#354: The DARK Side of Bodybuilding: Eating Disorders, Cellular Health & Peptide Power—How Dylan Gemelli Rebuilt Everything

My guest this week is Dr. Frank Tortorice of Bay Area Wellness Center. In this episode, Dr. Frank Tortorice and I discuss diabetes (or diabesity) and his comprehensive approach to addressing the chronic diseases that face people today. Learn more about  Dr. Tortorice at his website http://www.diabesitydoc.com/ Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult   [10:00] About Dr. Tortorice and what brought him to where he is now… [18:00] Insulin resistance.. Is it at the base of most every major disease? What is causing this epidemic?.. [23:00] What role does genetics play in your overall health?.. What is the best diet? [26:25] How important is early detection of insulin resistance? What tests should we be running?.. [32:30] Are “normal” lab numbers really what we should be striving for?.. [37:21] How do you treat a patient that won't make changes? How do you treat the patient that has tried everything and still can not regain control of their health?.. [41:00] Chronic infections and insulin resistance… [49:15] Should you treat men and women differently? What about post menopausal women vs premenopausal?.. [51:30] Is fasting helpful for insulin resistance?.. [55:55] Covid longhaulers and blood sugar issues… [65:00] Alcohol and its impact on overall health… [67:30] Dr. Tortorice’s future book with Joel Green…   Frank’s passion is helping people take control of their own health by having a collaborative relationship with their doctor. He works closely with other providers to help patients acquire the tools to understand and treat these conditions. His sweet spot is helping patients previously on prescription medications, reduce or eliminate safely these medications under a board-certified Internists watchful eye.  Follow Frank at http://www.diabesitydoc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BurlingameFunctionalMedicine/ https://www.instagram.com/burlingamefunctionalmedicine/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-tortorice-md-abim-ifmcp-04b76520/

5 Okt 20211h 12min

My guest this week is Robert Slovak of Water and Wellness. In this episode, Robert and I discuss Quinton's Isotonic and Hypertonic solutions. Quinton is made from sea plasma harvested from vortex plankton blooms, that quickly restore the body's biological terrain. With 78 minerals that are necessary for proper genetic expression, Quinton Isotonic is nearly identical to the concentration of minerals and trace elements found in human blood plasma. Learn more about Water and Wellness and use discount code longevity for 10% off your purchase! International water scientist Robert Slovak is regarded as one of the world’s foremost water experts. After retiring from the corporate world, Robert left for Brazil to bring advanced water technology. While working in the rainforest, he contracted a gastrointestinal illness due to unsanitary eating conditions in the small village. It was then Robert was taken to see a biologist for treatment. The scientist recommended Quinton Marine Plasma to eliminate the affliction. Robert left the Brazilian biologist the following morning convinced he had uncovered one of the greatest medicines of history, an imported marine solution from Spain. Episode Takeaways [08:30] How did Robert get started with Quinton, molecular hydrogen and Water and Wellness?.. [15:45] The formation of earth (Robert has slides you may want to watch on youtube)... [22:15] Our body’s fluids vs the ocean… Is the similarity the key to homeostasis?... [25:20] The experiment that changed everything… [28:20] What impact does drinking Quinton have on your extracellular matrix?.. [32:05] How can Quinton be administered?.. [38:30] Where does Quinton come from and how is it made?.. [48:20] Are athletes better off using Quinton or a typical electrolyte solution? What is the best way to use it as an athlete?.. [56:00] What is everything that is in Quinton?.. [59:00] Quinton hypertonic solution vs isotonic solution… Which is better? When should each be used?.. [62:44] Is Quinton the fabric of life? Does it have the ability to restore our bodies at a cellular level?.. Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult   Linkage https://waterandwellness.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC264qRUHzHUVWRH7M-F8thg

