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How To Live Longer And Feel Stronger
~136 min
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How To Live Longer And Feel Stronger

Ben Greenfield
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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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The world's longest-lived woman (117 years old) had a Mediterranean diet, exercised daily, didn't smoke or drink alcohol, and consumed three servings of yogurt daily, contributing to a low-inflammation gut microbiome.

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Eight compounds showed significant lifespan extension in mammalian studies: Curcumin, Spermidine, Epitalon, D-Glucosamine, Estradiol, Simvastatin, SKQ, and Taurine.

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Soft-shell hyperbaric chambers are effective for reducing systemic inflammation (TNF alpha, IL-6) and improving memory, while hard-shell chambers are better for cardiovascular inflammation (myeloperoxidase) and long-term biological age reversal.

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Muscle growth (hypertrophy) is possible without a calorie surplus, especially for untrained individuals, provided adequate protein intake (0.8-1 gram per pound of body weight) and resistance training are maintained.

Protocols

Concrete recipes — what, when, how much, and why

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Microdosing Alcohol

WhatConsuming very small amounts of alcohol, such as 4 ounces of wine or cocktails with half an ounce of alcohol.
DoseEquivalent of about five servings of alcohol per week.
For whomIndividuals who can exercise self-control with alcohol and prefer to avoid excessive drinking.
WhyAllows for social lubrication without the negative health impacts or risk of overconsumption associated with higher alcohol intake.
CaveatsThis is a personal protocol, not medical or lifestyle advice. The speaker explicitly warns against misinterpreting this as an endorsement for irresponsible use of other substances.
Personal experience

My protocol is I have the equivalent of about five servings of alcohol a week um and people come over to my house and they are relatively surprised when I give them a glass of wine and it's a measy little 4 ounces and I make them a cocktail and there's literally like half an ounce of alcohol in the cocktail. So, I do micro dose with alcohol.

My protocol is I have the equivalent of about five servings of alcohol a week ... So, I do micro dose with alcohol.

Epitalon (Epi or Epithalon) for Longevity

WhatA synthetic peptide derived from pineal gland extract that promotes longevity.
WhenTwice a year, for 10 days each time.
Dose1 milligram or 1 gram (speaker unsure, advises checking, but implies a small dose).
For whomIndividuals interested in anti-aging and longevity, particularly those looking to affect telomere length and cellular health.
WhyActivates telomerase to elongate telomeres and delays cellular senescence (buildup of zombie cells).
CaveatsDosage needs to be double-checked as the speaker is recalling from memory. Can be injected or taken orally.
Mechanism

Epitalon works by activating telomerase, an enzyme responsible for maintaining and elongating telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes. This action helps to delay cellular senescence, which is the process where cells stop dividing and accumulate, contributing to aging. By preventing the buildup of these 'zombie cells,' epitalon supports cellular health and extends lifespan in mammalian models.

Personal experience

And the protocol with epalon is pretty simple. And I do this epalon is pretty simple. And I do this protocol. Uh you inject uh gosh, you know, I don't have the number in front of me. You you would have to double check on this. It's either a gram or a milligram. ... I've been I've done a whole podcast on epitalon and I'm just going off the top of my head, not off of notes here. It's a milligram or a gram um twice a year for 10 days and that's it.

It's called epithelamin, also known as epi or epithelon. Uh it is a synthetic uh peptide that is derived from pineal gland extract and it promotes longevity by activating talomeorase to elongate your telomeres. It delays cellular scinessence or the buildup of zombie cells.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

WhatBreathing oxygen in a pressurized chamber to deliver more oxygen to tissues.
When3 times a week when at home; when traveling, seeks out clinics for sessions.
DoseSoft-shell chamber (Vera 320) at 1.3-1.4 atmospheres.
For whomAnyone seeking to reduce inflammation, improve cognitive function, or reverse biological aging. Particularly beneficial for those with chronic inflammation, overtraining, stress, autoimmune disorders, or jet lag.
WhyReduces systemic inflammation, improves memory, and reverses biological aging. Soft-shell chambers specifically target cytokines like TNF alpha and IL-6.
CaveatsAvoid high-dose antioxidants (glutathione, Vitamin C, Vitamin E) directly before or after sessions, as they can blunt the hormetic effects. It's best to go into the chamber without a super full stomach.
Mechanism

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy works by increasing the partial pressure of oxygen in the body, allowing more oxygen to dissolve into the blood plasma and reach tissues. This enhanced oxygen delivery has several benefits: it reduces systemic inflammation by affecting inflammatory markers like TNF alpha and Interleukin-6 (especially with soft-shell chambers), improves mitochondrial function, and can reverse biological aging by influencing epigenetic clocks. The increased oxygen also produces a hormetic effect, which is beneficial, but can be counteracted by excessive antioxidant intake immediately surrounding the session.

