255: Dave Asprey on Hacking Your Body for Better Health and Longevity

Ancient Health Podcast

Medicine, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Josh Axe interviews Dave Asprey, the father of biohacking, about longevity and biohacking tips. They discuss the importance of minerals and electrolytes, the role of politics in health, and the need for personalization in diet and health practices. Dave shares his experiences with testing different therapies on himself and the game-changing results he has seen. They also touch on the gap in access to health and longevity and the importance of taking control of one's own health. In this conversation, Dave Asprey discusses his approach to biohacking and optimizing health. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding plant toxins and consuming a diet low in Omega-6 fats. Dave also shares his exercise routine, which focuses on brief and intense workouts powered by artificial intelligence. He highlights the benefits of AI-driven exercise and neurofeedback for improving physical and mental performance. Dave provides information about Upgrade Labs, a biohacking facility, and encourages entrepreneurs to join the franchise. Overall, the conversation explores strategies for achieving optimal health and longevity. Topics Discussed: 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:44 Upgrade Labs and Full Body Compression 14:44 Game-Changing Therapies and Results 19:12 Importance of Minerals and Electrolytes 25:42 The Gap in Access to Health and Longevity 32:40 The Role of Politics and Health Freedom 39:35 Dietary Philosophy and Personalization 43:03 Avoiding Plant Toxins 44:00 Eating Resiliently 44:29 The Dangers of Overdoing Keto 45:27 Carbs and Toxins 48:26 Exercise: Smarter, Not Harder 49:26 AI-Driven Exercise 51:19 Optimizing Body and Brain 53:08 Upgrade Labs and Biohacking 54:24 Closing Remarks Follow Dave Asprey on Instagram Check out the 10th Annual Biohacking Conference, Danger Coffee - Use Code DRAXE10 for 10% off Danger Coffee Upgrade Labs Vitamin DAKE Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram

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0:00.0	I'm not going to be so inspired I'm going to be angry and so is everyone else and I will tell you this I am not eating crickets and
0:08.7	It's not going to happen. There's all sorts of nutritional reasons not to do that yes people yes, people can argue, but they do it in Mexico.
0:14.5	They eat whole wild grasshoppers.
0:16.7	I've had grasshopper tacos.
0:18.1	I know the nutritional's, they're just not there.
0:20.7	Don't eat corn, don't eat soy,
0:22.2	don't eat the stuff that makes me sick and you shouldn't either. And if someone tries to force you to do it, I don't care if it's the UN. I don't care if it's a private company. I don't care if it's a local government person or whoever that it is. they don't have a right to do that.
0:34.2	They never did.
0:35.2	They do not have the right and you have a right to do whatever is necessary to keep yourself
0:40.0	and your family healthy.
0:41.6	That's the way the world is. It's the way it's always been so weird.
0:46.5	Welcome back to the Ancient Health Podcast where we educate you on real health solutions that will help transform the way you live, feel, and
0:55.4	overcome disease naturally. I'm your host Courtney Versage along with Dr Josh
1:00.3	Ax and Dr. Chris Motley. We're so happy you've joined us. Let's dive into today's episode.
1:07.2	Hey, I'm Dr. Josh Axe and welcome to this week's episode. Today we've got a special guest Dave Asprey. He's an entrepreneur. New York Times best-selling author. In fact, he was on the New York Times
1:17.7	about selling list four times. And he's oftentimes known as the father of biohacking and the CEO of Upgrade Labs.
1:26.0	Also he's the host of his podcast, The Human Upgrade.
1:30.0	And as I mentioned, he has been a person who has really been the pioneer when it comes to biohacking.
1:36.8	I remember reading many of Dave's articles years ago and even trying out his bulletproof coffee many years ago.
1:43.0	So excited to dive in today and talk about all things,
1:46.1	biohacking, infrared light, hyperbaric chambers
1:50.3	and all the cool things he's up to.
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