BioHackers Lab: Health Show for How to Live Your Best Life

Sleep, nutrition, and metabolism researcher, Greg Potter (PhD), is today’s guest interview. Greg talks to us all about sleep quality and the many factors that influence it. He explains where to begin when fixing a broken sleep schedule and why good sleep hygiene is important. We then find out about what makes good sleep quality and the many factors that influence this; in particular we talk about how diet affects sleep. We also go into discussing chrononutrition and time restricted eating, stimulus control, metabolic health, carbohydrates, creatine, shift work, stimulant consumption and caffeine, alcohol consumption and tips on improved sleep. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 108 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep108-greg-potter/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associate Professor, Dr Ben Bikman, is today’s guest interview. Ben is back with us to talk about how insulin resistance is making us sick. He explains how a wide range of diseases are in some ways connected to insulin resistance and how lifestyle interventions in terms of diet can stop progression. We then find out about different types of fat and combining fat with carbohydrates. We also go into discussing listener questions about protein, low ketones, the carnivore diet, OMAD, high fat meal replacement shakes, as well as tips on mitigating the insulin response. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 107 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep107-dr-ben-bikman/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner of SES Research and founder of MyVitalC, Chris Burres, is today’s guest interview. Chris talks to us all about the anti-aging supplement, C60. He explains how research has shown that C60, when taken as a ESS60 supplement in olive oil, improves longevity and has a range of other possible health benefits. We then find out about why ESS60 is the preferred supplement form and the problems that may arise when processing C60. We also go into discussing toxicity, solvents, different oil mediums, the perfect dosage, olive oil, healthy skepticism, various reported benefits and more. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 106 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep106-chris-burres/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Tim Spector, is today’s guest interview. Tim shares with us the importance of considering our own gut microbiome when making nutrition choices. He explains how the gut microbiome trumps genetics in determining how we respond to diet and why we develop disease. We then find out about why generalised nutrition advice fails and how personalised prediction models might soon give us highly individualised diet recommendations. We also go into discussing what data on twin studies tells us, other important factors such as circadian rhythms, timing of meals, fasting, microbes and drug efficacy as well as probiotics, prebiotics, the carnivore diet and the effect of location on the microbiome. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 105 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep105-tim-spector/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Husband and wife carnivores, Laura and Chris Spath, are today’s guest interview. They share with us how switching to a carnivore diet helped them lose 250 pounds of excess weight and regain their health. They explain their diet background and the health scare that led them to considering an all meat diet. We then find out about what made this diet different from keto and low carb. and why it worked long-term to help them keep their weight off. We also go into discussing satiety, family dynamics, reversing type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure and other health issues, women mentors, consistency, as well as tips on getting started, sourcing and cooking meat. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 104 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep104-laura-and-chris-spath/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author of the blog Fire in a Bottle and creator of The Croissant Diet, Brad Marshall, is today’s guest interview. Brad shares with us how The Croissant Diet that he came up with helped him lose weight and reduce his waist size. He explains how historical French way of eating inspired the idea of creating the Croissant Diet weight loss experiment and the scientific hypothesis behind it. We then find out about why fat quality trumps macros, why Brad decided to increase the stearic acid ratio in the butter he was using and incorporating carbohydrates. We also go into discussing satiety, insulin, saturated fat and unsaturated fat ratios, as well as all things stearic acid (tips, cost, percentages and more). Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 103 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep103-brad-marshall/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life sciences entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Seed, Raja Dhir, is today’s guest interview. Raja shares with us how the right probiotics can improve and optimise our health. He explains exactly what probiotics are, the differences between probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics and what to look out for when choosing a suitable strain. We then find out about upcoming research into the role of microbes in a myriad of conditions and their application in improving digestion, skin and cardiovascular conditions as well as oral health, cancer therapies, food allergies and more. We also go into discussing fermented foods, possible risk factors, CFU and AFU numbers, antibiotics, dosage and the best way to take probiotics. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 102 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep102-raja-dhir/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of Ra Optics, Matt Maruca, is today’s guest interview. Matt explains what is 'The Light Diet' and why it is so important in restoring the health of our mitochondria. He explains the artificial light we are exposed to damages our mitochondria which are critical for our health. We then find out about the importance of getting out into the sunlight and minimising artificial blue light exposure. We also go into discussing WiFi, nutrition, exercise, the inner light principle, different wavelengths of light and Matt shares tips on achieving a better light lifestyle. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 101 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep101-matt-maruca/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-founders of Apollo Neuroscience Inc. and inventors of Apollo technology, Dr David Rabin MD, PhD and Kathryn Fantauzzi, are today’s guest interview. Dave and Kathryn help me review how the new wearable technology Apollo that they designed works to help restore balance to our nervous system and manage stress levels. They explain how Apollo uses vibration to help rapidly restore balance through our sense of touch. We then find out about the clinical studies and case studies that showed improvements to heart rate variability, sleep and focus. We also go into discussing user goals and various applications, Bluetooth connectivity and Airplane mode, FDA, HIPAA and bioavailability testing, how to wear it as well as how to use it. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 100 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep100-apollo-founders/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urologist and male sexual health expert, Dr Judson Brandeis, is today’s guest interview. Judson discusses the issue most men are afraid to talk about, erectile dysfunction (ED). He explains all about what erectile dysfunction is and how we can recognise and test if we have a problem. We then find out about different types of erectile dysfunction, different treatment options  from medication to diet, exercise and supplements, plus, how GAINSWave shock wave therapy treatment can help fix the root of the problem. We also go into discussing prostate cancer and ED, nitric oxide supplements, night time and morning erections, low libido and testosterone, diabetes, penile shortening, P shots, as well as, how to maintain good penile health as a man gets older. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 99 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep99-dr-judson-brandeis/ for more links & highlights.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.