BioHackers Lab: Health Show for How to Live Your Best Life

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Iain Campbell, a metabolic psychiatry researcher at the University of Edinburgh, to explore the emerging science behind using ketogenic diets as a potential treatment for bipolar disorder and other serious mental health conditions.

With both scientific expertise and lived experience of bipolar type II, Iain shares how nutritional ketosis may be more than just a physical health tool — it might be a game-changer for mental health too. We dive into the connection between metabolism, brain energy, glutamate, circadian rhythms, and psychiatric medications — and what happens when these systems go o...

On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Dr. Glen Jeffery from University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology about his groundbreaking red light therapy research.

Learn how red light can improve our vision by recharging retinal mitochondria and even help control blood sugar levels by affecting systemic mitochondrial functions.

Dr. Jeffery shares insights on the mechanisms of red light therapy, the implications of light sources on health, and the potential to enhance quality of life through innovative lighting solutions. Discover the fascinating applications and benefits of red light therapy in both eye health and...

On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Chris Cornell. We discuss Chris's incredible journey of transformation. Despite being in poor shape at 51, Chris turned his life around through dedication to nutrition and fitness, achieving peak health well into his 60s.

He shares how a low-carb diet and resistance training helped him lose excess weight sustainably and regain physical strength and muscle growth, all while overcoming challenges along the way like a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Chris also delves into his approach to satiety, meal replacements, and the importance of setting simple, consistent rules...

On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Dr. Ana Rosa MD PhD, a radiologist with over 25 years of experience all about the dangers of visceral fat, PLUS what she did personally to reduce her high visceral fat levels.

Dr. Rosa shares her extensive knowledge and personal experience in:
👉 How to deal with excess visceral fat
👉 Why measuring visceral fat levels is a crucial biomarker
👉 How it silently impacts our health

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Dr Rosa explains what visceral fat is, how it surrou...

Want to understand what is the Satiety Per Calorie Model or a High Satiety Diet? Join me and Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt in this episode of Biohackers Lab as we discuss a groundbreaking approach to nutrition—the Satiety Per Calorie Model (SPC).

Dr. Eenfeldt, founder and CEO of DietDoctor, introduces Hava, a new app that uses cutting-edge AI technology to help users identify foods that promote satiety and better health outcomes.

We delve into various aspects of nutrition, from the impact of ultra-processed foods to practical dietary adjustments that can aid in weight loss and disease pr...

CEO and founder of ProofPilot, Matthew Amsden, is today’s guest interview.

Matthew talks to us about his company ProofPilot. He explains how it is making research easily available to consumer good companies that traditionally didn't have opportunities to run these types of studies.

We then find out about the type of products that can be tested, how the research can be conducted remotely and who can participate in the studies.

We also go into discussing managing placebos, using alternatives such as case controls or wait-list controls, study reliability, avoiding conflict of interest an...

Practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of Duration Health, Dr Benjamin Jack, is today’s guest interview.

Benjamin talks to us about the emergency medicine kit service his company can provide people.

He explains what type of medicine and tools the kit contains and who could benefit from getting one. We then find out about the process of obtaining one and physician support it includes. We also go into discussing where the medication comes from, the kits shelf-life, renewal process, pricing and payment options as well as advice on when it is a good idea to...

Dentist, Dr Meghna Dassani, is today’s guest interview.

Meghna talks to us all about how to identify and ways to deal with sleep apnea. She explains what sleep apnea is and how to recognise the signs and symptoms.

We then find out that sleep disordered breathing should never be ignored as it can lead to more serious problems and what we can do to treat it.

We also go into discussing sleep apnoea in children, the importance of breastfeeding in early development, snoring, how dentist can help diagnose breathing problems, risk factors su...

Captain of the American Butchers’ Guild Team and head butcher at Taylor’s Market, Danny Johnson, is today’s guest interview.

Danny talks to us about how to choose the best cuts of meat for your budget. He explains why it is a good idea to build a good relationship with your butcher and how to know when you found a good one.

We then find out about sourcing meat and get tips on lesser known cuts of meat, how to talk to your butcher, buying in bulk and how trends drive prices.

We als...

The man behind the Bodyweight Strength Training YouTube channel, Jerry Teixeira (JT), is today’s guest interview.

JT talks to us about how you can get superior results at home without the use of gym equipment. He explains why we should focus on compound movements to build strength for the best and fastest results.

We then find out about the benefits of callisthenics as well as how maintaining our strength and incorporating exercise in general into our routine are vital for health and longevity.

We also go into discussing age related muscle loss, ho...

Sleep, nutrition, and metabolism researcher, Greg Potter (PhD), is today’s guest interview.

Greg talks to us all about sleep quality and the many factors that influence it. He explains where to begin when fixing a broken sleep schedule and why good sleep hygiene is important.

We then find out about what makes good sleep quality and the many factors that influence this; in particular we talk about how diet affects sleep.

We also go into discussing chrononutrition and time restricted eating, stimulus control, metabolic health, carbohydrates, creatine, shift work, stimulant consumption and ca...

Associate Professor, Dr Ben Bikman, is today’s guest interview.

Ben is back with us to talk about how insulin resistance is making us sick.

He explains how a wide range of diseases are in some ways connected to insulin resistance and how lifestyle interventions in terms of diet can stop progression.

We then find out about different types of fat and combining fat with carbohydrates. We also go into discussing listener questions about protein, low ketones, the carnivore diet, OMAD, high fat meal replacement shakes, as well as tips on mitigating the in...

Owner of SES Research and founder of MyVitalC, Chris Burres, is today’s guest interview.

