199. Debunking Health Myths with Sage Workinger-Brecka & Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2025

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Relationship goals meet biohacking in this revealing conversation about how Sage Workinger-Brecka and Gary Brecka synchronize their health protocols while respecting their genetic differences. In this episode, they also answer your most-burning questions on children’s nutrition, hormonal imbalance, ADHD symptoms, and mitochondrial health. Bonus: they share the exact mineral cocktail they drink daily, including their morning routines, which has been a game-changer for sustained energy without the afternoon crash. Join the Ultimate Human VIP community for Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Connect with Sage Workinger-Brecka Website: http://bit.ly/3HGwUos Instagram: http://bit.ly/45PCvSz Facebook: http://bit.ly/4lZ4SlS 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 AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD 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 of Show 02:43 Most Overlooked Thing by Couples 07:15 How to Improve Health and Relationship 09:09 What Does Your Fatigue Mean? 14:08 Habits that Influence Your Energy, Focus, and Mood 24:51 Top 3 Biomarkers to Track 26:37 Debunking Health Myths 34:39 Starting a Health Journey 37:41 How to Increase Mitochondrial Function Naturally 40:36 Best Supplements for Children 47:13 Biohacking during Pregnancy 50:00 Influencing Children to Take More Nutrient-Dense Foods 53:11 Supporting Children with ADHD 58:09 Coffee Alternatives to Boost Productivity 1:05:00 Overcoming Itchy Skin 1:08:45 Fasting and Weight Training 1:13:36 Biomarkers for Hormone Panel Test 1:18:30 Join The Ultimate Human VIP 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	We took all of the most frequently asked questions and we've consolidated those into a Q&A with the love of my life, my partner, my wife, Sage Breca.
0:10.1	Thank you. That was very sweet.
0:12.1	So the first question, if starting from scratch on a health journey, what's the number one thing you would do first?
0:18.9	There's a lot of packaged food out there that actually is decent and has five or less ingredients.
0:24.6	But if it's got a long list and it's so small, you can barely read it.
0:28.6	How do you know if your normal fatigue is actually a sign of something deeper,
0:33.6	like hormone imbalance or mitochondrial burnout?
0:35.6	This is a super interesting question because I think the same thing.
0:39.3	Because sometimes the symptoms for things.
0:41.3	What are the three worst daily habits that quietly destroy your energy, focus, and mood?
0:47.3	One of the things that I really admit is...
0:50.3	What is the most overlooked thing that couples can do together to improve their health and relationship at the same time?
0:56.9	What we do is really try to...
1:00.2	How do we best support young boys with ADHD symptoms without medications?
1:05.6	For ADHD, I think what has really, really helped is...
1:09.0	...is... what it has really, really helped is... Hey, guys, welcome back to the Ultimate Human podcast.
1:24.1	I am your host, human biologist Gary Brecker.
1:26.4	And today's episode is really, really unique
1:28.8	and special. It's been a long time in the making. We took all of the most frequently asked
1:34.9	questions that have been submitted through all of our social channels that have come to me,
1:39.3	or come to my wife, or come to our team, and we've consolidated those into a Q&A with the love of my life,
1:46.3	my partner, my soulmate, my wife, Sage Breca.
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