Personal experience

I love my hyperbaric chamber. I feel incredible. I feel like a three-lunged mutant when I climb out of that thing. I I nap in there. ... I'm in my hyperbaric when I'm at home like three times a week. And when I travel, I'm often popping into one of these clinics like Next Health for example, to do a hyperbaric session. it it just it's you feel so good especially for jet lag for inflammation.

I love my hyperbaric chamber. I feel incredible. I feel like a three-lunged mutant when I climb out of that thing. I I nap in there. I'm getting massive amounts of oxygen delivered to my tissue, but it's a it's a soft shell, right?

Also said
“So the soft shell lower pressure chambers affect inflammatory markers called cytoines like TNF alpha and interlucan 6 more strongly. ... While the high pressure chambers, the hard shells, those have stronger effects on the inflammatory marker myo peroxidase.”— Differentiates the specific inflammatory targets of soft-shell vs. hard-shell HBOT.
“Both low pressure and high pressure resulted in statistically significant improvements in memory, which is one reason why people with TBI and concussion use these things.”— Highlights cognitive benefits for both types of chambers.
“Then if you use highdose antioxidants like glutathione and vitamin C in combination with hyperbaric oxygen cuz remember part of what hyperbaric oxygen does is it increases reactive oxygen species you could impair some of those effects.”— Provides a crucial caveat regarding concurrent supplement use.

GLP-1 Agonist Microdosing (e.g., Retatrutide)

WhatTaking a very small dose of a GLP-1 agonist.
WhenThree times a week.
Dose0.25 milligrams of Retatrutide.
For whomIndividuals seeking to manage hunger cues, extend fasting windows, or benefit from systemic effects like reduced neural inflammation, without necessarily aiming for weight loss.
WhyQuiets 'food noise' and allows for extended fasting periods (e.g., working through lunch) without significant appetite suppression or nausea, while also potentially lowering neural inflammation.
CaveatsThis is a personal practice and not medical advice. The speaker emphasizes he does not use it for weight loss and eats a high-calorie diet. He also cautions against using it to counteract statin-induced GLP-1 reduction.
Personal experience

I personally do it. I take about a very very small dose of reatride about 0.25 milligrams three times a week. It quiets food noise for me. It helps me work through lunch. Um I I don't use it to lose weight. If anything, you know, I I eat like a horse. I eat like 4,000 calories a day. It doesn't suppress appetite that much for me. It doesn't make me nauseous around food, but I like some of the systemwide effects of what I've seen from reatride, including lowering neural inflammation.

I personally do it. I take about a very very small dose of reatride about 0.25 milligrams three times a week. It quiets food noise for me. It helps me work through lunch.

What's new

Personal practice updates, fresh positions, predictions

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iPhone 17 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) setting

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The new iPhone 17 includes a setting to disable Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), which can reduce screen flicker and potentially alleviate eye strain, headaches, and brain fog.

Why this matters: This is a new feature in a common consumer device that addresses a health concern related to screen use, reflecting a growing awareness of digital eye strain and its impact.

Background

PWM is a technique used in LED/OLED screens to control brightness by rapidly switching pixels on and off, which can cause flicker. Many people experience adverse effects like eye strain and headaches from this flicker.

The speaker notes that the iPhone 17 (or 17 Pro/Max) now allows users to disable Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) in accessibility settings. PWM is a method of controlling screen brightness by rapidly cycling the display's backlight or pixels. While effective for brightness control, this rapid flickering can cause discomfort, eye strain, headaches, and even brain fog for some individuals. By disabling PWM, the screen produces less flicker, though it might result in subpar screen performance at low brightness settings. The speaker highlights this as a health-conscious feature, comparing it to other flicker-reducing measures he employs, such as Iris software on computer monitors and flicker-free light bulbs from Block Blue Light.

