Biohacking News Weekly Update : 1363

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Dan Buettner joins the show to talk about the origins and food foundations of Blue Zones. He discusses how they were discovered, what makes them different, and what’s changed for people living there over the past few decades. And the big question—is it still possible to live to 100?Dan, an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and photographer, has studied and written extensively about the five places in the world—dubbed Blue Zones—where people live the longest, healthiest, and often happiest lives. He’s partnered with epidemiologists, anthropologists, medical researchers, demographers, and statisticians to take a data-based approach to everything from genetics to census data.Combining this intensive research with cultural immersion, Dan’s brought out aspects of Blue Zones lifestyles—like food and social connection—that form a foundation for human life quality and longevity. He’s the bestselling author of a series of Blue Zone books.In Dan’s latest Blue Zones adventure, he took a road trip across the United States to explore food and communities. He found that pockets of Blue Zones do exist throughout the U.S. He talked to heritage cooks passing on recipes to younger generations. He uncovered the traditional roots of plant-forward cuisine in the United States and presents both traditional and revolutionary ideas in vegetarian food in his newest book, “The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100.” Stunning photography and recipes show the vitality of both food and people from five distinct areas: Indigenous, Native & Early American, African American, Latin American, Asian American and Regional and Contemporary American.Dan also dug deep into the country’s food history and brings to light the dramatic changes in food processing, regulation, government intervention, and leadership choices that have influenced food supply. He combed through 60 oral histories, scientific reports and academic papers to reconstruct traditional American diets. In “The Blue Zones American Kitchen,” you’ll find out why the 1970s were the worst decade for America’s food environment. WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Upgrade Your Air Quality: https://hypoair.com/Dave/Nature’s Nootropic: https://trukava.com, use code DAVE15 to get 15% offMust-Have Magnesium: https://magbreakthrough.com/dave, use code DAVE10 to get a 10% discount. Learn more: Magnesium: The Master Mineral That Conquers Stress – BiOptimizers – #669See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Dec 202249min

(ZBiotics sponsored this episode.)IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you'll find out how to counter the sometimes rough morning after you have alcohol. The key is a new genetically engineered pre-alcohol probiotic drink. Great timing as you head into the holiday season of celebrations.Zack Abbott, CEO & co-founder of ZBiotics, joins this 1,000th episode of the podcast to talk about new discoveries in alcohol metabolism, genetic engineering and GMOs (used in a good way!), and the power of microbes.Ever wondered why you feel like crap the morning after drinking alcohol? The cause is a byproduct called acetaldehyde that forms in your gut when you drink alcohol. The ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink breaks down acetaldehyde while you drink so you can feel better the morning after.Prior to starting ZBiotics, Zack, who has a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology, worked in clinical trial design, researched HIV vaccines, and pursued novel antibiotics in both academia and industry.He invented the ZBiotics proprietary technology using genetic engineering to develop new probiotics—ones with specific, unique abilities to improve your daily life. He’s proving through science that incredible things can be done with GMOs and genetically engineered microbes.SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS: Go to https://zbiotics.com/dave and use code "dave" to save 15%.Watch this episode on YouTube! Biostack for High Performance: https://vatellia.com, use code DAVE2022 to save 10% or subscribe and save 15% + receive a free bottle of Kale BusterHarness Cold to Improve Health & Performance: https://www.cryobuilt.comBusiness Growth With SEO: https://www.stephanspencer.com, get a FREE consultation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Nov 202255min

In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...​Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month.Sperm that swim together increase their chances of fertilizationLate-night eating is worse than you thoughtMetabolic markers can be measured through your sweatEye movements during REM sleep could delete unwanted memoriesEPISODE SPONSOR: Humic & fulvic minerals provide critical cellular support. Go to https://www.beamminerals.com and use code DAVE20 to get 20% off. Learn more: How Minerals Combat Glyphosate’s Harm – Caroline Alan – #948.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Nov 20228min

