The Best Way To Use Hydrogen For Health, Finding A Good Hormone Doctor, Why Alcohol ISN’T Always Bad For You (But Weed Might Be!) & More Solosode 496
Ben Greenfield
Jan 24, 2026
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Inhale hydrogen for maximum health benefits
Hydrogen inhalation is the highest throughput delivery method, equivalent to drinking hundreds of bottles of hydrogen water at once.
Avoid alcohol while in ketosis to maintain metabolic balance
Being in a state of ketosis may make alcohol more problematic as they both use the same metabolic pathways and can deplete NAD.
Avoid late-evening drinking to protect sleep quality
The negative impact of alcohol on sleep is primarily from late-evening drinking, whereas a glass with an early dinner is likely not an issue.
Utilize extreme melatonin doses to combat severe jet lag
For severe jet lag, a biohacking protocol involves taking a massive 300-900mg dose of melatonin for the first one to two nights.
Avoid nightly THC use to protect cognitive function and mitochondrial health
Using THC-containing cannabis every night to sleep is not recommended due to its potential negative impact on cognitive function and mitochondrial health.
Choose hormone replacement therapy wisely; avoid pellet-pushing doctors
When seeking hormone replacement therapy, avoid doctors who push pellets as they cannot be adjusted and may be a sign of 'lazy medicine.'.
Question the reliability of microplastic research in food
An EU Food Safety Authority review concluded that most major studies on microplastics in food are unreliable or corrupted.
Leverage hydrogen to enhance mitochondrial energy production
A recent study shows hydrogen works by creating a small, beneficial stress on mitochondria, which improves their long-term energy production.
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