

Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro
Biohacker Babes
We're sisters and the Biohacker Babes! We want to empower you to become your own biohacker and upgrade your life. The Biohacker Babes podcast aims to create insight into the body's natural healing abilities, strengthen your intuition, and empower you with techniques and modalities to optimize your health and wellness.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
Human Growth Hormone & Metabolic Function l Support DNA Repair, Regenerate Cells, and Help to Balance Healthy Hormones in Both Men and Women with BioProtein Tech
Dustin Baker, the President of BioProtein Technology and creator of BioPro+ joined the podcast for a fascinating conversation on the topic of Human Growth Hormone. This has been a misunderstood hormone for a long time and has had a bad reputation for athletes abusing it for performance enhancement. However, there's more to HGH than meets the eye, with it's incredible ability to rejuvenate the body and support overall health and longevity. His company was the first to develop a modern non-synthetic alternative and he explains why it is better than synthetic HGH in most applications. If you're curious about this powerful hormone, you have to tune in!Dustin Baker is the president of BioProtein Technology and creator of BioPro+. With years of experience working intimately with some of the world’s most elite professional athletes, trusted physicians, and even international private security/military personnel his passion remains the same, to help individuals maximize their physiological and cognitive potential safely. Since his 20’s, Dustin has been instrumental in the product design and brand development for natural products in the professional athletics, fitness, and medical supply categories. SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show!4:45 Dustin Baker’s Bio5:39 Welcome Dustin!6:50 What is Human Growth Hormone (HGH)?8:32 HGH throughout our lifetime10:28 What other factors cause a decline in HGH?11:10 HGH Deficiency Syndrome & Synthetic HGH13:22 Story about Lauren’s friend15:46 Side effects of too much HGH18:03 Concerns with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)21:03 *Hanu Health Ad*24:06 Understanding possible side effects of meds26:07 Top 2 BioProtein products29:35 How about peptides?31:12 Velvet Antler Extract & its sourcing33:37 Animal safety36:55 How was this discovered?38:10 Thoughts on the supplement industry40:38 BioPro + and Growth Factors43:40 How often to take it47:12 How can it support metabolic health?50:55 *Women’s Retreat Ad*52:57 The delivery system used 55:48 BioPro + Corti-Sleep57:52 Investing in the foundations of health1:01:28 Why you don’t HAVE to wake up early1:04:50 Who shouldn’t use these products?1:05:53 His final piece of advice1:06:40 Where you can find Dustin & BioProtein1:07:017 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:BioProteinTech.com - Save $30 with code babes30IG: BioProteinTechHanu Health – 40% off with code BABES40 until September 30thWhealthCo RetreatSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 19min
Biohacking Roundtable feat. Hanu Health & Sleep Is A Skill l HRV Expert Dr. Jay Wiles and Sleep Guru Mollie McGlocklin Join Us for an Unscripted Panel Discussion
What happens when you put four biohackers on a podcast together? A really fun discussion, multiple perspectives on different health topics, and the best effective biohacks available today. Our discussion includes what we all eat for breakfast, fasting and circadian rhythm, the hot topic of mouth taping, and more! We had a blast chatting with our friends and fellow biohackers, Dr. Jay Wiles and Mollie McGlocklin, who have also been on our podcast before where we discussed Heart Rate Variability and sleep optimization in depth. If you're not familiar with these amazing experts, check out their bios below.Dr. Jay Wiles is an international speaker, scientist, clinician, influencer, and subject-matter expert and authority on the interconnection between the human stress response and health performance/optimization. Dr. Wiles is a clinical health and performance psychologist with board certification in heart rate variability biofeedback and peripheral biofeedback and works as a leading consultant in psychophysiology to health influencers, professional athletes and teams, executives, and high performers. He is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Hanu Health. He has pioneered new and innovative means of using heart rate variability (HRV) and respiratory training as both diagnostic indicators of the dynamic nature of the human stress response, alongside therapeutic tools for regulating and conditioning this response for peak human performance. Dr. Wiles has an extensive history of working with top-performing athletes in the PGA, LPGA, MLS, MLB, ATP, and WTA. His consulting firm, Thrive Wellness and Performance, has held contracts with leading biotechnology and health technology organizations where he has engaged in research, development of therapeutics, and development of behavioral retention programs. Dr. Wiles has operated as the cohost of the Ben Greenfield Podcast since 2019 and hosts the Hanu Health Podcast.Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep.SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show!3:07 Dr. Jay’s Roundtable intro5:16 Meet Mollie McGlocklin - Sleep is a Skill7:16 Renee’s intro8:18 Lauren’s intro10:21 Dr. Jay Wiles - Hanu Health13:08 What we ate for breakfast15:44 Whats better: simplicity or variety?18:35 Identifying food sensitivities23:27 Mollie’s opinion on food timing26:49 Confusion with food dogma28:18 Circadian Rhythm IF & Early-Time-Restricted Feeding29:14 Thomas DeLauer’s research on skipping breakfast32:04 Do we follow the science or lived experience?36:28 The importance of working with a coach37:47 *Hanu Health Ad*40:48 Satchin Panda’s Circadian feeding window43:49 Dr. Jay’s fasting schedule45:57 The glucose effect of breaking a fast55:02 Our thoughts on mouth tape58:29 Mollie’s suggestions for mouth tape59:39 Statistics on sleep-disordered breathing 1:01:43 Patrick McKeown1:02:57 Our responsibility as practitioners/teachers1:04:50 Variables to check for mouth taping1:06:35 Addressing breathing in children1:08:23 Healthy Start for Kids1:011:52 Can mouth tape help us adapt?1:17:55 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: Hanuhealth.comIG: Dr Jay WilesPodcast: Hanu HealthSleepisaskill.comIG: Mollie McGlocklinPodcast: Sleep Is A SkillBolt Score TestWesper At-Home Sleep TestHealthy Start For KidsMouth Tape: VIO2 MYOTAPESomnifixDryft SleepSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 10min
Optimizing Your Neurochemistry with Nootopia l Clean, Potent and Personalized Nootropics for Vibrant Brain Health
Mark "Mr. Noots" Effinger, Co-founder of Nootopia, a brain optimization company with the most advanced brain-boosting nutrients available in the world, joined the podcast this week. We had a fascinating discussion on one of our favorite biohacking topics, nootropics and brain health optimization. He is extremely passionate about helping others go from "sick to superhuman" and to upgrade their mental capacity.From building a radio at 5 years old, to building a Helium-Neon Laser from scratch before he turned 10 - science, chemistry, and physics have always been a passion for Mr. Noots. He dove deep into brain-enhancing supplements, and has created the most effective brain and mood enhancing formulas ever created. He is now the Chief Product Officer for Nootopia and devoted to optimizing brains and minds around the world. SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show!1:45 Our nootropic of choice today7:45 Mark “Mr. Noots” Effinger’s Bio8:30 Welcome him to the show!9:15 What are Nootropics?11:02 The 4 major neurotransmitters15:33 Testing your neurochemical balance20:18 The personalization of Nootopia21:11 The safety of their nootropics24:31 Affecting Acetylcholine pathways26:13 His wife’s addiction story27:01 Drug toxicities29:15 *Hanu Health Ad*32:18 Considerations for best practices35:25 Story about “real biohackers”36:23 The issue with exogenous substances40:30 How Nootopia is formulated41:35 Kratom users43:14 Mental Reboot AM/PM46:33 Creating a potent brain stack with precursors51:32 Adderall, Modafanil & super-stimulants54:24 All good nootropics increase Acetylcholine58:28 Personalizing your formula1:00:41 Getting into the “Zammer Zone”1:02:56 “Collagenius”1:05:30 His final piece of advice1:07:39 Where you can find himRESOURCES: nootopia.comIG: NootopiaCollageniusDISCOUNT CODE: biohackerbabes10Hanu Health HRV Tracker - CODE: BABES40Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 25, 2022 • 60min
Creating a Safe and Empowered Space for Women to Heal, Thrive & Expand l WhealthCo Healing Vacations and Coaching for Women's Health
