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

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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