal eating, climate, food quality, and deuterium: and why Julian argues that even ancestral or seasonal eating frameworks can become too dogmatic when individual needs are ignored. \- 🌻 The seed oil debate without the internet tribalis: linoleic acid, oxidation products, mitochondria, study design, and why simply labeling something “good” or “bad” can miss important variables. \-------------------------------------- JOIN OUR SKOOL COMMUNITY:  skool.com/holisticdynasty/about Check Out Julian's Links: → Julian On Linktree: juliannutrition → Julian on X: @juliannutrition → Julian on Instagram: @julian\_nutrition —————— SPONSORS Check out high quality red light therapy devices from EMRtek: https://www.emr-tek.com/discount/DRADIO10 (Use Code RMB20 for 35% off) Stay grounded with Rhizal Shoes: https://rhizal.co/ (Use Code DRADIO for 10% off) Get The First Blue Light Free Computer at: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/RMB50 Protect Your Home With EMF Safe: https://liveemfsafe.com/ (Get 10% off all products with code “DRadio10”) Support under-funded research + learn to mitigate EMF’s In My NEW EMF-101 Course: decentralizedhealth.io (Use KRUSE10 at checkout) Ancient Health and Healing Skin Care: https://ancient-healings.com/?ref=copulbsw (Code DRADIO10 for 10% off) Our Favorite Light Devices from Get Chroma: https://getchroma.co/ (Use RMB10 for 10% off) —————— Email us at holisticdynastypod@gmail.com for any feedback, guest recommendations, partnerships, and anything else! You can find Chris at: https://shieldofhealth.com/ Join Ryan’s Newsletter: https://ryanmitchelbrown.substack.com/dc6b589f Reach out to Ryan at his instagram below You can find Chris and Ryan on social media below: Instagram: @TheMitoPapi @ryanmitchelbrown X / Twitter: @Mitopapi @Seasonal\_Ryan Disclaimer: This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to medications, supplements, diet, or treatment. Thanks for tuning in!