Boundless Life

Drew Canole is a Nutrition Specialist, Transformation Specialist and national spokesperson for the benefits of juicing vegetables for health and vitality. He is the founder of Fitlife.TV where he shares "Educational, Inspirational and Entertaining" videos and articles about health, fitness, healing and longevity.

Drew Canole's transformation clients include celebrities, entrepreneurs, CEO's, authors and personal development gurus. The success of his first book on Juicing Recipes vaulted him to national attention as a first time author and has garnered media and television attention in the form of book deals, TV talk show hosting and national endorsements from some of the leading national companies focused on health, wellness and athletics. You can see a full list of Drew's books here.

Drew is also the founder of Organifi. After experiencing his own radical transformation, Drew Canole has dedicated his life to helping millions of others lose weight and reach optimal health, through the power of juicing vegetables and Superfoods. His Organifi juices make this process faster, easier and absolutely delicious!

During our discussion, in which I delve into Drew's daily routine with some deep, deep rabbit-holing, you'll discover: -Why a man needs his own castle, and a family needs roots...5:45

• Gadgets aren't enough
• The best offense is a great defense (re: dangerous times we live in)

-A day in the life of Drew Canole...9:25

• Write/journal first thing in the morning
• Meditation for 5-10 minutes
• Conjure up as much life force as possible when wake up
• Chilipad
• CBD added 2 hours per night of deep sleep
• Essential Oil Wizardry and Young Living Essential Oils

-The best type of massage according to Ben Greenfield...16:00

• Pulse Centers PEMF table
• Michael Tyrrell's Whole Tones
• Kion Aminos
• Onnit New Mood

-The importance of fellowship with like minded people...18:30

• Wolf pack vs. alone time (there's a need for both)
• Book: The Second Mountain
• Book: Falling Upwards
• BGF podcast: Brief Words Of Wisdom, Introspection & Insight From Ben Greenfield
• Need for man talk with other men, not your woman
• BGF podcast: Vision Quests and Rites of Passage

-Drew's workout practices and regimens...27:10

• BGF article: Why Juicing is Bad by Drew Canole
• "A lot of it is mindset..."
• Track: HRV, sleep, Oura Ring, Apple Watch
• Lifting heavy stuff (1x/ week is sufficient)
• BGF podcast: The Only Self-Quantification Wristband You'll Ever Need
• Fast 4x/week (16 hr. intermittent fast)

-Why the 2 CEO's doing this interview don't have an office at their respective companies...37:25

• Drew goes into the Organifi office 3x/week, but has delegated most decision making roles to others
• Ben is at the Kion office sporadically; is out speaking, researching ingredients for future products
• BGF podcast w/ Kion COO Angelo Keely
• Importance of positive company culture

-How to cope with traumatic experiences...41:17

• TRE (Trauma Release Exercises)
• Book: Trauma Through A Child's Eyes by Peter Levine
• Trauma gets stored in the vagus nerve
• Tremors move trauma out of the body

-The power of water...45:30

• Water affects human physiology positively
• BGF podcast w/ spearfisher Kimi Werner
• Anastasia book series 
• Learn to be comfortable underwater, along with water wildlife

-Drew's love of music and creative activities...51:00

• Pantheon steel hand drum (left and right hemispheric integration)
• Owns a baby grand piano
• Simply Piano app
• Halo headset
• Here's a photo of a handpan drum like the one Drew played on the show

-About Drew's garden...55:30

• Switched seasonally: tomatoes, leafy greens, squash
• Orgonite buried in the soil
• Compost with worm castings
• Citrus trees
• Meditate and ground with the earth in the garden
• Solfeggio and classical music can be helpful

-Technologies and biohacks Drew is experimenting with...59:30

• NeuFit
• HyperVibe
• Bemer mat
• Pulse Centers PEMF mat
• NuCalm

-How Drew gets the best possible sleep...1:04:15

• "Observe your day like an eagle watching from above. If you judge at all, do the next day. Until you can go an entire day without judging."
• BGF podcast w/ Peter Martone
• There's a whole different level of being "awake"
• Book: Biology of Belief
• Book: Mind to Matter

-The one thing Drew wants the BGF audience to take away from the interview...1:10:00 -And much more! Resources mentioned in this episode:

- Organifi

- ChiliPad

- Essential Oil Wizardry

- Young Living Essential Oils

- Michael Tyrrell's Whole Tones

- Kion Aminos

- Onnit New Mood

- Book: The Second Mountain  by David Brooks

- Book: Falling Upwards  by Richard Rohr

- BGF podcast: Brief Words Of Wisdom, Introspection & Insight From Ben Greenfield

- BGF podcast: Vision Quests and Rites of Passage  with Tim Corcoran

- BGF article: Why Juicing is Bad by Drew Canole - Oura Ring

- BGF podcast: The Only Self-Quantification Wristband You'll Ever Need with Will Ahmed

- BGF podcast: with Kion COO Angelo Keely

- Book: Trauma Through A Child's Eyes by Peter Levine

- BGF podcast: How To Get Started With Spearfishing and Why It’s So Good For Fitness & Food: The Kimi Werner Podcast 

- Books: Anastasia books Series by Vladimir Megre

- Halo headset

- NeuFit

- Bemer mat

- NuCalm

- BGF podcast: The Problem With Sleeping On Your Side, How To Sleep On Your Back, Little-Known Sleep Enhancement Tricks & Much More! with Peter Martone

- Book: Biology of Belief by Bruce H. Lipton

- Book: Mind to Matter by Dawson Church

- Books by Drew Canole

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Since releasing a previous podcast episode about peptides, I've received a ton of questions about them, including:

-What's the best way to store peptides and for how long are they stable?

-What's the most updated anti-aging peptide stack?

-What's the best nootropic or cognition enhancing peptide formula?

-Can peptides be used to slow or stop hair loss?

-What's the unique peptide that stops gas and bloating in its tracks?

So on today's podcast I have two guests.

The first guest, Dr. William Seeds is a leading researcher and educator in the field of peptides. He is a Medical Doctor board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Seeds provides this leading edge care at the world renowned Spire Institute, Olympic Training Center in Geneva, Ohio.

He has treated athletes from all over the world, helping them compete on the playing field and fulfill their dreams of winning gold metals. As a consultant for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, he enables their dancers to stay competitive and recapture their careers after injury. Dr. Seeds is the Medical Director for the New Initiative of Regenerative Medicine at the NFL's Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio Dr. Seed's passion is bringing Peptide Medicine to the forefront as treatment of all major disease processes, traumatic injuries as well as Mental, Addiction and pain disorders.

