Feb 23, 2019
When it comes to nutrition benefits, clams are interesting creatures.
For example, they are a well known as a source of iron.
There are two types of iron - heme and non-heme iron. Heme-iron is more bioavailable, which means it is better absorbed and can be utilized by the body. Clams have both versions of iron, and a 3-ounce serving of clams can provide up to 24 mg of iron. But they are an excellent source of:
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Protein
- Vitamin A
- Niacin
- Potassium
- Thiamin
- Calcium
- Thiamine
- Folate
- Choline
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
- Selenium
-Manganese
-Vitamin C
-Copper
- Phosphorus
-Riboflavin
- Zinc
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin K
The list goes on and on...and my guest on today's show, Craig Dinkel - a supplement formulator, ultra-endurance athlete, altitude specialist and much more - has managed to study and harness the power of clams. On today's show we take a deep dive into clams, his new Altifuel supplement, and much, much more.
During our discussion, you'll learn:
-About Craig's adventure on the Hardest Hike in America (which we talked about his last time on the podcast)...4:30
- Along the Sierra High route; At altitude (9-12k feet); 33 mountain passes
- Takes over 3 weeks to finish
- Pack ultra-light everything
- Big mistake: Bought ultra-light backpack
- Not designed to carry as much weight.
- Excess weight caused strain on lower back and glutes
- Get the weight higher up (mid-back or higher)
- Decided to pull out the 3rd day - potentially dangerous situation
-Why Craig initially sought the health benefits of clams...19:20
- Desiccated liver extract powder great for high-altitude events
- Clams have highest amount of iron and Vitamin B12 available
- Clams are a more potent version of the desiccated liver
-Concerns about the level of contaminants found in clams...23:45
- Use wild, farm-raised clams
- Small serving (3 oz.) of clams contain 1500% of daily iron intake
- Heme vs. non-heme iron
- Great source of minerals
- High amount of Omega 3 and Vitamin K2
-What Craig combines clams with to get the highest level of efficacy...30:30
- Cordyceps, rhodiola, ginkgo biloba
- Rhodiola crenulata vs. Rosea
- Maintains sodium pulmonary transport in the body
- Helps reverse altitude sickness
- AMS - Acute Mountain Sickness
- Cordyceps - Oxygen producing capabilities with poly saccharides
- Why not add blue-green AFA to his ingredients...
- Strong nootropic effect
- Helps with muscle recovery
- Wanted most powerful source to work with blood development; clams superior.
- Have to pick and choose what you think is the best
-Best practices for taking the capsules...43:00
- Find lowest dose for highest impact
-And much more...
Resources from this episode:
-Kifaru backpacks
-Altifuel supplement with clam option and liver option
-Biotropic Labs
-My previous episodes with Craig Dinkel:
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