28 Sep 20211h 9min

My guest this week is Ian Mitchell from WizardSciences.  In this episode, Ian and I discuss the benefits and potential for C60 for antiaging and cancer. We also talk about the many ways that his new supplement, Neural RX, can enantihance the brain and potentially prolong the dirt nap. Learn more about Neural RX and C60 at WizardSciences.com. Use code BIONAT10 for 10% off! Ian Mitchell is a research scientist who studied Chemistry at MSU and Jazz Performance at the UNO. Ian based the development of his original company's C60 on the detoxification of the body, the reduction of inflammation, and the associated pain that comes with it. His product contains an assortment of ingredients that exhibit antioxidant properties 270 times stronger than Vitamin C, eliminate scar tissue, and rehabilitate injured tissues. The result is an increase in energy, alertness, and overall well-being. He has now made some tweaks with Neural RX which has a proprietary neural blend of lipofullerenes that support cognitive function and provide access to antioxidant protection for your body's mitochondria.  Ian's company, Wizard Sciences, adheres to the strictest quality control standards that assure the purity of Neural RX. Unlike many other C60 producers, they are not just buying and mixing “off the shelf” components. They carefully test the Carbon60 assuring maximum purity and yield. This allows them to control all components of the supply chain as well as to perform periodic inspections at all stages of the process. Follow Ian https://wizardsciences.com/ https://biocharged.co/   Thank you to drinkHRW.com To get the most out of any therapy it is crucial to address the foundations of health.  Molecular Hydrogen addresses  these foundations through its ability to help to manage reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and improve metabolic balance.  I drink molecular hydrogen water every morning before anything else and have my clients do the same.  Anecdotally we have seen improvements in blood sugar control, pain from arthritis and even cognitive function in a Parkinson’s patient.  Ongoing research is demonstrating the many ways that molecular hydrogen can support human health.    Special Discount, visit drinkHRW.com and use promo code LONGEVITY10 for 10% off .   EPISODE TAKEAWAYS [12:10] Who is Ian Mitchell?.. [20:19] Rat studies on C60... [26:00] Can C60 actually promote tumor growth?.. [29:10] What C60 companies can we trust?.. [30:30] What is Neural RX? What makes it effective and what is the best way to use it?.. [39:59] The importance of learning new things… [41:15] Does your brain adapt differently depending on what you are learning?.. [45:41] What changes has Ian seen from Neural RX? How many people have tried it so far?.. [48:50] How long does it typically take to see benefits from neural RX? How often should you take it?..   FOLLOW NAT Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult

21 Sep 202155min

My guest this week is Dr. Matt Dawson from Wild Health. In this episode, Dr. Matt Dawson and I discuss diet, genetics, microbiome, stress, aging and more!  Learn more about Wild Health. Oxford HealthSpan brings us Primeadine, the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market!  What makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my “foundation stack”.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin and nails!   Sponsor offer: If you haven’t tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement [05:50] How did Wild Health establish their very different approach to health?.. [08:00] DNA and your diet.. [11:30] Are there limitations on what genomics can show you?.. [13:50] What do we know about the microbiome?.. [17:30] Are probiotics a tool commonly used at Wild Health?.. [19:50] Empowering the patient using data and self quantification tools… [22:55] Using Clarity software to crunch the data, help more people and make it more affordable... [26:30] Extreme diets and what is the best?.. [31:42] Is there a certain clientele that Wild Health mostly focuses on?.. [36:00] Besides diet, genes and microbiome what else does WIld Health help people with? How important is mental health in overall health?.. [40:05] Can you slow the clock down on aging?.. [43:25] Nature's role in Wild Health.. [49:00] What Summits has WIld Health offered and what is a summit like?.. [54:40] Dr. Matt’s top three recommendations to positively impact your health… Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult

14 Sep 202158min

My guest this week is Alex Tarnava, Founder of drinkHRW.com and one of the inventors of the open cup Molecular Hydrogen Tablets In this episode,  Alex and I discuss the latest developments in research on Molecular Hydrogen including a couple of clinical trials that used drinkHRW tablets. Learn more about  Molecular Hydrogen at https://drinkhrw.com/hydrogen-water/ or at http://www.molecularhydrogeninstitute.com/ Where people can find Nat: https://www.natniddam.com/ , facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance or instagram https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/?hl=en Where people can work with Nat: https://www.natniddam.com/ and then scroll to the bottom and click on “Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult”. Special Discount from Sept.7th to September 14th you will save 20% off your purchase with discount code Longevity10 (after September 14th code will save you 10% off your order) Visit drinkHRW.com and use promo code LONGEVITY10 for 20% off this week only then 10% off after this week. Episode Takeaways [12:45] Alex jumps right into his experience with COVID and thoughts on long haulers… [22:12] Alex talks about the COVID vaccine and his thoughts on it… [25:45] Is molecular hydrogen helpful for COVID?.. Alex and Nathalie talk about studies on molecular hydrogen and treating COVID... [33:25] How to use molecular hydrogen… [40:00] Phase three clinical trial on using molecular hydrogen for COVID… [41:50] Study on the effect of molecular hydrogen in the elderly… [45:40] Hydrogen’s effect on sleep… [47:20] Sleep Trackers: Aura, BioStrap, WHOOP… [57:30] Mouse studies on molecular hydrogen… [67:33] Why you should stop molecular hydrogen intermittently… [69:08] Soaking injuries in the molecular hydrogen bath tablets and studies on the tablets… [71:33] Caffeine; studies, drinkhrw’s BOOST product, dosing and more… [78:10] How to use molecular hydrogen (frequency and dosing).. [82:57] What is the best timing and dosing for hydrogen to help with hangovers?.. [87:07] Magnesium and how hydrogen affects magnesium bioavailability…

