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Tony Wrighton
Biohacking news, reviews, and tech with journalist and author Tony Wrighton. Drawing on years of experience and a bulging contacts book, Tony brings you the biggest stories—and some downright crazy trends—from the world of biohacking.
With Dave Asprey, Esther Perel, Paul Saladino, JJ Virgin, Ben Greenfield, Dr. David Sinclair, Joe Wicks, and many more.
With Dave Asprey, Esther Perel, Paul Saladino, JJ Virgin, Ben Greenfield, Dr. David Sinclair, Joe Wicks, and many more.
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Sep 6, 2021 • 52min
Supplements for anti-aging - (feat. Leslie Kenny) #346
Leslie Kenny founded Oxford Healthspan to identify anti-aging compounds with strong clinical safety profiles and bring them to market as nutritional supplements. Spermidine is the first of those compounds. Prepare to be impressed by the longevity research and potential in this podcast. Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers: We all cheat sometimes. So it just makes sense to have a way to maintain healthy blood sugar day in, day out, even if you have an “off” day. That’s why I recommend a product called Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This easy to take supplement is the result of numerous tests to find the absolute best formula for maintaining healthy blood sugar. In fact, BiOptimizers went through 5 different formulations before landing on this one. Blood Sugar Breakthrough works to safely lower blood sugar after meals so that you can maintain a healthy weight and redirect carbs to your muscles where they can be burned for energy. This means you’ll avoid the worst effects of high blood sugar — like weight gain — while enjoying more stable energy, mental clarity, and fewer cravings. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology and save 10 percent with code ZESTOLOGY10 then you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. Oh, and if you use that link www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology your exclusive 10% discount will already be applied.

Aug 30, 2021 • 39min
Toxaprevent - the full story (feat. Dilkiran Kular) #345
This podcast might blow your mind. This little supplement has gone through so much research. It's one of my absolute favourites. What are Toxaprevent Medi PURE Capsules used for? Targets the lower digestive tract (small intestine and colon) Strengthen the intestinal barrier Intestinal permeability Histamine Intolerance Food Intolerance Regenerates intestinal mucosa Removes heavy metals (e.g. mercury and lead), histamine and ammonium Removes environmental pollutants and irritants TONY’S THOUGHTS: I’ve found a huge benefit to taking this supplement. The tests they’ve carried out on histamine removal in the stomach are fairly astonishing. Many of my symptoms start in the gut, and this is well worth a go. I take it on an empty stomach with a flare-up, and half an hour before a high-histamine meal too. Disclaimer: Always check with your doctor or health practitioner before starting any treatment program. This is not advice, it is intended for information and discussion only. Ships worldwide. Use the code HISTAMINE5 to get 5% discount on all Toxaprevent products. (And register on the site through this link to get a lifetime discount!) Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INSIDE TRACKER: If you want to optimize and biohack and be at your best, it’s worth doing some detailed health testing. I’ve been using a company that can do it all at home. InsideTracker is an ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, lifestyle and fitness tracker to help you optimize your body and reach your health & wellness goals. So what about my results? One of my blood markers came back well outside range, and now they are helping me to make some detailed changes. That’s great. It’s just something I wouldn’t have known unless I’d taken the test. You can even upload your DNA results to the portal too for extra insights. Visit https://info.insidetracker.com/zestology for a big discount - 25% off, and a cheesy picture of me.

Aug 27, 2021 • 7min
ProLon Day 5 (final day): The Verdict (feat. Faith Wrighton) #344
Woohoo. My final day on this fast. What's the verdict? Are you interested? Visit ProLon for 10% off and use the code TONY10. In the UK, visit ProLon UK here and use code TW10 ProLon is the first and only clinically tested, fasting program. ProLon’s breakthrough nutri-technology was researched for over 20 years and developed by Dr. Longo at The Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California with tens of millions of dollars in funding support from the National Institutes of Health. In 2018, TIME Magazine nominated Dr. Longo to be among the top 50 most influential people in health. Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. DEAL OF THE WEEK: We all cheat sometimes. So it just makes sense to have a way to maintain healthy blood sugar day in, day out, even if you have an “off” day. That’s why I recommend a product called Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This easy to take supplement is the result of numerous tests to find the absolute best formula for maintaining healthy blood sugar. In fact, BiOptimizers went through 5 different formulations before landing on this one. Blood Sugar Breakthrough works to safely lower blood sugar after meals so that you can maintain a healthy weight and redirect carbs to your muscles where they can be burned for energy. This means you’ll avoid the worst effects of high blood sugar — like weight gain — while enjoying more stable energy, mental clarity, and fewer cravings. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology and save 10 percent with code ZESTOLOGY10 then you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. Oh, and if you use that link www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology your exclusive 10% discount will already be applied.

