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The Human 5.0 ProjectDepression or Thyroid Crash? 5 Lab Tests to Run BEFORE SSRIs (Biohacker 10X Reveals Hidden Pathways)Is depression really a “serotonin problem”… or something your doctor didn’t check?
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the five real biological and lifestyle pathways that can mimic depression—and why SO many people get put on meds before anyone even runs basic labs.
As a retired MD who has seen countless rushed admissions and missed diagnoses, I’m pulling back the curtain on what depression often really is:
• Metabolic dysfunction
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Inflammatory brain stress
• Loneliness-driven cortisol overload
• Medication side effects
This deep dive gives you the exact roadmap to i...
2025-12-1010 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectMicroplastics: How They Invade Your Body, Damage Your Health, and How to Detox | Ultimate Biohacker 10X
Microplastics are now in our food, water, air—even our bloodstream. In this episode, we break down exactly where microplastics come from, how they enter the human body, the health risks they pose, and the emerging science on removing them.
We also cover:
• The top home and lifestyle sources of microplastics
• How to detox microplastics naturally
• What works, what doesn’t, and what’s emerging
• House and lifestyle upgrades to reduce plastic load
• How microplastics affect hormones, inflammation, mitochondria, fertility, and aging
• Biohacker strategies to protect your cells and extend your healths...
2025-12-1009 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectNAD+ Explained: NMN vs NR vs Niacin — The Ultimate Longevity Breakdown (2025)The Cellular Energy Masterclass: NAD+ Precursors for Peak Performance & Healthspan
In this deep-dive episode, we break down the full science behind NAD+, the molecule your mitochondria depend on for energy, repair, and metabolic resilience. We compare major NAD+ precursors—NMN, NR, Niacin, Niacinamide, NADH—and explain how each works, how they differ, and how to use them strategically for peak performance and extended healthspan.
🔥 What you’ll learn:
• What NAD+ actually does inside your cells
• Why NAD+ declines with age — and how to reverse it
• NMN vs NR vs Niacin vs NADH: Mechanisms & diff...
2025-12-1012 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectThe Ultimate GLP-1 And Incretin Showdown: Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide (+ Cagrilintide, Mazdutide, Survodutide)GLP-1 Showdown: Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide vs Retatrutide (+ Cagrilintide, Mazdutide, Survodutide) | Ultimate Biohacker 10X
In today’s episode of The Human 5.0 Project, we break down the ultimate incretin showdown — the real science behind the world’s most powerful metabolic and longevity drugs. Whether you're exploring Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, CagriSema (Cagrilintide + Semaglutide), Mazdutide, or Survodutide, this episode gives you everything you need to understand which one fits your goals.
🔥 What You'll Learn:
• How GLP-1, GIP, glucagon, and amylin pathways really work
• Which compounds deliver the highest weight-loss percentages
• Longevity benefits: inflammation reduction, heart protection, metabolic reset...
2025-12-0906 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectNature vs. Pharma: Why Your Body Prefers Pathways Over Drugs | Ultimate Biohacker 10X ExplainsAre synthetic drugs silently overwhelming your body’s detox machinery?
In this episode of The Human 5.0 Project, Ultimate Biohacker 10X breaks down the real difference between natural biological pathways and lab-created pharmaceuticals — and why your body reacts so differently to each one.
We dive deep into how the liver’s cytochrome P450 enzymes act as your internal garbage disposal system, processing hormones, toxins, plant compounds… and unfortunately, most pharmaceutical drugs. When these enzymes get overloaded, everything from hormone balance to detoxification to metabolic health starts breaking down.
Inside this episode you’ll learn:
🔥 Why pe...
2025-12-0810 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectSLU-PP-332: The Future of Exercise in a Pill!In this episode of The Human 5.0 Project, we dive deep into SLU-PP-332, a groundbreaking compound that promises to revolutionize metabolic health and longevity. Dosing in notes.
What You’ll Learn:
Origins and Development: Discover how SLU-PP-332 was developed at Saint Louis University and the brilliant minds behind it.
Mechanism of Action: Learn how this compound mimics exercise at the cellular level, boosting mitochondrial function and metabolic health.
Current Applications: Explore the therapeutic uses of SLU-PP-332 and how it compares to other metabolic therapies.
Dosing: Research dosing is oral capsule, 500 µg daily in one...
2025-12-0812 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectALS Unveiled: Navigating Supportive Therapies and Future InnovationsIn this episode of the Human 5.0 Project, we delve into the complex world of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). We start with a brief overview of what ALS is, and then we explore the current standard treatments, including medications like Riluzole and Edaravone. The heart of the episode focuses on the innovative supportive therapies being used in the U.S.—from functional medicine and nutritional supplements to cutting-edge peptides and their role in supporting neuron health. We also look into the exciting research and future directions, including stem cell therapies and their potential to transform ALS care. Join us as we...