7 Sep 20211h 36min

My guest this week is Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD, CEO and Co Founder of OneSkin an innovative skincare company that is setting out to disrupt the rejuvenation technology space with the first SkinSpan enhancing topical cream: OS-01 based on a proprietary peptide.  We talk about skin, what skinspan is exactly, the research behind OS-01 and how this product is just the first of many more to come!  Learn more about  OS-01 at OneSkin.co and save 15% off your first order with promo code SUPERHUMAN15 Where people can find Nat: https://www.natniddam.com/ , facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance or instagram https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam Where people can work with Nat: https://www.natniddam.com/ and then scroll to the bottom and click on “Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult”. Episode Takeaways [09:30] About Carolina and what got her and her partners started in skin care… [17:23] Does OS-01 have systemic effects?.. [19:30] Study by UCFS on systemic cytokine reduction with topical creams… [24:05] Will OneSkin be incorporating other peptides besides OS-01 and did they look at other peptides while creating this product?.. [31:00] Thoughts on the effectiveness of NAD in skincare?.. [32:35] Effect of senescence cells on the appearance of skin… [36:18] How long does it take to see a positive effect from a new skin care product and how much can you improve how you look with a topical cream?.. [46:00] Is the only way to measure the biological age of the skin with a biopsy?.. [52:00] Is OS-01 a naturally occurring peptide in the body?.. [54:38] Is there anything people should know specifically about OneSkin?.. [59:42] OS-01 as a tyrosinase inhibitor?.. [64:34] Does OS-01 affect skin cancer at all? Disclaimer:  Please remember that all shared in this podcast is for information purposes ONLY....before starting a new supplement or adopting new lifestyle strategies please make sure to check in with your health provider to make sure it's right for you!!

31 Aug 20211h 10min

My guest this week is Kristin Weitzel. Kristin is a health and high performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breathwork instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health. Taking action is her nature, coaching females to create lasting change and build stronger, healthier futures by taking full control of their biology, food, and fitness. Her achievements as a brand strategist, entrepreneur, and global marketer for Fortune 500 brands have given her the ability to travel extensively and continually discover how what we do affects how we show up in the world. Kristin also hosts the WELLPOWER Podcast which blends health and wellness subject matter expertise, inspiring guests, and Kristin’s trademark wit and wisdom to lead clients and listeners alike. This podcast allows Kristin to share with a broader audience just how far we can go in the pursuit of optimal performance. As a progressive voice, dynamic leader, and active biohacking proponent, she questions how far the human body can go and helps people take it there. In this episode, Kristin and I discuss red light therapy, ice baths, leather pants and more! [06:57] How nutrition and dance brought Kristin to where she is today… [14:00] Women’s hormones and how you can support the female body with nutrition… [19:23] Breathing, hormones and PMS… [23:20] How to train during different times of your cycle for optimal performance… [31:50] Different types of breathing and why you should be a promiscuous breather… [40:00] Ice baths and regulating your nervous system… [47:35] Is there any benefit to doing hot/cold contrast?.. [51:00] How long should you stay in an ice bath?.. [54:40] How often should you take an ice bath? Is it possible to do too much of a good thing?.. [58:15] Do ice baths help with stress in your everyday life?.. [59:40] Modalities that help with the most important aspect of recovery… [63:30] What are the health benefits of ice?.. [68:44] Benefits of red-light therapy and what makes the FlexBEAM device different?.. [75:13] - Red-light for Parkinson’s? Learn more about Kristin at WOWfactor - Women Optimizing Wellness Online Course: https://www.warriorwomanmode.com/wowfactor WELLPOWER Podcast: https://www.wellpowerpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorwomanmode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinweitzel/ Where people can find Nat: https://www.natniddam.com/ , facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance or instagram https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/?hl=en Where people can work with Nat: https://www.natniddam.com/ and then scroll to the bottom and click on “Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult”.   Sponsor Info: Oxford HealthSpan brings us Primeadine, the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market!  What makes it stand out – it includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  I take Spermidine daily as do my family and my clients – it has become a solid member of my “foundation stack”.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin and nails!   Sponsor offer:If you haven’t tried it yet go to Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement   Links: https://www.warriorwomanmode.com/ https://www.wellpowerpodcast.com/ FlexBEAM: https://bit.ly/FlexBEAM2 promo code Longevity to save up to $100 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorwomanmode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinweitzel/