As a researcher of peptide therapy protocols for over 25 years Dr. Seeds Founded and Chairs the International Peptide Society. The only Organization with Certification and Fellowship Training in Peptide Therapies. This academic medical society leads the forefront as the Authority in Peptide practices and is the leader in Education for Physician, and health care providers.

Mr. Jeremy Delk, my other guest, has been a successful entrepreneur for over a decade, with a keen eye for innovative new products, technologies and unexploited market niches. Mr. Delk utilized the financial acumen he learned in the financial sector with Fidelity Investments, while working in both Boston and NYC, to incorporate Delk Enterprises in 2002. With the growth of Delk Enterprises, Mr. Delk made the decision to move back to his native Kentucky focusing on the growth of his company, which includes the peptides arm Tailor Made Compounding.

Over time, Mr. Delk expanded Delk Enterprises from primarily a real estate holdings firm to a diversified private equity portfolio including equity holdings in animal health, sports medicine, human health care, pharmacy & creating access to future IP through strategic investments in technology and human health R&D initiatives. Today positively disrupting healthcare through portfolio companies and other strategic investments is where his primary focus lies.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -Just what is a peptide, exactly...7:45

• Natural signaling agent made up of amino acids, sequences, chains, etc.
• Reproduces what the body already knows to do in signaling, neurotransmitters, hormones, enzymes, etc.
• Maintain a state of neutrality in a cell
• "We can find the pathways involved in cellular progression into generation, and change it by isolating the signaling agents that aren't working and induce it via a peptide"
• "Cells are intelligent; we're just giving it the ability to show its intelligence"
• Impacting neurodegenerative disease, diabetes, autoimmune dysfunction and more
• Peptides are not new; what's new is the ability to hold the peptide in the system and pinpoint the synthesis in the cells
• The lack of intellectual property protection causes some hesitancy among pharmaceutical companies to proceed full speed ahead on peptide R&D

-How peptides can be used for an anti-aging protocol...14:20

• "Aging is a disease, the #1 risk factor for everything..."
• Cells have different receptors to detect problems (infection, environmental stressor, etc.)
• Cell can organize itself and take on the adaptive stress
• Allostatic load: Wear and tear on the body as it is exposed to repeated or chronic stress
• Phenotype: The composite of the organism's observable characteristics or traits
• True senescent state: The condition in which cells change their phenotype
• Autophagy: The natural, regulated mechanism of the cell that removes unnecessary or dysfunctional components.
• Certain peptides can naturally upregulate cellular autophagy, thus slowing down the aging process

-Which peptides should the consumer consider for an anti-aging protocol...21:05

• It will vary depending on the individual
• A cell is like a see-saw: AMPK and mTOR
  • AMPK gives the cell energy (calorie restriction and intermittent fasting)
  • mTOR builds the cell back up
  • If mTOR is always going, you can't have autophagy
• MOTS-c is a "magic bullet" for autophagy
  • Corrects metabolic imbalances
  • Improves metabolic flexibility of muscle
• FOX04 induces a cell into apoptosis; specific to senescent cells (cell directive)
• The protocol and schedule for each peptide will vary on the state and health of the user
• MOTS-c works by downregulating Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3)
  • If you can control GSK-3, you can control a great deal of disease processes in a cell
• Humanin is a mitochondrial derived peptide in the same category as MOTS-c; it has specific functions in the body when used
  • Human in slightly more complicated in determining the dosage and mode of injection than MOTS-c
• Is there a protocol that would alternate MOTS-c, FOX04 and Humanin?
  • Yes, but be aware of what mechanisms you're improving and what you're slowing down

-The peptide Ben recently discovered to help with SIBO and gut stability...45:15

• LL37 was discussed on Super Human Radio w/ Carl Lanore
• LL37 can be very powerful, but also the wrong thing to use
  • The gut can go very well or very wrong
  • It only works if we have all the bacteria we should all have working for us
  • If you're feeding the gut the right nutrients, the microbes make short-chain fatty acids
  • The gut produces its own LL37 when its functioning properly
  • LL37 can induce discomfort and nausea if used to fight SIBO

-How to best inform one's self on the proper use of peptides...52:00

• They should be used under the care of a properly educated physician
• The International Peptide Society is a self-governing body created for oversight and accountability
• Other industries (such as stem cells) have suffered due to the lack of a similar organization
• NYT Article: At the Heart of a Vast Doping Network, an Alias

-Peptide protocols to use for hair loss...58:45

• PTD-DBM
  • Used to affect suppression of Wnt/β-catenin pathway
  • Upregulate the pathway that rescues the stem cell from being suppressed
• Thymosin-Beta 4 (TB4) goes after senescent cells that affect interleukin 1 beta
  • TB500 is a generic form of TB4
• GHK-Cu
• Valproic acid
• Microderm abrasion

-Peptide stacks that are good for memory and cognition...1:05:25

• FGL puts microglial cells into a quiescent state
• FGL improves already normally functioning memory; a sign it's on the right track
• Neuro inflammation is a big problem in the current day and age of busyness, lack of sleep, etc.
• Dihexa upregulates brain-derived neurotropic factors
  • Can change a pro-inflammatory microglial cell into an anti-inflammatory one
  • It's applied topically

-Facts around ghrelin and the GHS-R1a and GHS-R1b and how it effects dosing of the GH secretagogues...1:12:05 -And much more! Resources from this episode:

-My previous peptides podcast with Jean Francois Tremblay

-Dr. Seed's Oral BPC-157 (use code BEN for 15% off )

-The International Peptide Society

-Super Human Radio w/ Carl Lanore

-NYT Article: At the Heart of a Vast Doping Network, an Alias

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Carnivore diet expert Dr. Paul Saladino was my guest on the show "The Truth About The Carnivore Diet: Everything You Need To Know About Dangers, Benefits, Mistakes & Hacks For Eating Only Meat."

And now he's back!

In this episode, we discuss my time at the Swiss Mountain Clinic, liver detoxes, European Biological Medicine, peptides, spirituality, hunting, survival, homemade pesto, BFR training, the carnivore diet (of course!) and much more.

Throughout the course of his life, Paul Saladino has embarked on many adventures that have shaped his personal interests – including his unique, individualized approach to medicine.

After studying chemistry at College of William he spent 6 years traveling and exploring. Highlights included a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, a summer in the New Zealand backcountry, and 2 years skiing and climbing in Wyoming's Teton Mountains. He returned to academic studies after these adventures, first becoming a physician assistant and practicing in cardiology before training at the University of Arizona, obtaining his M.D. in 2015.

