Biohacking Cannabis: The DNA Science of Plant Medicine
Dave Asprey
28 oct 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Administer cannabis sublingually for optimal therapeutic effects
The most effective way to take cannabis for therapeutic purposes is sublingually as an oil or tincture to bypass the liver, which alters Delta-9 THC into a different metabolite.
Increase CBD dosage if you're a genetic ultra-rapid metabolizer
If CBD has no effect on you, you may be a genetic 'ultra-rapid metabolizer' of it and require two to three times the standard dose to achieve a therapeutic level.
Screen participants with specific genotype for new Alzheimer's drug trial
A clinical trial for a new Alzheimer's drug that inhibits galectin-3 (TB006) is now screening out participants with a specific genotype (rs4644) for whom the drug is known to be ineffective.
Test genetics before prescribing antidepressants to avoid risks
Prescribing antidepressants without a pharmacogenomics test is dangerous, as genetics determine if a drug will work or cause severe side effects like suicidal thoughts.
Manage stress by understanding your FAAH gene variant
A genetic variant in the FAAH gene can cause you to break down your natural 'bliss molecule' (anandamide) faster, leading to prolonged stress responses and inflammation.
Utilize genetic testing to assess psychedelic safety
Genetic testing can reveal predispositions to adverse effects from psychedelics like LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin, including the risk of a potentially fatal condition called serotonin syndrome.
Manage GLP-1 doses to balance longevity and health risks
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic can be longevity drugs at low microdoses, but high doses for weight loss will shorten your life by causing muscle and bone density loss if not managed properly.
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