2025-12-0705 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectNicotine: The Truth Behind the ‘Addictive’ Label, COVID-19 Spike Proteins & The Science They Never Told YouIn this episode of The Human 5.0 Project, we unpack one of the most controversial molecules in modern medicine: nicotine.
Not smoking. Not vaping. Nicotine itself.
For decades, nicotine has been labeled as “highly addictive” by the FDA and Surgeon General—but emerging research from the 1990s through 2025 paints a far more complex picture. We dive into:
🔬 What the science actually shows: 1990s–2025
• Big Tobacco documents revealing how additives—not nicotine—supercharged dependence
• Why pure nicotine behaves differently from cigarette-delivered nicotine
• How NRT (patches, gum) shows almost zero abuse potential
• Neuroprotective effects in Alzheimer’s, Parkins...
2025-12-0714 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectThymosin Alpha-1 (TA1) in 2025: Dosing for Immunity, Autoimmune & Longevity + Best StacksWelcome back to The Human 5.0 Project! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA1)—the immune-modulating peptide that’s been quietly revolutionizing immune resilience for decades.
We cover:
The fascinating history of TA1: From its discovery in the 1970s to its role in 2025 as a trusted tool for biohackers and longevity enthusiasts.
How TA1 works: We break down how this 28-amino-acid peptide acts as the conductor of your immune system, fine-tuning T-cells, NK cells, and cytokines for a balanced, anti-inflammatory response.
Dosing protocols for everything from acute viral in...
2025-12-0707 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectSemaglutide Simplified: From Ozempic to Healthspan HeroIn this 9-minute episode, we break down Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy/Rybelsus) — the GLP-1 agonist that reshaped weight loss, longevity, and metabolic health. Even as newer peptides like Tirzepatide and Retatrutide enter the spotlight, Semaglutide remains a proven, reliable, and highly effective tool for weight management and healthspan optimization.
We cover everything you need to know:
✔️ What Semaglutide is & how it works
✔️ Why it’s STILL relevant despite newer multi-agonists
✔️ Dosing protocols for weight loss & diabetes
✔️ Side effects & how to minimize them
✔️ The best stacks for muscle retention, longevity, & metabolic health
✔️ The 2025 biohacking trend: microdosin...
2025-12-0708 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectRetatrutide Revolution: The Triple-Threat Agonist Redefining Weight Loss & BeyondWelcome back to The Human 5.0 Project – where we upgrade the human operating system.
In today’s episode we go full-send on Retatrutide , Eli Lilly’s triple-agonist that just obliterated every weight-loss record in 2025: up to 24.2% body weight loss in 48 weeks (that’s 50–60+ lbs for most people) with simultaneous improvements in A1c, liver fat, blood pressure, and triglycerides. People are already calling it the “Ozempic killer” and the first true “programmable metabolism” molecule.
Here’s exactly what we cover in this 9-minute deep dive:
What Retatrutide actually is (GLP-1 + GIP + Glucagon triple action explained simply)
Why the gluc...
2025-12-0608 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectGHK-Cu Unleashed: Copper Peptide Magic for Skin, Healing, and BeyondIn this 5-minute deep dive, we unpack GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper), the copper-bound tripeptide that’s absolutely dominating 2025 longevity and aesthetic medicine conversations. Once a well-kept secret of high-end skincare, GHK-Cu is now the #1 most-researched regenerative peptide worldwide — and for good reason.
Here’s exactly what we cover:
Why natural GHK levels drop from ~200 ng/mL in your 20s to under 20 ng/mL by age 60… and how GHK-Cu reverses that decline
Injectable vs. topical: real-world differences in absorption, dosing, and results (including scar remodeling, wrinkle reduction, and hair regrowth data)
The 7 core mechanisms: gene modulation (4,000+ genes), collagen/elastin...
2025-12-0604 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectVilon Blueprint: How a Two-Amino Peptide Rewires ImmunityDive into the world of Vilon, one of the original Khavinson peptides, in this focused seven-minute breakdown. We cover what it does (Lys-Glu dipeptide from thymus extracts), how it works (chromatin remodeling, gene upregulation), and the exact research dosing protocols used in cell cultures and rodents. If you're into longevity, immunosenescence, or peptide stacks, this episode unpacks the science behind restoring youthful immune function. Like, subscribe, and comment your favorite bioregulator below!
For more longevity insights and protocols, check out biohackerdepot.com – your go-to resource for cutting-edge health optimization strategies.
And if yo...
2025-12-0607 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectCrohn’s and Inflammation: Navigating Holistic Treatment Paths.In this episode, we dive into holistic approaches to managing Crohn’s disease and related inflammation. From peptides and supplements to diet and lifestyle tweaks, discover how you can create a balanced, integrative plan for symptom relief without relying solely on heavy-duty medications. Always discuss treatment plans with your healthcare provider.