He is a certified Functional Medicine practitioner (IFMCP) through the Institute for Functional Medicine and will complete his residency in psychiatry at the University of Washington this June. When he is not researching connections between nutritional biochemistry and chronic disease he can be found in the frigid waters of the pacific northwest in search of the perfect wave.

In my conversation with Paul Saladino, you'll hear... -About my recent trip to the Swiss Clinic...7:38

• BGF podcast of Q&A sessions delivered at the Swiss Clinic
• Colon cleanses
• Hyperthermic therapy for cancer
• Liver treatments (INDIBA)
• UV treatments for blood
• Vitamin IV's
• Biophotonic therapy
• Intensive fasting first 5 days; diet customized according to individual's needs or condition
• Digital detox: no wifi, no bluetooth, etc.
• Nature therapy; hikes and walks in the mountains
• Ben's two boys attended
  • BGF podcast on Unschooling

-About my 12-week "bastardized" version of the carnivore diet...24:18

• Very positive results
  • Good bowel movements
  • Good energy
  • Significant increase in muscle mass
• Missed the social aspect of food (veggies from the garden, home-made recipes, etc.)
• "Quality of life" equation
• BGF podcast with Todd White of Dry Farm Wines
• People have varying tolerances for plant foods
• My two biggest takeaways from the experience
  • Raw vegetables are interfering with my digestion
  • Organ meats are energizing for libido, performance, muscle gain
• Ancestral Supplements

-Nutrient profiles of organ meats...38:50

• Kidney, heart and liver are high in riboflavin and Vitamin B2
• White Oak Pastures
• Suet - fat around the loins and kidneys
• U.S. Wellness Meats
• Pack the organs when hunting
• "Animals will go for the viscera before the meat"
• Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky
• Animals in captivity become infertile when fed only muscle meat

-Differing returns on investment hunting small vs. big animals...51:21

• Paul Saladino's podcast with Miki Ben Dor
• Bigger animals have more fat
• Increased risk of disease, no protein in small animals
• Fatty fish show potential

-What are the best edible plants?...54:06

• Some plants contain more amino acids (ex. nettle)
• Plants that have a damaging effect have another one close by that will soothe it
• Morel mushrooms, Oregon grapes, black raspberries
• BGF article on curing Giardia naturally

-How to understand the effect vegetables have on your body, for better or worse...1:01:00

• Raw garlic helped Ben with his giardia, but otherwise can cause bloating
• Paul was vegan for 7 months
  • Was bloated constantly
  • Remained committed to the ideology in spite of the unpleasant consequences

-Ben's thoughts on peptides...1:04:52

• You can create amino acid sequences that target specific cellular function
• Some peptides cross the blood brain barrier and act as neuro inflammatory
• Decreased risk of all-cause mortality (Epitalon)
• Humanin and motsC are the two most studied peptides currently
  • Unscheduled
  • Not approved by FDA for human consumption
• The International Peptide Society
• Many peptides are inexpensively produced in China; have undesirable compounds in them and incorrect amino acid sequences
• Tailor Made Compounding
• The industry has expanded beyond body building to more useful functions such as mitochondrial function, gut healing, nootropics, etc.
• Frequency of injection varies by type of peptide and by individual need
• Dr. Vladimir Khavinson did clinical research on epitalon
  • 10 day protocol, 2x yearly
  • Inject epitalon every day
• Ben's personal experience with peptides
  • Saw no noticeable effects after doing the epitalon protocol
  • Big difference after BPC 157 and TB500
  • "Clean burning energy with enhanced focus"

-The most radical thing Ben Greenfield has done in the last month...1:15:35

• Read two books while suffering from giardia
  • Falling Upward by Richard Rohr
  • The Second Mountain by David Brooks
• "I've realized that my family isn't just my wife and kids. It's the people around me and in my community. I need to be more committed to that family as well."

-And much more! Resources mentioned in this episode:

-BGF podcast with Paul Saladino

-BGF podcast of my Q&A sessions delivered at the Swiss Clinic

-BGF podcast on Unschooling

-BGF podcast with Todd White of Dry Farm Wines

-Ancestral Supplements

-White Oak Pastures

-U.S. Wellness Meats  (code GREENFIELD gets 15% off storewide. Offer good for up to 2 orders per customer. Excludes orders over 40 lbs, sale items, volume discounts, and gift certificates.)

-Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky

-Paul Saladino's podcast with Miki Ben Dor

-BGF article on curing Giardia naturally

-Book: Falling Upward by Richard Rohr

-Book: The Second Mountain by David Brooks

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Q&A Episode 401

Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app.

News Flashes...5:30   -Ben mentions this new San Pellegrino Essenza in the intro -Innovative New Process Converts Vegetables Into Meat By Feeding Them To Cows -This Obscure, Potentially Dangerous Drug Could Stop Aging (but in my opinion, there are safer ways to mimic calorie restriction with fewer side effects) -Great N=1 experiment on the beneficial effects of adding some amount (about 100g) of carbs into a ketogenic diet for athletes or active individuals Special Announcements...20:15

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Listener Q&A Can Genetic Testing Tell You How To Exercise & Eat?...27:40

Kathleen asks: Have you heard of a company called ID Life? It does genetic testing to determine how you should exercise and what you should eat. It's relatively new technology so I want to know whether or not it's legit.

In my response, I recommend: -23AndMe -DNAFit -My podcast with Dr. Mansoor Mohammed of the The DNA Company -My podcast with Karim Dhanani -Strategene -The DNAFit study I mention Tips To Increase Your Power & Speed...39:30

James asks: I'm a 35 year old basketball player. I play once or twice a week and I'm trying to increase my vertical jump and lateral quickness. I'm interested in what type of exercises or rep ranges you'd recommend in order to do that.

In my response, I recommend: -Plyometrics by Function & Intensity -My article on Power and Speed enhancement Should You Eat Carbs In The Morning Or The Evening?...51:45

Charlie asks: I'm a competitive distance runner and I typically train in a fasted state first thing in the morning. I consume a post-workout meal usually within 30 minutes of finishing my run, which is in line with what you've recommended in the past. But I think I may depart from your advice just a bit by including carbs in my morning meal. I've experimented with putting off carb consumption until the evening, and my energy levels throughout the day haven't been to my satisfaction. While my main focus is performance, I was hoping to hear your thoughts on what tradeoffs from a health and longevity standpoint I might be facing by introducing carbs early in the day. Do you have any thoughts on how I might modify my routine?

