The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Dave Asprey

For more than a decade, Dave Asprey - the Father of Biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee - has redefined what’s possible for the human mind and body. After more than a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio, he’s taking it to the next level with The Human Upgrade™ - a masterclass in biohacking, longevity, and performance optimization. Each episode explores cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and proven biohacks to help you upgrade your energy, focus, metabolism, and resilience. You’ll learn from world-class scientists, doctors, innovators, and thinkers leading breakthroughs in mitochondrial health, peptides, hormones, fasting, sleep, neuroplasticity, and more. This isn’t just self-improvement - it’s human enhancement backed by data. Every guest, every idea, every protocol you discover here moves you toward a longer, stronger, smarter life. Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey - and learn how to live longer, think faster, and perform better.

  1. 1 day ago

    If I Had To Lose 50 Pounds FAST, I’d Do THIS

    Try TrueDark glasses: https://truedark.com Try Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/davetube Try Suppgrade Labs: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Try Longevity Gummies: https://www.timeline.com/partners/dave-asprey Most people fail to lose weight because they have a metabolic block nobody told them about. In this video, I’ve shared the three golden rules for losing 50 pounds fast, and why everything you've been told about weight loss is working directly against you. You'll also learn: Why insulin resistance creates a metabolic block that locks your fat cells shut, no matter how hard you diet The overlooked reason constant snacking keeps insulin elevated all day, and why that alone can stall your fat loss Why most of your hunger isn't real hunger at all, and how conditioned cravings trick your body into eating when it doesn't need to The simple environmental shift that beats willpower every time, and why redesigning your kitchen matters more than any diet rule Thank you to our sponsors! PredictiveMind™ | Get your Brain Pattern Mapping report at predictivemind.io/dave and use code DAVE for 10% off.Essentia | Go to https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade.iRestore | Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DAVE at irestore.com/DAVE 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – The Metabolic Block 02:21 – Rule 1: Cut Processed Food 03:46 – Rule 2: Fasting Matters 05:29 – Two Types of Hunger 06:34 – How Fasting Works 07:11 – Rule 3: Environment Design 08:32 – Redesign Your Kitchen Connect with Dave Asprey! Website: https://daveasprey.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/ X: https://x.com/daveasprey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybpr The Human Upgrade Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/ TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/ Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    If I Had To Lose 50 Pounds FAST, I’d Do THIS