#CrohnsDisease #Inflammation #HolisticHealth #Peptides #DietAndLifestyle #GutHealth #AutoimmuneHealing
2025-12-0504 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectUnlocking Ipamorelin: The Peptide Path to Performance and LongevityIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of Ipamorelin, a powerful peptide known for boosting growth hormone levels, enhancing recovery, and supporting anti-aging. Whether you're curious about how it works, the benefits, or the potential drawbacks, we've got you covered in a quick seven-minute deep dive.
#Ipamorelin #Peptides #Biohacking #Longevity #HumanPerformance #Wellness #PodcastLife
2025-12-0506 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectMOTS-c Explained: The Tiny Peptide with Big Metabolic PowerIn this episode of The Human 5.0 Project, Ultimate Biohacker 10X breaks down MOTS-c — a mitochondrial peptide that’s making waves in the longevity and metabolic health communities. Learn how this small but mighty peptide works, why researchers are excited about its potential benefits for metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and healthy aging, and what current research says about dosing and safety. Remember, MOTS-c is still in the experimental stage, so always consult a professional before exploring any new peptide protocols.
#MOTSc #Biohacking #Longevity #Mitochondria #Peptides #MetabolicHealth #HumanOptimization #UltimateBiohacker10X #TheHuman50Project #Wellness #HealthScience
2025-12-0407 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectBPC-157: What It Is, How It Works, Why It Matters and Current DosingBPC-157 is one of the most talked-about peptides in the biohacking, longevity, and performance science world — yet most people still don’t understand what it actually does or how it works. In this episode, I break down the real science behind BPC-157, separating hype from reality and giving you a clear understanding of its role in regeneration, recovery, and gut health.
We explore the origins of BPC-157, how it’s derived from a naturally occurring protective protein in the stomach, and why researchers have been fascinated by its effects on healing, inflammation, and tissue repair. You’ll learn ho...
2025-12-0114 minThe Human 5.0 ProjectThe KLOW ProtocolThe KLOW Peptide has become one of the most talked-about compounds in the optimization and performance world — but most people still have no idea what it actually does or how it fits into the KLOW framework. In this episode, I break down the science behind the KLOW Peptide, how it works, the pathways it influences, and why it’s gaining so much attention in the biohacking community.
You’ll learn how the KLOW Peptide interacts with the four pillars of the KLOW Protocol:
K — Ketosis
L — Low Insulin
O — Optimal Hormones
W — Weight Management & W...
2025-11-3014 min
LEVEL UP#6 : Biohacker : Il nous explique comment être 10x plus performant au quotidienCafé, écrans, position assise : votre quotidien sabote littéralement votre système nerveux et vous ne vous en rendez pas compte. Comme tout le monde vous pensez mettre les bonnes méthodes en place, mais certains signes vont vous démontrez que non : - Boire d'une traite 1L d'eau pour rester hydrater, - Prendre du temps pour soi en scrollant sur TikTok, - Bailler en réunion.. Dans cette interview, Julien Paccaud, coach performance et efficacité en entreprise, fondateur de My Body Ecology, nous rév...
2025-08-281h 00
Biohacking NewsBiohacking Industry Booms with Conferences, Partnerships, and 22% Consumer Demand GrowthBiohacking Industry Update: May 2025The biohacking industry continues its rapid expansion with several notable developments over the past 48 hours. Yesterday, prominent biohacking leader Ben Greenfield announced a strategic partnership with 10X Health and OsteoStrong, signaling a significant collaboration aimed at advancing strength training, longevity research, and human optimization technologies[3]. This partnership represents a growing trend of consolidation among wellness technology providers seeking to create more comprehensive biohacking solutions.In conference news, preparations are intensifying for the upcoming Biohacking Conference 2025, scheduled for May 28-30 in Austin, Texas - now just 12 days away[1]. Hosted by industry pioneer Dave...
2025-05-1602 min
Moonshots with Peter DiamandisAI Biohacking Breakthroughs: Transform Your Health with Gary Brecka's Top Strategies | EP #149In this episode, Gary and Peter discuss the most important bio hacks people should know and cover a list of health tech gadgets they have at home and use daily to live longer. Recorded on Jan 23rd, 2024Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.Gary Brecka is a renowned human biologist, biohacker, and longevity expert with over two decades of experience optimizing human performance and advancing functional medicine. As the Co-Founder and Chief Human Biologist of 10X Health System, he develops cutting-edge strategies t...
2025-02-131h 37
Level Up PodcastUnlocking Peak Health: Gary Brecka Reveals Biohacking Secrets for a Longer Life | Level Up PodcastStep into the world of high-performing individuals with the Level Up Podcast, hosted by Real Estate Visionary Robert Rivani and Co-hosted by Author, Ultra-Endurance Athlete, and Entrepreneur Alvaro Nunez. Each episode invites you to dive deep into the stories, success and mindsets of industry leaders. From the calculated moves of real estate moguls to the charisma of reality TV stars, the creative vision of celebrities, insights of best-selling authors, transformative wisdom of coaches, and life-changing perspectives from health, wellness, and biohacking experts, every guest brings unique perspectives and real-world strategies to help you level up your life.