In my response, I recommend: -Kion Lean

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"Held Hostage. The FDA ruled last week that your own stem cells from your own fat are a drug and only they have jurisdiction over them. All stem cell treatments using your own cells in the USA now must be from bone marrow. Japan, Panama and many other progressive countries have moved in the opposite direction and have approved stem cells from your fat for their citizens due to the high safety and efficacy rate. This affects all of us. Big Pharma is now regulating your body. Legally."

My podcast guest on today's show, Dr. Tami Meraglia is a double board certified MD, who recently posted to a private Facebook group we are both part of the message above.

I found this post so disturbing that I invited her on my podcast to discuss the current state of stem cells and legality in the US and we take a deep dive on this show. Dr. Meraglia is the author of The Nationally Best Selling book The Hormone Secret and the CEO of Global Stemology and Seattle Stem Cell Center, the only Stem Cell Clinic in the Nation that provides complimentary hormone, nutrition and inflammation program to every stem cell patient.

She is keynote speaker for the American Academy of Anti-Aging and conferences in the US, Canada, Asia and Dubai. She has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox National News and has hosted multiple radio shows. After an illustrious career in the ballet, she discovered that she had a great talent for chemistry; combining that with her intense desire to make a difference and a career in medicine was launched.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -Tami's history in the realm of stem cells, and how she began using them in her practice...8:55

• Her dad had COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Research to save his life led to stem cells over and over
• Initial treatments, while positive results, took 3-6 months or longer to see any results
• Further research led to knowledge of supplements, sleep, even quantum physics
• Book: Bruce Lipton's "Biology of Belief"
  • "Look to the environment, not the cells"
  • Negative thoughts can lead to the immune system shutting down
• Dr. Dawson Church's book "Mind to Matter"
• Carotenoids and the risk of developing lung cancer: a systematic review
  • Carotenoids should be ingested as food in order to see any efficacy

-How the FDA is currently regulating stem cells...15:26

• Many stem cell clinics store their cells at U.S. Stem in Florida
• U.S. Stem uses a collaganese enzyme to break down fat and access the stem cells
• U.S. Stem was issued a cease and desist by the FDA
  • Anything that is more than "minimally manipulated" (by the FDA's parameters) has become a drug, and therefore must be regulated by the FDA
  • It must go through a pharmaceutical manufacturing process
  • Extremely expensive process; pharmaceutical companies will profit handsomely while delivering an inferior product
• "Why should the FDA say we have the right to one source of stem cells and not the other?"
• The next wave of stem cell scrutiny will be with bone marrow
• Big Pharma perhaps sees stem cell industry as a threat to the status quo, hence this legal action
• Pain is a perceptive thing; the procedure isn't really painful
• Bone marrow transplant is as good or better than fat

-How concerned consumers can get involved with this issue should they wish to do so...26:40

• An attorney has been retained by several previous stem cell patients
• It's a waiting game
• The judge ordered all stem cells stored at U.S. Stem to be destroyed
  • Thousands of people wrote letters asked for a stay on the motion, and it worked
• Visit USStemology.com if you'd like to be involved

-The current legality of non-autologous stem cell sources...32:45

• very small embryonic-like stem cells (vsels) are not stem cells
  • antigen-specific immunoglobulin expressing cells
  • synonymous with adult pluripotent stem cell (apsc)
• Dr. Holland Chen
• CoQ10
• NAD antioxidants
• VSEL's require a light and temperature stress
  • They pass the blood brain barrier

-The type of protocols co-administered with stem cells to increase their efficacy...36:20

• Can't be done with the typical Western medicine mentality
• If your stem cells are seeds that are growing, the soil in which it grows matters a great deal
• There's "clean" lifestyle and there are things that help the stem cells and the mitochondria that supports them
• Stem cells are attracted to areas of inflammation
• Don't waste them on the gut when the gut can be healed in other ways
• Modern farming practices make our soil deficient in magnesium

-About the upcoming documentary and masterclass Tami is producing...41:15

• Fasting to up regulate stem cells
  • Intermittent fasting is ideal for most
  • 24 hour fast is necessary for some
  • Every spiritual discipline in the world includes fasting

-Under the radar procedures related to stem cells Tami does in her practice...44:05

• IV administered Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)
• Hyperbaric oxygen
• Hormones (pellet insertions)
  • Popular with physicians who are procedure oriented
  • BGF Podcast w/ Jay Campbell (ref. testosterone cream vs. injection)
• Tami's book The Hormone Secret

-Why Tami is a strong advocate for the use of progesterone...56:11

• "If there was a fire in my house, I'd grab my children and my progesterone..."
• Sleep problems are often because of a progesterone deficiency
• A lot of men are on progesterone (if estrogens are high)
• Stimulates "osteo blasts"
• Use caution in administering it (recommend by doctor's prescription)

-Whether or not PEMF is used for the upregulation of stem cells in bone marrow...1:01:30

• Rife therapy
  • BGF article on overcoming giardia (re: rife therapy as mentioned)
  • Tami will use PEMF outside of the U.S.
• Tami prays for each of her patients
  • The Christian Gratitude Journal at ChristianGratitude.com
  • The Healing Power Of Prayer?
• BGF podcast with Dr. Barry Morguelan

-And much more! Resources from this episode:

-Books by Tami Meraglia, including "The Hormone Secret"

-Bruce Lipton's book "Biology of Belief"

-Dr. Dawson Church's book "Mind to Matter"

-BGF Podcast:The Single, Most Comprehensive Stem Cell Procedure Known To Humankind: How A “Full Body Stem Cell & Exosome Makeover” Works.

-BGF Podcast w/ Jay Campbell

-Carotenoids and the risk of developing lung cancer: a systematic review

-USStemology.com

-Dr. Holland Chen

-Comparison of the Effects of Testosterone Gels, Injections, and Pellets on Serum Hormones, Erythrocytosis, Lipids, and Prostate-Specific Antigen

-Progesterone cream on Amazon

-The Effects of a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on the Proliferation and Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

-My podcast interview with Dr. Barry Morguelan

-The Christian Gratitude Journal at ChristianGratitude.com

-The Healing Power Of Prayer?

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A few months ago, I briefly mentioned on a podcast that I discovered that by taking a specific blend of nutrients to support my vagus nerve, I was able to completely get rid of morning constipation. Today, my podcast guest, Dr. Diana Driscoll, is the individual who actually designed that blend, and who knows a heckuva lot about the vagus nerve and its interplay with our bodies.