  2. 3 days ago

    Raw Garlic, Egg Yolks, Heat Strokes, and Melatonin

    Raw Garlic "Ultimate Biohack" Trend Faces Scientific Scrutiny  Raw garlic has gone viral as a morning ritual, with fans crushing a clove, mixing it with honey, and crediting it with everything from lower cholesterol and better insulin sensitivity to cleared acne, eliminated brain fog, and colds cured within 24 hours. The biochemistry behind the trend is real: garlic contains no allicin until it's crushed or chopped, which mixes an enzyme with a sulfur compound to form the active compound, and letting it sit for ten to fifteen minutes before cooking preserves more of that activity. Host Dave Asprey separates what the human data actually supports, modest blood pressure and cholesterol effects, real antimicrobial properties, and a genuine bleeding-risk caution for anyone on blood thinners, from the unproven parasite-cleanse and brain fog claims driving the trend online, drawing on his own EEG tracking to challenge the cognitive benefit narrative directly.  Sources:  https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/health/is-garlic-the-ultimate-biohack/  https://holisticheartcenters.com/new-cholesterol-guidelines-2026/  ~~  HEPA Air Filtration Linked To Measurable Brain Function Improvements In One Month  A new study found that older adults using true HEPA filtration to reduce indoor fine particulate matter saw small but measurable cognitive improvements after just one month, adding to a growing body of evidence connecting air pollution exposure to neuroinflammation and long-term cognitive decline. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why clean air belongs in the biohacking conversation alongside supplements and training protocols, and why the World Health Organization's decision to list air pollution as a modifiable dementia risk factor is a bigger deal than it sounds.  Sources:  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260830000016.htm  https://health.yahoo.com/conditions/neurological/dementia/articles/7-dementia-risk-factors-revealed-110006268.html  ~~  Egg Yolk-Derived Peptides Show Neuroprotective Effects Against Oxidative Stress  New research on phosphopeptides isolated from egg yolk phosvitin found that the compounds reduced reactive oxygen species, improved antioxidant defense markers, and increased neuron survival in cells exposed to oxidative stress in the lab. Host Dave Asprey connects this early but promising finding to his long-standing case for the whole egg, yolk included, as one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, and flags what would need to happen next for this to translate into a usable protocol.  Source:  https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260827/Egg-yolk-peptides-protect-brain-cells-from-oxidative-stress.aspx  ~~  Heat Stroke Survivors Face Elevated Cardiovascular Risk Years Later, Research Shows  A closer look at heat stroke recovery reveals it's rarely a one-day event. Survivors of classic heat stroke had three and a half times the rate of ischemic heart disease twelve years later compared to matched controls, along with elevated long-term risk of kidney disease and lingering heat intolerance, fatigue, and dizziness. Host Dave Asprey draws the line between the controlled heat stress he uses deliberately in sauna and hyperthermic conditioning and the uncontrolled, uncooled heat exposure that leaves this kind of lasting cardiovascular damage, and what that distinction means for how to think about any stressor.  Source:  https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-09-01/even-people-who-appear-to-recover-from-heatstroke-may-face-health-issues-later  ~~  Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked To Nearly Double Heart Failure Risk In Large Cohort Study  A cohort study of over 130,000 adults with chronic insomnia found that those who used melatonin for a year or more had nearly double the rate of heart failure and all-cause mortality compared to non-users, along with a three and a half times higher rate of heart failure hospitalization. Host Dave Asprey walks through why this is observational data, not proof of causation, and why he's stayed a low-dose, occasional melatonin user for years rather than a nightly one, plus what the real underlying driver of chronic insomnia might be for listeners still relying on it every night.  Source:  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260829035228.htm  ~~  This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity enthusiasts, and high-performance listeners who want the latest research on nutrition, air quality, brain health, heat stress, and sleep translated into what actually matters for your biology right now. Host Dave Asprey connects viral trends, clinical data, and decades of context into practical frameworks for taking control of your own health decisions.  New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.  Keywords: raw garlic biohack, allicin formation, garlic blood pressure, aged garlic extract, garlic cholesterol, HEPA air purifier brain health, PM2.5 cognitive decline, air pollution dementia risk, egg yolk phosvitin peptides, oxidative stress neuroprotection, egg yolk nutrition, heat stroke cardiovascular risk, heat stroke recovery, hyperthermic conditioning, sauna protocol, melatonin heart failure risk, chronic insomnia, sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm, biohacking news 2026  Thank you to our sponsors!   Beyond Wonderland Conference | Oct 13 - 14, 2026. Get your ticket now at wonderlandconference.comKenetik | Instead of pushing your system harder, Kenetik feeds your brain the ketones it craves to fuel calm clarity and steady focus. Go to drinkkenetik.com/DAVE and use code DAVE for a discount.iRestore | Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DAVE at irestore.com/DAVE Resources:    • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/  • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/  • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.   • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15    • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)    • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)     • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/  • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com    Timestamps:  00:00 – Intro  00:19 – Garlic & Brain Fog  02:06 – HEPA Filtration & Cognition  03:20 – Egg Yolk Peptides 04:16 – Heat Stroke 05:22 – Melatonin 06:54 - Wrapup See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Raw Garlic, Egg Yolks, Heat Strokes, and Melatonin