On this...
2024-11-141h 00
Limitless MindsetTHE most MIND-BLOWING day of my life as a BiohackerThe relentless seeker of wisdom and knowledge is sometimes rewarded with a "Satori experience" - a powerfully transformative moment of TOTAL spiritual clarity about your life and what you are in the world to do. In the past I was skeptical of such things, but no longer because this happened to me this year. It was pretty mindblowing, and while I'm still processing it, I'm ready to talk about it. But in describing this I prefer to use the Greek word Anakainōsis, which means a renewal, renovation, or complete change for the better.ἀνακαίνωσιςI like this...
2024-06-0929 min
Health Optimisation Podcast with TimbiohackerDetox or Die - Why Modern Life Demands a New Health Strategy with Gary Brecka“There are some individual needs that every human being has. And if you can find that deficiency and put that raw material back into the human body, those people thrive in ways they never thought possible.” –Gary BreckaYou’re not just getting old. It’s not because your job is stressful or your kids are tiring you out. Your brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, poor focus… They’re a sign that you're nutrient deficient.Gary Brecka says nutrient deficiencies are impacting our genetic function and our body’s ability to heal itself. The good news? This...
2024-04-241h 10
Health Optimisation Podcast with TimbiohackerDetox or Die - Why Modern Life Demands a New Health Strategy with Gary Brecka“There are some individual needs that every human being has. And if you can find that deficiency and put that raw material back into the human body, those people thrive in ways they never thought possible.” –Gary BreckaYou’re not just getting old. It’s not because your job is stressful or your kids are tiring you out. Your brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, poor focus… They’re a sign that you're nutrient deficient.Gary Brecka says nutrient deficiencies are impacting our genetic function and our body’s ability to heal itself. The good news? This...
2024-04-241h 10
The Kris Gethin Podcast197. Round Table Biohacking Discussion with Siim Land, Tim Gray and Joe Cohen at AIWOIn this episode Kris sits down with Joe Cohen, Tim Gray, and Siim Land to talk about their experience at AIWO in Chennai, India. AIWO puts on "healthcations" where people can come and take time to learn more about their health through intensive tests and treatments, all while staying at a 5 star resort. It's a great way to invest in your health and learn about yourself outside of the mainstream medical systems we are used to in the Western world. Take a seat, grab a notebook, and get ready to learn about what tests are critical to...
2024-03-221h 43
TRIGGERnometryDon’t Die Before Your Time - Longevity Expert Gary BreckaGary Brecka is a Human Biologist, ‘Biohacker’ and co-founder of 10X Health System. Formerly a mortality researcher for the insurance industry, he now uses his experience to help people optimise the mind, body and spirit through modern science. His system has been credited with changing many lives, including that of UFC president, Dana White.SPONSORED BY: ExpressVPN. Go to https://www.expressvpn.com/trigger/ and get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package!SPONSORED BY: MUD\WTR. Save $20, get a free sample of creamer AND a free frother when...
2024-01-101h 00
Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryAlcohol, Sugar & Weed Are Worse Than You Think! - The Man Who Predicts When You'll Die | Gary Brecka PT 1Are you ready for a game-changer? This episode is set to flip the switch on your understanding of your own capabilities. I’m joined by human biologist, biohacker, and co-founder of 10X Health System, Gary Brecka. If you've ever dreamt of dominating your field, achieving the seemingly impossible, and unlocking untapped potential, this is the episode for you.In this first part, we delve deep into the fascinating ways biology controls your mindset. You'll discover how discipline can slice through bad habits like a hot knife through butter, clearing your path to success. But it's not all ab...
2023-11-211h 32
High Performance HealthFix Your Posture: The Connection Between Your Posture & Your Brain, Feet & Eyes with Annette VerpillotAngela is joined by Annette Verpillot to discuss the fascinating connection between posture, the brain, and overall health. She explains how our ability to fight gravity impacts our energy levels, longevity, and even blood pressure. Annette emphasises the importance of proper posture and its impact on the nervous system, as well as the role of the feet, jaw, and eyes in maintaining good posture. She also shares insights on how to address unconscious posture habits and offers solutions for improving posture through sensory stimulation KEY TAKEAWAYS Posture plays a crucial role in our overall...
2023-11-2142 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Neuroscience: How Your Mind Creates Your Reality with Dr Tara SwartAngela presents a bitesize version of her fascinating interview with Dr Tara Swart, in which they discuss the concept of manifesting and the role of vibrational energy in the process. They explore the idea that raising one's vibrational energy is crucial for manifestation, with a focus on positive expectancy and cultivating an abundant mindset. KEY TAKEAWAYS The law of vibration is considered to be more important than the law of attraction in manifesting. Raising one's vibrational energy is crucial in this process. Positive expectancy and having an abundant mindset are key factors in raising one's vibration...