Personal experience

I got the new iPhone 17. Pretty excited about that. ... when I was setting up the iPhone 17, I actually wanted to mention this on today's show. Uh they actually have a new setting that allows you to disable what's called pulse width modulation. ... For example, on all my computer monitors, I have a piece of software called Iris, and it reduces the flicker on the screen. Uh, the light bulbs in my home are all made by a company called Block Blue Light. They're flicker-free bulbs. And now I can make my iPhone screen flicker-free by simply going into accessibility settings and turning off pulsewidth modulation.

Uh they actually have a new setting that allows you to disable what's called pulse width modulation. ... people who get eye strain, headaches, uh, brain fog, irritability, things like that from staring at a screen all day, a lot of times it is due to the flicker.

Also said
“Now, you might see subpar screen performance at low bright settings, but you shouldn't be on your phone that much at night anyways, people, right?”— Acknowledges a potential trade-off but frames it within healthy screen habits.

Re-evaluation of Telomere Length as an Aging Marker

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The study of the world's longest-lived woman suggests that the rate at which telomeres shorten (measured by new aging clocks) might be more important than absolute telomere length for longevity.

Why this matters: Challenges a long-held assumption in longevity research, indicating a shift towards more dynamic aging biomarkers.

Background

Telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes, are known to shorten with age. Traditionally, longer telomeres were associated with greater longevity. However, this case study presents a counter-example.

The speaker discusses the case of a 117-year-old woman whose telomeres were 'somewhat short,' not 'super duper duper long' as might be expected for a supercentenarian. This observation leads to the hypothesis that measuring the *rate* at which telomeres shorten, rather than their absolute length, could be a more accurate indicator of biological aging. He mentions upcoming interviews on new epigenetic age clocks that can assess this rate by analyzing DNA methylation patterns and correlating them with vast datasets of blood biomarkers, offering a more comprehensive view of biological age and health risks from a single blood spot test.

Personal experience

I actually have an interview coming up on a new epigenetic age clock measurement I just did yesterday in my kitchen. Uh, I'm going to put that one on hold until I actually get the results back and I'm able to to get a doctor to talk more about this idea of using aging clocks which can now be matched up to big pools of data from a whole bunch of people.

It's also interesting because her telomeirs were not necessarily like super duper duper long. They were actually somewhat short. Um, and that that kind of potentially could tell us the fact that measuring telomeir length is not as important as measuring the rate at which telomeir shorten, these so-called new aging clocks.

LDL Cholesterol and Longevity

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The 117-year-old woman had somewhat high LDL cholesterol, suggesting that high LDL might not be a primary risk factor for longevity in the absence of other inflammatory markers.

Why this matters: Challenges the conventional view of high LDL as universally detrimental, emphasizing the importance of a holistic health profile.

Background

High LDL cholesterol is widely considered a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, the speaker points out that cholesterol also has beneficial roles in the body.

The speaker notes that the supercentenarian had LDL cholesterol levels above 100, which would typically be flagged as high on a standard blood test. He hypothesizes that in her case, this high LDL was likely protective rather than harmful because she lacked other significant risk factors such as high inflammation, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, poor sleep, or chronic stress. He explains that cholesterol plays crucial roles in anti-inflammatory processes, cell membrane protection, and endocrine function. Therefore, high LDL in isolation, without other markers of cardiovascular stress, may not necessarily be a negative indicator for longevity.

She also had somewhat high LDL cholesterol. Uh definitely above 100. I don't have the exact number in front of me, but I remember I was going through the paper. I'm like, "Huh, her cholesterol would technically flag as being high on an average blood test, but uh cholesterol does have some anti-inflammatory properties, some cell membrane protective properties, some endocrine properties that in the absence of other risk markers like inflammation, high blood glucose, which he didn't have, uh high triglycerides, you know, poor sleep, stress, and other things that would stress the heart or cause aosclerosis from high cholesterol. High cholesterol, particularly high LDL cholesterol, in and of itself is not necessarily a risk factor.

Statins and GLP-1 Reduction

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Recent research indicates that statins can worsen insulin resistance and cause hyperglycemia by reducing GLP-1 levels, potentially creating a need for GLP-1 agonist drugs.