  3. 6 days ago

    3 Longevity Drugs I QUIT (And the 4 I Take Instead)

    The 3 "Longevity Drugs" That Fail the Data, and 4 Repurposed Ones Worth Considering    Back with another solo episode, this one on Big Pharma! Metformin, rapamycin, and statins are three of the most trusted names in longevity, and none of them hold up the way you've been told. This episode breaks down the human data behind the drugs everyone assumes are safe, and reveals four lesser-known repurposed pharmaceuticals that might do more for your metabolism, mitochondria, and lifespan.  Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR    Dave walks through why metformin blunts the muscle-building signal your body needs from exercise, why rapamycin's stunning mouse studies fell apart in the 2025 PEARL trial, and why statins help one person in a hundred while draining the CoQ10 your mitochondria depend on. Then he lays out the yes list: tadalafil for vascular and brain health, SGLT2 inhibitors for metabolic and kidney protection, acarbose for gut and longevity markers, and low dose naltrexone for calming an overactive immune system.  Host Dave Asprey is the father of biohacking, founder of Danger Coffee and Smarter Not Harder, and a New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades studying human performance, functional medicine, and the science of not aging. As co-founder of Unlimited.Life, a concierge longevity practice that runs over $50,000 in lab work per client, he pulls back the curtain on what the data actually shows once you strip away the marketing.  This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, longevity, anti-aging, human performance, brain optimization, and hacking their own biology with real supplements and functional medicine tools instead of guesswork.  You'll Learn:  Why metformin can cancel out the muscle gains from resistance training and drain your B12 for years What the 2025 PEARL trial actually found when rapamycin was tested in healthy adults Why statins carry a 100-to-1 harm-to-benefit ratio and quietly starve your mitochondria of CoQ10 How tadalafil supports nitric oxide, vascular health, and neuroplasticity at low daily doses Why SGLT2 inhibitors trigger ketosis-like metabolic effects and protect kidney function How acarbose changes gut bacteria and shows some of the strongest longevity data in mouse studies How low dose naltrexone modulates the immune system and reduces neuroinflammation How to talk to your doctor about using these drugs off-label for longevity instead of disease treatment   Thank you to our sponsors!       - ALP | Go to alppouch.com, code DAVE for 10% off.  - Timeline | Visit timeline.com/dave and get up to 20% off when you subscribe and save.  - Kinetic | Instead of pushing your system harder, Kenetik feeds your brain the ketones it craves to fuel calm clarity and steady focus. Go to drinkkenetik.com/DAVE and use code DAVE for a discount.  - Visit www.myvitalc.com/davesfav to unlock Dave’s discount  Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.  New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.  Keywords: Metformin, Rapamycin, Statins, Tadalafil, Cialis, SGLT2 inhibitors, Jardiance, Acarbose, low dose naltrexone, longevity drugs, anti-aging medication, repurposed pharmaceuticals, off-label drugs, mTOR inhibitor, AMPK, autophagy, endothelial dysfunction, CoQ10, insulin resistance, mitochondrial efficiency, senescent cells, nitric oxide, neuroinflammation, vascular health, PEARL trial, Unlimited.Life  Resources:    • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/   • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.    • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15?  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)     • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)     • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com     • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated    • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com        Timestamps:   00:00 – Trailer  01:01 – Intro  03:48 – Metformin  09:18 – Rapamycin  12:55 – Statins  17:28 – Statins & CoQ10  19:38 – Tadalafil  23:43 – SGLT2 Inhibitors  26:12 – Acarbose  28:40 – Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)  31:44 – Dosing & Recap  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3 Longevity Drugs I QUIT (And the 4 I Take Instead)

  4. 30 Aug

    7 Brain Compounds I Take For Superhuman Focus

    Try TrueDark glasses: https://truedark.com Try Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/davetube Try Suppgrade Labs: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Try Longevity Gummies: https://www.timeline.com/partners/dave-asprey The most powerful energy compounds aren't in your local supplement store. They're sitting in Eastern European science, and Thai herbal medicine, completely ignored by an industry that only profits from what it can patent. In this video I break down 7 compounds that have transformed my energy, sharpened my focus, and kept my brain performing like it did decades ago.  You'll also learn: Why sulbutiamine gets your dopamine receptors to work harder without the crash of regular stimulantsThe overlooked amino acid that keeps glutamate and glycine in balance, and why that balance decides how sharp your thinking feelsWhy a compound most people have never heard of protects your liver's biological age, and how that quietly determines your brain energyThe orally active peptide reshaping how your body produces its own hormones, and why it could replace the need for TRT in your late twenties or thirties Thank you to our sponsors! Butcher Box | Go to ButcherBox.com/HUMANUPGRADE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year with free shipping always. Viome | Check it out at viome.com and use code 10DAVE for 10% off. It’s time to stop guessing and start knowing your body.iRestore | Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DAVE at irestore.com/DAVE 00:00 – Intro 01:41 – Sulbutiamine 03:00 – Sarcosine 04:14 – Uridine 05:08 – Thunbergia Laurifolia (Trumpet Vine) 05:55 – The Muscle-Energy Connection 06:38 – Dilucene 08:08 – TUDCA 09:06 – ACE 167 Connect with Dave Asprey! Website: https://daveasprey.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/ X: https://x.com/daveasprey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybpr The Human Upgrade Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/ TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/ Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    7 Brain Compounds I Take For Superhuman Focus

