The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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In this episode, Gary speaks to Dana White, CEO of the UFC, about his inspiring health transformation. Dana suffered from all five markers of metabolic syndrome, including an alarming triglycerides blood fat level and insulin levels. With commitment and dedication, he followed Gary’s protocol successfully reversed these figures. He shares the dramatic changes he made to his lifestyle - how he prioritized his health and the benefits he reaped - making him feel like he's in his 20s again.

(0:00:00) – Introduction to Dana White and Metabolic Syndrome

(0:03:13) – Dana’s Labs and Numbers

(0:07:40) – Changes in Daily Routine

(0:10:18) – Benefits of Cold-Water Immersion

(0:16:42) – How Improving Your Health Improves Your Business

(0:23:08) – How Gary has Helped Dana’s Family

(0:27:35) – Gary’s Takeaways from Dana’s Journey

(0:32:40) – What Does it Mean to Dana to be an Ultimate Human

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Want to know how to stay at the top of your game over a prolonged period of time? Today we have two time Grammy nominated producer DJ electric electronic dance music entrepreneur, and founder of the trendsetting record label events lifestyle company, Steve Aoki on the podcast. He is such an interesting individual as an artist, entrepreneur and biohacker. In this episode we get a real behind the scenes look at what he does to stay in optimal shape while he’s on the road, what technology he uses to track his progress, why he treats himself like an athlete, and what the high feels like performing in front of a crowd. Steve also walks us through how he has created the unique experience as an entertainer that has him dominating a competitive industry, and what it looked like doing a show for 5 people before he became the Steve Aoki you see today. Tune in for what being an Ultimate Human looks like for Steve, and the collaborations he’s excited for in the future as he will continue to run at this winners pace and feel great doing it.

06:00 How intellectual curiosity drives innovation and success.

09:00 What is the potential of turning science fiction into reality?

15:08 The Guinness World record Steve won.

23:00 How do you maintain peak performance in a high-intensity career on the road?

26:30 What the high feels like being in front of a crowd.

37:15 Challenges of the musician’s lifestyle including maintaining a touring lifestyle.

40:30 Steve Aoki’s meditation practices and devices he uses for tracking progress.

44:45 How to track and biohack your sleep.

51:15 What is unique about the DJ community and how they support each other.

54:45 How has biohacking impacted your career?

57:15 The shift from identifying as a DJ to Entertainer and how entertaining the crowd has changed over the years.

01:06:00 Are there any artists you would love to collaborate with?

01:15:00 How Steve tests new songs on live crowds.

01:17:15 What are you excited about?

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In this short episode of The Ultimate Human, we’re going to shine the spotlight on anxiety. We'll decode anxiety's genetic ties, with a special emphasis on a common gene mutation- MTHFR, and its significant contribution to anxiety. We’ll explore the role of catecholamines like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine in anxiety, even in the absence of fear. Finally, we’ll give some simple nutrition recommendations highlighting how consuming folate-rich foods and supplementing with methylfolate and SAM-E could potentially revolutionize the treatment of anxiety and depression.

(0:00:00) - Understanding Anxiety

(0:06:56) - Genetic Factors of Anxiety

(0:08:46) - Supplementing Nutrients for Positive Outcomes

Journals Cited in this Episode:

• Journal of Clinical Medicine - Folate Insufficiency Due to MTHFR Deficiency Is Bypassed by 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
• Integrative Medicine – Case Report - Anxiety and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Mutation Treated With S-Adenosyl Methionine and Methylated B Vitamins

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In today’s solo episode, Gary takes you through his career journey from assessing mortality risk for life insurance companies to starting a wellness franchise. He’ll share his experiences applying his knowledge of biomarkers and genetics to treat patients by looking at the root causes of disease. He’ll discuss his decades of research, striving to add not just years to your life but life to your years. He’ll also explore the role of gene mutations and nutrient deficiencies, focusing on the MTHFR gene mutation that affects up to 44% of the population and the impact it has on our body's ability to convert folic acid into methylfolate. He discusses the wide range of issues a deficiency in methylation can lead to, including anxiety, depression, and poor gut health. Listen in as we unravel the effects of a gene mutation called COMT on conditions like high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, hypercholesterolemia, and estrogen dominance. Learn how nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of common ailments, and how supplementing with the right nutrients can help restore things like estrogen balance. Join us on this journey towards becoming an Ultimate Human.

Additional Topics Covered Include: Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, OCD, Gut Health, and Brain Fog

The 2 Ingredients to Avoid In Your Supplements: Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin

(0:00:00) - The Ultimate Human

(0:10:45) - Discovering Gene Mutations and Nutrient Deficiencies

(0:22:05) - The Role of Methylation in Health

(0:28:20) - The 2 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Supplements

(0:29:43) - Gene Mutation and Hormonal Imbalance Solution

(0:35:38) - Improving Health Through Natural Practices

JOURNAL ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:

Associations of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms with 24-hour Urinary Catecholamines in individuals with untreated high blood pressure

MTR and MTRR Genes: Methylation cycle and the need for Vitamin B12

Mtrr hypomorphic mutation alters liver morphology, metabolism and fuel storage in mice

Mitochondrial translation requires folate-dependent tRNA methylation

MTR and MTRR Genes: Methylation cycle and the need for Vitamin B12

On the mechanism of homocysteine pathophysiology and pathogenesis: a unifying hypothesis

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In this episode, Gary welcomes the powerful and influential sports media figure, Stephen A. Smith. They'll explore his remarkable journey to better health and anti-aging, his struggle with constant headaches and cholesterol issues, and how he was able to reverse pre-diabetes in just a few short months. They also touch on the profound impact that Stephen's mother had on his life and how her sacrifices and unconditional love have shaped his convictions and approach to fatherhood. Finally, they'll discuss Stephen's frightening encounter with COVID-19, how he battled double pneumonia, and how his renewed commitment to his health saved his life. We also examine the changes he has made in his dietary habits and how these small but significant steps have greatly impacted his health. Tune in as we uncover the transformative power of good health and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.

00:01 - Anti-Aging and Stephen A. Smith'sHealth Transformation Journey

11:48 - The Many Rewards of Sticking to Your Health Goals

17:08 - Small Changes, Major Benefits

27:05 - Stephen's Childhood

33:36 - Overcoming Struggles and Perseverance in Career

37:31 - Stephen?s Battle with COVID-19

48:47 - Commitment to Health and Self-Improvement

1:00:35 - How to Become Our Best Selves

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