Dr. Diana Driscoll is an optometrist who had always been healthy - she was also a bit of an exercise fanatic who also geeked out with nutrition. But despite this history, she was struck down by an illness that few understood and was disabled for over a decade. Ultimately, she was diagnosed with something called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) - a disorder of the autonomic nervous system and was told there was no cure for this mysterious condition.

When her children also became ill and doctors had no answers, she formed Genetic Disease Investigators to formally study these conditions. Dr. Driscoll is considered to be “the patients researcher”, bypassing notoriously slow academic research institutions to get answers quickly.

Twelve years later, she is now the director of POTS Care – the only POTS Clinic focused on searching for the underlying cause of POTS, and treating it at its source. She has received two patents to date, and is now not only helping patients who are ill -- she is reaching out to healthy folks who want to improve their quality of life and maximize their health, even into old age. Dr. Driscoll graduated summa cum laude from both The University of Houston College of Optometry and The University of Texas at Austin. She is a geek, through and through.

She is a member of the International Society of Neurovascular Disease, the American Headache Society, the Medical Advisory Board for EDS Network C.A.R.E.S, the American Optometric Association, the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society, and served as a medical advisor for the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation.   Her peer-reviewed medical abstracts include those involving vascular abnormalities in the fundus of POTS patients, the etiology of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, and the use of acetazolamide in multiple sclerosis.

She is the author of “The Driscoll Theory” and “Your Eyes and EDS”, and was the chief author of the “Ophthalmology Medical Resource Guide” for Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation. 

Dr. Driscoll is the recipient of numerous awards for patient advocacy and continues to donate her time to help others across the globe through her online forum and videos on YouTube. Her work in chronic inflammation, the autonomic nervous system, collagen disorders, and organ dysfunction can help others live their best life, as well as have their best body and mind.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -Diana's story and how she first became interested in her field of work...8:15

• Contracted a virus during a missions trip to Costa Rica, but she was unable to kick it
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Poor sleep
  • Racing heart
  • Poor digestion
  • Developed a tremor
  • Memory loss
  • Difficulty handling any type of stress
• Her kids began to develop similar symptoms
• Treatment included more exercise; but nothing worked
• Was disabled due to fatigue for over a decade

-The results of Diana's studies and research...14:15

• "Layers of discovery" over the course of several years
• Diana's blog
• The Driscoll Theory
• Abnormal inter cranial pressure
• Inflammation was a factor
• The exaggerated symptoms actually made it easier to discover the causes
• Genetics play a large role (her children experienced the same symptoms)
• Started by looking at the eyes (great window into systemic illness)

-A working definition of POTS...21:20

• POTS is not a disease, it's a symptom
• There was no specific diagnosis for her condition
• Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system
• ALS/Parkinson's begin with POTS symptoms
• Astronauts get POTS while in space, due to the lack of gravity

-How dysfunction of the vagus nerve is correlated with POTS...24:30

• The abnormal inter cranial pressure is indicative of a poorly functioning vagus nerve
• When symptoms occur simultaneously (difficulty breathing, racing heart, gut dysfunction, etc.) it could be the vagus nerve
• Ileocecal valve is linked to POTS and nerve function
  • Vagus nerve controls the function of the valve
• Gastro motility linked to migrating motor complex (cleaning up digestive system)
  • Triggered by signals from the vagus nerve

-The nicotine-induced method Diana devised to repair the ileocecal valve...30:10

• A kidney stone turned up 3 days after being cleared for kidney stones
• The doctor confirmed the ileocecal valve was problematic
• A surgeon refused to open the valve
• Two parts of vagus nerve: preganglionic (extremely long) and postganglionic (extremely short)
• Diana tried to stimulate the postganglionic nerve
• The vagus nerve is a nicotinic acido cholinergic nerve (nicotine is the imitator of the vagal neurotransmitter)
• She put a nicotine patch over the side of the ileocecal valve
  • Within hours, the symptoms began to subside
• This changed the way Diana viewed the cause of the problem:
  • It wasn't an autoimmune condition affecting the receptors
  • It was either a preganglionic vagus nerve or a neurotransmitter problem
• Ultimately nicotine was not a viable long-term solution

-The long-term solution Diana used to address her problem...40:10

• Parasym Plus (use code GREENFIELD for 10% off on all products)
• Established goals:
  • Use supplements already deemed safe by the FDA
  • Wanted it to work in spite of genetic issues
  • Stimulate postganglionic nerve just as nicotine did
  • Cross the blood-brain barrier to help cognition
• Vagus nerve problems can be mistaken for acetylcholine production issues and vice versa
• CHAT gene provides instructions for making a protein called choline acetyltransferase
• It needed to account for nutrient malabsorption
• Finding the right balance between stimulation and overstimulation of the vagus nerve was a challenge
• Parasym is not a stool softener or a laxative; it allows a normal bowel movement by making the vagus nerve work properly
• Primary ingredients: Huperzine, Acetyl-L-carnitine, Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine
• Onnit Alpha Brain (use BEN for a 10% discount)
• Diana was able to acquire a patent because of the unique blend (and balance) of ingredients; it's not just another nootropic

-The importance of the eyes in discovering vagal nerve issues...51:50

• Pupil size is an indicator of the condition of the autonomic nervous system
  • The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are out of balance, resulting in large pupil sizes
  • High sensitivity to light
  • Pupils responded more consistently than HRV

-How to test for acetylcholine problems...55:00

• Need to look for symptoms; there's no codified way of testing for problems
• Genetic tests can identify issues to a limited degree
• BravermanTest.com 
• BoundlessBook.com

-The amount of time one can expect to use Parasym...58:00

• Some will always need help
• Feeling "good enough" can be deceptive
• Vagus nerve is the anti-inflammatory pathway of the body
• Reasons typical stimulants of the vagus nerve won't work:
  • Damage to the nerve
  • Genetic issues
  • Some inflammatory psydochines block the release of acetylcholine

-The current direction of Diana's work and research in light of her discoveries thus far...1:03:00 -And much more... Resources from this episode:

-Parasym Plus (use code GREENFIELD for 10% off on all products!)

-Huperzine

-Tianchi

-Diana's blog at PrettyIll.com

-The POTSCare.com website

-Book: The Driscoll Theory  by Dr. Diana Driscoll

-My podcast with Dr. Sarah Myhill "The Ultimate Guide To Beating Chronic Fatigue With Specific Vitamins, Minerals, Biohacks & More – A Conversation With Dr. Sarah Myhill."