Aug 26, 2021 • 6min
ProLon Day 4: Progress update (feat. Faith Wrighton) #343
With a very special guest today for Day 4 of the ProLon experience. Visit ProLon for 10% off and use the code TONY10. In the UK, visit ProLon UK here and use code TW10 ProLon is the first and only clinically tested, fasting program. ProLon’s breakthrough nutri-technology was researched for over 20 years and developed by Dr. Longo at The Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California with tens of millions of dollars in funding support from the National Institutes of Health. In 2018, TIME Magazine nominated Dr. Longo to be among the top 50 most influential people in health. Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. DEAL OF THE WEEK: We all cheat sometimes. So it just makes sense to have a way to maintain healthy blood sugar day in, day out, even if you have an “off” day. That’s why I recommend a product called Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This easy to take supplement is the result of numerous tests to find the absolute best formula for maintaining healthy blood sugar. In fact, BiOptimizers went through 5 different formulations before landing on this one. Blood Sugar Breakthrough works to safely lower blood sugar after meals so that you can maintain a healthy weight and redirect carbs to your muscles where they can be burned for energy. This means you’ll avoid the worst effects of high blood sugar — like weight gain — while enjoying more stable energy, mental clarity, and fewer cravings. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology and save 10 percent with code ZESTOLOGY10 then you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. Oh, and if you use that link www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology your exclusive 10% discount will already be applied.

Aug 25, 2021 • 6min
ProLon Day 3: Progress update #342
Progress update - half way through. The ups and the downs, and the tactics, on the way! There was a low point last night, not going to lie... Visit ProLon for 10% off and use the code TONY10. In the UK, visit ProLon UK here and use code TW10 ProLon is the first and only clinically tested, fasting program. ProLon’s breakthrough nutri-technology was researched for over 20 years and developed by Dr. Longo at The Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California with tens of millions of dollars in funding support from the National Institutes of Health. In 2018, TIME Magazine nominated Dr. Longo to be among the top 50 most influential people in health. Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. DEAL OF THE WEEK: We all cheat sometimes. So it just makes sense to have a way to maintain healthy blood sugar day in, day out, even if you have an “off” day. That’s why I recommend a product called Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This easy to take supplement is the result of numerous tests to find the absolute best formula for maintaining healthy blood sugar. In fact, BiOptimizers went through 5 different formulations before landing on this one. Blood Sugar Breakthrough works to safely lower blood sugar after meals so that you can maintain a healthy weight and redirect carbs to your muscles where they can be burned for energy. This means you’ll avoid the worst effects of high blood sugar — like weight gain — while enjoying more stable energy, mental clarity, and fewer cravings. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology and save 10 percent with code ZESTOLOGY10 then you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. Oh, and if you use that link www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology your exclusive 10% discount will already be applied.

Aug 24, 2021 • 5min
ProLon Day 2: Progress update #341
The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Progress update. How am I getting on? Visit ProLon for 10% off and use the code TONY10. In the UK, visit ProLon UK here and use code TW10 ProLon is the first and only clinically tested, fasting program. ProLon’s breakthrough nutri-technology was researched for over 20 years and developed by Dr. Longo at The Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California with tens of millions of dollars in funding support from the National Institutes of Health. In 2018, TIME Magazine nominated Dr. Longo to be among the top 50 most influential people in health. Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. DEAL OF THE WEEK: We all cheat sometimes. So it just makes sense to have a way to maintain healthy blood sugar day in, day out, even if you have an “off” day. That’s why I recommend a product called Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This easy to take supplement is the result of numerous tests to find the absolute best formula for maintaining healthy blood sugar. In fact, BiOptimizers went through 5 different formulations before landing on this one. Blood Sugar Breakthrough works to safely lower blood sugar after meals so that you can maintain a healthy weight and redirect carbs to your muscles where they can be burned for energy. This means you’ll avoid the worst effects of high blood sugar — like weight gain — while enjoying more stable energy, mental clarity, and fewer cravings. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology and save 10 percent with code ZESTOLOGY10 then you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. Oh, and if you use that link www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology your exclusive 10% discount will already be applied.