Chris talks to us all about the anti-aging supplement, C60. He explains how research has shown that C60, when taken as a ESS60 supplement in olive oil, improves longevity and has a range of other possible health benefits.

We then find out about why ESS60 is the preferred supplement form and the problems that may arise when processing C60.

We also go into discussing toxicity, solvents, different oil mediums, the perfect dosage, olive oil, healthy skepticism, various reported be...

Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Tim Spector, is today’s guest interview.

Tim shares with us the importance of considering our own gut microbiome when making nutrition choices.

He explains how the gut microbiome trumps genetics in determining how we respond to diet and why we develop disease. We then find out about why generalised nutrition advice fails and how personalised prediction models might soon give us highly individualised diet recommendations.

We also go into discussing what data on twin studies tells us, other important factors such as circadian rhythms, timing of meals, fasting, mi...

Husband and wife carnivores, Laura and Chris Spath, are today’s guest interview.

They share with us how switching to a carnivore diet helped them lose 250 pounds of excess weight and regain their health.

They explain their diet background and the health scare that led them to considering an all meat diet.

We then find out about what made this diet different from keto and low carb. and why it worked long-term to help them keep their weight off.

We also go into discussing satiety, family dynamics, reversing type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, bl...

Author of the blog Fire in a Bottle and creator of The Croissant Diet, Brad Marshall, is today’s guest interview.

Brad shares with us how The Croissant Diet that he came up with helped him lose weight and reduce his waist size.

He explains how historical French way of eating inspired the idea of creating the Croissant Diet weight loss experiment and the scientific hypothesis behind it.

We then find out about why fat quality trumps macros, why Brad decided to increase the stearic acid ratio in the butter he was using an...

Life sciences entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Seed, Raja Dhir, is today’s guest interview.

Raja shares with us how the right probiotics can improve and optimise our health.

He explains exactly what probiotics are, the differences between probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics and what to look out for when choosing a suitable strain.

We then find out about upcoming research into the role of microbes in a myriad of conditions and their application in improving digestion, skin and cardiovascular conditions as well as oral health, cancer therapies, food allergies and more.

We al...

Founder of Ra Optics, Matt Maruca, is today’s guest interview.

Matt explains what is 'The Light Diet' and why it is so important in restoring the health of our mitochondria.

He explains the artificial light we are exposed to damages our mitochondria which are critical for our health.

We then find out about the importance of getting out into the sunlight and minimising artificial blue light exposure.

We also go into discussing WiFi, nutrition, exercise, the inner light principle, different wavelengths of light and Matt shares tips on achieving a be...

Co-founders of Apollo Neuroscience Inc. and inventors of Apollo technology, Dr David Rabin MD, PhD and Kathryn Fantauzzi, are today’s guest interview.

Dave and Kathryn help me review how the new wearable technology Apollo that they designed works to help restore balance to our nervous system and manage stress levels.

They explain how Apollo uses vibration to help rapidly restore balance through our sense of touch.

We then find out about the clinical studies and case studies that showed improvements to heart rate variability, sleep and focus.

We also go in...

Urologist and male sexual health expert, Dr Judson Brandeis, is today’s guest interview.

Judson discusses the issue most men are afraid to talk about, erectile dysfunction (ED).

He explains all about what erectile dysfunction is and how we can recognise and test if we have a problem.

We then find out about different types of erectile dysfunction, different treatment options  from medication to diet, exercise and supplements, plus, how GAINSWave shock wave therapy treatment can help fix the root of the problem.

We also go into discussing prostate cancer and ED...

Adjunct Professor, Biotech Entrepreneur and former Head of Research at Virta Health, Dr James McCarter (MD, PhD), is today’s guest interview.

James is back with us today to debunk the top 12 common myths about the ketogenic diet for diabetics.

He uses data from peer reviewed studies as well as Virta’s own data from following Type 2 diabetics to explain why these claims against low carb or ketogenic diet are not true.

We then find out about what the reality is when it comes to sustainability, ketoacidosis, blood-sugar, cardiovascular disease and cholesterol, inflammation, thyr...

Co-founder and CEO of Natural Stacks, Roy Krebs, is today’s guest interview.

Roy shares with us the important things to consider and lookout for when buying high quality CBD oil in a poorly regulated market.

He explains how to spot fakes and avoid tainted products that can result in unwanted side-effects.

We then find out about the different extraction processes and boutique vs industrial grown hemp.

We also go into discussing the importance of lab-testing, carrier oils, omega-3s, full-spectrum vs isolate oils, marijuana vs hemp, THC and the important qu...

A physician and expert in nutrition and in the role omega-3-fatty-acids have on our health, Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, M.D, is today’s guest interview.

Artemis shares with us why maintaining a good balance of omega-6/omega-3 fatty acids is essential to our health and well-being.

She explains the negative effects and symptoms that can result from an imbalance in the ratio.

We then find out about how the introduction of vegetable oils and grain-based animal feeds has altered our food supply and in turn our fatty acid ratios.

We al...

Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician with a Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine certification, Dr. Scott Sherr M.D, is today’s guest interview.

Scott describes what HBOT (i.e.hyperbaric medicine or hyperbaric oxygen therapy) is and how it works.

He teaches us about oxygen saturation and the benefits of hyperbaric chambers: decreased inflammation, reversing hypoxia, killing bugs and releasing stem cells.

We then find out about oxidative stress and ways to protect yourself as well as important risk factors and contraindications to consider.

We also go into discussing the limits of pulse ox...