Timeline Nutrition sponsored this podcast.IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… immunologist Anurag Singh, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Amazentis, joins the show to talk about urolithin A’s connection between inflammation, aging and your mitochondria. Urolithin A activates mitophagy and renews your mitochondria. “It takes all the cellular garbage that has been accumulating over the aging process,” Dr. Singh explains. “It revs it up, so it recharges. And so now, you're cleaning your metabolic waste products much more efficiently and they become the building blocks. This is mitochondrial biogenesis, and that means newer, healthy mitochondria coming in.”This new conversation takes an exciting turn into immunity and your immune system’s two lines of defense: innate and adaptive. You’ll learn:how inflammation plus aging (AKA inflammaging) contributes to a weakened immune system and a growing incidence of cancer as you age;how inflammaging and cancer are connected to mitochondrial dysfunction specifically during the aging process; andhow to approach your immune health differently with this new knowledge.A new study recently published in Immunity looks at how immune cells fight cancer better with a focus on immune modulation, immune cell exhaustion and immune responses. “A lot of urolithin A is anti-inflammatory, but a lot of it is immune modulation," Dr. Singh says. "So, it takes a rewiring of the immune system and makes it more conducive to stopping harmful immune responses.”Watch this episode on YouTube!SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS: To learn more about the benefits of urolithin A, go to https://www.timelinenutrition.com and use code UPGRADE10 to get 10% off the plan of your choice. WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Go Deep on Relaxation & Sleep: https://balooliving.com/dave, use code DAVE for a special discount. Must-Have Magnesium: https://magbreakthrough.com/dave, use code DAVE10 to get a 10% discount. Isometrics for Cardiovascular Health: https://www.zona.com, use code DAVE2022 to get $150 off the Zona Plus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Nov 202250min

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Robynne Chutkan, M.D., joins the show to talk about a topic that’s foundational to biohacking—resilience. More specifically, resilience that starts in the gut. You’ll learn:how your microbiome continually evolves and why that matters to the state of your gut and body functions.how to strengthen the antiviral defenses located in your gut.why your body’s own ability “to resist, heal, and recover from viruses is vastly superior” to pharmaceuticals.what to do before taking antibiotics to protect your gut, as well as what you can do to rehab your microbiome after antibiotic use.“Being on the winning team when battling viruses isn’t because of good luck, or coincidence, or variations in viral virulence,” Dr. Chutkan explains in her newest book, “The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens from the Inside Out.” "It’s due to differences in us, the hosts, and our defenses, and those differences are what determine your outcome. Put another way: it’s less about the potency of the pathogen and more about the health of the host.”Dr. Chutkan is a Yale- and Columbia-educated integrative gastroenterologist who’s been advancing knowledge and education about gut health for decades. Nearly 20 years ago she founded the Digestive Center for Wellness to help people get to the root issue of their digestive issues and improve their gut health. Watch this episode on YouTube!WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Brain Training with Sound & Vibration: Change unwanted behaviors, reduce negative self-talk, and enhance motivation and performance. Go to www.braintap.com/dave to get 30% offMust-Have Magnesium: https://magbreakthrough.com/dave, use code DAVE10 to get a 10% discount.Get Fit in Five Minutes: https://www.carolbike.com, use code HumanUpgrade to get 2 years of free membership (a total savings of $360) on the CAROL Bike 2.0 and a 100-day home trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Nov 20221h 17min

Eight Sleep sponsored this podcast.IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn about the intimate relationship between performance and sleep and how you can hack both with a combination of tech and lifestyle. Matteo Franceschetti joins the show to talk about high performance—something he experienced in athletics, business and life. He was a competitive athlete in his native Italy and a race car driver across Europe. He started two clean-tech companies on two continents. He also worked at the top tier of the international legal worldThe one thing he didn’t excel at was sleep. So, he co-founded Eight Sleep nearly a decade ago to hack sleep in all the ways that fuel human potential, performance and energy.Eight Sleep mattress and mattress pad technology redesign sleep with AI and machine learning models to track your nighttime biosignals. It’s a technology that’s catching the attention of professional athletes in sports like snowboarding, CrossFit, Formula One, and many more.SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS: Go to https://www.eightsleep.com/dave/ to get up to $450 off a Sleep Fit Holiday Bundle that includes the Pod 3 Cover. This is a limited-time offer. Eight Sleep currently ships within the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and select countries in the EU.Watch this episode on YouTube!WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Mattress Temperature Tech: https://www.eightsleep.com/dave, use code dave to save $250 on the Pod ProA Cleaner Nicotine Alternative: https://lucy.co, use code DAVE20 for 20% off your first order of pouches, gums or lozengesShield Yourself from EMFs: https://quantumupgrade.io, use code DAVE to get a two-week free trialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Nov 202249min