-The LUCY nicotine gum Ben chews

-Onnit Alpha Brain (use BEN for a 10% discount)

-Qualia Focus and Qualia Mind

-BravermanTest.com 

-BoundlessBook.com

-My podcast on "32 Ways To Support The Vagus Nerve"

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These days, traditional school, such as a public or private school, is only one of many options to get an education.

You've probably heard of homeschooling (I was personally homeschooled K-12).

But another method that isn't as well known is known as "unschooling" It's a method of education I've recently adopted for my boys using resources such as the book "Unschooling to University".

Many parents are frustrated by the school system, perhaps because of bullying, crowded classrooms, and outdated, dull, online courses. Disengaged learners that have no say in their coerced curriculum tend to act out, tune out, or drop out. Education must change and unschooling is the fastest growing alternative method of learning. T

wo decades ago, students registered with their local school based on their house address. Now, with the internet, students are borderless. Learning can occur anywhere, anytime, anyway and from anyone - including self-taught.

Self-directing their education, unschoolers learn through:

-Play

-Projects

-Reading

-Volunteering

-Games

-Sports

-Mentorship

-Travel

-Life

In this scenario, it's then the parents' job to provide an environment rich in resources: books, videos, cameras, computer and video games, workbooks, textbooks, projects, jobs, museums, field trips, volunteer programs, atlases and maps, science centers, zoos, museums, theaters, TV, toys, concerts, musical instruments, board games, mentor and apprenticeship programs, music, internet, libraries, instructors, living history parks, art galleries and supplies, sporting venues and equipment, science equipment, corporate venues, parks, travel, and many more.

In her book Unschooling to University, my guest on this podcast, Judy Arnall, explores the path of 30 unschooled children who self-directed all or part of their education and were accepted by universities, colleges and other postsecondary schools. Most have already graduated. She outlines that what children need most are close relationships - parents, teachers, siblings, relatives, coaches, and mentors within a wider community, not just within an institutional school.

Educational content is everywhere. Caring relationships are not. Families that embrace unschooling do not have to choose between a quality education and a relaxed, connected family lifestyle. They can have both. Judy is a keynote speaker and distinguished toastmaster who gives interactive presentations around the world.

She specializes in non-punitive parenting and education practices, and regularly appears on television interviews on CBC, CTV, and Global as well as publications including Chatelaine, Today's Parent, Canadian Living, Parents magazine, The Globe and Mail, Metro and Postmedia News. As a Certified Canadian Family Life Educator (CCFE), she teaches brain and child development, and family communication, at the University of Calgary, Continuing Education, and has taught for Alberta Health Services for 13 years.

She founded the non-profit organizations, Attachment Parenting Canada Association, and Unschooling Canada Association.

She is also the bestselling author of the following print and e-books: 

-"Discipline Without Distress: 135 Tools for raising caring, responsible children without time-out, spanking, punishment or bribery." (Translated into 5 languages)

-"Plugged-In Parenting: Connecting with the digital generation for health, safety and love." (DVD)

-"The Last Word on Parenting Advice." (A lovely little journal)

-"Parenting With Patience: Turn frustration into connection with 3 easy steps." (Translated into 2 languages)

-"Attachment Parenting Tips Raising Toddlers to Teens."

-"Unschooling To University (and colleges): Relationships matter most in a world crammed with content."

As a parent of five children, who were raised without any kind of punishment, Judy has a broad understanding of the issues facing parents and the digital generation. She is the proud parent of several university graduates who self-directed their education.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -When formal schools were first established, and why...9:00

• Schools began around the time of the Industrial Revolution; was a means of keeping kids occupied while parents worked in factories
• Critics claim it's simply to create factory worker mentality; obedient citizens, quashing critical thinking
• It has transformed into a billion dollar industry; it's difficult to imagine life without institutionalized school
• The brain interacts with its environment; it's not a bucket to fill up with facts and figures

-Where the modern school system has failed us as a whole...13:00

• Schools have stress for kids as well as teachers
• Teaching is a highly stressful profession
• Kids experience stress via bullying, expectations, etc.
• The big failure: a one size fits all approach
• It does not encourage individualism; it can't because it's a bureaucracy
• Technology has revolutionized many facets of life; formal education lags behind

-How unschooling is different from homeschooling...20:05

• "Empowering the learner to choose what they learn, when (or if) they learn, and how they learn."
• It's a matter of control and ownership
• With homeschooling, the parents control and own the process
• In unschooling, the skills and knowledge are learned and embedded with the experience, applied through their curiosity
• Self-directed, free learning

-The value of play and unstructured time when it comes to learning...24:40

• Kids need a period of time to "deschool"
  • Approximately 1 month for each year they're in school
• Their natural curiosity takes over and they embrace
• We underestimate the value of play and downtime: it gives your brain rest and time to think about creative ideas
• Research shows that play and daydreaming is a sign of a better equipped brain (similar to meditation)
  • Overscheduling doesn't allow for this quality time
• Unstructured play means it's not dictated by adults (soccer doesn't count)
• Play mimics what they would learn in school, but on their own terms

-The conspicuous difference in testing and its results in unschooling vs. traditional schooling...34:30

• Tests and essays begin to increase around the 6th grade
• Teachers need to stick to the schedule; teach to the test
• The emphasis is on accreditation/evaluation; but the journey to the destination is important
• It's not as difficult to prepare for the standardized tests as one might think

-Yes, unschoolers can go to college too!...41:20

• No benefits in year to year testing; ties students and parents to the local curriculum
• Appropriate to do a standardized test at age 18 for college entrance
• 13 year olds can do 8 grades of math in one year because their brain is ready to understand abstract concepts
• A strong homeschool lobby can influence legislation and enforcement of local education laws

-Creative ways to satisfy governmental education requirements...44:30

• Unschooling is a methodology; many schools do unschooling within their schools
• Look for skills that can be learned in video games, journals, etc.

-The concept of "Block learning" and why learning something every day can do more harm than good...47:35

• If a child doesn't want to do a particular task, don't make them do it
• Turn what they do naturally and turn it into a "subject" they need to learn: math, science, etc.