  5. 25 Aug

    Jim Kwik: If You're Using AI Like This, You're Killing Your Brain

    Jim Kwik on Memory, AI, and Why Natural Intelligence Beats Artificial Intelligence    Your brain is quietly outsourcing itself to AI, and you won't notice until it's gone. This episode gives you the exact framework to use artificial intelligence as a tool for brain optimization instead of a crutch that erodes your memory, focus, and critical thinking.  Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR  Host Dave Asprey sits down with Jim Kwik, one of the world's leading experts in memory improvement, brain optimization, and accelerated learning. For more than 30 years, Jim has served as the brain coach to professional athletes, political leaders, business magnates, and Hollywood icons, with corporate clients including Google, Nike, SpaceX, and Harvard. He hosts the Kwik Brain podcast with over 100 million downloads, reaches 200,000 people annually through live keynotes, and just wrapped his 14th annual Beyond Biohacking Conference with 5,000 attendees in Austin. Jim overcame a childhood brain injury that left him labeled "learning disabled," and turned that struggle into a mission he calls "no brain left behind."  They break down the MIT study showing that people who use AI to write and think score worse on memory and comprehension than those who rely on their own brains, and why that matters for anyone serious about longevity, human performance, and anti-aging. Jim introduces the concept of digital dementia and cognitive sovereignty, explaining how nootropics, neuroplasticity, and functional medicine can support your biology while AI still requires you to keep your own hardware sharp. They cover the MEDS Rx framework for brain optimization: meditation, exercise, diet, sleep optimization, and relationships, plus why mitochondria, metabolism, and inflammation from processed food directly impact your cognitive output. Jim also shares how his own kids use AI as a tutor rather than a replacement for thinking, and why sleep inertia and the first few minutes after waking set the tone for your entire day.  This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, hacking their own brain, longevity, neuroplasticity, brain optimization, supplements, and building a Smarter Not Harder approach to human performance in the age of AI.  You'll Learn:  Why the MIT study found AI users had weaker memory and comprehension than people who did the work themselves What digital dementia and digital deduction are, and how they quietly erode your cognitive muscles How to use AI as an augmented intelligence partner instead of a replacement for critical thinking The MEDS Rx framework for brain optimization: meditation, exercise, diet, sleep, and relationships Why the first few minutes after waking determine your focus and mood for the entire day How spaced repetition and AI-assisted learning can lock in new skills and behavior change faster The HUMAN framework for staying irreplaceable in a world run by algorithms   Thank you to our sponsors!       - KILLSwitch | If you’re ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/and use code DAVE for 20% off  - Neuronic | Go to www.neuronic.online Code DAVE for $100 off  - Our Place | Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/DAVE and use code DAVE for 10% off sitewide.  - LMNT | Check it out at drinklmnt.com/DAVE. You'll get a free 8 count sample pack with any purchase.  Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.  New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.  Keywords: Jim Kwik, Limitless, Kwik Brain, digital dementia, cognitive sovereignty, human intelligence, artificial intelligence, MIT AI study, brain injury recovery, accelerated learning, memory improvement, speed reading, neuroplasticity, spaced repetition, memory palace, MEDS Rx framework, sleep inertia, attentional priming, metacognition, digital deduction, brain optimization, cognitive flexibility, cognitive anti-fragility, 40 Years of Zen, biohacking, Beyond Biohacking Conference, HUMAN framework, learning how to learn, GPS dependency, mental fatigue, burnout recovery, Limitless Daily  Resources:    • Learn More About Jim At: https://limitlessdaily.com/  • Follow Jim On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/  • Watch Jim On YouTube At: https://www.youtube.com/jimkwik  • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/   • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.    • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15?  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)     • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)     • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com     • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated    • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com     Timestamps:   00:00 – Trailer  00:55 – Intro  06:54 – AI as Tool, Not Crutch  13:00 – Protecting Cognitive Sovereignty  21:28 – Digital Dementia Explained  27:13 – AI-Enhanced Learning Techniques  32:18 – Speed Listening and Reading  40:38 – Rapid Tips by Age  46:59 – Building an AI Second Brain  53:04 – Burnout and Brain Optimization  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Jim Kwik: If You're Using AI Like This, You're Killing Your Brain

