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If there's anything people say they want more of these days...it's energy.
The world around us continually requires more from us while we give less and less thought to our long-term health. This distracted and overwhelmed mindset has landed us squarely in survival mode, depriving us of the necessary steps to create lasting, sustained energy. The truth is most of us are so exhausted and don't know how to find the energy to live our best lives.
My friend Shawn Wells just put the finishing touches on his new book The ENERGY Formula: Six Life Changing Ingredients to Unleash Your Limitless Potential... ...which covers keto, Paleo, biohacking, stoicism, supplements, CBD, nootropics, MCTs, infrared saunas, cold plunges, how to create a sleep fortress, circadian rhythm, and much more.
With about 60 full-color diagrams and over 100 scientific citations, Shawn gives you the knowledge you will not find anywhere else, including "Formulator's Corners" in every chapter that cover doses, brands, and forms of supplements you need to be taking as well as "Resource Hacks" that tell you the products, devices, apps, and more to use. Developed by biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist Shawn Wells after surviving a series of torturous health battles, this pivotal and groundbreaking book is the product of meticulous and persistent research to find solutions to his personal and painful experiences—paired with two decades of legitimate clinical and scientific expertise.
Shawn previously joined me on the podcast episode "The Nitty-Gritty Underground World of Supplement Ingredients, Sports Nutrition Frankenfuels, Illegally Laced Compounds & More.," and he's been studying up on plenty more since that show, so prepare for a wild ride on today's podcast. Shawn, who is an MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, is a leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization. He has formulated over 500 supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmeceuticals, has patented 10 novel ingredients, 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 natural health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements.
He has also personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor. As a world-renowned thought leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs, and regularly on morning television. Shawn's expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical research-backed solutions.
During this discussion, you'll discover: -What Shawn had for breakfast the day of the interview...7:11
- He was 40 hours into a 72-hour fast
- 36 to 48 hours into the fast is when he starts to feel amazing
- Pique fasting tea
- Redmond Real Sea Salt
- Redmond Re-Lyte Electrolyte Drink Mix
- Hypernatremia, and why slight dehydration isn't a bad thing for performance...9:40
- Hypernatremia: not enough sodium in the blood
- Athletes are not only more hypernatremic than dehydrated, but usually both
- Electrolyte formulas are fine, but more salt is lost while sweating
- Keto dieters tend to be hypernatremic
- Hunger and headaches may be a sign of hypernatremia rather than a lack of water
- Redmond Real Salt (contains trace minerals, family-oriented company)
- Real salt tested low in contamination (no anti-humectant added to dry out the salt)
- Celtic Sea Salt (recommended by Robert Slovak)
- Ben's morning hydration regimen:
- BGF podcasts on deuterium depleted water
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- Deuterium Demystified: Everything You Need To Know About Deuterium Depleted Water (DDW), How To Lower Deuterium & Much More, With Dr. Ann Cooper And Dr. Que Collins.
- Water & Water Filtration: Everything You Need To Know About Water Filters, Alkaline Water, Structured Water, Hydrogen-Rich Water, Deuterium-Depleted Water & Much More, With Robert Slovak.
- Why The War On Cancer Has Failed & What You Can Do About It: Mistletoe, NAD, Deuterium Depleted Water, Melatonin, Gerson Therapy & Beyond, With Dr. Thomas Cowan
- Vape Pens, Hair Growth Serums, Fixing The Pineal Gland & C60 (The Next Great Longevity Molecule), With Ian Mitchell.
- H2Bev hydrogen water in a can (use code BEN to save 10%)
- Avoid glyphosate like the plague (Roundup)
-Optimizing glutathione levels for optimal mitochondria...21:35
-The criteria by which Shawn evaluates a supplement brand...25:30
-How Shawn discovered two substances and made them into supplement form...35:45
- Theacrine and Dynamine™
- Worked with Dr. Hector Lopez and Dr. Tim Ziegenfuss
- Methylliberine (Dynamine™)
- In the methylxanthine family (of which caffeine is a part)
- Enhanced energy and focus
- Pain reduction
- Stimulated NAD production
- No habituation effect as you find in caffeine
- Less adaptation effect
- Biggest difference is the half-life
- Infopathy generator (use code BENG10 for 10% off) (Ben's podcast with Anton Federenko will be published on February 27)
- Hapbee wearable
- Theacrine and Dynamine™ are full synthetic (GMP and informed-choice tested for sports - tested athletes can use it); natural extraction is cost-prohibitive, but it does occur naturally in tea leaves and cacao
- Shawn's energy stack:
-The exercise augmenter that has been called "exercise in a bottle"...44:15
-Grains of paradise...49:55
- Grains of paradise is a type of pepper, gingery taste; similar to capsaicin and ginger
- Enhances metabolism without a stimulant effect
- 40mg increased thermogenesis and caloric expenditure of around 100 calories a day
-Ben's super easy goals for his upcoming 40th birthday...52:15
- Humans are the easiest to kill in all of history
- Goldilocks zone - just the right amount of hormetic stressors
- Polyphenols are xenohormetics to plants
- "Strong people are harder to kill than weak people—and more useful in general."
- Ben's 40th birthday activity: complete in a 40 hour fasted state:
-A different form of berberine that is used to control blood glucose levels...56:30
-Shawn's new formula for BHB and thoughts on exogenous ketones...1:03:30
- HVMN ketone ester
- Ketone Aid
- Patent on active isomer RBHB (aka DBHB)
- Exogenous ketones can carry excess minerals; causes some GI distress
- All in powder form, very salty in taste
-Preferred medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) to go with ketones...1:07:00
- Caprylic acid (C8) is best for increasing ketones
- Lauric acid is great as a virucidal and anti-bacterial; monolaurin for the immune system
- Dom D'Agostino has a patent pending (ketone + C8)
-The best way to raise NAD levels...1:09:20
-And much more! Resources from this episode:
- Shawn Wells:
- Podcasts and article:
- Deuterium Demystified: Everything You Need To Know About Deuterium Depleted Water (DDW), How To Lower Deuterium & Much More, With Dr. Ann Cooper And Dr. Que Collins.
- Water & Water Filtration: Everything You Need To Know About Water Filters, Alkaline Water, Structured Water, Hydrogen-Rich Water, Deuterium-Depleted Water & Much More, With Robert Slovak.
- Why The War On Cancer Has Failed & What You Can Do About It: Mistletoe, NAD, Deuterium Depleted Water, Melatonin, Gerson Therapy & Beyond, With Dr. Thomas Cowan
- Vape Pens, Hair Growth Serums, Fixing The Pineal Gland & C60 (The Next Great Longevity Molecule), With Ian Mitchell.
- Advanced Smart Drugs & Nootropics You’ve Never Heard Of, Rare Japanese Seaweed For Sleep Enhancement, The Most Powerful Form Of Vitamin B1 That Exists & Much More! With Lucas Aoun.
- A Rocket Scientist Homeschooler’s Insider Blood Glucose Monitoring Secrets, The Best Way To Use A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), Blood Sugar Biohacking Tips & Much More, with Josh Clemente
- Which Ketone Supplement Works Best: Ketone Salts vs. Ketone Esters With Dr. Dominic D’Agostino.
- Ben Greenfield Interviews Dr. David Sinclair About Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don’t Have To.
- Why Strong People Are Harder To Kill (And How To Get Strong), With Keith Norris.Mito Fast: A Brand New Advanced Anti-Aging Protocol To Nurture Your Mitochondria, Boost Autophagy, & Rejuvenate Your Stem Cells.
- Food and supplements:
- Other resources:
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