Why this matters: Highlights a concerning side effect of statins that could lead to polypharmacy and raises questions about pharmaceutical industry practices.

Background

Statins are widely prescribed to lower cholesterol. GLP-1 agonists are a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing appetite.

A study in Cell Metabolism revealed that statins can negatively impact the gut microbiome, specifically reducing levels of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 is crucial for insulin sensitivity, glucose uptake, and regulating hunger. By lowering GLP-1, statins can worsen insulin resistance and lead to hyperglycemia. The speaker points out a potential conflict of interest, as some pharmaceutical companies that produce statins also manufacture GLP-1 drugs. This raises the possibility that statin use could inadvertently create a need for GLP-1 agonists, leading to a 'polypharmacy scenario' where one drug's side effect necessitates another drug. While acknowledging he's not a conspiracy theorist, he finds this correlation 'very interesting' and advises caution against blindly combining these medications.

Personal experience

I took a statin for a couple years. I took a statin and a PCSK9 inhibitor to reverse some plaque accumulation that I think largely built up during my years of racing Iron Man really hard and I successfully uh reduced my plaque using that combo and then a product called Heart Health from a company called Vitaboom. I still take heart health daily, but I stopped the statin uh for the side effect reasons and I stopped the PCSK9 frankly because it's an expensive drug and I no longer needed it.

The way that statins disregulate your gut microbiota specifically reduce the levels of glucagon like peptide 1. Does that glucagon like peptide 1 sound familiar? Well, it might because that stands for GLP1. Meaning that many of the pharmaceutical companies uh several of whom also sell GLP-1 drugs. They produce statins that lower GLP.

Also said
“I'm not saying this is like the fox garden in the hen house. I just thought it was interesting that statins can lower GLP-1, thus impairing insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, aggravating insulin resistance and hypoglycemia.”— Emphasizes the speaker's cautious interpretation of the data without making definitive claims of conspiracy.

Muscle Growth Without Calorie Surplus

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Contrary to traditional sports nutrition advice, muscle hypertrophy is possible without a calorie surplus, especially for untrained individuals, provided adequate protein intake and resistance training.

Why this matters: Debunks a long-standing assumption in fitness and nutrition, offering a more flexible approach to body recomposition.

Background

Conventional wisdom in bodybuilding and sports nutrition dictates that a calorie surplus ('bulking') is necessary for significant muscle gain, typically recommending 350-1000 extra calories per day.

A 2019 review paper challenged the necessity of a calorie surplus for muscle gain. The study synthesized existing research and found that while a surplus can lead to greater fat-free mass, strength can be maintained even in a calorie deficit or at maintenance. Crucially, muscle growth can occur in an energy deficit if protein intake is sufficiently high (0.8-1 gram per pound of body weight) and resistance training is consistent. This phenomenon is more pronounced in untrained individuals, who can simultaneously lose fat and gain muscle. Experienced lifters might still benefit from a slight surplus, but the mandatory 'bulking' phase for all is questioned. The paper highlights that traditional guidelines often overlook the metabolic cost of resistance training itself, including post-exercise oxygen consumption and increased resting metabolic rate.

Basically, this paper debunked the mandatory surplus for hypertrophy. Um, and I think that it's more important for a trained um experienced lifter or exerciser to eat as many calories as you're burning or be at a slight surplus to build muscle, but especially if you're just like new to the fitness game and you want to build muscle and lose fat, you can do it. if you're lifting weights and eating adequate protein, even if you're at a calorie maintenance or calorie deficit.

Also said
“There were other studies that have shown that if you're lifting weights, even on as little as 800 calories per day, given adequate protein, you can also maintain and in some cases build muscle.”— Provides a specific, low-calorie example of muscle maintenance/growth, reinforcing the main point.
“Meaning you can potentially lose fat and gain muscle at the same time if you're eating enough protein and lifting weights and muscle hypertrophy is possible without a surplus.”— Directly states the possibility of body recomposition without a calorie surplus.

Recommendations

Products, supplements, and tools mentioned in the episode

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iPhone 17 (or Pro/Max)

Product

The new iPhone 17 models feature a setting to disable Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).

Uh they actually have a new setting that allows you to disable what's called pulse width modulation. ... And now I can make my iPhone screen flicker-free by simply going into accessibility settings and turning off pulsewidth modulation.