Our good friend and fellow biohacker, Dasha Maximov, is back on the podcast to share her latest insights on supporting women on their health journey. She shares the differences she sees in male and female clients, why feeling safe is a foundational part of health, and how stress is significantly impacting women today. She has been hosting biohacking retreats dedicated to women in the Dominican Republic and will be hosting one with Lauren in October. Also, make sure you check out episodes 45 & 46 for the 2-part interview we did with her in 2020 all about women's health research, fasting for women, using health tech and more about her personal health journey. Dasha worked 9 years in the cut-throat business of mergers and acquisitions, suffered and healed herself from 6 concussions and hormonal imbalance, cofounded Europe’s largest health conference, and moved to a new country during this pandemic. She is the definition of resilience! After witnessing the impact of her brain injury on her physical and emotional body—she became fascinated with the power of electromagnetism, light, sound, and vibration as healers. She uses these in her work to help her clients get back to a feeling of safety so that the rest of their health regimen (good food, exercise and supplements) can work better. She is based out of the Dominican Republic where she runs biohacking retreats dedicated to women. Each retreat is co-hosted with another specialist and involves 5 days of learning, practice, trying new biohacking technology and tools, and unwinding from the stress-filled sympathetic lifestyle that we all lead. Her goal is to grow your toolkit so you have the ability to cope with that stress when you come back home. The next retreat will be October 26-30, 2022 and will be cohosted with Lauren Sambataro. Come join us! Learn more about the retreats, the online women's biohacking community, and the upcoming women's biohacking course at www.whealth.community. You can reach out to Dasha for one-on-one consults or inquiries at dasha@whealth.community.SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show1:50 Upcoming in October!3:51 Dasha Maximov’s bio5:21 Welcome Dasha to the podcast!6:28 Why the Dominican Republic?10:32 The difference in working with men vs women16:22 Trusting your coach or practitioner17:33 Resilience to change & boredom21:44 The cost of giving too much29:02 How to take up space!35:12 *Hanu Health Ad* 38:13 What changes do we see when we stand up?40:16 Affects on the adrenals & ovaries43:33 Renee’s experience with the Light Portal45:11 Adaptogens & Wearables for stress49:12 Getting ready for the retreat50:34 How to integrate after54:51 Retreat details!56:52 Where to find her57:23 Her final piece of advice58:52 Thanks for tuning inRESOURCES: WhealthCo RetreatsCome Home To Your BodyDasha Maximov:IG: @_dashofhealthIG: @whealth.coPodcast: Women's Biohacking Movement with DashaHanu Health - code: BABES40Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 8min
True Age: Cutting-Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock with Dr. Morgan Levine
We dive into the fascinating topics of longevity, healthspan and biological age this week with Dr. Morgan Levine. She explains the differences between healthspan & lifespan, as well as biological age & chronological age. She also shares the best testing options currently available to assess our biological age, along with what the research is showing makes the greatest impact such as fasting, caloric restriction, stress reduction and sleep.Morgan Levine is an assistant professor of pathology at Yale University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the science of biological aging, specifically using bioinformatics to quantify the aging process and test how lifestyle and pharmaceutical interventions alter the rate of aging. As a leading voice in the field of aging and longevity science, she has been featured in media outlets such as CNN, The Guardian, Time, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, the BBC, and many more. She also appeared in the DocuSeries by Netflix and Goop, alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, which was released in early 2020. She is the author of True Age: Cutting-Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock.SHOW NOTES:0:54 Welcome to the show!5:01 Dr. Morgan Levine’s Bio5:47 Welcome Dr. Levine6:56 Her definition: Healthspan vs Lifespan7:51 Her personal health goal8:37 How long can we live?9:19 Chronological & Biological age10:59 Testing options for biological age12:21 Renee’s biological age tests16:08 DNA methylation & Epigenetics18:44 Her thoughts on telomeres & telomerase20:10 How can we motivate people?22:20 The role of genetics vs behavior23:13 