-What a typical day of unschooling might look like...50:00

• It's relaxed
• Lots of family activities, such as nightly family dinner

-Success stories and research on the benefits of unschooling...55:00

• Team of 30
  • Survey of parents of unschooled children
  • All 30 of them got accepted into university
  • 1/3 in arts fields; 1/3 in humanities; 1/3 in STEM courses
  • 22 of the 30 have graduated from their programs
• John Holt's website
  • John coined the term "unschooling"
• Judy doesn't like the term because it sounds "anti-school"

-How unschooling compares with a Waldorf or Montessori method of learning...1:01:00

• They incorporate unschooling in their methodology without calling it that
• "What do you do if the child doesn't want to do that?" Is it coercive or not?
• Most government schools are coercive
• Much easier to unschool outside the school system
• Templates or set curriculums lead children to a preconceived outcome
• Kids are natural communicators and collaborators

-Why "time-honored" traditions like handwriting don't need to be emphasized in schooling today...1:06:05

• It takes 15 years to change a curriculum in a government school
• Instead learn coding, social media, blogging, youtube, etc.
• Life experiences, world travel can replicate what is taught in university

-Resources Judy recommends to learn more on unschooling and free play...1:16:30

• Books by Thomas Armstrong on Amazon
• Book: Free To Learn (and Peter Gray's other books on Amazon)
• Hslda.org

-And much more!

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Resources from this episode:

-Book: Unschooling to University

-John Holt's website

-Book: Free To Learn (and Peter Gray's other books on Amazon)

-Books by Thomas Armstrong on Amazon

-Hslda.org

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In this premium podcast episode, recorded with Melanie Sliwka of SEALFit, you'll discover the following:

-Branched chain amino acids a game-changer for performance...4:00

• Issues: they don't repair muscle mass, and spike blood sugar
• I'm a fan of essential aminos: simple but effective

-What I would personally do if I needed to thrive on a vegetarian diet...

• Learn the art of proper fermentation, sprouting, ancestral preparation techniques
  • Can unlock a lot of essential amino acids in them
• Eat a wide variety of plant matter
• Vitamin B12 supplement
• Algae: chlorella, spirulina
• Taurine supplement
• Creatine
• Essential aminos
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K
• Thorne Mediclear

-My thoughts on the ketogenic diet...15:00

• It's not always wise because of one's genetics
• Hormonal deficits and thyroid issues
• Carb refeeds for athletes
• Can induce short-term insulin resistance
• Down regulation of glycogen synthase enzyme (can be used in your favor)

-How to enhance your mitochondria...23:30

• Treat your body as a human battery that's charging
  • Good intake of water with an electrical charge (Hydrogen tablets, structured water)
  • JOOVV light
  • Add minerals and sea salt
  • Exercise and smart diet
  • Ground with the earth
  • PEMF mat and bed
  • Heat and cold

-And much more! Resources from this episode:

Beyond Training

Kion Aminos

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Q&A Episode 400

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Listener Q&A: How To Wake Up Less At Night...34:45

Mike asks: Do you have any advice on improving the restfulness metric in the Oura app? I'm doing well with deep and REM sleep, but it says "pay attention" on restfulness. Do you have any thoughts on why that might be?

In my response, I recommend: -Podcast: The Effects Of Exercise, Carbohydrates, Saturated Fat, Protein, Fiber & Micronutrients On Sleep! -Ooler bed cooler  (use code BEN25) -Red light trick for iPhone -Iris app  -L-Theanine or a packet of Reishi with any cups of coffee after noon -CBD (here are the three options I like):

• BioCBD
• Element Health CBD  (use code BEN15)
• Wild Health CBD  (BEN10 for 10% off)

-Sleepstream -Pzizz -Bose wired noise-blocking headphones -Mindfold sleep mask -My podcasts with Dr. Joe Zelk on sleep apnea -24 hour Pulse Oximeter -Genova Diagnostics GI Effects 3 day Stool Panel The Best Way To Lower Stress During Detoxification...58:05

Kaitlin asks: I've noticed what appear to be signs of impaired or blocked elimination while under psychological and physical stress, specifically acne and PMS. If such a relationship does exist, how could one tamper the effects cortisol has on detoxification and/or support detoxification better under periods of stress?

In my response, I recommend: -My article on breathwork -My podcast on 32 different ways to hack the vagus nerve -Thorne Iso-Phos -Inner Peace -Pulsecenters -Stephen Porges work on polyvagal theory -Autonomic Nervous System and the Liver Should You Eat Carbs & Fat Together In The Same Meal?...1:09:30

Ben asks: So many people say that if you eat carbs alongside fat, you're going to store the fat because of the insulin response from the carbs. However, it seems pretty hard to never mix the two and a meal especially if you're doing strength training with some high intensity and you want to get those calories up. Like for example, when you posted that long article about your muscle mass gains protocol from a few months ago. There were things like extra virgin olive oil alongside tubers and things of that nature. That makes sense to me intuitively, but I was curious if I could get your take on if there's an upper limit on the amount of carbs that is safe to consume alongside fat if you are an active person.

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I recently read the book "The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop It".

It is the first comprehensive approach to aging that tackles why we age, and then recommends a strategic, scientific formulation to decelerate the process. The book brings practical information to everyday people, and takes the science of aging out of the laboratory and into the real world.

The first half of The Kaufmann Protocol discusses aging on a cellular level, which separates it from all other anti-aging fads. We age because our cells age and it is this understanding that allows the protocol to combat aging for people from all walks of life. This is presented in terms of the seven tenets, or categories, of aging which comprise topics such as DNA alterations, mitochondrial energy, and aging pathways.

These are explained in both scientific and laymen terms, such that anyone can understand the process. A series of analogies paralleling the cell to a factory assist the reader in following the logic. The second half of the book reviews the top fifteen molecular agents that curb the aging process. Each agent is examined, discussed and then rated in terms of the seven categories, thus granting it a Kaufmann Rating number.

This number is essentially a snapshot of its anti-aging properties, and allows the reader to create a regimen to fit their personal needs. Alternatively, the book suggests the most common protocol, the PANACEA, which is a combination of five molecular agents. This regimen is fantastic for most people over the age of 40, but it certainly is not comprehensive. With the tools and knowledge presented in this book, the reader can determine what is best for them as individuals.

This book is also meant to be a complimentary addition to the Kaufmann Protocol App which will allow the user to track their progress and stay up to date with all of the new scientific findings that will continue to make aging truly optional. Dr. Sandra Kaufmann began her academic career in the field of cellular biology, earning a Master’s Degree from the University of Connecticut in Tropical Ecology and Plant Physiology.

Turning to medicine, she received her medical Degree at the University of Maryland, and completed a residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins in the field of pediatric anesthesiology. For the last seven years she has been the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, a nationally recognized center of excellence. Her avid interest in the science of anti-aging begun many years ago as an intense hobby.

