Layne Norton
Nutrition scientist and coach, founder of BioLayne
Layne Norton holds a PhD in nutritional sciences from the University of Illinois and founded BioLayne, a coaching and nutrition education company. He is a natural pro bodybuilder and powerlifter who won overall silver at the 2015 IPF World Championships. He co-wrote Fat Loss Forever and discusses nutrition research on his podcast and YouTube channel, often challenging diet claims.
Updated November 1, 2026 · cited in 1 guide
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Avoiding seed oilsOppose or doubt it
Presents the case that seed oils are not uniquely harmful compared with other fats when calories are equal, in a debate-style episode where Peter Attia argues the opposing side.