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Shawn Wells - From Frazzle to Flow: Caffeine Alternatives, Hormetic Hacks, & Psychedelic Supplementation

May 28, 2024
Renowned expert Shawn Wells delves into biohacking, Paraxanthine, and preparing for psychedelic journeys. Topics include caffeine metabolism rates, supplement protocols for psychedelics, and the transformative power of psychedelics for self-love and acceptance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Paraxanthine is a caffeine alternative offering benefits without toxic effects for slow caffeine metabolizers.
  • Biohacktivism combines biohacking and activism for self-improvement to positively impact society.

Deep dives

Understanding Caffeine Metabolism

Approximately 60% of people are slow metabolizers of caffeine while only 20% are fast metabolizers, affecting how caffeine affects individuals. Slow metabolizers tend to experience side effects without many benefits. Parisanthine, a metabolite of caffeine, is highlighted for providing positive benefits of caffeine, while caffeine itself is considered mostly toxic, especially for slow metabolizers.

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