The role of stress on aging24:38 Difference in longevity between men & women26:55 *Women’s Healing Vacation Ad*28:49 Why do women have a longevity advantage?30:43 Really interesting animal studies!31:33 The Horvath Clock33:06 Senescence cells & the aging process35:13 Caloric restriction & fasting38:31 Dr. Levine as a biohacker39:55 Exercise for longevity412:01 How do you know what’s working?42:53 Can genetics guide our exercise?44:11 *Othership breathwork app47:18 The importance of sleep quality & quantity49:12 ApoE gene & health risks53:35 “Ageotypes”58:12 Does social connection play a role?1:00:06 Her personal health choices1:01:17 The future of cellular reprogramming1:04:21 What are the best biomarkers to track?1:06:45 Her final piece of advice1:07:12 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:Book: True AgeWebsite: morganlevinelab.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrMorganLevineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.morganlevine/Othership App - first two weeks free with LINKWOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREATSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 11, 2022 • 58min
Biohack Your Lighting for Vibrant Health l How Lumiram Lighting Can Optimize our Ciradian Rhythms, Energy, Mood and Motivation
Talia Ram joins the podcast to talk about one of the most overlooked biohacks for health optimization... lighting! With a wide variety of types of light exposure ranging from natural sunlight outdoors to artificial indoor lighting, she breaks down how it all impacts our health and what we can do about it. Beautiful lighting has been a lifelong affair for Talia, who, as the daughter of Lumiram founders Corinne and Jacques Ram, grew up immersed in lighting. So it seemed a natural progression that four years ago, Talia joined the ranks as resident wellness lighting expert for the company, drawing on her intimate knowledge of the product and her 10 years of experience as a meditation and yoga teacher. Talia Ram is the resident wellness lighting expert of Lumiram. Lumiram is the original maker of neodymium glass light sources and has been a leader in full spectrum lighting since first opening its doors in Europe in 1959. Lumiram has been invested in filling homes and businesses with beautiful oases of pure uplifting light through their signature line of Chromalux® full spectrum neodymium glass bulbs. The original light bulb for health and well-being, the Chromalux® full spectrum lamp has been enhancing people's lives and the spaces they live in since it was first created in Finland over 40 years ago. A unique light source, Chromalux® bulbs filter out yellow and other dulling frequencies of the light spectrum, resulting in a purified light with enhanced violet, blue, green, and red tones. Chromalux® enhances colors, lessens eye strain, boosts vibrancy, and provides a striking pure white light. With Lumiram's exceptional product diversity and dedicated service to countless interiors nationwide — life is now as beautiful inside as it is on the outside. SHOW NOTES:0:53 Welcome to the podcast!3:56 Talia Ram’s bio5:06 Welcome her to the show5:52 Why is light so important?8:46 Lighting in dressing rooms9:41 How can we mimic natural light?9:59 The biology of light12:29 Energy of different wavelengths13:56 What is melanopsin?16:19 Light therapy for SAD18:03 Is scattered light bad for us?19:29 What does an optimal day of light look like?20:34 The dangers to our eyes21:50 The benefits of different types of lighting25:06 Why fluorescent over LED?26:05 *Troscriptions Ad*27:17 ChromaLux bulbs31:58 Finding the right spectrum of lightbulb34:10 Renee’s question about replacing bulbs36:18 Using light efficiently38:01 Neodynium & enhancing color41:15 The purpose of different colors43:20 Top priorities for home & work lighting46:30 The affect light has on energy46:55 The SIMS game50:08 Optimizing nighttime light exposure52:00 Agreeing on lighting in the household55:07 Her final piece of advice56:41 Where you can find her57:12 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:healthlighting.comlumiram.comBlog: How Lighting Affects SleepIG: LumiramTroscriptions.com - Save 10% with code: BIOHACKERBABESSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 5, 2022 • 59min
The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue, Iron, and Vitamin D l A Deep Dive on Common Health & Wellness Misconceptions and How to Find Real Answers with Dr. Joel Rosen
