The Foods That Starve Cancer | William Li : 1481
Jun 9, 2026 · 1h 3m
Summary
Host Dave Asprey interviews functional medicine physician Dr. William Li, who developed over 40 medical treatments. They discuss biohacking for longevity, including Li’s research on food’s potency against cancer and the balance of angiogenesis. Topics cover gene therapies like Clotho, the importance of tracking health metrics, and managing stress through vagus nerve stimulation to enhance resilience and extend healthspan.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: iRestore, InsideTracker, and Caldera Lab
Dr. William Lee's background in functional medicine
Food extracts vs. pharmaceuticals in cancer research
Angiogenesis, blood vessel growth, and physiological balance
VEGF, growth factors, and the concept of biohacking
Sponsor: Caldera Lab skincare and Gatlin health
Investing in healthspan and the story of a centenarian uncle
Centenarian research: genetics, lifestyle, and longevity clues
Stress resilience, vagus nerve stimulation, and mindset
Mitochondrial energy, inflammation markers, and AI in health
Vascular health, pulse wave velocity, and Arterosil sponsor
Sponsor: Changing Your State conference and vascular aging
Microplastics in blood vessels, plaque, and environmental exposure
Nasal breathing, olfactory stem cells, and brain health
Tongue anatomy, sleep apnea, and oral posture
Retinal scanning, AI simulation, and future of biohacking
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