Australian dentist and holistic health advocate, Dr. Ron Ehrlich, is today’s guest interview. Ron shares with us his personal story of how he coped with a prostate cancer diagnosis. He explains what he believes are the five types of stresses that put a daily strain on our health. We then find out about the five pillars of health that can help us counteract these negative stress effects and help support our health and recovery ability. We also go into discussing balancing blood chemistry, vitamin D, sleep, meditation, PSA levels, reducing carbohydrate intake, fasting, dental health and mouth taping. Ro...

Health coach, Leigh Ewin, is today’s guest interview. Leigh shares with us how cold exposure training, starting by using a cold shower, can benefit us. He explains what cold adaptation is and the best ways to incorporate cold showers into our routine. We then find out about the two components of the Wim Hof Method, what studies show about cold exposure benefits and the optimal temperatures at which we can begin to see these. We also go into discussing why we shiver, exercise, cycling hot saunas and cold exposure as well as safe ways to try dipping into a...

Scientist, Dr Michael Lustgarten PhD, is today’s guest interview. Michael shares with us how our gut microbiome affects ageing. He explains what some of the main hallmarks of ageing are and how the health of our gut determines how well we age. We then find out what Michael does himself to live longer and healthier. We start looking about how a high-fiber diet can help and what the impacts of too much protein may be. We also go into discussing checking biomarkers, sarcopenia (muscle loss), intestinal permeability, insulin resistance, deep sleep, probiotic supplements, faecal transplants, the benefits of fa...

Founder of the ENDMYOPIA website, Jake Steiner, is today’s guest interview. Jake shares with us how myopia can be reversed without the use of prescription lenses. He explains what causes myopia and why the use of prescription lenses actually exacerbates the problem due to lens-induced myopia. We then find out about pseudo myopia, astigmatism and ocular dominance as well as the two main factors impacting myopia, muscle spasm and eyeball shape. We also go into discussing screen addiction, diet, supplements, sun gazing, and tips on lifestyle changes. Go to the show notes for episode 91 at https://www.biohackerslab.co...

Nutritional scientist, Dr Chris Masterjohn, PhD, is today’s guest interview. Chris shares with us the best ways to start assessing your nutrient status and how he came up with a cheat sheet - Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to help guide us in understanding the blood test numbers. He explains what current lab tests and RDA’s tell us and why they aren't always the best indicator of nutrient status for vitamins and minerals. We then find out about depletion/repletion studies and the problem with a general lack of data. We also go into discussing othe...

Biochemical Engineer and Fat Emperor, Ivor Cummins, is today’s guest interview. Ivor shares with us why the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is the most reliable measure of heart disease. He explains what the CAC score tells us in terms of heart attack risk and how it actually measures disease progression rather than risk factors. We then find out about why seemingly healthy people die prematurely of heart attacks, where to get tested and reversing/slowing progression of disease. We also go into discussing other useful markers, calcium supplements, diet, as well as other factors including ApoE4 genotypes an...

Co-founder of Nutrita and Neuroscientist, Raphael Sirtoli, is today’s guest interview. Raphael shares how his new venture, the low-carb/keto food search engine by Nutrita came about. He explains how The Nutrita app scoring system works and helps people make informed food choices more easily with their keto and low-carb friendly nutrition tracker. We then find out about the three food ratings Nutrita uses: the keto score, nutrient density score and insulin index, as well as how their macro calculator works and the more in-depth nutrient breakdown option. We also go into discussing bad data, Nutrita’s data sour...

A qualified ‘renegade’ pharmacist and holistic wellness expert, Niraj Naik, is today’s guest interview. Niraj shares how breathwork training can change your physiology to help healing and promote health. He helps explain the science behind why it is important to regulate the amount of oxygen we take in with breathing exercises. We then find out about how the oxidative stress that results in our bodies from over-breathing results in disease and what triggers this response. We also go into discussing stopping the need for medication, different breathing techniques, improving our efficiency at using oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen chambers vs interm...

Functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Paul Saladino (MD), is today’s guest interview. Paul shares his perspective on the nose-to-tail carnivore diet. He helps explain why the nose-to-tail approach is key when adopting an all-meat diet (esp. long-term) and why certain people have great results on this type of diet. We then find out which plant foods can be more problematic than others and what elements are essential in a nose-to-tail diet if we want to avoid deficiencies. We also go into discussing intestinal permeability, mental health, longevity, supplements, iodine, collagen, balance in terms of micronutrient ratios such as copper an...

Sport exercise physician, Dr. Paul Mason, is today’s guest interview on episode 85 of the Biohackers Lab podcast. Paul shares with us how lectins could be impacting on our health. He helps explain what lectins are, where they are found and how different types of lectins affect different cell types. We then find out the role of lectins in autoimmune disease and metabolic conditions. We also go into discussing how lectins hinder weight loss in low-carb/keto diets, intestinal permeability and how to test for it as well as treatment advice. Go to the show notes for episode 85 at ht...

An entomologist and raw-meat carnivore, Andrew Graf, is today’s guest interview on episode 84 of the Biohackers Lab podcast. He shares with us why he chose to switch to a 100% raw-meat diet and why he believes it works for him. We then find out how he started and what type of meat he eats. We also go into discussing food safety, grass-fed vs conventionally raised, the gut pH and immunity, fat and organ meats, health improvements and satiety, animal treatment as well as his thoughts on salt and caffeine. Go to the show notes for episode 84 at https://www.bi...

A chiropractor with a focus on clinical nutrition, Dr Darren Schmidt, is today’s guest interview on episode 83 of the Biohackers Lab podcast. He shares his perspective on the ketogenic diet, as well as the essential protein and fat intakes. We then find out the importance of dealing with underlying health problems and the role of lactic acidosis on the mechanisms of disease. We also go into discussing what lactic acidosis is, ways to test for it, what symptoms to look out for, effective detoxing, how it can affect ketosis. Go to the show notes for episode 83 at https://ww...

