The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Hacking Your Biohacks for Better Sleep, Fitness & Weight Control – Interventions With Dave – Sean Plotkin : 939

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May 21, 2022

Sean Plotkin, a biohacker in his mid-40s, dives into how he's enhancing energy, strength, and weight management. Discussing his intense exercise routine, he reveals concerns about thyroid function and nutrition. The conversation covers the importance of sleep quality, nutrient availability, and stress management. Sean shares his experiences with various biohacking tools like continuous glucose monitors and hyperbaric chambers. They also touch on the interplay of hormones, inflammation, and metabolic health, offering insights for achieving peak performance.

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ADVICE

Post-Workout Nutrition

Consume protein and carbs after intense workouts to aid recovery and muscle growth.
Don't worry about slight blood sugar increases after exercise, but address significantly high levels.

INSIGHT

Pre-Diabetes Concerns

Pre-diabetes and mild fatty liver are still concerning health issues.
Address them proactively rather than dismissing them as minor.

ANECDOTE

Overtraining and Inflammation

Sean Plotkin overtrains with intense exercise despite using biohacking tools.
This overtraining elevates his C-reactive protein, indicating inflammation.

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In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...

… Dave talks with Sean Plotkin about changing up his current biohacking routine to get even better results. You’ll find out how to maintain a high quality of life amid the “hustle” that can take up a lot of your everyday life.

In his mid-40s, Sean’s doing a lot to improve his energy, keep his body strong and stay ahead of aging. But, he says, the weight keeps creeping up and he’s concerned about his thyroid function. He has an intense weekly exercise routine and could use some help with nutrition before and after his fitness sessions. He also wants to tackle sleep, believing his isn’t as optimal as it could be.

He’s doing a lot of things right, including: supplementing with glutathione, using ozone, wearing a continuous glucose monitor, cooling his sleep with an Ooler Sleep System, tackling how he feels with Hapbee, managing stress and performance with NuCalm, upgrading his brain at 40 Years of Zen, and investing in a hyperbaric chamber and sauna for home use.

In this “Interventions With Dave” episode, Dave examines what Sean’s doing, what’s working or not, and what he can do to reach his peak performance consistently. They break down:

Nutrient availability (No. 1, energy; No. 2, protein; and No. 3, carbs)
Blood glucose and insulin resistance
Cortisol and stress
Hormones
Cognitive function
Nutrition
Pre-diabetes
Fatty liver
Inflammation
Cold therapy
Cholesterol
Metabolic health
Brain health
And much more!

Sean’s already got great awareness, tools and data to work with. Along any journey, it takes some experimentation—and time—to find that sweet spot that makes you feel like a million bucks.

Note: The "Interventions With Dave” recommendations are designed to help you upgrade yourself and your biology so you can perform better at everything you do. They are not, however, a substitute for advice or treatment by a trained medical professional that may be needed for specific health conditions, illness or injury.

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