Arjun Khemani Podcast #27 – Farbood Nivi: Follistatin Gene Therapy, E/Acc, and Following Your Heart
Mar 23, 2024
Farbood Nivi, biohacker for 25 years, discusses Follistatin gene therapy, FDA's role in health, startup cities, and following your heart. Talks about effective accelerationism, tips for biohacking, and importance of mobility. Shares insights on living forever and the power of taking action.
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25 Years of Biohacking
- Farbood Nivi has been biohacking for 25 years, inspired by Ray Kurzweil's book.
- He followed a strict macrobiotic diet for 10 years, noticing profound changes and feeling more connected to his body.
Follistatin Gene Therapy Explained
- Follistatin gene therapy uses plasmids, modified DNA, to code for the Follistatin protein.
- It's injected locally and acts as a mini-factory, continuously releasing Follistatin into the bloodstream for up to two years.
Post-Follistatin Results
- After Follistatin therapy, Farbood saw significant physiological changes, including increased muscle mass and decreased fat.
- His LDL cholesterol dropped, and his diet now primarily consists of steak, fruit, greens, and fermented foods.