Ben Greenfield | Psychedelics Open Portholes To The Spirit World
Jul 4, 2024
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Human performance consultant Ben Greenfield discusses topics such as using methylene blue for energy, strategies to combat radiation exposure during flights, optimizing health through grounding, managing discomfort with IV treatments, and exploring supplements for longevity and cognitive enhancement. He also touches on alcohol benefits, psychedelics for mental health, regenerative medicine, and advancements in longevity testing.
Combining creatine with NAD can boost cognitive effects of sleep deprivation.
Reducing EMF exposure in the bedroom is crucial for better sleep quality.
Modafinil can combat sleep deprivation but may lead to dopamine desensitization.
Nootropic blends offer clean energy alternatives to modafinil with microdoses of psilocybin for creativity.
Deep dives
NAD IV and Sleep Deprivation Stack
NAD IV and its various forms are essential for DNA repair and combating aging. Combining 10 to 20 grams of creatine with NAD can greatly help with cognitive effects of sleep deprivation. Brief high-intensity exercise sessions throughout the day can also alleviate sleep deprivation effects.
EMF Protection and Bedroom Setup
Reducing EMF exposure in the bedroom is crucial. Using dirty electricity filters, grounding and earthing sheets, and turning off unnecessary Wi-Fi signals can significantly minimize EMF exposure while sleeping. Prioritizing wired connections over wireless ones can further reduce electromagnetic radiation exposure.
Modafinil and Sleep Deprivation
Modafinil, though powerful for combating sleep deprivation, can lead to dopamine desensitization, disrupting sleep cycles, and causing early wake-ups. Acutely using modafinil for high-energy demands, such as long flights or intensive workdays, can be beneficial, but moderation and caution are key.
Nootropic Blends and Cognitive Enhancement
New nootropic blends offer alternatives to modafinil, providing clean, sustained energy without the side effects of dopaminergic desensitization. Companies like Newtopia and Wukio offer cognitive enhancers with microdoses of psilocybin for creativity and focus. These blends are effective for energy, verbal fluency, and creativity without the downsides associated with modafinil.
Senescent Cells and Cellular Repair
Senescent cells, known as 'zombie cells,' accumulate with age and produce inflammatory byproducts. Senolytic agents like caricetin and phycetin can aid in repairing cellular damage caused by senescent cells. Prioritizing senolytic-rich diets and supplements can promote cellular repair and combat the effects of aging.
The Role of GLP-1 Agonists in Weight Management
GLP-1 agonists, such as trisepatide and semiglutide, are being considered as a giant human experiment to aid weight loss. These medications have shown promise in reducing appetite and inducing nausea in individuals, making them eat less. Although effective for weight loss, they come with side effects like heart and pancreatitis, depression, and anxiety, which raises concerns for long-term use in individuals without diabetes or significant weight issues.
Exploring Alternative Hunger Control Methods
Apart from GLP-1 agonists, alternative hunger control methods like hops extract and specific probiotic strains such as Acromantia from companies like Pendulum provide similar effects without associated side effects. These methods, along with supplements like Calo-Curb, aim to reduce hunger by affecting hormone levels related to satiety and appetite regulation.
Discussion on Peptide-Based Approaches for Health and Fitness
Injectable peptides such as CJC 1295 with Ipamorelin and tesamorelin offer benefits for muscle gain, fat loss, and suppressing hunger. These peptides, administered in cycles, can enhance physical performance and offer energy boosts without significant adverse effects. Additionally, ketone-based supplements like 5-Amino-1-MQ provide strength and power benefits, adding versatility to fitness regimens.
Ben Greenfield is human performance consultant, speaker and New York Times bestselling author, including the widely popular titles Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, the Spiritual Disciplines Journal and the Boundless Cookbook. A former collegiate tennis, water polo and volleyball player, bodybuilder, 13 time Ironman triathlete and professional obstacle course racer, Ben has been voted by the NSCA as America’s top Personal Trainer and by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. Ben hosts the highly popular fitness, nutrition and wellness website BenGreenfieldFitness.com, a site with over a million monthly visitors, featuring articles, podcasts, and product reviews from Ben.
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