LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #354: The DARK Side of Bodybuilding: Eating Disorders, Cellular Health & Peptide Power—How Dylan Gemelli Rebuilt Everything
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Jul 22, 2025 Dylan Gemelli, a bodybuilder and biohacker with a thriving YouTube channel, dives deep into his personal journey with body image issues and eating disorders like bulimia. He shares his evolution toward fitness and cellular health, emphasizing individualized nutrition over generic diets. The conversation also touches on the risks of performance obsession, the importance of mitochondrial health, and how advancements in supplements like urolithin A can improve well-being. Prepare for a candid look at the dark side of bodybuilding and the quest for self-acceptance.
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Early Body Image Struggle
- Dylan cried in the mirror at age 10, feeling hopeless about his weight gain after a vacation.
- Despite excelling in sports, he struggled deeply with body image and eating habits from a young age.
Hidden Bulimia Battles
- Dylan developed bulimia, initially unaware it was an eating disorder.
- He struggled silently with hiding it and battling relapse cycles over the years.
Rebuilding Life with Bodybuilding
- After jail and drug-related troubles, Dylan rebuilt his life starting with bodybuilding studies.
- He quickly became highly knowledgeable, driven by shame and a desire to prove himself.