The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

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This may be the most cutting-edge life extension technology you’ll hear about for decades. You’ll discover how mitochondrial transfusion, rejuvenation, and repair could reverse biological aging, supercharge your metabolism, and radically extend healthspan—all by upgrading the cellular energy systems that power every function in your body. 


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Host Dave Asprey sits down with inventor and tech entrepreneur Tom Benson, founder of Mitrix. After launching three successful Silicon Valley companies, Benson shifted focus to one of the most promising frontiers in science: mitochondrial bioreactors designed to regrow your own autologous mitochondria. This isn’t theory—it’s a near-future anti-aging technology poised to transform functional medicine, personalized medicine, and the global conversation around aging reversal. 


They explore how mitochondrial DNA mismatches affect aging, why mitochondria act like cellular AI cores, and how dysfunction in these ancient organelles contributes to neurodegenerative disease, metabolic decline, and cognitive disorders. You’ll learn how restoring mitochondria could enhance everything from stem cell therapy and nootropics to ketosis, fasting, cold therapy, and even sleep optimization. 


 You’ll Learn: 

• Why mitochondria may be the real control centers of human biology 

• How mitochondrial transfusion could revolutionize longevity and functional medicine 

• The connection between mitochondrial dysfunction and Parkinson’s, autism, and ALS 

• Why brain optimization and neuroplasticity depend on cellular energy 

• How stem cell-derived mitochondria compare to nootropics and NAD 

• What happens when mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA are mismatched 

• Why early aging might start with your egg cells’ mitochondrial computing 

• How mitochondrial health influences metabolism, ketosis, and fat storage 

• Why stress, toxins, and pharmaceuticals like statins wreck mitochondrial function 

• What it takes to scale mitochondrial bioreactors for widespread human use 

• How mitochondrial hacking could improve immune function, sleep, and resilience 

• Why the future of biohacking might begin with testing and upgrading your mitochondria 


This episode is essential listening for anyone passionate about biohacking longevity, functional aging, mitochondrial testing, and next-gen human optimization. 


Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. 


Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. 


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Resources:  

• Mitrix Website: https://www.mitrix.bio/ 

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• Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com 

• Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated 

• Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com 

• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com 

• 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com 


Timestamps: 

• 00:00 Trailer 

• 01:42 Intro 

• 04:33 Mitochondrial DNA & Performance 

• 08:49 Challenges in Mitochondrial Therapy 

• 13:31 Future Applications 

• 19:07 Mitochondria & Longevity 

• 20:19 Traditional Medicine 

• 28:50 Space Exploration 

• 29:35 Human Fragility 

• 30:19 Aging Revisited 

• 32:52 Experimental Research 

• 36:04 Ethics & Risks 

• 41:24 Mental Health Links 

• 46:28 Treatment Breakthroughs 

• 51:01 Personal Longevity Hacks 

• 54:30 Wrap-Up & Contact 

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