In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Iain Campbell, a metabolic psychiatry researcher at the University of Edinburgh, to explore the emerging science behind using ketogenic diets as a potential treatment for bipolar disorder and other serious mental health conditions. With both scientific expertise and lived experience of bipolar type II, Iain shares how nutritional ketosis may be more than just a physical health tool — it might be a game-changer for mental health too. We dive into...
Apr 17, 2025•50 min•Ep. 118
On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Dr. Glen Jeffery from University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology about his groundbreaking red light therapy research. Learn how red light can improve our vision by recharging retinal mitochondria and even help control blood sugar levels by affecting systemic mitochondrial functions. Dr. Jeffery shares insights on the mechanisms of red light therapy, the implications of light sources on health, and the potential to enhance quality of life th...
Feb 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 117
On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Chris Cornell . We discuss Chris's incredible journey of transformation. Despite being in poor shape at 51, Chris turned his life around through dedication to nutrition and fitness, achieving peak health well into his 60s. He shares how a low-carb diet and resistance training helped him lose excess weight sustainably and regain physical strength and muscle growth, all while overcoming challenges along the way like a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Chri...
Jan 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 116
On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Dr. Ana Rosa MD PhD, a radiologist with over 25 years of experience all about the dangers of visceral fat, PLUS what she did personally to reduce her high visceral fat levels. Dr. Rosa shares her extensive knowledge and personal experience in: 👉 How to deal with excess visceral fat 👉 Why measuring visceral fat levels is a crucial biomarker 👉 How it silently impacts our health Follow Dr Rosa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anarosagratitude/ D...
Jan 24, 2025•56 min•Ep. 115
Want to understand what is the Satiety Per Calorie Model or a High Satiety Diet? Join me and Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt in this episode of Biohackers Lab as we discuss a groundbreaking approach to nutrition—the Satiety Per Calorie Model (SPC). Dr. Eenfeldt, founder and CEO of DietDoctor, introduces Hava, a new app that uses cutting-edge AI technology to help users identify foods that promote satiety and better health outcomes. We delve into various aspects of nutrition, from the impact of ultra-proces...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 114
CEO and founder of ProofPilot, Matthew Amsden, is today’s guest interview. Matthew talks to us about his company ProofPilot. He explains how it is making research easily available to consumer good companies that traditionally didn't have opportunities to run these types of studies. We then find out about the type of products that can be tested, how the research can be conducted remotely and who can participate in the studies. We also go into discussing managing placebos, using alternatives such ...
Jul 27, 2020•25 min•Ep. 113
Practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of Duration Health, Dr Benjamin Jack, is today’s guest interview. Benjamin talks to us about the emergency medicine kit service his company can provide people. He explains what type of medicine and tools the kit contains and who could benefit from getting one. We then find out about the process of obtaining one and physician support it includes. We also go into discussing where the medication comes from, the kits shelf-life, renewal process, pr...
May 28, 2020•24 min•Ep. 112
Dentist, Dr Meghna Dassani, is today’s guest interview. Meghna talks to us all about how to identify and ways to deal with sleep apnea. She explains what sleep apnea is and how to recognise the signs and symptoms. We then find out that sleep disordered breathing should never be ignored as it can lead to more serious problems and what we can do to treat it. We also go into discussing sleep apnoea in children, the importance of breastfeeding in early development, snoring, how dentist can help diag...
Mar 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 111
Captain of the American Butchers’ Guild Team and head butcher at Taylor’s Market, Danny Johnson, is today’s guest interview. Danny talks to us about how to choose the best cuts of meat for your budget. He explains why it is a good idea to build a good relationship with your butcher and how to know when you found a good one. We then find out about sourcing meat and get tips on lesser known cuts of meat, how to talk to your butcher, buying in bulk and how trends drive prices. We also go into discu...
