IN THIS “BEST OF” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… … Steven Gundry, M.D. , explains that ketones aren’t the fat-burning molecules you think they are. Ketones actually work to enhance health, weight loss, and longevity by acting as signaling molecules that stimulate your mitochondria. A cellular process known as “mitochondrial uncoupling” happens. He debunks common myths about keto in his newest book, “ Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary New Science of Keto T...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 29 min
IN THIS “BEST OF” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ … natural vision expert Claudia Muehlenweg explains how you can take better care of your eyes and improve your vision. Her work is based in the Bates Method . She focuses on finding the root cause of blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts or surgery that actually can make eyesight worse in the long term. For nearly 15 years, Claudia’s taught eyesight improvement for presbyopia,...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 23 min
In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™ … Dave talks with Rachelle Copeland about putting her energy into healing facial injuries and building new tissues—starting with the central nervous system. Rachelle experienced an accident that injured her face, teeth, nerves and jaw. She wants to heal quickly and avoid scarring and long-term damage while also managing the accompanying emotional trauma. This intervention looks at ways to heal and recover both internally and externally, covering suggestions ...
Dec 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 1006
Viome sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain joins the show in person at the Beverly Hilton to talk about new developments in the human biome—particularly the oral microbiome. Turns out, there may be more density in your gut microbiome, but there’s more diversity in your oral microbiome. Naveen’s company, Viome , built an AI-driven platform that analyzes the interaction between food, you...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1005
Pendulum sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ …molecular biologist and biochemist Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D., returns to the show with brand new science about your gut. She’s a regular guest because she and her team at Pendulum continue to uncover innovative ways to improve your gut health, your metabolism, your immune system, how your brain works and how long you live. This time, Akkermansia’s back in the spotlight, with more than 300 new studies sh...
Dec 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 1004
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ … you’ll find out that kids are killing themselves more often and at younger ages. Suicide prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston joins the show to discuss the very real and very urgent topics of youth mental health and suicide—from pre-teens to teens to young adults. These issues concern everyone , not only families, educators or professionals who connect with young people. Here’s why: Suicide shows up in the top three causes of death in young peopl...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1003
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ … you’ll learn about a new holistic framework for self-healing and how to heal yourself with prompts, tools and actionable tips. Using the tenants of holistic psychology, Nicole LePera, Ph.D., created a different way to reach people and equip them with the tools necessary to heal themselves. Holistic psychology focuses on the mind, body, and soul in the service of rebalancing the body and nervous system and healing unresolved emotional wounds. ...
Dec 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 1002
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 ...
Dec 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 1001
( 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 wa...
Nov 29, 2022•56 min•Ep. 1000
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 fertilization Late-night eating is worse than you thought Metabolic markers can be measured through your sweat Eye movements during REM sleep could delete unwanted memories EPISODE SPONSOR: Humic & fulvic minerals provide critical cel...
Nov 25, 2022•8 min
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. A...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min•Ep. 999
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. wh...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 998
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...
Nov 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 997
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 sl...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 996
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 ...
Nov 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 995
Analemma sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’re listening to a new Upgrade Spotlight series. Once a month, these shorter episodes feature guests who get right into useful information in a Q&A style. You’ll find out how to improve your energy and upgrade your performance. You’ll also get the latest knowledge about powerful tools and technologies that allow you to change your biology and the environment around you.&nb...
Nov 05, 2022•43 min•Ep. 994
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… You’ll learn about the ways using a sauna can charge your energy, help you heal physical and mental health conditions—and science that backs that up. Sunlighten sponsored this episode. Connie Zack joins the show to talk about the far-reaching benefits of sauna use and what’s new in the field of infrared light. For more than 22 years, Connie and her husband, Aaron, have introduced infrared light therapy to 13 countries through Sunlighten. T...
Nov 03, 2022•55 min•Ep. 993
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… Joe Polish , considered “the most connected person on the planet,” shares networking strategies that help you get what you want by giving people what they want. Dave Asprey recently connected with Joe in person to talk about Joe’s new book so you can use nine genius principles to turn your business—and your personal relationships—around. If you’re not asking “what’s in it for them?” when it comes to the people in y...
Nov 02, 2022•58 min•Ep. 992
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. • How (and why) brain cells transfer mitochondria to one another • How a newly discovered molecule stimulates hair growth • How a tired brain drives poor decision-making EPISODE SPONSOR: The Eng3 NanoVi device helps repair oxidative stress damage and support the body’s natural repair mech...
