Ben Greenfield

Who else thinks “hospital gardens” seem like a good idea? bbc.com/news/articles/…

In this episode, @BenGreenfield joins me to discuss biohacking, recovery, and why sunlight, movement, fresh air, and time outdoors remain some of the most powerful tools for better health. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=jJ8Suq… #TheSecretaryKennedyPodcast

Biohacker Parents Be Like... youtu.be/wwuntuoWwFs?si… via @YouTube

The Boundless Life podcast has long been a cornerstone of my work, reaching millions with expert insights on health and performance. I'm hiring an experienced producer to lead the Boundless Life podcast. This role involves more than production; you'll oversee the team, growth, and strategic direction of the show. If you're driven by meaningful work and want to help people across the world live fuller, healthier lives, I'd love to hear from you. You can explore more about the role and apply here: bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast-produc…

In this episode, @BenGreenfield joins me to explore everything from cold plunges, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, peptides, and stem cells to exercise, recovery, and metabolic health. Watch now. #TheSecretaryKennedyPodcast

I sat down and chopped it up good with @SecKennedy on “The Science of Biohacking, Longevity, and Human Performance” youtu.be/jJ8SuqhYfRM?si…

Low carb + low calories appears to be the MOST effective combo for fat loss (vs. just restricting carbs, just restricting calories, or doing neither): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37226271/ - add in protein hyperfeeding and you’ve got a recipe for muscle gain and fat loss

“Perfectly combining” plant proteins is still inferior to animal proteins when it comes to muscle protein synthesis: ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-… (and let’s face it, it’s just EASIER to eat a steak than it is to wander around the kitchen mixing up the right ratios of beans, nuts, seeds, rice, grains, etc.).

The notion that “creatine is bad for your kidneys” is based on the idea that your doctor might see elevated creatinine and be concerned about your kidneys. But there’s no evidence that elevated creatinine from taking creatine is a problem for the kidneys, and this latest study backs that up: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42035842/

Psychiatrist Phil Stutz on the immediate rewards of bad habits: “The impulses for all of our bad habits travel along the same path – a straight shot to immediate gratification through what I call the lower channel... Lower channel functioning is a disaster. When the pleasure is over, we’re left with nothing.” via @farnamstreet

Even what seems like *tiny* movement snacks (e.g. 1 to 5 minutes of exercise, 3 times per day, 3 to 7 days per week) improve cardiorespiratory fitness, including an increase in VO2max: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41950555

Anyone connected to @rustyrockets? I just read his new book (How to Become a Christian amzn.to/4e5QWod)… … and I want to invite him to North Idaho to record a podcast. :)

This Nighttime Routine Solves 95% of Your Sleep Issues. youtu.be/f6YEB1ID4QU?si… via @YouTube

The rest of the variables might surprise you. Watch the full video:youtu.be/f6YEB1ID4QU

Want to know exactly how I sleep like a champ? Sleep supplements get most of the attention, but in my experience, a few simple variables have a much bigger impact on sleep quality. Here’s what you need to know:

Light. Most people pay attention to what they take before bed. Far fewer pay attention to their sleep environment.

Temperature. The first one we take care of before we even go into the bedroom.

If up to 50% of lifespan (based on this recent study science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…) is based on inherited genetic traits, this doesn’t just mean you’re “unlucky” because you didn’t get to choose your parents… remember: genetics is the gun, but your lifestyle and environment (epigenetics!) are the triggers.

It’s a great mental challenge and good training for perserverance and endurance, but research shows ultrarunning accelerates red blood cell aging via inflammation and imbalances of interleukin-6, kynurenine, oxidation, and copper: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… … …there was accelerated aging and increased breakdown of red blood cells after just 40 km of racing and this was even more pronounced at 171 km (no surprises there!). For more on why long, slow endurance training may not be the best way to stay fit, listen to my recent podcast with @Mark_Sisson here: bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/mark-s…