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Iris

Product

Software used on computer monitors.

Personal experience

For example, on all my computer monitors, I have a piece of software called Iris, and it reduces the flicker on the screen.

For example, on all my computer monitors, I have a piece of software called Iris, and it reduces the flicker on the screen.

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Flicker-free light bulbs

Product

Light bulbs for home use.

Personal experience

The light bulbs in my home are all made by a company called Block Blue Light. They're flicker-free bulbs.

Uh, the light bulbs in my home are all made by a company called Block Blue Light. They're flicker-free bulbs.

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Spermidine

Supplement

One of the top 8 anti-aging compounds identified in mammalian studies.

Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine found in foods like wheat germ and soybeans. It plays a critical role in cellular processes, including DNA stabilization and protein synthesis. Its longevity-enhancing mechanisms primarily involve inducing autophagy, which is the body's process of clearing out damaged cells and cellular components, thereby reducing cellular inflammation and promoting overall cellular health. The speaker humorously acknowledges its name and other potential sources but focuses on dietary and supplemental forms.

Personal experience

Do I take spermadine? Uh I do. Um so spermadine, I I take this little morning powdered packet called IM8 and that has some spermadine in it.

But spermadine, all joking aside, is a naturally occurring polyamine. We find it in foods like wheat germ. We find it in soybeans. ... spermine assists with DNA stabilization and protein synthesis and has multiple longevity enhancing mechanisms. Um it induces autophagy, it clears damaged cellular components, it reduces inflammation.

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D-Glucosamine

Supplement

One of the top 8 anti-aging compounds identified in mammalian studies.

Ddlucosamine is um it's often sold as a dietary supplement for joint health. ... it mimics calorie restriction by impairing glucose metabolism uh inducing autophagy and altering amino acid transport and protein metabolism. So it's kind of like a fasting mimedic.

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Estradiol

Supplement

One of the top 8 anti-aging compounds identified in mammalian studies.

Estradiol a steroid hormone in the main form of estrogen in humans involved in brain health, reproductive regulation, metabolic regulation, in longevity context. It acts on your estrogen receptors to activate signaling what's called NFCappa B which reduces the buildup of scinessence these so-called zombie cells.

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SKQ (Mitochondrial Antioxidant)

Supplement

One of the top 8 anti-aging compounds identified in mammalian studies. Similar to MitoQ.

SKQ is a mitochondrial antioxidant, specifically a plastoquinone attached to a cation ion. Its unique structure allows it to target mitochondria, where it effectively scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) and prevents oxidative damage. This action is crucial for maintaining mitochondrial health, which is a cornerstone of longevity. The speaker notes that MitoQ is a similar product he has on hand and plans to take more regularly after reviewing the evidence for SKQ.

Personal experience

There is a product um I have it in my pantry. I sometimes remember to take it. It acts very similar to SKQ. It's called MidoQ. Um I've been kind of looking into it recently. After going through this paper, I'm probably going to take it more regularly.

SKQ, that is a a mitochondrial antioxidant. It's uh basically what's called a plasto quinone that's attached to a to a cation ion. And the way that it works because of that structure is it scavenges reactive oxygen species and prevents oxidative damage. Um and it does have lifespan extension capabilities.

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Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) Score

Service

A method for tracking plaque regression in arteries.

vs alternatives

Preferred over CT angiography due to lack of radiation exposure.

Personal experience

If you're on a statin and a PCSK9, you can do like I've been doing and just track your plaque via a corateed intimia thickness score, which is a simple ultrasound scan. ... And again, took me about 2 years and my plaque's looking good and all my cholesterol numbers and all my cholesterol numbers and triglycerides and everything are looking good.

You can do like I've been doing and just track your plaque via a corateed intimia thickness score, which is a simple ultrasound scan. I'll link in the podcast show notes to a few companies that do that. Uh vasolabs.com is a great way to search for one.

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Vera 320 Soft-Shell Hyperbaric Chamber

Tool

A personal hyperbaric chamber for home use.

vs alternatives

Less expensive and more convenient than hard-shell units, and a recent study showed it has distinct benefits for certain types of inflammation.

Personal experience

I love my hyperbaric chamber. ... It's called the Veras 320. VIT AE RA 320. I'll link to the one I use in the show notes. ... I'm in my hyperbaric when I'm at home like three times a week.