Mar 04, 2020•57 min•Ep. 110
The man behind the Bodyweight Strength Training YouTube channel, Jerry Teixeira (JT), is today’s guest interview. JT talks to us about how you can get superior results at home without the use of gym equipment. He explains why we should focus on compound movements to build strength for the best and fastest results. We then find out about the benefits of callisthenics as well as how maintaining our strength and incorporating exercise in general into our routine are vital for health and longevity. ...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 109
Sleep, nutrition, and metabolism researcher, Greg Potter (PhD), is today’s guest interview. Greg talks to us all about sleep quality and the many factors that influence it. He explains where to begin when fixing a broken sleep schedule and why good sleep hygiene is important. We then find out about what makes good sleep quality and the many factors that influence this; in particular we talk about how diet affects sleep. We also go into discussing chrononutrition and time restricted eating, stimu...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 108
Associate Professor, Dr Ben Bikman, is today’s guest interview. Ben is back with us to talk about how insulin resistance is making us sick. He explains how a wide range of diseases are in some ways connected to insulin resistance and how lifestyle interventions in terms of diet can stop progression. We then find out about different types of fat and combining fat with carbohydrates. We also go into discussing listener questions about protein, low ketones, the carnivore diet, OMAD, high fat meal r...
Feb 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 107
Owner of SES Research and founder of MyVitalC, Chris Burres, is today’s guest interview. Chris talks to us all about the anti-aging supplement, C60. He explains how research has shown that C60, when taken as a ESS60 supplement in olive oil, improves longevity and has a range of other possible health benefits. We then find out about why ESS60 is the preferred supplement form and the problems that may arise when processing C60. We also go into discussing toxicity, solvents, different oil mediums, ...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 106
Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Tim Spector, is today’s guest interview. Tim shares with us the importance of considering our own gut microbiome when making nutrition choices. He explains how the gut microbiome trumps genetics in determining how we respond to diet and why we develop disease. We then find out about why generalised nutrition advice fails and how personalised prediction models might soon give us highly individualised diet recommendations. We also go into discussing what data on ...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 105
Husband and wife carnivores, Laura and Chris Spath, are today’s guest interview. They share with us how switching to a carnivore diet helped them lose 250 pounds of excess weight and regain their health. They explain their diet background and the health scare that led them to considering an all meat diet. We then find out about what made this diet different from keto and low carb. and why it worked long-term to help them keep their weight off. We also go into discussing satiety, family dynamics,...
Jan 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 104
Author of the blog Fire in a Bottle and creator of The Croissant Diet, Brad Marshall, is today’s guest interview. Brad shares with us how The Croissant Diet that he came up with helped him lose weight and reduce his waist size. He explains how historical French way of eating inspired the idea of creating the Croissant Diet weight loss experiment and the scientific hypothesis behind it. We then find out about why fat quality trumps macros, why Brad decided to increase the stearic acid ratio in th...
Jan 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 103
Life sciences entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Seed, Raja Dhir, is today’s guest interview. Raja shares with us how the right probiotics can improve and optimise our health. He explains exactly what probiotics are, the differences between probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics and what to look out for when choosing a suitable strain. We then find out about upcoming research into the role of microbes in a myriad of conditions and their application in improving digestion, skin and cardiovascular cond...
Oct 31, 2019•57 min•Ep. 102
Founder of Ra Optics, Matt Maruca, is today’s guest interview. Matt explains what is 'The Light Diet' and why it is so important in restoring the health of our mitochondria. He explains the artificial light we are exposed to damages our mitochondria which are critical for our health. We then find out about the importance of getting out into the sunlight and minimising artificial blue light exposure. We also go into discussing WiFi, nutrition, exercise, the inner light principle, different wavele...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 101
Co-founders of Apollo Neuroscience Inc. and inventors of Apollo technology, Dr David Rabin MD, PhD and Kathryn Fantauzzi, are today’s guest interview. Dave and Kathryn help me review how the new wearable technology Apollo that they designed works to help restore balance to our nervous system and manage stress levels. They explain how Apollo uses vibration to help rapidly restore balance through our sense of touch. We then find out about the clinical studies and case studies that showed improveme...
Oct 03, 2019•54 min•Ep. 100
Urologist and male sexual health expert, Dr Judson Brandeis, is today’s guest interview. Judson discusses the issue most men are afraid to talk about, erectile dysfunction (ED). He explains all about what erectile dysfunction is and how we can recognise and test if we have a problem. We then find out about different types of erectile dysfunction, different treatment options from medication to diet, exercise and supplements, plus, how GAINSWave shock wave therapy treatment can help fix the root o...
Sep 20, 2019•56 min•Ep. 99
Adjunct Professor, Biotech Entrepreneur and former Head of Research at Virta Health, Dr James McCarter (MD, PhD), is today’s guest interview. James is back with us today to debunk the top 12 common myths about the ketogenic diet for diabetics. He uses data from peer reviewed studies as well as Virta’s own data from following Type 2 diabetics to explain why these claims against low carb or ketogenic diet are not true. We then find out about what the reality is when it comes to sustainability, ket...
