Q&A 424: Giant News Flash Episode Of Random, Shocking, Groundbreaking Information on Longevity, Muscle & More, Biohacking ADD & ADHD, Is Ritalin Healthy, & Much More!

Feb 13, 2021

Discover groundbreaking research showing a new drug can reverse age-related mental decline in days. Explore the connection between higher LDL-P levels and longevity, while learning that more sex might actually prolong life—at least for naked mole rats! Uncover insights into muscle growth through essential amino acids and the latest in ADHD treatments, including the debate around Ritalin and alternative approaches. Plus, the role of juice cleansing and innovative health monitoring methods add a twist to the conversation!

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ADVICE

Quarterly Cleanse

Consider a quarterly cleanse, like a fasting-mimicking diet, Ayurvedic cleanse, or juice fast.
Track key biomarkers during the cleanse for personalized insights.

ANECDOTE

Juice Fast Experience

Ben Greenfield's five-day juice fast caused weight loss, digestive issues, and increased mental clarity during breathwork and prayer.
He modified the fast by including liquid ketones and aminos to support workouts.

INSIGHT

ISRIB and Mental Decline

A new drug, ISRIB, may reverse age-related mental decline within days, by rebooting cellular protein production.
It shows promise for traumatic brain injury, Down syndrome, hearing loss, cancer, and cognitive enhancement.

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News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more…11:30

New drug reverses age related mental decline *within days*!

a proposal to give us patches that make us allergic to meat and smart drugs that make us want to have fewer babies, all for "climate change" management

Oh hooray - more sex makes you live longer! (at least, if you're a naked mole rat) (see conclusions)

In the most recent longevity biomarker study, HIGHER LDL-P levels were protective against death and myocardial infarction

Want to build muscle? Get STRONG first

Researchers find how to stop muscle mass loss as you age (kind of interesting because bodybuilders have been using post-workout arachidonic acid for years to do this same thing!)

This study backs up what I've been saying for a long time - one of the best ways to build muscle is to maintain high blood levels of essential amino acids (EAA's), particularly during training sessions

That charcuterie plate and glass of wine just might be extending your life

Special Announcements...53:30 Listener Q&A: Is Ritalin Healthy? (And Natural Alternatives To Ritalin)...59:06

Elle asks: I am a triathlete, I'm a Yogi, and I also have ADHD. I was prescribed Ritalin recently, which has helped me a lot, except that it's compromised the quality of my deep sleep. I have a very excitable parasympathetic nervous system. I do a lot of different yoga and different breathing exercises, transcendental meditation and prayer to help reactivate my parasympathetic nervous system to balance it. However, I still have issues with my deep sleep. Aside from supplements, biohacks, breathing, yoga and exercises, I was wondering if you could help me with this one. Thanks so much for taking the time.

What Your Pee Can Tell You About Your Body...1:10:30

Ben Pollack asks: Hey, Ben Pollack here from Pemberton, British Columbia. Thanks for all the hard work and the amazing information that you bring for us so that we can live an amazing life. My burning question is about pee. Sometimes when I pee it's foamy. Sometimes it's not foamy, and sometimes it's in-between. Is there something that pee tells us? And if so, what? Thanks very much.

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