190. Is Spermidine The Solution To Slow Down Cellular Aging?

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

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🗓️ 7 August 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Scientists tracked 829 people for 20 years and discovered that one “embarrassingly named” nutrient, Spermidine, reduced death rates by nearly 40%. This polyamine doesn’t just slow aging, it literally stabilises your DNA and activates cellular repair pathways that tell your cells when to grow, heal, and clean house. You can get therapeutic levels from shitake mushrooms, wheat germ, or fermented foods like kimchi, basically turning your dinner plate into an anti-aging protocol. Join the Ultimate Human VIP community for Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols! https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP: SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP: JOIN AND GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS: 20% OFF FIRST ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij CARAWAY: “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS: “ULTIMATE” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC GENETIC TEST: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Scientific Studies on the Impact of Spermidine on Human Lifespans 02:14 What is Spermidine? 04:15 American Diets are Low in Spermidine-Rich Foods 05:50 Intake of Foods High in Spermidine 07:10 Spermidine as One of the Most Promising Anti-Aging Nutrients The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This nutrient might be the key to living longer without taking expensive supplements every single day.
0:06.0	The closest thing we have to a real-life anti-aging pill.
0:09.0	Today we're unpacking one of the most fascinating and underappreciated compounds in nutrition,
0:14.0	spermidine.
0:15.0	People who ate more of this nutrient dramatically had lower death rates from all causes.
0:20.0	We'll explore the shocking research,
0:22.5	the foods that contain it, and how you can use this knowledge to potentially add years to your
0:26.6	life. Even though spermidine is naturally found in food, we're both eating less of it and our
0:31.3	bodies are also making less of it. Most people aren't getting nearly enough of it,
0:35.3	leaving us deficient in this crucial nutrient right when we need it the most.
0:39.1	So the exciting thing about spermidine is that...
0:41.3	This nutrient may be the most embarrassing name in science, but it might be the most embarrassing name in science, but it might be the key to living longer without taking expensive supplements every single day.
1:03.6	Despite its awkward name, researchers discovered that people who eat more of it dramatically outlive everyone else.
1:10.5	I'm Gary Breckercker and you're listening to
1:12.1	the Ultimate Human Podcast where we dig into the real science of human performance, longevity,
1:16.9	and disease prevention. Today we're unpacking one of the most fascinating and underappreciated
1:22.3	compounds in nutrition, spermodyne. Another longevity claim sounds too good to be true, but this one is backed by decades-long research.
1:30.3	There's a 20-year study that followed almost 900 people, and what they discovered will blow your mind.
1:35.3	People who ate more of this nutrient dramatically had lower death rates from all causes.
1:41.3	Today we're diving deep into spermidine, the nutrient that could be the closest
1:45.5	thing we have to a real-life anti-aging pill. We'll explore the shocking research, the foods that
1:50.9	contain it, and how you can use this knowledge to potentially add years to your life. Stick around
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