Dr. Joel Rosen shared his passion to empower people to go from exhausted to energized and why getting to the root cause of chronic fatigue is so important. We dive into the controversy around the diagnosis of "adrenal fatigue", the role of mast cell activation, and what we need to know about the myths surrounding supplementation with iron, copper, and vitamin D.Dr Joel Rosen is the founder of thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.com. His mission is to expose the truth about adrenal fatigue burn-out so that he can empower 100 million people to go from exhausted to energized. The truth is, adrenal fatigue goes deeper than just the adrenals. Dr Joel's signature program to create energy on demand encompasses the 5 P's - Purpose, Production, Programming, Pain, and Patterns. When all 5 are addressed, transformation into all day energy is the result.SHOW NOTES: 0:52 Welcome to the show!4:05 Dr. Joel Rosen’s Bio4:45 Welcome Joel!6:15 What’s the controversy around adrenal fatigue?10:25 Why is there misconception?11:26 People want answers!12:52 The DUTCH Test17:31 Top causes of fatigue20:57 *Troscriptions Ad*22:05 Mast Cell Activation23:43 Where to start with clients26:13 The problem with iron27:00 Genomics & Labs for Iron status31:58 The importance of testing Ferritin34:07 Iron-fortified foods38:19 Using Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis40:26 Detox pathways & NADPH44:01 Testing fasting insulin45:13 *Dry Farm Wines Ad*46:02 Should we take supplements?49:26 The myths about Vitamin D53:35 Effective ways to synthesize vitamin D54:29 Where to find Dr. Joel!55:14 His final piece of advice58:23 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: https://thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.comInstagram: Dr. Joel RosenYouTube: Dr. Joel RosenTroscriptions - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESDry Farm Wines - Get an extra bottle for one penny!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 7min
Reclaiming Your Health with Hydrogen Water
In this episode, Dr. Paul Barattiero joins us for an eye-opening discussion around the powerful health benefits from drinking hydrogen water. He explains why this biohack is truly getting to the root cause of most illnesses and how reducing oxidative stress & inflammation is the key to health optimization. He shares fascinating research on the gut microbiome, levels of the hormone ghrelin, and the treatment of diabetes, as well as why we need to be consuming this on a daily basis.Dr. Paul Barattiero is the Founder and CEO of Synergy Science, Inc™. He has been a pioneer and leader in the hydrogen water industry for 15 years. Dr. Barattiero has labored to bring to market cutting-edge, science-based, natural-healing technologies to facilitate detoxification, gut recovery, and reduced oxidative stress and inflammation as well as protection from radiation from EMF. You can find Dr. Barattiero featured in numerous tv shows and documentaries and has co-authored several books. He lives with his wife of 28 years and son in the mountains of Utah.SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show!4:15 Dr. Paul Barattierro’s Bio4:59 Welcome Paul!6:04 Why don’t most people know about hydrogen?7:43 Why do we need hydrogen more today?10:45 The quickest way to heal the gut16:09 *MitoPure from Timeline Nutrition17:56 Research on hydrogen & the gut microbiome22:45 Its impact on ghrelin levels24:51 Story about man with tremors26:42 Using hydrogen with IBS clients27:55 Hydrogen research on numerous health issues32:30 Lauren’s client story on glucose regulation29:12 The concern with other water filters35:37 How Synergy Science filters work37:25 The concern with drinking alkaline water40:52 Coffee vs Hydrogen water42:55 *Othership breathwork app45:56 Story about Dr. Pompa’s dog49:58 Cats drinking hydrogen water53:50 How to drink it55:58 The reverse osmosis unit56:40 Frequencies & energy in water1:00:07 His work with diabetes patients1:03:04 His final piece of advice1:05:35 Where you can learn more1:06:21 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:SynergyScience.com – Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESHydrogenStudies.com Timeline Nutrition – Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESOthership Breathwork App – link for FREE 2-week trialhttps://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/dr-karen-becker.aspxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jun 20, 2022 • 56min
BB Q&A: Supporting the Gut Microbiome, Optimizing Iron Levels in Pregnancy, Our Current Biohacking Experiments, Upcoming Events & More!
