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

Gary Kirwan
  • 4.4 (102)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
BioHackers Lab: Health Show for How to Live Your Best Life

The BioHackers Lab podcast explores how to improve your health including your gut, mind, and body so that you can live the best life you can. Lifestyle changes you make can be customised to how your body works. This is biohacking your own ideal life. Your host, Gary Kirwan, talks with people all around the world who are helping to improve health in interesting ways. This may includes different diets, using certain supplements, using exercise, mind training & health gadgets. The ideas shared are meant to be actionable so that you can start creating a better you starting today. Please go to the website https://www.biohackerslab.com for all episodes and summary notes from interviews.

  1. 18 HR. AGO

    What is the Satiety Per Calorie Model Way of Eating? | Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt

    Want to understand what is the Satiety Per Calorie Model or a High Satiety Diet? Join me and Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt in this episode of Biohackers Lab as we discuss a groundbreaking approach to nutrition—the Satiety Per Calorie Model (SPC).Dr. Eenfeldt, founder and CEO of DietDoctor, introduces Hava, a new app that uses cutting-edge AI technology to help users identify foods that promote satiety and better health outcomes.We delve into various aspects of nutrition, from the impact of ultra-processed foods to practical dietary adjustments that can aid in weight loss and disease prevention when using SPC model thinking.Learn how this model could be a game-changer for diverse diet preferences, whether it’s low-carb, vegan, or carnivore. Perfect for anyone looking to optimize their diet and enhance their metabolic health.AD - Link to Hava App with the discount code BIOHACKERSLAB for a discount on a premium Hava subscription - https://www.biohackerslab.com/get/hava-app/ 00:00 Intro00:40 Understanding the Satiety Per Calorie Model02:32 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods05:57 Exploring the Role of Protein12:12 The Four Key Factors of Satiety23:45 Practical Applications and AI Integration32:25 Rethinking Low Carb and Diabetes Management34:20 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Diet37:07 Ketones and Mental Health39:06 Meal Replacements and Satiety Per Calorie40:42 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods43:07 The Satiety Per Calorie Model49:55 Personalising Your Diet with the HAVA App01:00:38 Simplifying Food Logging with AILink to YouTube video of the interview: https://youtu.be/ct0pCFuVClg Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 4m
  2. Matthew Amsden - What is ProofPilot?

    07/27/2020

    Matthew Amsden - What is ProofPilot?

    CEO and founder of ProofPilot, Matthew Amsden, is today’s guest interview. Matthew talks to us about his company ProofPilot. He explains how it is making research easily available to consumer good companies that traditionally didn't have opportunities to run these types of studies. We then find out about the type of products that can be tested, how the research can be conducted remotely and who can participate in the studies. We also go into discussing managing placebos, using alternatives such as case controls or wait-list controls, study reliability, avoiding conflict of interest and removing incentives bias, third party review, as well as advice on how to use clinical research in the health decision making process. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 113 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep113-matthew-amsden/ for more links & highlights. Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  3. Dr Benjamin Jack - Custom Made Emergency Med Kit Service by Duration Health

    05/28/2020

    Dr Benjamin Jack - Custom Made Emergency Med Kit Service by Duration Health

    Practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of Duration Health, Dr Benjamin Jack, is today’s guest interview. Benjamin talks to us about the emergency medicine kit service his company can provide people. He explains what type of medicine and tools the kit contains and who could benefit from getting one. We then find out about the process of obtaining one and physician support it includes. We also go into discussing where the medication comes from, the kits shelf-life, renewal process, pricing and payment options as well as advice on when it is a good idea to seek medical attention. Go to the show notes for episode 112 at BioHackers Lab https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep112-dr-benjamin-jack/ for more links & highlights. Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  4. Sleep Apnea Help for Adults & Kids - Dr Meghna Dassani DMD

    03/10/2020

    Sleep Apnea Help for Adults & Kids - Dr Meghna Dassani DMD

    Dentist, Dr Meghna Dassani, is today’s guest interview. Meghna talks to us all about how to identify and ways to deal with sleep apnea. She explains what sleep apnea is and how to recognise the signs and symptoms. We then find out that sleep disordered breathing should never be ignored as it can lead to more serious problems and what we can do to treat it. We also go into discussing sleep apnoea in children, the importance of breastfeeding in early development, snoring, how dentist can help diagnose breathing problems, risk factors such as obesity, misdiagnosis, as well as treatments such as CPAP machines and dental braces. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 111 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep111-dr-meghna-dassani/ for more links & highlights. Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  5. Danny Johnson - Meat Buying Tips from a Butcher

    03/04/2020

    Danny Johnson - Meat Buying Tips from a Butcher

    Captain of the American Butchers’ Guild Team and head butcher at Taylor’s Market, Danny Johnson, is today’s guest interview. Danny talks to us about how to choose the best cuts of meat for your budget. He explains why it is a good idea to build a good relationship with your butcher and how to know when you found a good one. We then find out about sourcing meat and get tips on lesser known cuts of meat, how to talk to your butcher, buying in bulk and how trends drive prices. We also go into discussing organ meat, cooking tips, freezing meat, ageing, questions to ask your butcher when buying bacon and sausages as well as the Butchers Guild mission and the World Butchers Challenge. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 110 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep110-danny-johnson/ for more links & highlights. Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
  6. Jerry Teixeira - Why Do Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises

    02/25/2020

    Jerry Teixeira - Why Do Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises

    The man behind the Bodyweight Strength Training YouTube channel, Jerry Teixeira (JT), is today’s guest interview. JT talks to us about how you can get superior results at home without the use of gym equipment. He explains why we should focus on compound movements to build strength for the best and fastest results. We then find out about the benefits of callisthenics as well as how maintaining our strength and incorporating exercise in general into our routine are vital for health and longevity. We also go into discussing age related muscle loss, how to get started, progressive bodyweight training, tips on recovery and active recovery, benefits of stretching and the role of diet in training. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 109 at  https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep109-jerry-teixeira/ for more links & highlights. Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m
  7. Greg Potter PhD - How Nutrition & Habits Can Affect Sleep

    02/17/2020

    Greg Potter PhD - How Nutrition & Habits Can Affect Sleep

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

    1h 4m
  8. Dr Ben Bikman - Why We Get Sick from Insulin Resistance

    02/11/2020

    Dr Ben Bikman - Why We Get Sick from Insulin Resistance

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

    55 min
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The BioHackers Lab podcast explores how to improve your health including your gut, mind, and body so that you can live the best life you can. Lifestyle changes you make can be customised to how your body works. This is biohacking your own ideal life. Your host, Gary Kirwan, talks with people all around the world who are helping to improve health in interesting ways. This may includes different diets, using certain supplements, using exercise, mind training & health gadgets. The ideas shared are meant to be actionable so that you can start creating a better you starting today. Please go to the website https://www.biohackerslab.com for all episodes and summary notes from interviews.

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