A raw carnivore and nutrient-dense animal food advocate, Frank Tufano, is today’s guest interview. He shares what he considers to be the healthiest diet. We then find out why we should aim to eat animal foods with high nutrient density foods in the same vein as our ancestors. We also go into discussing issues with the carnivore diet, avoiding inflammatory omega-6 meat products, commercially raised vs grass-fed, raw vs cooked, nutrient density of organ meats and fat, seafood diets, cholesterol, glucose, D3 deficiency and of course ancestral/indigenous diets. Go to the show notes for episode 82 at https://ww...

Board Certified family physician, Dr Ken Berry, is today’s guest interview. He is back to share his take on the carnivore diet. We find out about why he chose to make the switch to carnivore, the benefits he experienced and why he considers carnivore to be just a subset of the ketogenic diet. We also go into discussing EAT-Lancet guidelines, cyclical carnivorism, hypercarnivorism, the keto spectrum, if ancestry matters, as well as meat quality and quantity considerations. Go to the show notes for episode 81 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep81-dr-ken-berry/ for more links & highlights.

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Author, biohacker and high-performance coach, Siim Land, is today’s guest interview. He shares his thoughts on the ketogenic diet and explains why intermittent fasting is so beneficial. We then find out about the best ways to start getting into intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating for beginners. We also go into discussing multi-day fasts, autophagy and its benefits, longevity, cognition, working out, effects of coffee/tea, the best ways to break fasts, as well as the more extreme dry fasting method. Go to the show notes for episode 80 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep80-siim-land/ for more links & highlights.

Carnivore diet advocate & former senior lecturer in clinical and exercise physiology, nutrition, research methods and statistics, Bart Kay, is today’s guest interview. He shares his experiences as an academic and explains why he chose to switch to a strict carnivore diet. We then find out about why nutrition is not taught the way it should be in schools, the difficulties in finding reliable nutrition advice and the problems in establishing cause and effect in nutrition science. We also go into discussing money informing research results, skewed data, prevailing nutritional myths, carnivore diet benefits as well as why he be...

Nutritionist and ketogenic diet specialist, Maria Emmerich, is today’s guest interview. She shares tips on how to start, or get back into, the ketogenic diet using her 30-day ketogenic cleanse. We then find out what the typical meals look like and why the cleanse doesn't include any dairy or nuts. We also go into discussing intermittent fasting, mitochondria hacks, weight loss, muscle mass, macros vs percentages, carb withdrawals and dealing with cravings as well as alcohol and tips on eating out. Go to the show notes for episode 78 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep78-maria-emmerich/ for more links & hi...

World-record holding professional street basketball player, Tom “Conman” Connors, is today’s guest interview. He explains how he went from feeling great and performing at the top of his game to collapsing on stage and a viral meningitis diagnosis. We then find out about how the extreme exhaustion and the slow recovery led him to search for alternative solutions and how traditional Chinese acupuncture resulted in marked improvement and recovery when everything else failed. We also go into discussing nutrition, lights, managing energy levels, supplementing with herbs and vitamins, as well as advice for aspiring basketballer's. Go to the show n...

Leading Functional Medicine expert and practitioner, author of Ketoterian, Dr Will Cole, is today’s guest interview. He explains how we can get the benefits of a ketogenic way of eating, on a (mostly or entirely) plant-based diet. We then find out about what being a ketotarian means and how it can be tailored to vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian eating plans. We also go into discussing vegan-keto sources of protein and fat, eating to satiety, inflammation and intestinal permeability, cholesterol, sourcing produce, tracking results, intermittent fasting and the importance of listening to your body and finding what works for yo...

Record holding endurance athlete and coach, Zach Bitter, is today’s guest interview. He explains how he transitioned from a high carb to a ketogenic diet to improve his recovery and longevity. We then find out about how he adjusts his carb intake according to training demands to maximise his performance. We also go into discussing hydration, supplements, sleep, stress management, footwear, why timing and context is vital, as well as some of the biggest mistakes Zach sees people make. Go to the show notes for episode 75 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep75-zach-bitter/ for more links & highlights.

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Cardiovascular research scientist and author, Dr James DiNicolantonio, is today’s guest interview. He explains how the different types of fat consumed affect our health and which fats we should be eating. We then find out about some advantages of omega 3 ALA’s in terms of weight loss and energy. We also go into discussing best cooking oils/fats, best sources of omega 3, oxidation and environmental pollutants, fish and krill oil supplements, astaxanthin, pastured eggs and grass fed meat as well as fat and diabetes, vegan diets, bacterial endotoxins and more. Go to the show notes for episode 74 at http...

Professional baseball player Robby Rowland, is today’s guest interview. Robby shares with us some insights into the world of baseball and the benefits of ketogenic diet for professional athletes. He explains how an overhaul of his diet and a switch to keto improved his energy and cognition and he never felt better. We then find out how the adaptation period affected his performance, the importance of supplementation during this period and timing the diet switch. We also go into discussing travelling on keto, experimenting with ratios and intermittent fasting, importance of protein, sleep, circadian rhythms and more. Go to...

Host of popular YouTube Channel the Vegetable Police and former vegan, Kasey Stern, is today's guest interview. Kasey shares with us how he healed his Ulcerative Colitis on a raw vegan fruit-based diet and why he then transitioned to carnivore. He explains how the carnivore diet finally resolved the ongoing problems he was experiencing with his energy levels, acne and digestion. We then find out what it was like to transition from vegan to carnivore and the challenges he faced. We also go into discussing experimenting with adding more variety of foods, the online response, animal welfare and keeping...

