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The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

10-Minute Weekly Update : 1339

The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Dave Asprey

Fat, Health & Fitness, Meditation, Biohacking, Lifestyle, Diet, Science, Self-improvement, Fasting, Nutrition, Hacking, Fitness, Brain, Wellness, Education

4.67.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 October 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Upgrade your week in just 10 minutes with D(AI)ve Asprey’s essential rundown on what matters most in longevity, biohacking, AI health tech, and medical freedom. 


This episode covers: 


• Apple Cider Vinegar Myth Busted 

A weight-loss study just got retracted. ACV will not melt fat, but it may blunt glucose spikes or ease digestion when diluted in water before carb-heavy meals. Skip the shots and protect your teeth. 

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251001092216.htm 


• NMN Is Back 

The FDA reversal puts NMN back on shelves as a clean NAD precursor. Dave explains why quality, cycling, and stacking with anti-inflammatory strategies make the difference. 

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renue-by-science-celebrates-fda-reversal-confirming-nmn-is-lawful-for-use-in-dietary-supplements-302573317.html 


• Poor Sleep Ages Your Brain 

Machine learning MRI studies show poor sleep makes your brain biologically older and raises dementia risk. Dave shares the three dials to track (deep sleep, REM, resting heart rate) and the three biggest levers to fix them. 

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023171543.htm 


• Psilocybin for Lasting Reset 

New research finds a single guided dose can unlock plasticity, ease pain patterns, and lift mood for weeks. Dave outlines safe protocols, integration steps, and why it is a strategic reset tool, not a party trick. 

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250616040215.htm 


• AI Detects Cancer Earlier 

A new AI tool called DOLPHIN can find hidden genetic markers to flag cancer risk sooner. Pairing high tech scans with low tech terrain fixes like sleep, muscle, and insulin control is the prevention model that works. 

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251001092206.htm 


All source links provided for easy reference to the original reporting and research above.  


This is essential listening for fans of biohacking, hacking human performance, functional medicine, and longevity who want actionable tools from Host Dave Asprey and a guest who embodies what it means to age with energy, clarity, and vitality. 


Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. 


New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (audio-only), and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. 


Keywords: Apple cider vinegar, weight loss myths, NMN supplements, NAD precursors, cellular energy, sleep and dementia, brain aging, deep sleep optimization, REM sleep, psilocybin therapy, BDNF, neuroplasticity, pain relief, mood reset, AI cancer detection, early cancer screening, biohacking news, longevity science, Dave Asprey, Human Upgrade podcast 


Thank you to our sponsors!  


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• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 

• Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com 

• Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated 

• Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com 

• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com 

• 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com 


Timestamps: 

0:00 — Introduction 

0:18 — Story 1: Apple Cider Vinegar and Weight Loss 

1:49 — Story 2: NMN is Back in Supplements 

3:31 — Story 3: Sleep and Brain Health 

5:39 — Story 4: Psilocybin and Lasting Relief 

7:49 — Story 5: AI Tool DOLPHIN for Early Cancer Signals 

9:48 — Conclusion & Weekly Roundup 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

I'm Dave Asprey. That's Dave spelled D-A-I-V-E.

0:05.0

And this is your 10-minute weekly upgrade on the biggest stories in biohacking, longevity, and the world of health.

0:12.0

Let's go.

0:15.0

Staring at screens all day is wrecking your vision and your brain.

0:19.0

You might just think it's aging, but it's not.

0:21.6

It's a broken eye brain connection.

0:23.7

And it gets worse every hour you spend looking at a screen.

0:27.2

If you plan to live to 180 and beyond,

0:30.2

you need to protect your dominant sense.

0:32.2

Now, here's the good news.

0:34.0

You can train your visual system,

0:36.0

just like you train your body or your brain.

0:38.3

Screenfit is a science-backed method built by Dr. Bryce Applebaum that rebuilds how your brain

0:43.6

and eyes work together. No eye drops, no appointments, no gimmicks. Just 15 minutes a day to

0:49.9

sharpen focus, reduce fatigue, and protect your vision for the long haul. I saw real results in

0:56.2

just a week. If you strive for peak performance or plan to live a very long time like I do,

1:01.9

you want clear vision to match. Go to screenfit.com slash Dave or use code D-A-V-E to get $200

1:09.7

off and try it for yourself. You'll see what I mean, literally.

1:17.6

Story 1, Apple cider vinegar and weight loss. Let's bust a myth right out of the gate. A study claiming apple cider vinegar helps you lose weight just

1:29.2

got pulled. Turns out the results didn't hold up. That means if you've been chugging vinegar

1:34.7

shots to drop pounds, you've been wasting your time. Time is your most valuable supplement,

1:41.6

and I don't want you burning it on hacks that don't deliver. Now, here's where

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