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142. The Ultimate Guide to Your Daily Coffee: Timing, Dosage & Optimization
Did you know that the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive compound might be the key to unlocking your body’s hidden potential? Your morning coffee ritual isn’t just about fighting fatigue - it also has its superpowers that could revolutionise your health! In this Ultimate Human short episode, Gary Brecka shares the benefits your body can get from caffeine, including a 2025 study which reveals that your daily brew could slash mortality risk by nearly 30% - but the story goes far deeper than longevity. Ready to hack your biology with the world’s favourite morning drink?
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02:05 What is Caffeine?
03:04 More Benefits from Caffeine
03:30 Coffee Lowering Risks of Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
03:51 Coffee Actively Protecting the Brain
05:18 How Caffeine Works Inside Your Body
05:40 Maximising the Benefits of Coffee
08:19 Recap
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141. Max Lugavere: Seed Oils, LDL Cholesterol & Inflammation
What if everything you thought you knew about “heart-healthy” cooking oils was based on outdated science and clever marketing? In this episode, I’ve sat down once again with Max Lugavere, and we’ve had an amazing conversation about the metabolic chaos that modern seed oils are silently creating in our bodies, and why the food industry’s favourite oils might be driving the global rise in chronic disease. We also uncovered some actionable steps that we hope to see prioritised with the new government, and especially with the Make America Healthy Again movement. Ready to transform your understanding of nutrition and take control of your overall health? Hit subscribe and share this video with someone who needs to hear this message.
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04:11 What is Seed Oil? And Why Is It Bad For You?
10:21 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Seed Oils
14:25 Awareness on Food Labeling
20:28 High Volumes of Oxidised Oils in Blood Stream Risks
25:55 Animal-Source Foods Play an Important Role in an Optimised Diet
36:00 Randomised Clinical Trials on Red Meat
38:48 Top 5 Sports Supplements
42:25 Supplementation for Vegans and Vegetarians
45:02 Actionable Steps the Government Can and Should Do
54:54 Nutrition for Brain Health
59:22 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?’
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140. Q&A: Post-Chemotherapy, Metal Toxicity, Menstrual Cramps, & Fish Oil
Did you know that freezing your fish oil capsules can eliminate those dreadful fish burps? But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, we’ve collected your most burning questions about supplementation for post-chemotherapy, lifestyle recommendations for various illnesses or disorders, and addressing heavy metal exposure in the body. Optimising your health isn’t just about following trends, it’s about understanding the science behind what really works. Send in your questions for the next episode of The Ultimate Human Q&A, and together we’ll uncover more biohacking and longevity solutions!
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01:18 Recommended Daily Dosage of Fish Oil
01:50 Trusted Brand for Methylated B Vitamins
02:10 Top Supplements for Post-Chemotherapy
03:02 Grounding Sheets vs. Earthing
03:30 Nutritional Strategies to Improve Liver and Gallbladder Health
04:19 Recommendations for Severe Menstrual Cramps and Heavy Bleeding
05:30 Key Supplements and Lifestyle Changes to Battle Autoimmune Conditions
06:15 Advice for People Suffering from Psoriasis
06:41 Addressing Heavy Metal Exposure in the Body
08:10 How to Slow Down Dementia Progression?
09:04 Maintaining Good Health of Truck Drivers
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139. Mike Rashid: Why This Fitness Icon Trains at 5 AM & Fasts All Day To Achieve Peak Performance
What if the most powerful optimization tool wasn’t a supplement or a workout plan, but the psychological resilience forged in life’s crucible of adversity? In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with fitness icon and entrepreneur Mike Rashid, whose transformation from the volatile streets of Brooklyn’s cocaine-era 80s to building a wellness empire reveals profound truths about human potential and biological optimization. The science behind Mike’s transformation is impeccable - early morning training combined with intermittent fasting creates a powerful neurobiological environment that optimizes hormone profiles and enhances neuroplasticity. What early life challenges could you transform into your greatest competitive advantage? Share your story in the comments below!
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13:02 Fitness and Strength as Their Foundation
17:24 Mike’s Entrepreneurial Journey
20:05 Morning Routine and Diet
25:31 Passion, Providing Value, and Authenticity
32:49 The Rewards in Serving the Community
36:40 Mentality of Thought-Leaders
38:12 Mike Rashid’s Ultimate Goal
40:56 On Faith and Spirituality
51:49 Number 1 Killer in the US is Food
54:46 Experience with Psychedelics and Intensive Therapy
58:46 Views on MAHA and Public Policies
1:03:16 Social Media is the New Media
1:10:58 Sigmund Freud’s Slave Morality vs. Master Morality
1:15:12 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”
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138. The Dark Truth About US Baby Formula & What’s Really Inside
Could the baby formula you’re feeding your child be programming their metabolic future? The modern infant formula industry holds a provocative secret: the stark divide between US and European standards isn’t just about regulation - it’s about fundamental biological programming at the cellular level. Join Gary Brecka as he deconstructs the molecular differences between US and European formulas, revealing why ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, soy protein isolate, and palm oil could be affecting your baby’s development in ways you never imagined. Are you ready to decode the science of optimal infant nutrition? Watch now to understand how every ingredient choice shapes your child’s metabolic future.
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02:11 What is Baby Formula?
02:37 Baby Formula Ingredients (America vs. Europe)
06:44 Impact of Added Sugars on Metabolism
07:04 Soy Formulas’ Influence on Puberty and Reproductive Health
07:20 Actionable Steps to Make the Best Choice for Your Baby
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Gary Brecka is a Human Biologist, biohacker, researcher, and an anti-aging and longevity expert. His approach to health is simple: "Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort.”
For over 20 years, he worked in the life insurance industry predicting mortality. This meant if he got 5 years of medical records and 5 years of demographic data on you, the team that he was associated with could tell a life insurance company how long you had to live to the month. After years and years of doing this type of research and analysis, he decided he wanted to spend the balance of his lifetime helping people live happier, healthier, longer, more fulfilling lives.
With this mission in mind, he created The Ultimate Human podcast. In this weekly podcast, Gary has exciting conversations with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and scientists and is thrilled to share their transformative insights with you. What’s keeping you from being an ultimate human? Tune in to find out.
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