31. Methylation Explained | The Best Kept Optimal Health Secret Part 2 with Gary Brecka
Join our FREE 3 Day Breathwork Challenge: https://theultimatehuman.com/breathwork Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate You asked and we’re answering! In this episode of the Ultimate Human Podcast, Gary Brecka is taking the top questions directly from listeners about methylation and living an optimal life! You’ll learn which vitamins to avoid and which ones to take to fill nutrient deficiencies, Gary's morning routine for boosting energy and mood, and what your gene test results mean and how to supplement correctly. Tune in to get actionable steps to feel your best with lessons you can apply today! 00:00 - We’re diving into you most commonly asked questions about Methylation! 01:30 - The first ingredient you should avoid in all of your supplements. (A cyanide-based version of B12 called Cyanocobalamin) 05:30 - Why you should avoid Folic Acid. 06:30 - How long does it take to get back the results to gene tests? 09:00 - When will the test be available outside of the United States? 10:10 - Gary Brecka’s top recommended vitamins. 11:30 - What blood tests should everyone get to learn about their baseline health. 13:00 - Why take methylfolate vitamins vs folic acid. 15:30 - Methylcobalamin vs Hydroxocobalamin. 16:30 - How do you know if a vitamin is methylated? 17:15 - If you take a folate supplement, does that make up for having folic acid? 19:00 - Can you take too many vitamins? 19:30 - Gary Brecka’s personal supplement stack. 22:00 - Does morning sunlight have the same impact on cloudy days? 23:45 - Gary Brecka’s morning routine. 24:45 - Why it’s important to do breathwork and practice breath holds. 28:00 - How to ground and why it’s important. 29:45 - What do the colors on a gene test mean? Blood Panel Lab Codes 10X Health Uses https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yjhFzt2WYr3b2C2VosTAwGS2HT63iQt_eP19giWYE1Q/edit?usp=sharing Studies Referenced: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/hydrogen%20cyanide https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1293728/pdf/jrsocmed00105-0046.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24494987/ Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Jan 202438min
30. Is Fluoride Lowering IQs? Why Tap Water Needs to Be Filtered From Your Life For Good | Ultimate Human Short with Gary Brecka
Join our FREE 3 Day Breathwork Challenge: https://theultimatehuman.com/breathwork Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://link.me/garybrecka [link.me] BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate How would you feel if you knew that there was a chemical in your water that was impacting your family’s IQ? Gary Brecka is diving into the research to show you how Fluoride is impacting your health and how to avoid it! 00:00 - Fluoride in water supply and its potential effects on brain development. 02:20 - If fluoride is found in nature, shouldn’t it be safe? 04:30 - What did Harvard say about the toxicity of fluoride in water? 06:00 - Is fluoride impacting your IQ? 10:45 - Single Dose Toxicity VS Cumulative Dose Toxicity, is any level safe? 12:55 - New studies emerging on the toxicity of fluoride. 14:30 - Is fluoride toothpaste safe? 15:30 - Easy steps you can take to remove fluoride from your life. Articles Referenced Impact of fluoride on neurological development in children https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi/ Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1104912 Association of lifetime exposure to fluoride and cognitive functions in Chinese children: a pilot study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25446012/ Fluoride Action Network https://fluoridealert.org/articles/government-report-finds-no-safe-level-of-fluoride-in-water-fluoridation-policy-threatened/ INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH https://ijpsr.com/bft-article/fluoride-and-brain-a-review/ Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Jan 202417min
29. Kyle Forgeard of Nelk Boys | Optimizing His Health, and Staying Disciplined to Build His Brand Empire
Join our FREE 3 Day Breathwork Challenge: https://theultimatehuman.com/breathwork Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate How did a YouTube prank channel turn into a multi-million dollar business empire? Gary Brecka sits down for an in-depth conversation with entrepreneur Kyle Forgeard, the man behind Nelk, Full Send, and Happy Dad to talk about about navigating YouTube demonetizing his channels, turning fan engagement into lucrative merch drops, and partnering with John and Sam Shahidi to launch the future billion dollar seltzer brand, Happy Dad. Kyle found himself at his lowest point last Summer and knew he needed to make a change. After years of drinking and partying, he committed to turning his health around and has naturally seen improvements in his testosterone, liver function, and has completely changed the way he approaches life and business. 