Aug 23, 2021 • 9min
ProLon Day 1: Progress update #340
I'm doing the 5-Day Fasting-Mimicking Meal Program called ProLon. But does it work? Is it worth it? Would you drop a big chunk of change on tiny meals for a week? Listen on for my progress update on Day One, and look out for all five updates throughout the week. We've even got his and hers ProLon boxes as my wife Faith is also doing it at the same time. Visit ProLon for 10% off and use the code TONY10. In the UK, visit ProLon UK here and use code TW10 ProLon is the first and only clinically tested, fasting program. ProLon’s breakthrough nutri-technology was researched for over 20 years and developed by Dr. Longo at The Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California with tens of millions of dollars in funding support from the National Institutes of Health. In 2018, TIME Magazine nominated Dr. Longo to be among the top 50 most influential people in health. Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. DEAL OF THE WEEK: We all cheat sometimes. So it just makes sense to have a way to maintain healthy blood sugar day in, day out, even if you have an “off” day. That’s why I recommend a product called Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This easy to take supplement is the result of numerous tests to find the absolute best formula for maintaining healthy blood sugar. In fact, BiOptimizers went through 5 different formulations before landing on this one. Blood Sugar Breakthrough works to safely lower blood sugar after meals so that you can maintain a healthy weight and redirect carbs to your muscles where they can be burned for energy. This means you’ll avoid the worst effects of high blood sugar — like weight gain — while enjoying more stable energy, mental clarity, and fewer cravings. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology and save 10 percent with code ZESTOLOGY10 then you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. Oh, and if you use that link www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology your exclusive 10% discount will already be applied.

Aug 16, 2021 • 29min
Biohack your adrenaline levels (feat. Dr. Michael E. Platt) #339
Are your adrenaline levels too high? Probably. But how do you bring them down? This podcast explains why people produce this "fight-or-flight" hormone even when they are not facing danger. It presents a natural protocol for rapidly reducing excess adrenaline. I'm 100% doing this. Dr. Michael Platt is board certified in Internal Medicine and has nearly four decades of experience working with patients in varied clinical settings from medical groups to elder care medicine to health research. He has also written the best-selling book on Amazon on the topic of... adrenaline! THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INSIDE TRACKER: If you want to optimize and biohack and be at your best, it’s worth doing some detailed health testing. I’ve been using a company that can do it all at home. InsideTracker is an ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, lifestyle and fitness tracker to help you optimize your body and reach your health & wellness goals. So what about my results? One of my blood markers came back well outside range, and now they are helping me to make some detailed changes. That’s great. It’s just something I wouldn’t have known unless I’d taken the test. You can even upload your DNA results to the portal too for extra insights. Visit https://info.insidetracker.com/zestology for a big discount - 25% off, and a cheesy picture of me.

Aug 9, 2021 • 39min
Living a sustainable life - (feat. Prof. Tim Jackson) #338
Today's guest has been feted by everyone from Prince Charles to The Guardian newspaper. He represents one of the deepest thinkers we've had on Zestology, and I wanted to explore with him what type of life we want to lead in 5, 10, and 20 years time. His book Post Growth explores everything from living through a pandemic, what really matters, whether capitalism is broken and other topics of proper depth. Stick with it as you'll love it. I started by asking him a worrying question which was on my mind. Sign up on the site and get exclusive extra content, a regular ‘3 Zesty Things' newsletter and slightly blurry shots taken on my phone. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers: We all cheat sometimes. So it just makes sense to have a way to maintain healthy blood sugar day in, day out, even if you have an “off” day. That’s why I recommend a product called Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This easy to take supplement is the result of numerous tests to find the absolute best formula for maintaining healthy blood sugar. In fact, BiOptimizers went through 5 different formulations before landing on this one. Blood Sugar Breakthrough works to safely lower blood sugar after meals so that you can maintain a healthy weight and redirect carbs to your muscles where they can be burned for energy. This means you’ll avoid the worst effects of high blood sugar — like weight gain — while enjoying more stable energy, mental clarity, and fewer cravings. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology and save 10 percent with code ZESTOLOGY10 then you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough. Oh, and if you use that link www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/zestology your exclusive 10% discount will already be applied.

Aug 2, 2021 • 33min
NAD+ and why so many people are raving about it (feat. Dr. Nichola Conlon) #337
NAD pops up again and again in the biohacking world, so I thought it only right I investigate further. We've already interviewed Dr. David Sinclair who raves about it, and now it's time to go deep with Dr. Nichola Conlon. More about Nichola. She is: 🔬A scientist, expert in healthy ageing, and CEO & Founder of @nuchido THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INSIDE TRACKER: If you want to optimize and biohack and be at your best, it’s worth doing some detailed health testing. I’ve been using a company that can do it all at home. InsideTracker is an ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, lifestyle and fitness tracker to help you optimize your body and reach your health & wellness goals. So what about my results? One of my blood markers came back well outside range, and now they are helping me to make some detailed changes. That’s great. It’s just something I wouldn’t have known unless I’d taken the test. You can even upload your DNA results to the portal too for extra insights. Visit https://info.insidetracker.com/zestology for a big discount - 25% off, and a cheesy picture of me.