2023-11-1710 min
The Ultimate Mindset Change PodcastBiohack your Way To Health - Interview with Angela FosterCan you reverse ageing?
Paul meets Angela Foster, an award-winning nutritionist and creator of global podcast hit, High Performance Health. They delve into the world of biohacking and discuss how it can optimise mental and physical health. Angela shares her insights on biohacking as a way to fast-track health optimisation by working with biology and physiology. They also explore the challenges women face with stress, hormonal health, and burnout, and how biohacking can help address these issues.
Do you want access to even deeper, even more powerful subconscious training content without the intros, exclusive invites...
2023-11-1533 min
High Performance HealthMenstrual Cycle Productivity: The Art of Working With Your Cycle, Not Against It with Renae FieckAngela talks to Renae Fieck about optimising high performance for women, including the importance of understanding and working with the menstrual cycle to enhance productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. They explore the different phases of the cycle, such as the recharge phase, the action phase, and the admin phase, and how each phase affects energy levels, focus, and motivation. They also touch on the interplay between hormones, circadian rhythms, and productivity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracking your menstrual cycle and being aware of the different phases can help optimise your performance and productivity. It's important to...
2023-11-1455 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Banish SAD & Upgrade Your Energy in The Winter Months with Beth McDougall M.DAngela interviews Dr. Beth McDougal about the importance of mitochondrial health and its impact on overall well-being. They discuss various therapies and biohacking techniques that can optimise mitochondrial function, such as red light therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapies. Dr. McDougal explains how these treatments can improve energy production within cells, leading to better cellular health and overall vitality. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of our cells and play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. Red light therapy can up-regulate mitochondrial function by unblocking enzymes and increasing energy production...
2023-11-1014 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Preview: Empowering Women through The Cycle Syncing Method®️ with Alisa VittiAngela presents a bitesize alongside Alissa Vitti, who discusses key nutrition tips and practices for promoting longevity and overall health, particularly for women over the age of 45. They look at the negative effects of alcohol on aging and disease risk, encouraging women to eliminate it from their diets, plus the importance of managing blood glucose levels is also highlighted, with the suggestion of wearing a continuous glucose monitor to understand individual metabolic responses to different foods KEY TAKEAWAYS Alcohol is not recommended for women over 45 due to its negative effects on aging a...
2023-11-0316 min
High Performance HealthBitesize: How to Step Into Your Most Empowered Future Self with Roxanne SaffieAngela presents a bitesize biohack from the past featuring Roxanne Saffie, in which they discuss the importance of creating a future self and cultivating a strong self-image and identity. They provide three powerful questions that listeners can journal off to anchor themselves in their desired identity, emphasising the importance of clarity and making choices in alignment with one's values. TAKEAWAYS One of the first steps in creating a future self-image and identity is to identify your core values. This requires being honest with yourself and assessing whether your behaviours align with those values. Another...
2023-10-2014 min
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Gary Brecka: I Can Predict How Long You Have Left to Live! 10X Your Health With These 3 No-Cost Bio Hacks | Health and Wellness E250For more than two decades, Gary Brecka worked in the life insurance business, using medical records and demographic data to predict life expectancy. One day he had an epiphany: there were human beings on the other sides of his spreadsheets and he wasn’t going to spend one more day of his own life predicting death. Instead, he would use his knowledge to help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. Gary Brecka is now a biohacker, human biologist, and one of the world’s foremost experts on how thinking differently about nutrition can protect us against aging and dise...
2023-10-161h 02
High Performance HealthBitesize: The Invisible Barrier: Why You're Not Seeing Result with Fitness / NutritionAngela discusses the invisible barrier that may be preventing individuals from seeing results in their fitness and nutrition efforts, explaining how stress, particularly high cortisol levels, can hinder weight loss and body composition goals. Angela also focusses on the importance of managing stress and finding balance in order to optimise health and performance, touching on topics such as heart rate variability, nutrition strategies, and the impact of stress on various aspects of well-being KEY TAKEAWAYS Managing stress is crucial for achieving fitness and nutrition goals. High levels of stress can lead to elevated cortisol...
2023-10-1319 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: How To Be More Resilient, Calm & FocussedAngela presents a biohack edition featuring Eliza Kingsford from episode 261, exploring the profound impact of our nervous system on our thoughts, emotions, and actions, emphasising the importance of being in a regulated state to access a flow state and enhance creativity. Eliza explains that carrying a disregulated nervous system into a task or activity can hinder productivity and lead to distractions like food, scrolling, or checking email. By recognising and understanding our own nervous system states, such as safety and connection, fight or flight, and shutdown, we can better navigate our reactions and behaviours. TAKEAWAYS Our...
2023-09-2916 min
High Performance HealthBitesize: Intermittent Fasting For Women, Effects on Hormones & LongevityAngela discusses the benefits and misconceptions surrounding fasting, beginning by explaining why someone might consider fasting, such as flipping the metabolic switch from using glucose to ketones as fuel, increasing energy levels, improving brain cognition, and aiding in weight loss. Angela also talks about the fact that fasting can help preserve muscle and enhance autophagy, the cellular recycling process. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fasting can help switch the body from using glucose as fuel to using ketones, leading to benefits such as increased energy, improved brain cognition, and mental focus. Fasting can help reduce overall calorie...