Aug 29, 2019•49 min•Ep. 98
Co-founder and CEO of Natural Stacks, Roy Krebs, is today’s guest interview. Roy shares with us the important things to consider and lookout for when buying high quality CBD oil in a poorly regulated market. He explains how to spot fakes and avoid tainted products that can result in unwanted side-effects. We then find out about the different extraction processes and boutique vs industrial grown hemp. We also go into discussing the importance of lab-testing, carrier oils, omega-3s, full-spectrum ...
Aug 22, 2019•54 min•Ep. 97
A physician and expert in nutrition and in the role omega-3-fatty-acids have on our health, Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, M.D, is today’s guest interview. Artemis shares with us why maintaining a good balance of omega-6/omega-3 fatty acids is essential to our health and well-being. She explains the negative effects and symptoms that can result from an imbalance in the ratio. We then find out about how the introduction of vegetable oils and grain-based animal feeds has altered our food supply and in tu...
Aug 15, 2019•56 min•Ep. 96
Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician with a Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine certification, Dr. Scott Sherr M.D, is today’s guest interview. Scott describes what HBOT (i.e.hyperbaric medicine or hyperbaric oxygen therapy) is and how it works. He teaches us about oxygen saturation and the benefits of hyperbaric chambers: decreased inflammation, reversing hypoxia, killing bugs and releasing stem cells. We then find out about oxidative stress and ways to protect yourself as well as important risk ...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 95
Australian dentist and holistic health advocate, Dr. Ron Ehrlich, is today’s guest interview. Ron shares with us his personal story of how he coped with a prostate cancer diagnosis. He explains what he believes are the five types of stresses that put a daily strain on our health. We then find out about the five pillars of health that can help us counteract these negative stress effects and help support our health and recovery ability. We also go into discussing balancing blood chemistry, vitamin...
Aug 02, 2019•51 min•Ep. 94
Health coach, Leigh Ewin, is today’s guest interview. Leigh shares with us how cold exposure training, starting by using a cold shower, can benefit us. He explains what cold adaptation is and the best ways to incorporate cold showers into our routine. We then find out about the two components of the Wim Hof Method, what studies show about cold exposure benefits and the optimal temperatures at which we can begin to see these. We also go into discussing why we shiver, exercise, cycling hot saunas ...
Jul 25, 2019•46 min•Ep. 93
Scientist, Dr Michael Lustgarten PhD, is today’s guest interview. Michael shares with us how our gut microbiome affects ageing. He explains what some of the main hallmarks of ageing are and how the health of our gut determines how well we age. We then find out what Michael does himself to live longer and healthier. We start looking about how a high-fiber diet can help and what the impacts of too much protein may be. We also go into discussing checking biomarkers, sarcopenia (muscle loss), intest...
Jun 13, 2019•54 min•Ep. 92
Founder of the ENDMYOPIA website, Jake Steiner, is today’s guest interview. Jake shares with us how myopia can be reversed without the use of prescription lenses. He explains what causes myopia and why the use of prescription lenses actually exacerbates the problem due to lens-induced myopia. We then find out about pseudo myopia, astigmatism and ocular dominance as well as the two main factors impacting myopia, muscle spasm and eyeball shape. We also go into discussing screen addiction, diet, su...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 91
Nutritional scientist, Dr Chris Masterjohn, PhD, is today’s guest interview. Chris shares with us the best ways to start assessing your nutrient status and how he came up with a cheat sheet - Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to help guide us in understanding the blood test numbers. He explains what current lab tests and RDA’s tell us and why they aren't always the best indicator of nutrient status for vitamins and minerals. We then find out about depletion/repletion studies a...
Apr 25, 2019•53 min•Ep. 90
Biochemical Engineer and Fat Emperor, Ivor Cummins, is today’s guest interview. Ivor shares with us why the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is the most reliable measure of heart disease. He explains what the CAC score tells us in terms of heart attack risk and how it actually measures disease progression rather than risk factors. We then find out about why seemingly healthy people die prematurely of heart attacks, where to get tested and reversing/slowing progression of disease. We also go i...
Apr 18, 2019•53 min•Ep. 89