Utilizing her knowledge in cell biology, human pharmacology and physiology, this hobby has now become a main focus. The Kaufmann Protocol represents years of non-clinical research leading the first ever, comprehensive theory of aging, complete with an explanation of why we age and the tools to decelerate the process.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Dr. Kaufmann, a pediatrician, became interested in longevity and anti-aging...

• She became interested in it simply because she wanted to enjoy her life as long as possible
• After reading and researching, she realized there was no overarching theory, nor a comprehensive system on anti-aging and longevity
• Aubrey de Grey's SENS Research Foundation

-Dr. Kaufmann's 7 Tenets of aging...

• The 7 Tenets of Aging
• Information Systems (DNA)
• Cellular Energy (Mitochondria, NAD)
• Cellular Pathways (AMP Kinase and mTOR system)
• Quality Control (autophagy)
• Security System (Immune system) fails for 3 reasons:
  • Unable to fight infection over time
  • Cells become cancerous over time
  • Upregulates systemic inflammation
• Work Force (Individual Cells)
  • Short acting cells (few hours to a few days)
  • Goldilocks cells (1-12 years)
  • Cells that live forever
  • Senescent vs. quiescent cells
    • Quiescent is reversible, a state of repair
    • Senescent is partially repaired; damaged but still of some use
• Waste Management (AGE's, lipofusion)

-The numerical ratings system Dr. Kaufmann created based on the 7 Tenets of aging...

• The Kaufmann Rating System
• Ratings are from 0-3 (0 being of no value, 3 being highly efficacious)
• Criteria to determine efficacy:
  • Does it work in theory
  • Does it work in a test tube
  • Does it work in a small rodent lab
  • Does it work in humans
• It gives people an educated guide to make decisions for themselves

-How the app Dr. Kaufmann created helps people understand their genetics and longevity...

• The "My Protocol" app
• Her work began as a hobby, yet more and more people came to her seeking a protocol; the app was created to help as many people as possible
• The app experience
  • Starts out with a quiz
  • Asks if you want a standard protocol or if you want to build your own
  • It follows you every day
  • Rates exercise and foods

-The most overhyped yet least effective ingredients, as well as the most effective...

• The up to date list of recommended ingredients and compounds from Dr. Kaufmann's website
• The least effective
  • Vitamin E; astaxanthin and delphinidin are more potent alternatives
    • BGF podcast w/ Dr. Barrie Tan on Vitamin E supplements
  • Co enzyme Q
  • Fish oils
• Use Visomitin eye drops and Carnosine eye drops for superb vision
• The most effective:
  • Pterostilbene
  • Astaxanthin
  • Nicotinamide Riboside
  • Curcumin
  • Carnosine

-Pterostilbene: Why is it so great?...

• Epigenetic modifier
• Very strong free radical scavenger
• Increases activity of endogenous antioxidants
• Activates your sirtuins
• Activates AMP kinase
• Caloric restriction mimetic (tells your body you're starving when you're not)
• Increases DNA repair mechanisms
• Increases autophagy
• Similar chemically but more potent than Resveratrol

-Why Astaxanthin is the bomb...

• Bioastin is Dr. Kaufmann's favorite brand (edible sunscreen)
• Increases exercise capacity
• It's not a supplement because there is no endogenous astaxanthin in our system

-The magical attributes of Carnosine...

• Gets into your muscle and is a buffer (don't get the burn)
• Transglycosylating agent; blocks formation of AGE products
• Men have more than women, and young people have more than old people
• Can only get it from muscle

-Dr. Kaufmann's thoughts on the latest research regarding Metformin and its hampering of mitochondrial response to exercise...

• It uncouples mitochondria and electron transport chain; becomes less efficient
• May not be the best for an athlete (unless you take it at night)
• Everything is "best guess" when it comes to dosing for anti-aging
• Take branch chain aminos
• Decreases absorption of B Vitamins

-Dr. Kaufmann's anti-aging lifestyle beyond the supplements and compounds discussed thus far...

• Rock climber
• Haritaki holiday
  • Chebulic acid is the strongest antiglycation agent there is
  • A huge flood intermittently is the best way to go
• Doesn't use stem cells

-The maximum potential human lifespan based on protocols like the Kaufmann Protocol... -And much more

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Resources from this episode:

-The Kaufmann Protocol: Why we Age and How to Stop It

-My podcast with Dr. Barrie Tan

-Visomitin eye drops

-Carnosine eye drops

-BCM95 Curcumin

-Metacurcumin

-Superessentials Fish Oil with Astaxanthin

-Organic haritaki powder (for chebulic acid)

-My podcast with Bill Andrews about TA65 and TAM818

Compounds recommended by Dr. Kaufmann

-Aloe Vera - 5,000~10,000 mg/day

-Alpha Lipoic Acid - 300~600 mg/day (diabetic treatment- 600~1,800 mg/day)

-Andrographolide (Andrographis Paniculata) - 400 mg/day

-Apigenin - 50 mg/day

-Astaxanthin - 2~12 mg/day (Athletes 12 mg/day) - take with food

-Astaxanthin - 2~12 mg/day (Athletes 12 mg/day) - take with food

-Astragalus TA-65 - 100~250 mg/day (Cycloastragenol 5~25 mg/day, Astragaloside IV 50 mg/day)

-Carnosine - 500 mg - 2 times daily

-Chebulic Acid - 200~500 mg/day (Can take up to 1,000 mg/day)

-Cistanche Deserticola - 675 mg/day

-Curcumin

-Delphinidin  (usually available as Maqui Berry) - 500~2,000 mg/day

-EGCG - 400~500 mg/day (1 cup Green Tea = 50 mg) - Take without food

-Ecklonia Cava - 50 mg/day

-Ellagic Acid - 250~500 mg/day

-Melatonin - 3~10 mg/day - Take before bedtime

-Metformin - 500~2,000 mg/day

-Naringenin - 250~500 mg/day

-Nicotinamide Riboside - 250~500 mg/day

-Polypodium - 500 mg/day

-Pterostilbene - 50~150 mg/day - Take with food

-Pyridoxamine - 50~250 mg/day

-Quercitin - 500 mg/day (up to 1,200 mg/day)

-Resveratrol - 100~250 mg/day (up to 500~1,000 mg/day)

-Rosmarinic Acid  (available as Lemon Balm or Rosemary) - 100~400 mg/day

-Sulphoraphane - 400 mg/day

-Yerba Mate - 600~900 mg/day

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