Siim Land Podcast

Siim Land
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Siim Land is an author, speaker, and consultant. He talks about optimizing health, performance, and longevity with different techniques and biohacking.

  1. 2D AGO

    #496 95-Year-Old Scientist Reveals the Nutrient Behind Human Brain Evolution - Dr Michael Crawford

    Professor Michael Crawford is a renowned scientist and Director of the Institue of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition in Imperial College London. He’s known for his research demonstrating the essential role of omega-3s specifically DHA in brain development and human evolution. He’s been pioneering this research since the 70s and he’s 95 years old himself. Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 How Dr Crawford started researching DHA and omega-3s 04:00 Relationship between DHA and brain structure across species 07:00 How DHA drove the evolution of the human brain 12:20 Did humans evolve because of hunting land animals or consuming seafood 16:10 How a waxy fatty layer covering human babies makes us so different from other land animals 19:50 Bon Charge sponsorship 20:50 How the early stages of human brain evolution might have looked like 24:20 Why did DHA allow our brains to develop so well 27:20 Declining IQ and brain health conditions 31:00 Behavioral disorders and DHA 34:05 Iodine and other nutrients for brain development 36:55 Dr Crawford’s amazing cognition at the age of 95 39:20 How much DHA would people need per day 41:40 Is fish high in heavy metals 46:40 Omega-3s from meat 50:20 Plant-based omega-3s 51:20 Bottleneck for cranial capacity for land animals 54:55 Supplementing vs eating seafood 56:20 Omega-6 vs omega-3s 57:30 What needs to be done for fixing nutrition 01:03:30 Can you catch up with lost brain development 01:06:00 Are omega-3s easily oxidized 01:07:35 Advice for young researchers 01:10:05 Dr Crawford’s book My 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIo 100 supplements ranked: https://youtu.be/W8DZbYyuDmA?si=-QhWReblSJGdNoyi

    1h 13m

  2. MAR 6

    #495 Inside the Search for a 300% Lifespan Breakthrough - Dr Ben Blue

    Dr. Benjamin Blue is the Chief Executive Officer of Ora Biomedical, where he leads the company’s mission to develop therapies that target the biology of aging to prevent and treat disease. Dr. Blue holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine and Mechanism of Disease (M3D) from the University of Washington School of Medicine and a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Oregon. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:35 The Million Molecule Challenge to find the enxt longevity molecule 05:15 How many molecules has Ora Biomedical tested 06:45 Most remarkable results in life extension so far 10:45 The process of finding life extension molecules 16:05 What’s the maximum life extension seen 17:15 Join our online community 18:15 Common supplements seen to extend lifespan 21:55 Disappointing molecules for life extension 26:50 Aspects of health and longevity 30:45 Investigating radiation in space and aging 34:35 Likelihood of finding a molecule that extends lifespan by 200-300% 41:05 How does it translate to humans 48:25 Peptides effect on lifespan 52:05 Bottleneck in the longevity science 56:25 What compounds has Ben started taking himself Dr Ben Blue Twitter: https://x.com/benblueAK Join our LONGEVITY and ANTI-AGING Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/youthspan-society-9710/ My 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIoStart rewinding your biological clock: https://www.siimland.co/course

    1h 3m

  3. FEB 27

    #494 Longevity Experts Discuss Bloodwork - Panel with Dr. Brad Stanfield, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, and Dr. Michael Lustgarten

    Join our LONGEVITY and ANTI-AGING Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/youthspan-society-9710/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Experts framework for bloodwork 03:41 What can bloodwork tell you about your health and what not 18:21 Brad’s top 3 most useful biomarkers 20:21 Matt’s top 3 most useful biomarkers 21:11 Is testosterone testing worth it on the population level 29:01 Michael’s top 3 most useful biomarkers 31:46 Matt’s most misleading biomarker 34:01 Brad’s most misleading biomarker 34:41 Biological age tests 37:22 Join my online community 38:23 ApoB 44:45 HDL cholesterol 48:50 Is low LDL associated with increased mortality 58:45 Blood sugar markers 01:02:12 How important are glucose spikes 01:12:12 How often should you take bloodtests 01:15:35 Liver markers 01:19:30 When you shouldn’t measure everything 01:22:40 Galleri cancer blood test 01:25:17 Cost of bloodworkMatt Kaeberlein PhD is a biogerontologist and professor at University of Washington: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSna7385c3Xg_4Too92NKMw Michael Lustgarten PhD is an exercise scientist and longevity researcher: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT1UMLpZ_CrQ_8I431K0b-g Dr Brad Stanfield is a family medicine doctor in New Zealand: https://www.youtube.com/@DrBradStanfield My 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIo

    1h 27m

  4. FEB 21

    #493 - 100 Exercises Ranked for Maximum Healthspan

    Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Zone 2 cardio 01:20 Barbell back squat 01:38 Pistol squats 02:21 Split squats 02:58 Deadlift 03:26 Pullups 04:40 Pushups 05:44 Barbell row 07:35 Dumbbell row 07:42 Overhead press 08:29 Dumbbell shoulder press 09:01 HIIT 09:35 Delt flies 11:30 Incline bench press 12:21 Decline bench press 12:55 Dips 13:14 Handstand pushups 14:29 Bon Charge sponsorship 15:31 Leg press 16:36 Biceps curls 17:05 Triceps extension 17:19 Yoga 17:45 Hamstring curls 18:41 Knee extension 19:00 Calf raises 20:14 Hammer curls 20:50 Wrist curls 21:30 Farmer carries 22:21 Trap shrugs 22:41 Neck curls 24:20 Good mornings 25:41 Hanging knee raises 26:11 Hanging leg raises 26:58 Sprinting 27:31 Deadhang 28:18 Kettlebell swings 28:59 Rope climb 29:59 Front lever 31:34 Planche 33:05 Crunches 34:00 Back extensions 34:31 L-sit 35:33 L-sit pullups 36:40 Plyometrics 37:11 Walking lunges 37:46 Hip thrust 38:28 Planking 39:20 Cycling 40:30 Soccer 41:50 Basketball 42:11 Volleyball 42:50 Tennis 43:19 Skating 43:35 Skiing 44:08 Mobility 44:31 Gymnastics 45:45 Hockey 46:13 Weighted vest walking 46:45 Track and field 47:00 Golf 48:00 Baseball 48:35 Rowing 48:50 Stair climber 49:30 Jump rope 49:51 Combat sports 50:51 Stretching 52:00 Burpees 52:55 Box jumps 53:30 Medicine ball 53:58 Sled push / pull 54:12 Sandbag 54:55 Wood chopping 56:10 Turkish get-up 57:00 Muscle up 57:40 Skin the cat 58:39 Agility ladders 59:28 Swimming 59:55 Shadow boxing 01:01:10 Animal flow 01:01:55 Ab wheel rollout 01:02:32 Front squat 01:03:28 Stiff leg deadlift 01:03:40 Chi ups 01:04:08 Seal row 01:05:00 Javelin throw 01:05:30 Heavy throws 01:06:28 Olympic weightlifting 01:07:54 Walking 01:08:18 Suitcase carry 01:08:50 Bosu ball squat 01:09:45 Assault bike 01:10:10 Dancing 01:10:47 Handstand 01:11:15 Hiking 01:11:45 Conclusion My 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIo 100 supplements ranked: https://youtu.be/W8DZbYyuDmA?si=-QhWReblSJGdNoyi

    1h 13m

  5. FEB 14

    #492 I Read All the Human Studies on the Most Popular Peptides - Here's What the Data Shows

    Join our LONGEVITY and ANTI-AGING Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/youthspan-society-9710/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro01:15 TB4 05:02 Thymosin alpha 1 09:44 Join our longevity community 10:43 Epitalon 15:26 MOTS-c 19:30 Humanin 21:32 Cerebrolysin 23:49 Semax 24:40 CJC1295 (Ipamorelin) 26:31 MK677 (Ibutamoren) 28:26 Tesamorelin 29:12 IGF-1 LR3 29:45 Copper GHK 32:22 Retatrutide 33:55 Melanotan 2 35:30 Final overview and rankingMy 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIo100 supplements ranked: https://youtu.be/W8DZbYyuDmA?si=-QhWReblSJGdNoyiStart rewinding your biological clock: https://www.siimland.co/course

    40 min

  6. FEB 8

    #491 Glycine and Cancer Risk, The Health Priorities That Actually Matter, and More - Q&A

    Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland Timestamps: 00:00 Top Health Factors and Biomarkers That Matter the Most 17:44 Bon Charge sponsorship 18:50 Glycine and cancer risk 22:05 Can supplements improve IQ and cognition 25:19 Best autophagy routines 31:24 Thoughts on young plasma exchange 35:26 Injectible NAD and glutathione 38:05 Too high cortisol from time restricted eating 42:35 Benefits of mini trampolines My 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIo 100 Health Biomarkers Ranked: https://youtu.be/SgKp5mm0ALI?si=M7YkYo6Lelci7kOQ

    45 min

  7. JAN 31

    #490 How to Get Fitter As You Age - Dr Elie Abirached

    Dr. Elie Abirached is a Harvard alumnus, and founder of Restore. He is the creator of the Limitless Human methodology, a science driven framework designed to reduce biological age, enhance resilience, and optimise long term health. Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:16 How Elie got into fitness and wellness 07:00 Why recovery is not enough 11:14 How Elie got a VO2 max of 70 in his 50s 16:20 Bon Charge sponsorship 17:15 Why VO2 max is such a good biomarker of overall health 19:25 Elie's scientific approach to increase VO2 max 22:30 Low intensity vs high intensity training 27:16 How to know your true maximum heart rate 34:25 How often should you test VO2 max 36:20 Elie's go-to workouts 44:18 Elie's go-to recovery strategies 48:44 Elie's nutrition 55:10 Elie's supplementation 01:00:24 How to start: beginners and advanced individuals Dr Elie Abirached's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrElie-biohacking Dr Elie Abirached's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elie.truth

    1h 8m

  8. JAN 24

    #489 Inside the Dog Aging Project: What It’s Teaching Us About Longevity - Dr Daniel Promislow

    Dr. Daniel Promislow, DPhil, is a Senior Scientist and Scientific Advisor at the HNRCA. He has worked for over 30 years on the biology of aging and has published over 180 papers. Currently, he's working on the Dog Aging Project Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 What is the Dog Aging Project 02:26 Size and longevity in dogs 06:06 Why dog ownership is associated with longevity 11:06 Bon Charge sponsorship 12:00 What lifestyle makes dogs live longer 17:10 Diet for dog longevity 19:25 Intermittent fasting for dogs 24:20 Calorie restriction for dogs 28:35 Exercise for dogs 31:55 Rapamycin for dogs 45:40 Other longevity compounds for dogs 57:35 Supplements for dogs My 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIo 100 supplements ranked: https://youtu.be/W8DZbYyuDmA?si=-QhWReblSJGdNoyi

    1h 5m
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Siim Land is an author, speaker, and consultant. He talks about optimizing health, performance, and longevity with different techniques and biohacking.

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  • Creator
    Siim Land
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    511
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