24 Aug 20211h 28min

My guest this week is Ryan Smith, VP of Business Development at TruDiagnostic. In this episode, Ryan and I discuss how TruDiagnostic got started, the services they offer and more!   Learn more about TruDiagnostic at https://trudiagnostic.com/. Use promocode longevity12 for 12% off.   Ryan Smith attended Transylvania University and graduated with a degree in Biochemistry. After finishing all the educational curriculum and passing USMLE Step 1 he decided to leave and open up a pharmacy in the United States that focused on peptide synthesis and formulations for pharmaceutical preparations. That pharmacy, Tailor Made Compounding, became the 4th fastest growing company in healthcare in the US. Ryan exited Tailor Made in late 2020. Since then, Ryan has opened many businesses including TruDiagnostic, a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare. TruDiagnostic is a CLIA certified lab and health data company focused on serving integrative and functional medicine providers in the United States. TruDiagnostic has a commitment to research with over 21 approved clinical research studies investigating the epigenetic methylation changes of a variety of longevity and health interventions. Since Tru Diagnostics inception, they have created one of the largest private epigenetic health databases in the world with over 13,000 patients tested.   Follow Ryan Smith at TruDiagnostic https://trudiagnostic.com/ Instagram @trudiagnosticofficial Facebook  Youtube  Episode Sponsor: drinkHRW.com To get the most out of any therapy it is crucial to address the foundations of health.  Molecular Hydrogen addresses  these foundations through its ability to help to manage reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and improve metabolic balance.  I drink molecular hydrogen water every morning before anything else and have my clients do the same.  Anecdotally we have seen improvements in blood sugar control, pain from arthritis and even cognitive function in a Parkinson’s patient.  Ongoing research is demonstrating the many ways that molecular hydrogen can support human health.      Use promo code longevity10 for 10% off at https://drinkhrw.com/   Episode Takeaways [07:30] How long have we been able to do epigenetic methylation testing for the average consumer?.. [08:40] What brought Ryan to where he is today?.. [13:47] What is epigenetics?  [16:15] What is the difference between the TruDiagnostic test and MTHFR genetic testing? [19:35] Establishing biological age vs chronological age... [23:26] The link between methylation and age.. [28:20] Dunedin Study.. [33:50] Is there anything you can do to slow the rate of aging or is it predetermined?.. [39:29] The impact of stress and cortisol on aging. Is DHEA the key to anti-aging?.. [41:35] Is higher growth hormone and higher IGF1 detrimental to aging or anti-aging? [46:40] The effect of a mothers stress on her fetus. How much of aging is genetic?.. [49:47] What are the different reports that TruDiagnostic offers? [55:00] Studies on the effect of COVID and the COVID vaccine on epigenetics.. [58:00] Smoking and drinking, how they affect epigenetics.. [64:00] Creating personalized plans based on epigenetics.. [68:53] Are there ways to reverse epigenetic aging caused by bad habits such as smoking?.. [72:02] Is TruDiagnostic tracking the effect of bioregulator peptides and other supplements on genes?.. [77:15] How does TruDiagnostic run their tests and how do they know if you are doing a good epigenetic test?.. Linkage https://trudiagnostic.com/   use promocode longevity12 for 12% off.     Disclaimer:  This podcast and the information presented are for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose or treat disease.  Before making any changes to your nutrition or supplementation please check with your physician or health provider.

17 Aug 20211h 27min