Wellness Talk with George Batista
Wellness Talk with George Batista helps everyday people understand supplements, avoid common pitfalls, and build healthier lives through practical, evidence-based wellness education. https://www.georgebatista.com/ http://www.myvitaminresource.com https://www.facebook.com/wellnesstalkpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/georgebatistajr/ Email: wellnesstalk@protonmail.com
Episodes
February 8, 2026 • 40 mins
What if a tiny check could make a life-changing difference? In this episode, we dive into why a simple thyroid screening during pregnancy might play a powerful role in lowering autism risk—and why this often-overlooked gland deserves way more attention than it gets.
From there, we break down the key nutrients your thyroid actually needs to thrive, cutting through the supplement noise to focus on what really matters for energy, metab...
From there, we break down the key nutrients your thyroid actually needs to thrive, cutting through the supplement noise to focus on what really matters for energy, metab...
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February 1, 2026 • 51 mins
GLP-1 weight loss medications are everywhere right now—but what aren’t people talking about? In this episode, we break down the emerging concern around significant muscle loss associated with GLP-1 drugs and how that can quietly impact metabolism, strength, and long-term health. We also explore the surprising connection to SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and what it means for gut health during rapid weight loss.
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January 25, 2026 • 50 mins
What do cheese, memory, and cellular repair have in common? More than you think.
We kick things off with “The Problem with Cheese: How Pfizer Hijacked Cheese Without Asking”—a deep dive into how corporate science quietly reshaped something as ordinary as cheese, and why that matters more than most people realize.
Next, we shift into the brain, unpacking memory, cognitive longevity, and the overlooked role of astrocytes. What actually...
We kick things off with “The Problem with Cheese: How Pfizer Hijacked Cheese Without Asking”—a deep dive into how corporate science quietly reshaped something as ordinary as cheese, and why that matters more than most people realize.
Next, we shift into the brain, unpacking memory, cognitive longevity, and the overlooked role of astrocytes. What actually...
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January 18, 2026 • 41 mins
In this episode, we take a hard look at the latest changes to the food pyramid and ask the big question: are these updates finally rooted in real science—or just recycled nutrition dogma?
Next, we dive deep into saturated fat. Not all saturated fats are created equal, so we explore the different types, why the body actually needs saturated fat, and whether some sources can be considered genuinely healthy.
Finally, we tackle one of nu...
Next, we dive deep into saturated fat. Not all saturated fats are created equal, so we explore the different types, why the body actually needs saturated fat, and whether some sources can be considered genuinely healthy.
Finally, we tackle one of nu...
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January 11, 2026 • 45 mins
In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest health headlines shaping conversations right now—cutting through fear, hype, and confusion along the way.
We start by breaking down the UK’s intense fear response to flu season and how media, policy, and public perception collide every year. Is the panic helping—or hurting?
Next, we look at the rise in GLP-1–related blindness lawsuits, exploring what’s being alleged, why these cases are ...
We start by breaking down the UK’s intense fear response to flu season and how media, policy, and public perception collide every year. Is the panic helping—or hurting?
Next, we look at the rise in GLP-1–related blindness lawsuits, exploring what’s being alleged, why these cases are ...
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January 4, 2026 • 40 mins
Why do some people take a pill or receive a shot with no ill effects, while others experience lifelong complications—or even fatal outcomes? In this episode, we explore how a rapidly growing field called epigenetics may help explain these striking differences, revealing how prescription medications can influence how our genes are expressed without changing the DNA itself.
Next, we dive into The Energy Behind Disease, examining emerg...
Next, we dive into The Energy Behind Disease, examining emerg...
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December 28, 2025 • 49 mins
Dr. Christina Rahm has worked as a medical, clinical, and research scientist in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and biotechnology industries for Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen Idec/Biogen, UCB, Bristol Meyers Squibb, and Alexion. Additionally, she worked on the corporate side for Pfizer, Biogen, and Janssen and is currently the Chairman of International Science Nutrition Society and Chief Science Officer for ROOT Wellnes...
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December 21, 2025 • 37 mins
This week we unpack the groundbreaking 2014 paper revealing a statistical error in the estimation of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin D—an error that may have shaped public health policy for a decade. We explore what the researchers actually found, how the miscalculation occurred, and what it means for real-world supplementation.
Then we take the investigation further with fresh insights from “Why Vitamin D Fails ...
Then we take the investigation further with fresh insights from “Why Vitamin D Fails ...
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December 14, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode, I sit down once again with renowned physician and researcher Dr. Thomas Levy to discuss his provocative new book, The Only Cause of Disease. Dr. Levy is known for his extraordinary ability to “strip disease down to its root molecular cause… and build a clear, science-based path to true healing.”
Our conversation explores the central ideas behind his latest work, including how he believes a single underlying mechanis...
Our conversation explores the central ideas behind his latest work, including how he believes a single underlying mechanis...
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December 7, 2025 • 48 mins
In this powerful new episode, we explore some of the most exciting developments in immune health and cutting-edge wellness science.