Microbiologist, Amy Proal PhD, is today's guest interview. Amy shares with us new research about the microbiome (and virome) and the vital role they play in health and disease. She helps to explain what the microbiome is and how virtually every part of our body has its own microbiome community. We then find out what this means for the way we think about disease and treatment. We also go into the gut-brain access, what we can do to improve our microbiome, stool tests, and why Amy believes a paradigm shift is needed focusing on supporting the immune system and...

Data-scientist and carnivore diet proponent, Amber O’Hearn, is today’s guest interview. Amber is back with us today to share some more valuable information about how ketosis and micronutrients affect brain health. She helps to explain how ketosis differs in humans to other animals and the evolutionary perspective of why our brains thrive on ketones. We then find out about suckling ketosis and the difference in transition time to ketosis between adults and children. We also go into discussing essential micronutrients for brain growth, development and maintenance, RDAs and how bioavailability of nutrients depends on diet, organ meats as w...

Actor, speaker, and health and fitness advocate William Shewfelt, is today's guest interview. William shares with us why he went from following a vegan diet to a a more ketogenic carnivorous diet. He helps to explain how a carnivorous diet resolved some of his niggling issues and gave him incredible results in terms of health and body composition. We then find out more about what his exact diet is, training schedule and supplementation. We also go into discussing tips for resolving acne problems, coffee, fasting, organ meats, and bone marrow, as well as the benefits of setting your own...

Holistic vet and President of The Raw Feeding Veterinary Society, Dr Nick Thompson, is today's guest interview. Nick shares with us a vet's perspective on how the raw food diet benefits your family cat or dog. He helps to explain that current vet practices don't seem to focus on the root causes of disease. Nutrition is a key factor in initiating, maintaining, but also, treating a myriad of conditions. We then find out about the differences between what cats and dogs are designed to eat, plus the problems with mineral supplements and an unvaried diet. We also go into...

Raw pet food company, Bella & Duke team member and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, Rowan Sanderson, is today's guest interview. Rowan shares with us how raw dog food helps improve dogs health and longevity. He helps to explain what raw dog food is and how dogs suffer from similar health issues as humans due to poor quality, processed food they are not meant to consume. We then find out about how the raw diet is superior nutritionally, improves the microbiome and common concerns such as salmonella and other bacteria. We also go into discussing longevity, raw pet food components and...

Neurobiologist, clinical researcher and head of Paleomedicina research group, Dr Zsofia Clemens, is today's guest interview. Zsofia shares with us how the Palaeolithic-Ketogenic diet (PKD) is helping people cure various diseases. She helps to explain what the PKD is and how it is different from the classical ketogenic approach. We then find out about why we shouldn't consume dairy or MCT (and other plant) oils, the correct fat-protein ratio and the importance of including organ meat. We also go into discussing healing intestinal permeability and autoimmune disease, type one diabetes (+ other illnesses and conditions), bowel health, blood glucose and...

Neuroeconomics scientist & author Dr Angela Staton PhD, is today’s guest interview. Angela shares with us how migraine sufferers can treat and prevent migraines long-term, without medicine, using The Stanton Migraine Protocol. She helps to explain why some people get migraines, plus how a migraineurs brain and metabolic functioning are different from normal. We then find out the role of genetics, environment, diet and the importance of keeping our electrolytes in balance. We also go into discussing predromes (early migraine signs), glucose control, insulin sensitivity, low blood pressure, carbohydrates, sleep, coffee, as well as tips for preventing migraines by us...

Long-term zero-carb diet advocate and mother of three, Kelly Hogan, is today's guest interview. Kelly shares with us how she finally shed nearly 130 pounds in excess weight, has been able to kep her weight off and has resolved some ongoing health issues. She helps to explain how the all meat diet has helped her maintain an optimal weight without starvation, plus resulted in her monthly cycle returning. We then find out about the carnivore diet and pregnancy. We also go into discussing blood work, grocery budgeting, best cuts of meat to eat, what beverages you're allowed to drink, the...

Ecologist, President and Co-Founder of Savory Institute, Allan Savory, is today’s guest interview. Allan shares with us how using grazing animals can help reverse desertification of land. He explains how man-made desserts occur and why the current paradigm to fix it doesn’t work. We then find out how holistic management and grazing are essential in rejuvenating the land. We also go into discussing the common debates around methane gas, sequestration of carbon, veganism and climate change as well as feedlots, problems in agriculture management, changing policy and what we can do as consumers. Go to the show note...

Award-winning Oxford philosopher, medical researcher and author, Dr Jeremy Howick, is today’s guest interview. Jeremy shares with us the incredible ways our body can self-heal and the powerful impact our mind has on our health and wellbeing. He helps to explain why the mind-body connection is important and how stress affects us. We then find out simple ways on how to reduce stress, including the benefits of techniques like yoga and meditation. We also go into discussing the power of empathy, why your doctor needs to practice empathy towards you, the role of genetics, as well as, when an...

Founder and CEO of Heads Up Health, David Korsunsky, is today’s guest interview. David shares with us how Heads Up Health online health tracking tool can be used to integrate and organise medical, plus other health and activity tracking data. He helps to explain why it is a good idea to track your personal data to maintain optimal health. We then find out about how we can personalise our own dashboard, create graphs and look for correlations between data to help uncover valuable insights into our health. We also go into discussing compatible tracking & wearable devices, blood work, ge...

Ketogains founder, Luis Villasenor, is today’s guest interview. Luis shares with us how we can gain muscle and improve body composition using the ketogenic diet. He helps to explain why we don’t need lots of carbohydrates to grow and maintain muscle and how our body makes glycogen without them. We then find out about how to work out the optimal amounts of protein, carbs and fat we need for our health goals. We also go into discussing weight loss, training tips, timing protein shakes, best protein sources, insulin, best fat sources, training schedule, muscle soreness and strength trai...

