The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Semen Switch, Chewing Gum, Creatine Cheat, Cancer Plants, and Bedtime Risk : 1467

May 15, 2026 · 10m

Summary

Dave Asprey reviews five biohacking stories, including creatine’s benefits for sleep-deprived cognition and microplastics in gum. He discusses how irregular bedtimes double heart attack risk and highlights a reversible sperm production switch in mice. The episode also covers the genetic mapping of a Kratom compound for potential drug development, urging listeners to view all exposures as biological signals.

Topics discussed

Intro and sponsor ads for Kill Switch, Viome Fluoride study clarification and apology Creatine boosts cognition during sleep deprivation Microplastics found in all commercial chewing gums Irregular bedtimes double cardiovascular risk Kratom genome map reveals mitraphylene pathway Sponsor ad for Redmond Leaf toothpaste Sponsor ad for Gatlin optimization program Reversible male fertility switch discovered Conclusion: Everything is a signal and outro
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