2023-09-2218 min
High Performance HealthBitesize: Toxins, Detoxification and Women’s Health - with Dr Jill Carnahan Angela interviews Dr Jill Carnahan, who shares their personal journey of dealing with the impact of toxic chemicals on their health and highlights the alarming increase in the number of chemicals introduced into our environment each year, with little regulation or testing by authorities. KEY TAKEAWAYS The exposure to toxic chemicals, such as glyphosate, is a major contributor to modern illnesses, chronic conditions, autoimmunity, and cancer epidemics. The regulation and testing of chemicals in the environment, especially in the US, is inadequate, leading to the introduction of hundreds of thousands of new chemicals e...
2023-09-0113 min
High Performance HealthBitesize: Finding Your Authentic Self with Dr John Demartini In a preview of her upcoming interview with Dr John DeMartini, Angela and her very special guest discuss the power of authenticity and living in alignment with our highest values. Dr. Demartini believes that motivation is a symptom of not being authentic, and that when we are living in alignment with our values, our body and mind flourish. He also highlights the importance of exemplifying what we teach and finding joy in doing what we love. VALUABLE RESOURCES The power of our thoughts: The transcript emphasizes the belief that what we think about, we become...
2023-08-2509 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Creatine - The Brain Boosting & Body Composition Hero Supplement For this special Bitesize Biohack, Angela explores the benefits of creatine for women's health. While traditionally associated with men and bodybuilders, creatine has numerous advantages for women, particularly during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and postmenopause. KEY TAKEAWAYS Creatine is a molecule that is important for producing ATP, the energy currency of the body. It is primarily made in the liver and is important for skeletal muscle health, bone density, gut health, and brain health. Women have less storage capacity for creatine compared to men, so supplementation can be beneficial for women. Taking 3-5 grams of creatine d...
2023-08-1814 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Blood Glucose Control, Weight Loss and Polyphenols with Dr Clare BaileyAngela is joined by Dr Clare Bailey to talk about the benefits of olive oil and how to reduce your blood sugar in order to promote weight loss and help to reverse Type-2 diabetes. KEY TAKEAWAYS One you reach a state of ketosis, you're burning fat rather than sugar. Once you get your sugars down you will feel better and more alert. Take a piece of string and cut it to your height - fold it in half, wrap it around your middle, and the double string should meet at the end. This is an easy...
2023-08-1115 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Ending Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar with Dr Caroline LeafAngela presents a preview of her upcoming interview with Dr Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist, in which she discusses depression, anxiety and mental health. KEY TAKEAWAYS The never-ending circle of diagnosis and symptoms is like a chicken-and-egg situation. Health professionals tend to tell us that one causes the other. Depression and anxiety are not illnesses on the same level as conditions such as diabetes. Depression and anxiety are signals that something is not right in your life. BEST MOMENTS 'You ask why you have an anxiety disorder...
2023-08-0415 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Is This Normal? Periods, Birth Control and PCOS with Dr Jolene BrightenFrom her interview with Jolene Brighten, Angela presents a biohack episode dedicated to helping you better understand the menstrual cycle and the struggles it can raise by focussing upon what a normal period should look like. KEY TAKEAWAYS If your period is so painful that interrupts the activities you perform as part of daily living, then there is a problem somewhere, and you need to be checked out. The period and the menstrual cycle are different entities, but they do go together hand in hand. You cannot judge one based upon the other. BEST MOMENTS
2023-07-2811 min
High Performance HealthUnmasking Me - Life-Changing Lessons from a Year Without AlcoholIn this very special bonus episode, Angela talks about the life-changing effects she has experienced after a year without drinking alcohol, and the frank, often-surprising answers to the question: would she ever drink again? KEY TAKEAWAYS When you create goals you should always set stages, meaning that you can reach wins more regularly. This stops us from feeling a sense of distance from the result. Post-natal depression can affect those who have never experienced mental health issues before, and who least expect to feel bad. Alcohol can often be used as a crutch. It numbs the...
2023-07-2737 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Harnessing the Power of Micro Movements for Optimal Energy and Brain HealthMicro movements throughout the day can enhance blood flow, aids recovery, builds energy and concentration levels, and improves brain health. In this bitesize biohack episode, Angela presents a piece of her conversation with Dr Michael Mosley, who explains the science behind micro movements, why squats are so good, and the importance of stairs (both down and up) KEY TAKEAWAYS The squat and press-up, because they are vertical movements, provide huge surges of blood to the brain which trigger a substance that acts like fertiliser. Many underestimate the impact that resistance training will have, not just while...