🔬 1. Spotlight on Anktiva
We break down the buzz around Anktiva, an innovative immunotherapy currently making waves in the oncology world. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, this emerging treatment works by activating the body’s own immune defenses. We discuss what it is, how it works, and why so many res...
🔬 1. Spotlight on Anktiva
We break down the buzz around Anktiva, an innovative immunotherapy currently making waves in the oncology world. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, this emerging treatment works by activating the body’s own immune defenses. We discuss what it is, how it works, and why so many res...
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November 30, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, Charlie sits down with renowned nutrition expert George Batista for an eye-opening conversation designed specifically for first responders. From long shifts to high-stress situations, first responders face unique challenges—and George breaks down practical, science-backed strategies to stay strong, energized, and resilient.
Together, they dig into supplements that support a powerful immune system, ideal for those co...
Together, they dig into supplements that support a powerful immune system, ideal for those co...
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November 23, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, we explore four transformative topics reshaping how we think about whole-body health:
1. The Lasting Impact of Prescription Drugs on Gut Health
From antibiotics to acid reducers, we uncover how common medications can shift the delicate microbial balance in ways that influence digestion, metabolism, and even mental well-being.
2. MIT’s Discovery: An Amino Acid That Helps the Gut Heal Itself
Breakthrough science takes ce...
1. The Lasting Impact of Prescription Drugs on Gut Health
From antibiotics to acid reducers, we uncover how common medications can shift the delicate microbial balance in ways that influence digestion, metabolism, and even mental well-being.
2. MIT’s Discovery: An Amino Acid That Helps the Gut Heal Itself
Breakthrough science takes ce...
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November 16, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode, we dive deep into the growing conversation around melatonin—America’s favorite over-the-counter sleep aid—and its rumored effects on heart health. As melatonin use rises, so do headlines suggesting it may influence cardiovascular function. But are these claims grounded in solid science, or are they simply fear-driven misunderstandings?
We explore both sides: studies suggesting melatonin may offer protective benefits...
We explore both sides: studies suggesting melatonin may offer protective benefits...
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November 9, 2025 • 46 mins
In this eye-opening episode, we take a closer look at two health concerns hiding in plain sight — the radiation risks of medical imaging in children and the hidden heavy metals lurking in popular protein supplements.
First, we unpack the latest research on how diagnostic imaging — from CT scans to X-rays — can increase long-term cancer risks for kids.
Then, we switch gears to the fitness world to ask: Is your protein shake as clean ...
First, we unpack the latest research on how diagnostic imaging — from CT scans to X-rays — can increase long-term cancer risks for kids.
Then, we switch gears to the fitness world to ask: Is your protein shake as clean ...
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November 2, 2025 • 59 mins
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with John Henry Soto, who shares his personal journey through illness, frustration, and ultimately transformation. After struggling with health issues and feeling let down by mainstream medicine, John decided to take control of his own well-being. He opens up about the turning points that led him to question conventional treatments, the lifestyle changes that made a difference, ...
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October 26, 2025 • 72 mins
For decades, we were told things about food that turned out to be flat-out lies. From margarine being “healthier” than butter, to eggs being vilified for cholesterol, to fat-free everything being the key to weight loss—it turns out much of what we were taught was more marketing than science. In this episode, we’re digging into the myths we swallowed whole, uncovering who really benefited from the misinformation, and setting the rec...
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October 19, 2025 • 37 mins
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From Gyms to Longevity Hubs CrossFit and other forms of high-intensity training [1-3] have transformed fitness worldwide. Athletes in their 20s and 30s push limits, but often encounter plateaus: recovery slows, fatigue sets in, injuries take longer to heal. At the same time, another demographic is surging - adults over 50 who seek not just fitness, but vitality, resilience, and independence [4,5]. They want energy for ...
From Gyms to Longevity Hubs CrossFit and other forms of high-intensity training [1-3] have transformed fitness worldwide. Athletes in their 20s and 30s push limits, but often encounter plateaus: recovery slows, fatigue sets in, injuries take longer to heal. At the same time, another demographic is surging - adults over 50 who seek not just fitness, but vitality, resilience, and independence [4,5]. They want energy for ...
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October 12, 2025 • 38 mins
Zeaxanthin, best known for eye health, has been found to boost the tumor-killing power of T cells. Researchers showed it strengthens T-cell receptors, enhances immune signaling, and improves the effects of immunotherapy. Found naturally in foods like spinach and peppers, it’s safe, accessible, and now a promising candidate for cancer treatment trials.
Interview with MaryElle Richards of Wellness Resources
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Interview with MaryElle Richards of Wellness Resources
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October 5, 2025 • 33 mins
Shares of high fructose corn syrup producer Archer-Daniels-Midlan fell on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced that he had persuaded Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in its drinks in the U.S. “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post publis...
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September 28, 2025 • 40 mins
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now launched a safety label change warning of the dangers of Tylenol in pregnant mothers. The FDA also announced approval of leucovorin, a form of folic acid suggested as a treatment for autism symptoms. The medical community, in collusion with public health officials, has long pointed to a ‘blame-the-victim’ approach, saying it was just children with unlucky genetics – a nod to eugen...
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