  6. 23 Aug

    The Most Important Longevity Molecule I've Ever Found

    Try TrueDark glasses: https://truedark.com Try Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/davetube Try Suppgrade Labs: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Try Longevity Gummies: https://www.timeline.com/partners/dave-asprey Most people see the physical decline of aging as an inevitable process that can only be managed with medications, but this video cuts through that assumption by explaining that the smartest minds in science, including multiple Nobel Prize winners, have identified a single root cause of aging tied to a specific molecule called NAD+. You'll also learn: Why your body actively destroys NAD+ faster as you age, and why that's the real driver of fatigue and brain fogHow the gap between NAD+ production and destruction widens every year, quietly draining your cellular energyThe early signs your NAD+ levels are already too low, from slow-healing skin to workouts that take days to recover fromWhat actually flips your body's NAD+ production back on, and the exact order of diet, fasting, exercise, and supplementation that makes it work Try Danger Creatine: https://dangercoffee.com/products/danger-creatine Try TrueDark glasses: https://truedark.com Try Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/davetube Try Suppgrade Labs: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Thank you to our sponsors! ECHO Water | Go to http://echowater.com/daveand use code DAVE10 for 10% off your ECHO Flask.Viome | Check it out at viome.com and use code 10DAVE for 10% off. It’s time to stop guessing and start knowing your body.iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Timestamps: 00:00 – The Aging Molecule 01:03 – The War Within Your Cells 03:28 – Builder vs. Demolition Crew 04:34 – NAD+ and Brain Function 06:00 – Root Cause Over Symptoms 08:31 – Fixing the Imbalance 10:10 – Fasting for NAD+ 11:30 – The REHIT Protocol 12:37 – The Supplementation Step Connect with Dave Asprey! Website: https://daveasprey.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/ X: https://x.com/daveasprey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybpr The Human Upgrade Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/ TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/ Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com/ Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ Dave's favorite supplements: https://www.shopsuppgradelabs.com/discount/DAVE15 Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Most Important Longevity Molecule I've Ever Found

  7. 21 Aug

    The Scientist Monk: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

    This Friday, I had to play back an all-time favorite. I was honored and grateful to bring you a conversation that I recorded in person with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Art of Living Center in Los Angeles.  Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a leader of an international movement with more than 50 million followers who do breathwork every single morning. He has worked for 40 years as a global ambassador for peace at the highest levels.  I did his breathwork exercises every morning without fail for five years while fixing my mind, body and nervous system, and I have a huge amount of respect for his work in the world. It was a joy to chat with him in person and his childlike curiosity, enthusiasm for teaching, and deep understanding of the world are echoed in every word of this episode.  Gurudev is a true visionary, so I am grateful that he set aside time to talk with me so I could share his wisdom with you.  Thank you to our sponsors!       -Qualia | If you want to take the guesswork out of maintaining high NAD+ levels as you age, go to www.qualialife.com/daveNAD to get clinically proven Qualia NAD+ backed by a 100 day money back guarantee and code DAVENAD at checkout gets you an extra 15% off. -Essentia | Go to https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade. -iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.  New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.  Keywords: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Dave Asprey, Art of Living, Sudarshan Kriya, breathwork, pranayama, meditation, non-dual consciousness, gut feeling intuition, biohacking, quantum physics consciousness, Nobel Prize physics, curiosity and childlike wonder, skepticism vs cynicism, scientific temper, dogmatism, veterans PTSD breathwork, SKY campus happiness program, violence prevention, community building, dating apps romance, Elon Musk Mars, computer chip brain implant, duality and consciousness, equanimity, ego and inner voice, spirituality and science, yoga philosophy, guru interview, positive energy radiation, transcending fear   Resources:    • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/   • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.    • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15?  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)     • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)     • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com     • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated    • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com        Timestamps:   00:00 - Trailer 01:11 - Curiosity & Skepticism 03:42 - Reality, Physics & Illusion 06:34 - Non-Dual Consciousness 08:37 - Origins of Breathwork 13:36 - Trusting Your Gut Feeling 14:28 - Violence, Peace & Veterans 19:54 - Romance & Dating Apps 23:44 - Science Behind Meditation 27:27 - Fear of the Unknown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Scientist Monk: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

  8. 20 Aug

    The Wild New Theory of Cancer (It's GOOD For You?)

