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Psychedelics for Therapeutic Optimization with Shawn Wells

Apr 18, 2023
31:01

Join the world's top formulator Shawn Wells on how to use psychedelics for therapy. We also dive into microdosing protocols, mental health, and brain nutrition.

Shawn Wells has formulated over 700 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 20 novel ingredients including Teacrine, Dynamine and Dihydroberberine and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on innovative health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. His book, "The ENERGY Formula" has been recognized by both USA Today and Forbes as well as an Amazon best-seller in multiple categories.

This presentation was filmed during Biohacker Summit Amsterdam in October 2022.

Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!

Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.com

Key moments and takeaways:

00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina

03:11 Shawn Wells' personal story

04:20 Depression: You're Not Alone

05:35 Money vs. Changes in Regulation

06:18 The Importance of Facilitated Experiences

07:26 Studies & Metrics

09:19 It May Not Be Your Thing, But Let's Not Make It No One's Thing

09:26 More Studies & Proper Setup

10:12 Cures and Solutions Not Making It Out There

10:32 Ketamine, the Speedster Antidepressant

12:50 It's Not Just About Serotonin

14:32 Psychedelics Don't All Work The Same Way

16:46 It's About Dissociation and Neuroplasticity

17:58 CBD vs. Mood, Pain, Inflammation & Immunity

19:42 Getting Acetylcholine Back

20:48 Microdosing and Noootropics

23:53 Paraxanthine vs. Caffeine

26:19 Insights on Microdosing

29:53 Psychedelics and the Law

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