2023-07-2114 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: How to Stop Diets and Develop Metabolic Flexibility for Forever Fat LossThe key to lasting weight loss is to tap in to the power of metabolic flexibility, which enables our bodies to efficiently burn whatever foods we consume. But how can we improve and train our bodies to be more metabolically flexible? In this week's bitesize biohack, Angela is joined by Dr Molly Maloof to tell you how. KEY TAKEAWAYS Diets train us to cut out or add more of certain macros to our food intake, but this practice can, in the long term, make us far more inflexible in terms of metabolism. You need to listen...
2023-07-1412 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: The Power of 30+ Plants for Microbiome HealthAngela shares a short clip from her interview with gut health doctor, Megan Rossi, in which she talks about the importance of diversifying your diet in order to activate better health in the gut - the foundation of all wellbeing. KEY TAKEAWAYS People think food just has a health element to it, but food should be enjoyed, too. Those who actually revel in the pleasure of food have been proven to live longer. Diversifying our diets not only aids out human cellular make-up, but nourishes the trillions of micro-bacteria that keep us healthy and functioning. We...
2023-07-0710 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Gluten, Glyphosate and Leaky Gut with Dr Stephen GundryAngela shares a biohack special from her conversation with Dr Stephen Gundry, in which he talks about mitochondrial uncoupling and how it can be a short cut to upgrading your metabolism, plus the effects of glyphosate on a leaky gut, and why gluten itself may only be part of the problem. KEY TAKEAWAYS Round Up can potentiate a leaky gut. It can turn people who are not gluten sensitive into people who are incredibly sensitive to gluten, plus it can kill of helpful bacteria. People with measurable leaky guts also carry antibodies to the various forms...
2023-06-3012 min
High Performance HealthGame Changers: Empowering Women and Young Girls in Sport with Former Medalist and GB Rower, Baz MoffatThis week, Angela is in conversation with former Team GB rower, Baz Moffat, about how we can support young girls of all ages in sport much more than we currently are. Women In Sport recently discovered that almost half of all teenage girls end up disengaging with sport due to a lack of support and the pressures of school work, amongst other reasons, and in this show, Baz and Angela talk through ways in which we can stop so many potential sports stars from losing their sporting passions. KEY TAKEAWAYS 43% of teenage girls who...
2023-06-2756 min
High Performance HealthBitesize: Favourite Biohacks & Personal Experiments (gone wrong!) - LIVE Chat From London's Health Optimisation SummitAfter appearing at the Health Optimisation Summit in London, Angela presents a very special conversation that took place live at the event with friend and fellow podcast creator, Tony Wrighton, all about favourite biohacks, and experiments in health that may not always have gone to plan... KEY TAKEAWAYS Headsets have been conceptualised and manufactured that reprogram our subconscious mind and beliefs. Events such as the Health Optimsation Summit really do help to demonstrate that all factors and niches of health and wellbeing are being considered by technology innovators. BEST MOMENTS 'I'm like a...
2023-06-2310 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack - Spermidine, Glycine and Peptides for LongevityAngela shares an invaluable biohack from her upcoming interview with Dr Neil Paulvin, about how you can begin the age-reversal process using peptides, supplements and biohacking techniques. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the US, when a product becomes prescription-only,, it becomes banned as a supplement because the dosage can no longer be regulated by the medical sector. When considering taking Spermidine, you must be aware of any reactions to gluten that you may already experience. As in most cases, it's wise to consult your doctor before embarking on a course of this BEST MOMENTS 'This...
2023-06-1608 min
High Performance HealthThe Science and Faith of Resilience - Unlocking the Secrets to Healing and Overcoming Life’s ChallengeAngela is joined by Dr Jill Carnahan, a medical and functional medicine doctor, and author of new book ;'Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Medicine, Science And Faith'. Dr Carnahan discusses her incredible story of overcoming breast cancer at the age of just 25, the importance of detoxification in today's modern world, and why loving yourself is the key to developing greater resilience. KEY TAKEAWAYS If we want to instil the next great generation of healers, then we must start by teaching them to respect their own basic needs of self-care and self-love. Taking care of...
2023-06-1346 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack - High Performance Hack: Do This to Double Your ProductivityAngela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently c...
2023-06-0911 min
High Performance HealthBecome The Hero Of Your Own Story with Simon Alexander OngIn this week's episode, Angela talks to Simon Alexander Ong, a personal development entrepreneur, about how you can live an extraordinary life and become the hero of your own journey by transforming your energy and awakening your imagination to what is truly possible. KEY TAKEAWAYS We will always face setbacks and challenges in life. The real measure of how successful we become is how we choose to respond to them. When we create an amazing life path for ourselves we are actually helping others. We are inspiring them to want to do the same, and thereby...
2023-06-0640 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack - How to Maximise Productivity to Improve Performance and Create More FreedomIn this bitesize biohack, Angela delivers a method to optimise your productivity and free up more time to spend with family and friends, increasing your performance, taken from a short preview of an upcoming interview with life coach and business strategist Simon Alexander. KEY TAKEAWAYS Creating amazing life journeys doesn't just benefit us, but can serve as inspiration for others, thereby accelerating their own paths of growth. When we procrastinate or have lots of time on our hands, we fall into the trap of working. In reality, if we create boundaries, we form habits and work...