It's called the Veras 320. VIT AE RA 320. I'll link to the one I use in the show notes. Um, but it only goes up to 1.3 atmospheres. Actually, 1.4 atmospheres.

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Dutch Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)

Service

A hormone testing method.

I think one of the better tests to look at whether you are in healthy reference ranges, whether you're a male or a female, is a Dutch test, a duct, TCH, it's a dried urine test that gives you kind of a daily snapshot of your hormone levels.

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Curcumin (liposomal or with Bioperine)

Supplement Sponsored · disclosed

One of the top 8 anti-aging compounds identified in mammalian studies.

DisclosureMentioned in context of Kion Flex and Rho Nutrition's Curcumin Rho.

Curcumin, derived from turmeric, is a potent polyphenol known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. For optimal absorption, it should be consumed in a liposomal format (like Rho Nutrition's Curcumin Rho) or combined with a bioavailability enhancer like Bioperine (black pepper extract) or as a turmerosaccharide (like in Kion Flex). In longevity research, curcumin has been shown to improve mitochondrial function by boosting ATP levels, reduce oxidative stress, and inhibit mTOR signaling. The speaker advises against taking it immediately post-workout to avoid blunting the necessary mTOR activation for muscle protein synthesis.

Personal experience

I also take if I've had a hard workout, Keon Flex at night on an empty stomach and that has curcumin in it. And I also use uh this stuff called row RH. It's like liposomaal curcumin. And at some point during the day, not right after my workout because of its inhibition of mTor signaling, but at some point during the day, I'll have about a heaping tablespoon of that that curcumin.

Curcumin it's called a polyphenol. You get it from turmeric. It's well known as you probably know for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Also said
“what it's been shown to do in longevity research is enhance mitochondrial function by increasing your ATP levels, reducing oxidative stress because the anti-inflammatory component, reducing reactive oxygen species, inhibiting mTor signaling, uh, which actually makes a case for not taking a bunch of curcumin right after you work out, by the way, because you want mTor signaling after you work out.”— Explains the mechanism of action and a key timing caveat related to mTOR.
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Taurine

Supplement Sponsored · disclosed

One of the top 8 anti-aging compounds identified in mammalian studies.

DisclosureMentioned in context of Kion Aminos.

Taurine is an amino acid. ... it reduces DNA damage. It reduces mitochondrial dysfunction. It lowers inflammation. It protects against tomeorase deficiency thus increasing or decreasing the rate at which telmir shorten.

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Kion Aminos

Supplement Sponsored · disclosed

An essential amino acid complex.

DisclosureSpeaker's own product line.

Personal experience

So, um I take an essential amino acid complex. I take the Keon aminos. Uh and so, you know, I take about 10 grams pre-workout and another 10 grams later on in the afternoon. It's just such a great supplement and it's even been shown to preserve muscle when you're not exercising.

So, um I take an essential amino acid complex. I take the Keon aminos. ... It's just such a great supplement and it's even been shown to preserve muscle when you're not exercising.

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Notable quotes

Lines worth pulling out — contrarian, specific, or perfectly phrased

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Isn't it cool that my life is so boring and uneventful that the latest greatest things I have to talk to you about is the fact that I can disable pulsewidth modulation on my phone. But, I mean, this is a podcast about health, so figured why not.
Humorous self-deprecation that also highlights the speaker's dedication to health-related details, even in seemingly mundane tech features.
I'm not saying this is like the fox garden in the hen house. I just thought it was interesting that statins can lower GLP-1, thus impairing insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, aggravating insulin resistance and hypoglycemia.
Raises a significant concern about potential pharmaceutical industry dynamics and drug interactions without making definitive accusations.
I love my hyperbaric chamber. I feel incredible. I feel like a three-lunged mutant when I climb out of that thing.
Vivid and memorable description of the positive effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Like many people's pantries, I and probably especially many health podcasters pantries, you know, I have all sorts of supplements that I just like don't use but that are there.
Relatable and humorous admission about supplement accumulation, adding a touch of authenticity.
Basically, long story short is you don't have to eat extra calories to build muscle, especially if you're new to the lifting game.
A concise and impactful summary of a key finding that challenges conventional fitness wisdom.

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