
How To Live Longer And Healthier For Women
Bryan Johnson
Apr 16, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Track ovulation by monitoring basal body temperature rise
You can confirm ovulation has occurred by tracking your basal body temperature, which will increase by 1 degree Fahrenheit right after.
Sync training intensity with your menstrual cycle phases
In the first half of your cycle (follicular phase) you should push harder, and in the second half (luteal phase) you should slow down and prioritize recovery.
Incorporate pelvic floor exercises for lifelong health
Pelvic floor exercises are important for all women throughout life, not just after pregnancy, because of the extra weight from internal organs.
Question pregnancy supplement recommendations for ethical testing
Many supplements are not recommended for pregnant women simply because it is ethically difficult to test them on that population, not because they are proven harmful.
Manage PMS symptoms with Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and melatonin
During the luteal phase, you can manage PMS symptoms with Ashwagandha and Rhodiola, and take melatonin for sleep disturbances.
Sync carbohydrate intake with menstrual cycle phases
Your body has better carbohydrate tolerance during the follicular phase, so you can consume more carbs then and should lower intake during the luteal phase.
Adjust protein intake according to menstrual cycle phases
Consume 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight in the follicular phase, and increase it to 2 grams during the luteal phase to maintain muscle.
Recognize menopause after 12 months without a menstrual cycle
You have officially hit menopause once it has been 12 full months since your last menstrual cycle.
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