2023-06-0210 min
High Performance HealthIntermittent Fasting for Women - How to Fast Like a Girl with Dr Mindy PelzWe all know how to fast, but there are different rules for women and men. In this episode, Angela is joined once more by Dr Mindy Pelz who talks about the specific ways we should be using fasting as a tool, and optimising our longevity, hormone balance and energy levels. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fasting works because we are tapping into a whole new system of energy generation and metabolism. It's remarkable that it's taken so long for this to become a better known fact. As oestrogen drops, we become more insulin resistant, which is one of the...
2023-05-301h 04
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Fasting and Perimenopause with Dr Mindy PelzIn a preview of the upcoming interview, Angela shares a bitesize biohack courtesy of Dr Mindy Pelz, in which she discusses the changes we experience during perimenopause and how we can optimise our fasting schedule to help with factors such as inflammation, insulin resistance and brain fog KEY TAKEAWAYS The first thing to realise when you're a perimenopausal woman, is that the lifestyle we lived during our thirties is not going to work when we reach later years. When we reach our forties and see that our ovary hormones are beginning to retire, we must start...
2023-05-2612 min
High Performance HealthOptimizing Women's Fitness for Health and Longevity with Dr Andy GalpinAngela talks to Dr. Andy Galpin about improving health span alongside longevity, focusing specifically on women's health, including managing sleep, stress, nutrition and how physical activity is of vital importance. They also discuss the nuances of optimising fitness routines for women, taking into account the menstrual cycle and challenges during perimenopause and menopause. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is vital to manage sleep, stress, nutrition, and physical activity. By prioritising these key areas, we can set ourselves up for optimal health and longevity. Spending time in nature or engaging in sports and activities that require reacting to external s...
2023-05-231h 17
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack: Key Fitness Metrics for Longevity for Women with Dr Andy GalpinAngela shares a brief biohack from an upcoming episode with Dr Andy Galpin, in which he shares specific considerations we should be looking at when it comes to optimising longevity, and for balancing hormonal health. KEY TAKEAWAYS In terms of tasks we can perform to maximise longevity, look to exercise without breaks for at least 45 minutes at any pace, so long as movement is perpetual. Your heart rate needs to be able to rise, sustained, and then brought back down. Strength is also required in not just grip strength but lower body in general. BEST...
2023-05-1911 min
High Performance HealthBitesize Biohack - How to Harness Your Inner Power to Achieve Your GoalsFrom her interview with Jim Steele about the value of persistence and achieving goals, Angela presents a bitesize biohack designed to push you to continue when you're on the path towards a greater aim, and how to harness the power of persistence in doing so. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's vital that you receive some kind of payoff as you make progress in anything, so as to motivate you to keep on pushing onwards. You must have a certain belief system in the ability to reach your end goal. If the task is impossible to begin with, and...
2023-05-1210 min
The James Altucher ShowThe Human Hacker's Guide to Hacking Your Own Biology | Ben GreenfieldThis interview blew my mind. I'm not going to inject stem cells into my penis, but I'm going to do everything else Ben Greenfield suggests. Human hacker - and New York Times bestselling author - Ben Greenfield joins the show as he shares the secrets from his book Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging. I have interviewed dozens of people on this topic; however, this episode and book sum them all up and then go 10x deeper! Ben explores cutting-edge science and strategies for optimizing every aspect of human performance, from physical fitness and longevity to cognitive fu...
2023-02-091h 13
PROFUSION#38 Gary Brecka | Health Edition | Human Biologist, Biohacker, & Co-Founder of 10x Health SystemsGary is an human biologist, an entrepreneur, founder of Streamline Medical Group based in Naples, and Co-Founder of 10x health system. Fl. His goal is to support people so they can become their best, healthiest and living the most fulfilled lives. He has over 20 years of experience in “Bio-Hacking” and “Functional Medicine”—his passion lies in customizing peak performance protocols for individuals to achieve optimal health. He’s an expert on serum blood and genetic biomarkers.
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Website: https://10xhealthsystem.com/
2022-08-3057 min
The Energy CodeEvidence-Based Biohacking Pt. 1: Critical Thinking, Combating Misinformation, & Wearables w/ Elias Arjan
I remember when I was first seeking a way for BioLight to somehow become involved in a scientific study and have our products validated by research. It didn't take long for my path to entangle with today's guest, Elias Arjan. At the time, Elias was overseeing an arm of Biostrap called Biostrap Labs, which he himself developed to help biohacking and wellness brands run their products through a valid research protocol -- utilizing the biometric data from Biostrap wearables -- to provide scientific evidence to support their own products. As you will learn from Elias, the biohacking landscape is t...
2021-12-021h 18