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

Ozempic Hair, GLP-1 Kids, Gut-Brain Anxiety, Food Additives, Taurine, and more : 1544

Sep 25, 2026 · 14m

Summary

Dave Asprey explores Novo Nordisk’s potential entry into hair loss treatments and the rapid evolution of follicle-reactivating drugs. He reviews a study linking GLP-1 use in adolescents to nutritional deficiencies, highlighting the critical need for early dietary support during rapid weight loss. The episode also examines a counterintuitive finding that stronger stomach-brain electrical synchronization correlates with worse mental health, suggesting excessive interoceptive vigilance. Additionally, Asprey discusses French cohort data linking preservative combinations to hypertension and card…

Topics discussed

Introduction to the 10-minute weekly upgrade Sponsor: Butcher Box for high-quality protein Sponsor: BKFC 94 combat sports event preview Novo Nordisk exploring hair loss drug development GLP-1 drugs and nutritional deficiencies in kids Stomach-brain synchronization linked to mental health Food preservatives and cardiovascular disease risk Sponsor: iRestore red light therapy for hair and skin Sponsor: BrainTap for cognitive performance and sleep Taurine and stress resilience in rat studies Weekly takeaway: auditing the downside of biohacks Outro and medical disclaimers
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