Scientist / Coach

Layne Norton

PhD in nutritional sciences. Natural bodybuilding champion. Known for evidence-based approach to nutrition, debunking diet myths. Author of Fat Loss Forever.

Known For

Evidence-based nutritionSeed oil debateFat Loss Forever

Canon

Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

Physical Exercise Is the Single Most Effective Lifestyle Intervention

False Information Spreads Faster and Further Than Truth

Muscle Is the Master Regulator of Healthy Aging

Predictive Processing: The Brain Creates Pain to Signal Perceived Threat

Processed Foods Drive Overeating by 600–700 Calories Per Day

Optimal Protein Intake for Aging and Muscle Preservation

Episodes

#Essentials: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne NortonJun 25, 2026 #The seed oil debate: are they uniquely harmful relative to other dietary fats? | Layne Norton, Ph.D.Jan 19, 2026 #380The seed oil debate: are they uniquely harmful?Jan 19, 2026 #380Layne Norton: The Seed Oil DebateJan 19, 2026 #380Layne Norton, Ph.D.: Nutrition myths, protein needs, and evidence-based fat lossFeb 17, 2025 ##094 Dr. Layne Norton on Building Muscle – Insights on Diet, Training, and SupplementsAug 22, 2024 #Evidence-Based Nutrition with Dr. Layne NortonJul 27, 2023