    Quantum Scientist Patrick Coles Reveals How Tumors Protect Your Mitochondria From Toxic Overload    Cancer might not be the enemy your doctor says it is. What if tumors are actually your body's emergency detox system, built on purpose to protect you from something far more dangerous?  Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR    Host Dave Asprey sits down with Patrick Coles, Ph.D., Chief Scientist at Normal Computing, where he develops novel computing hardware for AI applications. Previously a Staff Scientist at Los Alamos National Lab, Coles led their near-term quantum computing group and made significant contributions to quantum computing theory. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and a Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry from Cambridge, and he's currently developing a new theory for cancer and chronic disease, the subject of this conversation. His rare combination of hard physics and deep biochemistry gives him a radically different lens on one of medicine's most misunderstood diseases.  Coles lays out his Toxin Sequestration Theory, a framework that reframes cancer tumors not as malignant accidents but as intentional storage vaults the body builds to sequester toxins, heavy metals, seed oils, mold, and excess glucose, away from healthy tissue and mitochondria. He and Dave connect the dots between this theory and chronic disease, biohacking fundamentals, and why chemotherapy itself behaves as a toxin that can backfire. They dig into oxalates, deuterium, linoleic acid, circadian biology, and the detox protocols that support the body's natural ability to shrink these toxic reservoirs.  This conversation challenges the mainstream genetic theory of cancer, explores the metabolic theory popularized by Thomas Seyfried, and lands on a radical, functional medicine-aligned framework for anyone serious about longevity, anti-aging, and human performance. Dave and Coles also break down how sleep optimization, fasting, ketosis, and a carnivore approach to nutrition support the body's detox hierarchy, from fat tissue and the liver to moles, cysts, and eventually tumors themselves.  This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, functional medicine, mitochondria health, brain optimization, nootropics, and taking full control of their metabolism and longevity.  You'll Learn:  Why toxins may be the root cause of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autism, and most chronic disease How Toxin Sequestration Theory reinterprets tumors as the body's backup detox organs Why chemotherapy ranks among the most tissue-damaging toxins, and what happens when a tumor bursts The role of oxalates, deuterium, heavy metals, and seed oils in cancer cell hoarding Why moles, cysts, lipomas, and nodules may be minor versions of the same detox response How circadian rhythm, sleep, and light exposure affect the body's toxin excretion cycles What spontaneous tumor regression reveals about lowering your toxic burden Why tracking tumor progression matters no matter which treatment path you choose   Thank you to our sponsors!       - Download Dave’s Free Peptide Guide at daveasprey.com/peptide-guide.  - ZenBud | Dave’s Nervous System Biohack. Visit zenbud.health and use code DAVE15 at checkout for a discount.  - Timeline | Visit timeline.com/dave to learn more about Mitopure and get 20% off your first order for a limited time.  - Just Thrive | Get a free 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Just Thrive Probiotic subscription at https://get.justthrivehealth.com/pages/asprey  Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.  New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.  Keywords: toxin sequestration theory, cancer theory, Patrick Coles, quantum computing scientist, thermodynamic computing, Normal Computing, Los Alamos National Lab, chemotherapy toxicity, oxalates cancer, deuterium toxin, Stephanie Seneff, heavy metal detox, mycotoxins tumors, seed oils cancer, linoleic acid, oleic acid oxidation, lipid peroxidation, glucose toxicity, mitochondria downregulation, genetic theory of cancer, metabolic theory of cancer, Thomas Seyfried, spontaneous tumor regression, backup detox organ, circadian rhythm cancer, mold toxins, forever chemicals, microplastics, bile flow, activated charcoal binders, cholestyramine    Resources:    • Follow Patrick’s Work At: https://www.instagram.com/patrickc_tst/  • Watch Gabby’s Podcast At: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece  • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/   • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today.    • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15?  • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)     • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)     • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com     • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated    • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/   • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com        Timestamps:   00:00 – Trailer  00:58 – Introducing Patrick Coles  04:08 – Toxin Sequestration Theory  06:26 – Defining a Toxin  14:13 – Cancer as Backup Detox Organ  15:01 – History of the Theory  16:30 – Deuterium and Oxalates  21:31 – Cancer Theories Compared  28:06 – Chemotherapy and Toxic Overload  37:23 – Tiered Toxin Storage System  45:17 – Diet, Light, and Circadian Rhythm  50:39 – Detox Protocols and Binders  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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