We are wrapping up season 6 with a fun conversation to answer your latest questions, share what biohacks we're experimenting with, and discuss what we're currently reading. Make sure you tune in to learn more about top tips for your gut microbiome, pros and cons of different mouth tapes, powerful nootropics for optimal brain function, tracking your metabolism through breath, an insightful fertility test and so much more!SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show!3:37 Lauren’s client wins9:03 Q: How can we support our gut microbiome?15:02 Q: Optimizing iron levels during pregnancy19:42 What we’re currently reading31:53 *Magnesium Breakthrough Ad*34:29 Why Lauren loves the Rapid Release device37:08 Dryft Sleep mouth tape38:50 Nootopia nootropics 30-day challenge41:53 Calibre – wearable to unlock the data in your breath42:40 Our experience with testing Urolithin A levels47:27 Do Not Age NAD testing51:14 Clockwize fertility test53:34 Upcoming events55:15 That’s a wrap! RESOURCES: ThirdWave Microdosing articleGI-MAP Stool AnalysisViome - Use this link for a discount!Microbiome Labs ProbioticPodcast: Real Food for Pregnancy & Understanding Gestational Diabetes with Lily NicholsSpectraCell Labs Micronutrient PanelUpgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Analysis - BIOHACKERBABESBook: Personal Socrates by Marc ChampagneBook: The Addiction-Free Lifestyle by Ronnie LandisBook: Why We Get SickBook: Drop Acid by David PerlmutterMagBreakthrough.com/BiohackerBabes – Discount code: biohackerbabesRapid Release TechDryft Sleep mouth tapeVIO2 mouth tapeNootopia Nootropics - Save 10% with code BIOHACKERBABESCalibreBio.comPodcast: Real-Time Metabolic & Breath with Calibre BioTimeline Nutrition – Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESDo Not Age Longevity Supplements – Save 10% with code BIOHACKERBABESClockwize Fertility TestWomen’s Biohacking ConferenceBiohacking Health Optimization Summit & Expo8th Annual Biohacking Conference Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jun 13, 2022 • 58min
HVMN Ketones & Metabolic Health l Using Exogenous Ketones for Fasting, Better Sleep, Exercise and Metabolic Flexibility
Michael Brandt, co-founder of H.V.M.N., joins the podcast for a comprehensive discussion on ketones and metabolic health. He breaks down what exogenous ketones are, whether we should take ketones while fasting, how they impact sleep & recovery, and shares information on the link between diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy & the ketogenic diet.Everything Michael Brandt does is fast and intense. Aside from cruising through marathons at a cool 6-minute mile pace, he and fellow Stanford alumni co-founder, Geoffrey Woo, have scaled H.V.M.N. in a few short years. Most recently, they introduced the second iteration of their flagship ketone drink, Ketone-IQTM. H.V.M.N. invented Ketone-IQTM because they believe people should spend more time with elevated ketone levels for better health and performance. Through Michael’s steadfast leadership, H.V.M.N not only launched the world’s first drinkable ketone, but is tracking to redefine the limits of human performance, metabolism, and longevity to combat the global metabolic health crisis. Alongside his co-founder, the duo secured a $6 million dollar contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command to continue research into the benefits of ketones. The pair gained early interest from pro-athletes including Former Olymian Speed Skater Apolo Ohno, Professional Racing cyclist Vittoria Bussi and Ultrarunner Jeff Browning and notable early investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, and Joe Montana (Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback). As a father of a newborn, Michael has increasingly limited free time but remains an avid triathlete and marathoner with a 2:42 personal record.SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show!3:16 Michael Brandt’s Bio4:15 Welcome Michael to the show!4:55 What are ketones?7:25 Highlights about ketones9:38 Does the brain need glucose?12:37 Metabolic flexibility & the body’s adaptations15:31 Getting into the “fat-adapted groove”17:21 Study: Exogenous ketones for appetite control19:12 Insulin sensitivity & resistance21:57 Does it support our metabolic health?23:24 Should we take ketones while fasting?24:48 How do we incorporate it into our daily routine?26:53 What’s the impact on sleep & recovery?29:31 What to stack with it31:33 *Magnesium Breakthrough Ad*34:05 Stacking it with psychedelics & breathwork37:21 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Epilepsy & the Ketogenic diet39:45 Coconut oil, MCTs & C842:11 Best way to measure ketones43:57 Timeline Nutrition test for Urolithin A45:04 Nutrition of the future47:20 Study: Ketones & Heart Rate Variability49:58 Glucose control while sleeping52:39 Will ketones break a fast?55:02 His final piece of advice56:22 Where you can find Michael & H.V.M.N.57:03 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCESHVMN Ketones – discount code: BIOHACKERBABESMagnesium Breakthrough – Code: BIOHACKERBABESHanu Health - pre-order now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands


