The Biohacks Ben Greenfield No Longer Uses (and What He Does Instead)

Mark Hyman

Aug 27, 2025

Episode description

It’s been five years since Ben Greenfield joined me on The Dr. Hyman Show, and a lot has changed. Ben isn’t doing many of the things he once swore by. In fact, he’s discovered that some of the most powerful practices for health and longevity are simpler and more sustainable than the extreme routines he became known for. 

In this episode, we talk about the biohacks he’s left behind, the innovations he still uses, and the deeper priorities that now guide his life. Join us on YouTube for the full talk or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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We discuss:

• How much exercise is truly healthy, and when it starts working against you

• Simple training shifts that build strength and stamina while protecting long-term health

• What recovery tools can actually speed healing and reduce inflammation

• Can light and oxygen really reset your body’s rhythms and improve sleep?

• Why community, family, and spiritual health may be the most overlooked keys to longevity

True longevity isn’t found in extremes—it’s built through balance, connection, and simple daily practices that stand the test of time.

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Episode description

It’s been five years since Ben Greenfield joined me on The Dr. Hyman Show, and a lot has changed. Ben isn’t doing many of the things he once swore by. In fact, he’s discovered that some of the most powerful practices for health and longevity are simpler and more sustainable than the extreme routines he became known for. 

In this episode, we talk about the biohacks he’s left behind, the innovations he still uses, and the deeper priorities that now guide his life. Join us on YouTube for the full talk or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

[YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL]

We discuss:

• How much exercise is truly healthy, and when it starts working against you

• Simple training shifts that build strength and stamina while protecting long-term health

• What recovery tools can actually speed healing and reduce inflammation

• Can light and oxygen really reset your body’s rhythms and improve sleep?

• Why community, family, and spiritual health may be the most overlooked keys to longevity

True longevity isn’t found in extremes—it’s built through balance, connection, and simple daily practices that stand the test of time.

View Show Notes From This Episode


Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast

Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal

https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast

Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health

https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox

Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive

This episode is brought to you by  Sunlighten, Paleovalley, Function Health,Timeline, AirDoctor and LMNT.

Visit sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 on your purchase with code HYMAN. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to ge


Mindsip insights from this episode:

Utilize family meetings to enhance happiness and legacy

Creating a family mission statement and holding daily family meetings can be a more powerful tool for happiness and legacy than many physical biohacks.

Limit exercise to reduce risks of atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness

Exceeding 150 minutes of moderate or 70 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week can increase risks like atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness.

Incorporate super-slow weight training for strength and cardiovascular gains

Moving muscles very slowly under tension for up to two minutes can provide significant strength and cardiovascular benefits with a low risk of injury.

Apply salmon sperm DNA for regenerative facial treatment

A new aesthetic trend involves applying a DNA isolate from salmon sperm to the face after microneedling for its apparent regenerative results.

Ground every floor in your house for natural connection

You can ground every floor of your house with a copper conductive surface that feeds into the earth, making you feel like you're barefoot outside.

Combat loneliness to reduce health risks

The Surgeon General identified loneliness as being the health equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Combine vibration, light, and sound therapy to reduce stress

Using haptic vibration, light, and sound therapy together is a powerful way to down-regulate the nervous system and rapidly reduce stress.

Eat healthy carbohydrates at night for stable blood sugar

A strategy to maintain stable blood sugar is to eat low-carb all day and then have a large serving of healthy carbohydrates with your evening meal.

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