Oct 28, 2022•7 min
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how a yoga practice can be a vehicle for inner transformation. This conversation looks past the popularity of yoga as a fitness trend and into its deeper potential for human development. You’ll also learn how yoga can be a way for you to explore your whole being—from physicality to emotions to thinking. “A yoga practice often can be the missing ingredient for people,” says renowned yoga master Baron Baptiste. “Often I hear, ‘I added yoga pract...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 991
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… biohacking goes in a different direction. This frank discussion looks at the dying process and how people and those close to them (family and friends) experience death. You’ll learn about the existence of angels and the power of psychic abilities—even if you may be a skeptic. The conversation also explains what a “medical intuitive” does and how a medical intuitive facilitates energetic healings. Cool show today! And not what you might expect. Avid biohack...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 990
Prenuvo sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™... you’ll find out about a new healthcare model that’s putting you fully in control of your health with whole-body MRI scans. Dr. Raj Attariwala, Prenuvo ’s founding radiologist, joins the show to explain how Prenuvo gives you early insight into what’s going on under your skin. His Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and medical degree in Nuclear Medicine and Radiology informed how he created Prenuvo...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 989
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… menopause and the perimenopausal years leading up to it take the spotlight as a topic frequently requested by listeners. Great timing! It’s World Menopause Awareness Day Oct. 18 and World Menopause Awareness Month in October. More than 1 million women in the United States experience menopause each year. Still, little is known, researched or taught in medical schools about the health effects of this natural biological occurrence. Guys who love t...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 988
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™ ... kava expert and founder of TRU KAVA, Cameron George, joins the show to share new information about the many body/mind benefits you can get from kava. TRU KAVA sets the industry standard for kava quality, safety and education. On episodes #731 and #859 , we talked about kava’s historical origins and uses, how it can be safely consumed, and how it’s extracted and processed today. You can use kava for both energy and sleep. It’s also a na...
Oct 14, 2022•48 min•Ep. 987
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how botanical remedies treat infectious and inflammatory diseases. You’ll get a fascinating look at how plants and microbes interact and how antibiotic resistance evolves. And you’ll meet a leader in the field of medical botany who travels to remote locations and communities around the globe seeking out modern medicines from plants. Medicinal plants make up the primary form of medicine for 70–95 percent of people living in most deve...
Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 986
Othership sponsored this episode. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™ …you’re listening to a new Upgrade Spotlight series. Once a month, these shorter episodes feature guests who get right into useful information in a Q&A style. You’ll find out how to improve your energy and upgrade your performance. You’ll also get the latest knowledge about powerful tools and technologies that allow you to change your biology and the environment...
Oct 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 985
( BrainTap ® sponsored this episode.) IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… brain expert Patrick Porter, Ph.D. , joins Dave at the 8th Annual Biohacking Conference in Beverly Hills to talk about training your brain. Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment with a technology-enhanced meditation device called BrainTap. Whether you’re a newbie, a hard-core devotee or somewhere in the middle of your biohacking journey, you already focus on body exercise and n...
Oct 07, 2022•54 min•Ep. 984
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how you can make smarter food choices to support your metabolic energy and upgrade your brain. You’ll also find out some new things about body fat. For example, did you know that it’s a complex organ that communicates throughout your entire body system? You’ll get tips on fat loss essentials and how to use them to your advantage. Today’s guest, Shawn Stevenson, hosts a popular podcast called The Model Health Show . He’s a nutr...
Oct 04, 2022•55 min•Ep. 983
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. • Saving your poop may save your microbiome • Insults trigger a mini slap in the face • Young cerebral spinal fluid supports memory in aging brains • The distinct role your nose plays in your friendships EPISODE SPONSOR: Get Fit in Five Minutes: Go to https://www.carolbike.co...
Sep 30, 2022•11 min
BodyBio sponsored this podcast. IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE ™… you’ll learn how butyrate and phospholipids keep your gut, cells and brain performing at their best. You’ll find out how your mucosal barrier defends against pathogens in your gut microbiome. You’ll also learn about discoveries in the field of cell membrane medicine. This focus determines how your body functions now and also how you age. Jessica Kane Berman joins the show to share new information and interesting...
Sep 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 982
