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

Organic Produce, Exercise vs Income, Cat Parasite, Thorne, Loss of Taste, and more... : 1495

Jul 3, 2026 · 10m

Summary

Dave Asprey reviews recent biohacking research, highlighting gut acetate’s role in brain health and the importance of dietary fiber. He discusses GLP-1 drug side effects like smell disturbances, toxoplasmosis risks, and exercise’s mental health benefits. The episode also covers phytonutrient processing by gut bacteria, organic produce lists, and Unilever’s potential acquisition of Thorn supplements.

Topics discussed

Intro and iRestore Red Light Therapy Ad Viome RNA Testing and Personalized Nutrition Ad Gut Microbes, Acetate, and Brain Health Study GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Smell and Taste Disturbances Toxoplasmosis as a Neglected Tropical Disease Exercise Benefits Mental Health More Than Income Viome RNA Testing Ad (Repeat) iRestore Red Light Therapy Ad (Repeat) Phytonutrients and Gut Bacteria Enzyme Diversity EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Produce Lists Unilever Bid for Thorn Supplement Brand Conclusion: Measure Your Health Metrics Disclaimer and Credits
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