Why I Hate Biohacking (5 disturbing examples)
Brad Stanfield
Jan 21, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Reevaluate Wim Hof method due to lack of cardiovascular benefits
A 2023 randomized controlled trial found the Wim Hof method had no positive effects on cardiovascular parameters, perceived stress, or vitality.
Avoid metformin to preserve exercise benefits and testosterone levels
For non-diabetics, metformin blunts the positive effects of exercise by about 50% and lowers testosterone levels.
Avoid vitamin E supplements to reduce health risks
A Cochrane review suggests that Vitamin E supplements may actually increase all-cause death rates.
Debunk intermittent fasting autophagy myth for effective health strategies
The 16-hour fast that powerfully activates autophagy in mice is the equivalent of a human fasting for four to seven days.
Stop fearing glucose spikes; focus on post-meal levels
It is normal for blood glucose to spike after you eat, and what really matters is the level two hours after the meal, not the immediate peak.
Utilize pulsatile insulin secretion to lower insulin resistance
Pulsatile (up and down) insulin secretion is physiologically useful and lowers insulin resistance more effectively than a flat, constant level.
Live fully by prioritizing health, not the other way around
The goal is to be healthy so that you can live your life, not to live your life in order to be healthy.
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