The mindbodygreen Podcast

596: The hidden cost of chasing perfect health | Jason Karp

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May 18, 2025
Jason Karp, Founder & CEO of HumanCo and Hu Kitchen, shares his journey towards simplifying health in a world that complicates it. He emphasizes the transformative power of real food and the benefits of slowing down. Karp discusses the fertility crisis and the often-overlooked impact of stress and connection on well-being. He sheds light on food dyes and seed oils, advocating for a shift in our food systems. Join him in exploring how common sense and intuition can guide healthier eating choices.
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ANECDOTE

Reversing a Blindness Diagnosis

  • Jason Karp reversed his incurable degenerative eye disease through diet and lifestyle changes.
  • His health transformation challenged Western medicine dogma and inspired him to promote clean food.
INSIGHT

Simplicity Beats Biohacking Stress

  • Overcomplicating health regimens causes unnecessary stress and unhappiness.
  • Simple lifestyle changes like sleep, movement, and sunlight provide 90-95% of health benefits.
INSIGHT

The Growing Fertility Crisis

  • Fertility rates and men's sperm counts have dropped dramatically in recent decades.
  • Complex causes likely include environmental toxins, diet, and modern lifestyle factors combined.
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