0:00 - Who is Kyle Forgeard? 02:45 - How did Kyle and Nelk get started? 05:50 - What inspired him to drop out of University? 08:45 - How does he come up with video ideas? 10:10 - Why it was good that YouTube demonetized their channel. 11:00 - How did they get started in merch? 14:50 - How much money does Full Send make off merch? 18:00 - How Kyle got connected with John and Sam Shahidi 20:00 - Why they started Happy Dad Hard Seltzers. 24:00 - What did they do to launch Happy Dad? 26:00 - Why it’s important to have in-person connections and meet-ups. 29:40 - When did Kyle start working with Gary Brecka? 32:30 - Gary breaks down Kyle Forgeard’s numbers. 36:00 - What changes did Kyle make to improve his health? 37:20 - Gary breaks down the protocol the clinical team put Kyle on. 39:30 - What boundaries did he have to set with the people around him? 41:45 - Keto Diet 43:45 - How public accountability helped him make better decisions. 46:30 - How has focusing on his health impacted his business? 49:45 - The impact of the Shahidi brothers. 51:30 - Launching Happy Dad in Canada. 53:00 - Happy Dad is launching a Hard Tea. 54:30 - Behind the scenes of having Donald Trump on the Full Send Podcast. 55:30 - How Kyle and Dana White became friends. 01:03:00 - Interviewing Elon Musk. 01:03:40 - How improving his health has changed everything he does. FOLLOW Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Follow Kyle Forgeard: @Kyle Follow the Full Send Podcast: Full Send YouTube Follow NELK: NELK YouTube Happy Dad: https://happydad.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Jan 20241h 13min
28. Seed to Table | Ultimate Human Short with Gary Brecka
Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate You frequently hear Gary say that you should avoid GMO foods and eat organic, but what does that really look like? This week Gary Brecka tours Oakes Farms with owner and founder Alfie Oakes to explore farm fresh living, discuss how our food supply is being genetically altered, and the importance of a whole food diet. Enjoy this live style podcast and remember it is not the food, but the distance from the Seed to the Table that is impacting our health. 01:00 - Visiting Oakes Farm for a behind-the-scenes tour. Why it’s important to eat food that’s been gone from farm to table quickly. 03:30 - Is the quality of our food going down? The problem with GMOs. 05:08 - Why the soil your food grows in matters and what makes good soil. 08:00 - The high cost of cheap food. 12:50 - Getting to look at the farm and how they avoid using chemicals. 15:08 - How the conventional farming industry is cutting costs and killing nutrients. 19:30 - What does a healthy egg look like? 21:30 - Why don’t all farms grow organically? 24:45 - Why does grass-fed beef cost so much more? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Jan 202427min
27. 6 Month Health Transformation, How Steffin Kuzman Lost 100+ lbs and Got His Confidence Back At 62!
Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Have you felt like your health was spiraling out of control and you had lost hope? This inspiring podcast shares Steffin's journey from weighing 345 pounds and fearing each day was his last, to losing 109 pounds and transforming his health in just 6 months! Gary Brecka is sitting down with Steffin Kutzman to talk about how he’s overcoming obesity, diabetes and how he’s lost over 100 pounds while gaining a new outlook on life. Discover how small changes led to big results and how you too can reclaim your health and confidence! 0:00 - Who is Steffin? 02:00 - How much progress has he seen in 62 days? 08:20 - Feeling like he was going to die and improving his mental wellness. 12:00 - People forget how good “normal” can feel. 15:40 - Checking in 6 months later. 18:00 - How much changed in his blood test? 20:30 - What protocol did Gary’s team put him on to help lose 109 lbs? 25:45 - How to follow the protocol for free with mother nature. 33:10 - What Steffin takes to sleep better. 35:10 - Why you need grounding or a PEMF Mat. 36:00 - How has his transformation impacted his confidence? 40:45 - Why getting quick wins is everything! Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Jan 202449min
26. Seed Oils, The Dirty 8 That Are Destroying Your Health | Ultimate Human Short with Gary Brecka
Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Links to Studies Mentioned: Britannica. Lipids Nutrients 2023, 15(14), 3129; doi: 10.3390/nu15143129 Open Oregon. Fatty Acid Types and Food Sources Science Direct. Fatty Acids Cells. 2021 Jun; 10(6): 1284 Mount Sinai. EPA Heart & Stroke February 6, 2021 J Political Econ. 1930;38(1):73-85 Smithsonian Magazine November 23, 2019 “Profiling Food Consumption in America.” USDA Economic Research Service, Factbook, Chapter 2. ND Atkins History Science Direct. Fatty Acids Cells. 2021 Jun; 10(6): 1284 What if the real culprit behind chronic illness was actually a hidden hazard in your cooking? Gary Brecka uncovers the truth about seed oils that the food industry doesn't talk about. Seed oils are found in nearly every processed food and are silently sabotaging our health. Did you know that seed oils originated in the late 1800’s when machine lubricants were hydrogenated into synthetic oils like Crisco? He dives into the “dirty eight” oils to avoid and what alternatives that you can replace them with! 0:00 - What are the two types of fats and how do the impact our bodies? 03:15 - Where did seed oils come from? 04:45 - What are some of the side effects of too many seed oils in your diet? 09:30 - What are the 8 most unhealthy seed oils? 10:45 - What should you have in your kitchen to replace seed oils? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Jan 202413min
25. Simple Strategies for Building Muscle, Aging Well and Staying Active with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ Dr.Gabrielle Lyon https://drgabriellelyon.com/ Order Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s book Forever Strong https://www.amazon.com/shop/garybrecka/list/FCJNQHDNI27C?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfgarybrecka For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate BAJA GOLD SEA SALT - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 https://bajagoldsaltco.com/ultimate10 Want to feel and perform your best as you age? Gary Brecka is sitting down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the New York Times bestselling author of “Forever Strong” and the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon shares her muscle-centric approach to aging, revealing how exercise and diet can help you avoid chronic disease and maintain mobility. She gives tips on simple things you can do for a strong and healthy life; such as resistance training, how much protein you should consume and how often, and how to address your mindset to motivate yourself for lasting change! 01:15 - Who is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon? 04:30 - What’s the difference between sick-care and wellness? 05:50 - Why did Dr. Lyon choose to focus on muscle? 08:00 - What working with end-of-life care taught her about longevity. 11:00 - The impact of skeletal muscle. 12:30 - What are the first steps towards aging better and longevity? 15:00 - Can you put on lean muscle in old age? 17:30 - Why muscle is your greatest metabolic currency. 20:30 - What is the impact of a sedentary lifestyle? 22:15 - How to motivate yourself to workout. 23:30 - Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) starts in your thirties. 24:20 - How much protein should people consume to be healthy? 28:30 - What happens if you have a protein deficiency? 30:18 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s equation for protein intake. 34:25 - Dr. Lyon’s morning routine. 36:30 - What’s the impact of sodium? Are we getting too much? 38:20 - What is you opinion on Semaglutide? 42:00 - How to maintain skeletal muscle while losing weight. 44:40 - Is there a best time of day to work out? 46:15 - The #1 Key to Longevity! 48:00 - What are the best protein sources 51:45 - Is it better to snack frequently or eat a large meal? 53:45 - What data should people track to see healthy progress? 57:15 - Is cholesterol bad? 1:00:30 - Does lean muscle mass help with cholesterol? 1:01:15 - Why you have to address your mindset first. FOLLOW Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: @DrGabrielleLyon Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Jan 20241h 13min
24. COMT Gene Mutation: How to Supplement For Better Sleep and Reduced Anxiety | Ultimate Human Short with Gary Brecka
Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Do you struggle with racing thoughts at bedtime, perfectionism, or sensitivity to sounds and textures? Gary Brecka and Sage Workinger discuss how a common genetic mutation called COMT can cause these issues and more. COMT, scientifically known as Catechol-O-methyltransferase, is known to cause estrogen imbalance and can lead to fatigue, anxiety, and a variety of other symptoms. Tune in to learn the exact supplements that helped Sage finally get a good night's sleep, feel less stressed, and how addressing this mutation could change your life, too! 00:45 - What is the COMT gene mutation? (Catechol-O-methyltransferase) 01:45 - How does COMT effect in your body? 02:30 - Sage Workinger talks about her personal struggle with the COMT mutation. 04:11 - What causes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? ( OCD ) 08:45 - Can COMT impact excess estrogen and stomach bloating? 15:30 - How to treat COMT. 16:15 - Why Sage avoids Green Tea. 18:00 - Recommended supplements for treating COMT. 19:50 - What type of B-Vitamin helps the most? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Jan 202422min