The keto hacking MD & US board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr John Limansky, is today’s guest interview. John shares with us some cheap and easy biohacks that anyone can do to improve their wellbeing. He helps to explain why medical studies don't necessarily apply to the individual and how our specific genetic and metabolic make-up can affect the reponse. We then find out about his recommended self-experimentation and simple hacks, such as, getting our nutrition right, exercise, and sleep. We also go into discussing should we take supplements, mitochondrial health, meditation, sauna, cryotherapy and stacking hacks for maximum results. Go...

US board-certified internal medicine physician & expert in medical weight loss, Dr Tro Kalayjian, is today’s guest interview. Tro shares with us the safe way to start losing weight if you are obese. He also shares his personal story on how he lost over 150lbs and is able to workout and is no longer morbidley obese. He helps to explain how our weight gain is driven by our hunger + satiety and how we can control this by identifiying our trigger foods. We then find out about the foods that promote satiety and why we should always prioritise nutrition over ex...

Consultant clinical health psychologist working in the NHS, Dr Jen Unwin, is today’s guest interview. Jen shares with us the easy to do eleven question quiz that helps us determine if we are addicted to sugar. You get to hear all the questions and can answer yes or no to each one then find out what your result is at the end of the test. She helps to explain the controversy around diagnosing a sugar addiction as a real thing and the difference between addiction and cravings. We then find out how to go about overcoming an addiction to...

US family physician & consultant in disease management and cannabidiol (CBD), Dr Philip Blair, is today’s guest interview. Philip shares with us how CBD oil can improve serious medical disorders. He helps to explain how the endocannabionoid system works and why it is important to keep it balanced for optimal health. We then find out about the role of cannabinoids in multiple systems in our body including our gut and our brain. We also go into how people suffering from epilepsy, depression, PTSD, cancer, diabetes and numerous other diseases can benefit from taking CBD oil as well as the ri...

Australian functional dentist, Dr Steven Lin, is today’s guest interview. Steven shares with us the significant role nutrition plays in our oral health and ensuring that we have a diverse oral microbiome. He helps to explain the connection between the health of our teeth and gums on our whole body, and overall wellbeing. We then find out about what foods are beneficial/harmful to our oral microbiome, the benefits of eating a diet rich in healthy fats, with lots of fat soluble vitamins, and the importance of chewing our food. We also go into discussing jaw developement, positive im...

Australian sports medicine physician & Professor of Sport Medicine, Dr Peter Brukner, is today’s guest interview. Peter shares with us how the low-carb diet is sustainable for better long-term metabolic health for both elite athletes and recreationalist. He helps to explain why everything we were taught to believe about current dietary guidelines was wrong and the link of the high sugar diet to current epidemics of diseases such as obesity and diabetes. We then find out about low-carb, healthy fat benefits, the advantages and challenges of using fat for fuel and using the hybrid approach. We also go into di...

Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist, Bill Patterson, is today’s guest interview. Bill shares with us some incredible benefits of hypnotherapy. He helps to explain what are hypnotherapy and hypnosis, and, how they differ from meditation. We then find out about whether anyone can be hypnotised & how long it takes to be hypnotised. We discuss the  benefits of hypnotherepay, which include: overcoming trauma and addiction, management of chronic pain, anxiety and stress, as well as, improvement in mental capacities and performance. We also go into discussing the athletic performance, trance-state, medical evidence and answer some common myths about hypnosis. Go to the...

Daughter of Jordan Peterson & Don’t Eat That blogger, Mikhaila Peterson, is today’s guest interview. Mikhaila shares with us her incredible, personal story of how changing her diet resulted in significant changes in both her physical and mental health. She helps to explain how suffering from a severe arthritis, depression, chronic fatigue, skin and weight problems throughout her life finally led to her taking a closer look at what she was eating. We then find out about her experiences with her joureny along her elimination diet, pregnancy and why she now eats a strict carnivore diet (all meat diet...

PhD. Biochemist & author of Estrogeneration, Dr Anthony Jay, is today’s guest interview. Anthony shares with us what we can do to reduce our exposure to artificial estrogens. He helps to explain what estrogenics are, what impact high levels of estrogen have on our health & their link to causing many common health problems. We then find out about some common sources of artificial estrogens and what we can do to limit our exposure. We also go into discussing early onset puberty, mold estrogen, the possible problem with grain-fed meat, and how we can test ourselves for increased estrogen levels. Go...

Creator and founder of F.R.E.A.K Coffee, Asher Yaron, is today’s guest interview. This is part 2 of our interview with Asher where we talk about the benefits of fresh coffee. He helps to explain more about why it is important to get a good grind of coffee and what the different brewing methods look like. We then find out about cold brew coffee, what the benefits are of using this method and why it’s best to wait 3 days before using your freshly roasted beans to get the best tasting cold brew. We also go into...

Creator and founder of F.R.E.A.K Coffee, Asher Yaron, is today’s guest interview. Asher shares with us why using freshly roasted coffee beans can have significant benefits in terms of health and experience. He helps to explain what fresh coffee is and what the traditional coffee ceremony process looks like. We then find out how large coffee companies spread misinformation and manipulate what we think in terms of coffee. We also go into discussing aging green coffee beans, quality, and varieties of coffee beans, as well as how we can control the process and customise ou...

