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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

83. Ben Greenfield: The Unconventional Path to Becoming A Superhuman

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2024

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

Ready to learn the game-changing secrets to unlock your ultimate human potential? In this episode, health optimization expert Gary Brecka sits down with biohacking legend Ben Greenfield to uncover the cutting-edge strategies for becoming your best self. Don't miss Ben's powerful perspective on what it truly means to be an "ultimate human" - it might surprise you! Connect with Ben Greenfield: Preorder Ben Greenfield’s newest book, “Boundless 2.0” or order Ben’s other published books “Boundless Parenting,” “Boundless Kitchen,” and “Boundless Cookbook” here!: https://theultimatehuman.com/book-recs Listen to "Ben Greenfield Life" podcast weekly on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Soio6J For more information on Ben Greenfield visit: https://bit.ly/4c0p5mz Follow Ben Greenfield on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4dhAwYa Follow Ben Greenfield on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4dg9LDf Follow Ben Greenfield on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3WAF06n Follow Ben Greenfield on X.com: https://bit.ly/4flgPAf 00:00 ​Intro 03:51 ​Scientific Innovations in Biohacking   16:10 ​Gene Therapy   24:49 ​Strengthening Immune System   27:32 ​Repairing Phospholipid Bilayer   29:47 ​Consumption of Polyunsaturated Fats   31:53 ​Sugar vs. Vegetable Oil   37:53 ​Cortisol Awakening Response through Light Technologies   46:59 ​Lowering Blood Glucose through Sauna and Cold Showers   53:04 ​Study on Ketogenic (Fat-Fueled) Athletes   57:18 ​Carbohydrates Intake for Serotonin Production   01:03:52 ​Genes Testing Benefits   01:08:21 ​Ben’s Supplements/ Vitamins Stack   01:14:28 ​Looking at Blood Panel for Longevity   01:18:26 ​Cold Water Immersion for Fat Loss   01:19:48 ​Protocol for Prostate Health   01:22:50 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you be an “Ultimate Human”? Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU     Join our FREE 3-Day Ultimate Cold Plunge Challenge. Register now for exclusive access!: https://bit.ly/3zFjgxb PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl EIGHT SLEEP - Use code “GARY” to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E BODY HEALTH - Use code “ULTIMATE10” for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/4cJdJE7 Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H   Download “The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka” podcast on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I think that vegetable oils are much worse case.

0:03.0

There's plenty of people out there that would say that seed oil thing is fear-mongering.

0:07.0

If I have corn dog that has been fried in vegetable oil,

0:11.0

I can't just go burn that off, right?

0:12.8

Those lipids are used to comprise my cell membrane for sometimes months or years on end,

0:18.0

accumulating in the body, creating inflammation.

0:20.0

I want to talk about some of the ways that we are enhancing the body's ability to heal and police itself.

0:27.0

You start increasing red blood cells, hemoglobin, and all of a sudden they start existing in these higher tier emotional states, I mean it's motivated.

0:34.5

That's one of the reasons your superhuman protocol works, right?

0:36.7

Yeah, my sons, they're 16 years old, they take supplements and they do that based on what I learned about their genes when they were 10 years old. And that's just like their

0:44.2

supplement stack to give them a step up in life.

0:46.2

Where do you see the industry headed longevity and anti-aging?

0:51.1

Is it bio-optimization? Where do you really see the innovations going?

0:54.5

I'll keep this quick. ultimate human.

1:07.6

Hey guys,

1:08.8

to the ultimate human podcast.

1:10.0

I'm your host, human biologist Gary Brecka,

1:12.3

where we go down the road of everything anti-aging

1:15.2

longevity biohacking and everything in between. And today I'm super pumped to have a very good friend of mine and co bio hacker.

1:25.0

An absolute icon of fitness and wellness and biohacking industry, someone I consider

1:30.1

a mentor and a friend. And what's really funny is we did half the podcast before the podcast.

1:36.0

We're like, let's just turn the cameras on because we're so intellectually curious

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