BiOptimizers sponsored this podcast.IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you're going to get into bed with the topic of sleep. Pretty much everyone’s favorite. In this conversation, veteran biohacker and BiOptimers co-founder Matt Gallant returns to the show with some straight talk about how to get more and better sleep. He’s spent the big bucks—about $50K he estimates—exploring, experimenting and upgrading his own sleep. He's sharing what he now knows so you can create a sleep stack that supercharges your own energy.You’ll learn about the most common sleep disruptors and what to do about them. You’ll also learn to recognize sleep stages and how to improve your sleep pathways.This fun show uncovers the practical sleep devices, wearables, supplements and lifestyle hacks that will lull you to sleep. So many times, you’re tired and you know you want to go to sleep—and yet—your body and mind just don’t connect. The new Sleep Breakthrough makes that connection for you. And when cortisol runs amok and falsely perks you up with a second wind, you’ll know what to do. More and better sleep means you’ll be a higher-performing human. So, get some tonight!SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS: Go to https://sleepbreakthrough.com/dave and use code DAVE10 to get an extra 10% off. Watch this episode on YouTube!WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Sleep Better on Natural Memory Foam: https://myessentia.com/daveasprey, use code DAVE to get an extra $100 off an Essentia mattress purchase on top of Essentia’s Black Friday 25% off sale plus get two FREE organic pillows ($330 value) with mattress purchase. Through Nov. 27, 2022, only. Cooler Temps for Deeper Sleep: https://www.chilisleep.com/, use code HUMANUPGRADE20 to save 20% on the Dock Pro Sleep SystemMust-Have Magnesium: https://magbreakthrough.com/dave, use code DAVE10 to get a 10% discountSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Nov 20221h 8min

Alitura Naturals sponsored this podcast.IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…… you’ll learn about skincare ingredients that can either nourish or harm your skin. You’ll find out about standards in skin care products, what “clean beauty” means, and what to look for on product labels.Andy Hnilo, founder of Alitura Naturals, joins the show to talk about skin fitness from the inside out and why using skincare products with ingredients found in nature is the way to go. That means things like pearls, meteorites, clay, CoQ10, enzymes and more.This conversation gets into ways you can get better skin by:choosing the right nutrient-rich specialty products you can apply topically; pairing natural skin products with other biohacks, like red light;making nutrition and fitness upgrades; andexploring supplements, peptides and other wellness options.Improving skin health also means avoiding fillers and chemicals. Toxins both in skin care products and the environment tremendously impact your skin. Acne no longer drives only teenage angst. Adult acne continues to rise, with women affected more than men. Acne affects more than 50% of women between the ages of 20 and 29 and more than 25% of women between the ages of 40 and 49. (American Academy of Dermatology 2012.) Andy himself struggled with acne—so he knows the toll it takes from outside appearance to inner emotional roil. So, he searched for answers: “It was the products that I was using and then also what I was ingesting,” Andy says. “What I was putting into and onto my body.”This get-smart guide to product ingredients, environmental awareness and lifestyle tips can help you find your own skin solutions. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS: Go to https://alitura.com and use code humanupgrade to save 20% sitewide.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Upgrade Your Air Quality: https://hypoair.com/Dave/Capture Life Force Energy: https://leelaq.com, use discount code DAVE10 to get 10% off sitewideKickstart Autophagy: https://timelinenutrition.com/DAVE, use code ASPREY10 to get 10% off any planSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Nov 202249min