US board-certified orthopaedic spinal surgeon, Dr Carrie Diulus, is today’s guest interview. Carrie shares with us how she uses the vegan ketogenic diet, along with specialised insulin therapies, to manage her type 1 diabetes. She helps to explain what some of the causes and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are and some ways to test for it. We then find out about traditional approaches to treatment, managing blood sugar spikes and why Carrie chose to go vegan-keto. We also go into discussing how to ensure you are getting the right nutrients, supplements, individual responses, choosing the right vegetables an...

Melbourne based rheumatologist & consulting physician, Dr Daniel Lewis, is today’s guest interview. Daniel shares with us how we can use natural approaches, to help manage pain and reduce inflammation. He helps to explain the key role diet plays in inflammation, the powerful connection between the mind and the body, plus, the importance of meditation in managing stress and slowing down cellular aging. We then find out about how the 12 Pathways to Wellbeing program can help guide us and offer lifestyle strategies for a healthy life. We also go into discussing mindfulness, omega-3 supplements, pain medications and the benefits of...

US certified cardiologist, Dr Bret Scher, is today’s guest interview. Bret shares with us the benefits of a low carb high fat, or keto diets, in preventing heart disease. He helps to explain why we should be re-thinking our fear of fat and why some doctors are still reluctant to do so. We then find out about the importance of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep and stress management on prevention of cardiovascular disease. We also go into discussing LDL and the importance of context when evaluating blood work, statins, and familial hypercholesteremia. Go to the show no...

CEO and Founder of Ample Foods, Connor Young, is today’s guest interview. Connor shares with us information about Ample Foods’ meal replacement drink for people on the go, made with high quality, healthy ingredients. He also helps to explain some of the food industry standards and practices as well as the challenges food companies face when sourcing good quality ingredients for supplements and other food products. We then find out how Ample prioritises ingredient sourcing and ensuring their product is the best it can be. We also go into discussing how powdered fat is made, ensuring there is no o...

Biotech entrepreneur and Head of Research for Virta Health, Dr James McCarter (MD, PhD), is today’s guest interview. James shares with us how Virta established the first online type 2 diabetes reversal program providing clinically-proven treatment and support from a remote setting. He also helps to explain how Virta can help patients suffering from other metabolic diseases such as prediabetes and obesity. We then find out some of the things included in their programme such as ongoing personalised support from a fully qualified physician, patient education materials, daily access to a health coach, and biometric health data feedback. We al...

Sleep scientist, Dr Amy Bender, is today’s guest interview. Amy shares with us the importance of sleep on our health and recovery. She helps to explain what sleep deprivation is and how it differs from sleep restriction. We then find out what are the three main factors affecting sleep, what factors impact our recovery ability from a lack of sleep, and how to improve the quality of sleep we are getting. We also go into discussing physical activity, exposure to light, chronotypes, optimal sleep and wake timing, melatonin hormone release, deep sleep tips and how to tell we ar...

Scientist & expert on metabolic disorders, Dr Benjamin Bikman, is today’s guest interview. Ben shares with us the basics on insulin and why it matters. He helps to explain how insulin resistance works, how we can test for it and what early symptoms to watch out for. We then find out how we can make sure our insulin stays at (or returns to) a healthy level using the right diet, sleep and exercise. We also go into discussing why normal sugar levels aren’t necessarily a good indicator of normal insulin levels, how restrictive eating can help normalise insulin leve...

The CEO and Co-Founder of Oura Health, Petteri Lahtela, is today’s guest interview. Petteri shares with us the news of the release of Oura’s second generation ring. He helps to explain the importance of restorative sleep on recovery from the day’s stresses, optimising performance and general health. We then find out how we can use the Oura ring to improve our sleep quality as well as quantity, how we can extrapolate bio-signals indicative of various imbalances in the body and how we can use the ring to get personal guidance in other aspects of our lives includ...

Canadian licensed naturopathic doctor, Dr. Lee Know, is today’s guest interview. Lee shares with us the newest scientific research on mitochondria and how it affects our overall health and longevity. He helps to explain the importance of exercise, diet and getting the right supplements for keeping our mitochondrial healthy. We then find out how we can generate more mitochondria and the single best thing we can do for mitochondrial health. We also go into discussing the environmental factors that damage our mitochondria, overeating, sedentary lifestyles, intermittent fasting and the damaging effects of EMF and more. Go to the sh...

Registered dietitian & certified diabetes educator, Lily Nichols, is today’s guest interview. Lily shares with us the latest well-researched advice on eating a low carb high fat diet during pregnancy. She helps to explain the importance of eating a real food diet and getting the right nutrients for optimal health, both for the unborn baby and mother. We also go into discussing the problems with official pregnancy food guidelines, the avoidance of certain foods issue and weight gain during pregnancy. We then find out about the best ways to manage gestational diabetes, hypertension and preeclampsia, as well as what so...

Flight attendant and naturopathically trained nutritional therapist, Christopher Babayode, is today’s guest interview. Chris shares his 20-year experience with flying and talks about the health impacts of air travel and what we can do to protect ourselves. He also shares great tips for all types of fliers and helps explain the difference between jet lag and jet stress. We then talk about readjusting to different time-zones, symptoms of jet lag, grounding and adaptogen herbs. We also get into structured water, cabin air quality and more great tools we can utilise to help us bounce back quicker. Go to th...

Carnivorous diet proponent, Amber O’Hearn, is today’s guest interview. Amber shares with us her 9 years of experience of eating an all meat diet. She helps to explain what the benefits of eating this way are and why women should not be afraid of adding more protein to their diet. We talk about weight loss, ketosis, macros and eating when you are hungry. We also go into health benefits such as resolving some mental health disorders and countless other issues such as arthritis, asthma, skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s and colitis, just to name a few. We the...

Board Certified Family Physician, Dr Ken Berry, is today’s guest interview. Ken shares with us some of the big lies our doctors tell us and why we can’t always trust our physicians to give us the best diet advice. We learn the truth about cholesterol, weight loss and using diet to treat various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension. We also go into discussing hormones, the carnivore diet, the “milk lie” and how milk intolerances don’t always manifest in the way we may expect. Go to the show notes for episode 36 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep36-d...

Eye health expert & optometrist, Dr. Travis Zigler, is today's guest interview. Travis shares with us what we can do to mantain eye-health and some root causes of preventable blindness. We talk about his company Eye Love and their mission as well as common eye problems such as loss of lens flexibility, cataracts and the commonly misdiagnosed dry eye syndrome. Travis explains the importance of diet, hydration, and protecting ourselves from sun, UV and blue light exposure in keeping our eyes healthy. We also find out what supplements he recommends and the main things to be aware of with macular...

Health and fitness expert, Ben Greenfield, is today's guest interview. Ben shares with us how he goes about structuring his day for maximum efficiency, all the while ensuring his health and fitness mantain a priority. We talk about the importance of movement, how he saves time through consistency of diet and efficient exercise and the role of outsourcing in managing stress. Ben also shares three key things he focuses on to keep stress at bay, the importance of gratitude and some pros and cons of home schooling. Finally, we find out what tests to take in order to tailor...

Ketone research expert, Dr Brianna Stubbs, is today's guest interview. Brianna shares with us the the exciting news of the public commercial release of the exogenous ketone ester she has been researching for years. She helps to explain what the benefits of ketones esters are for athletic performance and when else could you drink the exogenous ketone ester. We also go into discussing other possible applications like traumatic brain injury recovery, cognitive enhancement and more. We then find out about some of the risks to watch out for and the guidance on how much to drink. Go to the...

Neurofeedback expert and psychiatrist, Dr Freddy Starr, is today's guest interview. Dr Starr shares with us the basics of how brain waves work and how neurofeedback training works to improve our brain wave activity. He helps to explain the history behind neurofeedback biofeedback brain training. We also go into who would benefit from using neurofeedback and how long does it take to get a result. We then find out about some of the interesting case studies Dr Starr has seen using neurofeedback and even talk about optimal diet for the brain, supplements and more. Go to the show notes...

Low carb & keto diet nutritionist, Amy Berger, is today's guest interview. Amy shares with us how what we eat can cause a decline in brain health over time and ultimatelty help contribute to Alzheimer's disease. She helps to explain how eating low carb high fat diet foods can help improve brain function & prevent dementia symptoms. We also go into other easy tips to do to help improve brain function like, what brain supplements to take & why sleep and stress management are important. We then find out about some of the common medications that can make neurodegenerative disease condition symptoms...

Nutrition expert, Dr Chris Masterjohn, is today's guest interview. Chris shares with us his personal story on being exposed to toxic mold and the effects that has had on his health. He helps to explain how he got exposed from the apartment he was living in and what symptoms he started noticing first. We also go into how he came to the diagnose of toxic mold syndrome and the tests he found useful and the one not so good one for testing mycotoxin levels. We then go on to talk about how he biohacked himself to figure out what...

Naturopathic doctor, Dr Nasha Winters, is today's guest interview. Nasha shares her personal remission story of being given a terminal cancer diagnosis (ovarian cancer) and how she has survived and been able to turn her health around. She helps to explain what is the metabolic approach to cancer and how using integrative oncology concepts can help someone know where to begin after being told they have cancer. We also go into the ketogenic diet for cancer, importance of fixing your body clock and the power of psychoneuroimmunology. We then find out about some of the many case studies of...

Insomnia research journalist, Lois Maharg, is today's guest interview. Lois wrote the book title: "The Savvy Insomniac" & shares with us lots fo useful details about the sleep disorder called insomnia. She helps to explain the common symptoms, causes, how to diagnose it and best way to treat insomnia. We also go into the difference between insomnia vs sleep apnea & insomnia vs delayed sleep phase syndrome (a.k.a night owl syndrome or circadian rhythm sleep disorder). We then find out about some of the mistakes people might do to try help fall asleep like taking sleeping pills, melatonin tablets...

Brain cancer survivor, Alison Gannett, is today's guest interview. Alison shares with us her personal brain cancer diagnosis and treatment story. She helps to explain how after needing emergency brain surgery to remove the aggressive malignant tumor she decided to not have chemo treatment or radiation therapy, & instead, has used a ketogenic diet and other natural remedies to help beat her cancer. We also go into her biohacking findings how different types of food that might seem healthy, actually cause a bad affect on her blood glucose levels. We then find out about some of her other tumor tips...

Circadian rhythm researcher, Elyse van Spyk, is today's guest interview. Elyse shares with us the findings of a latest research study that showed eating too late negatively affects the skins ability to repair itself from UVB light. She helps to explain how we can use this research finding to help understand the importance of what time of day we eat & the impact that has on the health of our skin. We also go into talking about other circadian clock (a.k.a body clock or chronobiology) concepts & research findings and the affect on our health. Go to the show...

Low carb real food diet advocate, Sam Feltham, is today's guest interview. Sam is the director of the Public Health Collaboration (PHC); a UK charity that is aiming to change the recommended national food guidelines. Sam shares with us why eating a low carb real food diet helps not only weight loss, but managing metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes. He explains how the PHC is trying to educate doctors around the country about the benefits of a LCHF diet. We then find out about some of the free resources the PHC provides anyone; like the real food diet budget...

Quantified Self expert, Bob Troia (a.k.a Quantified Bob), is today's guest interview. Bob shares with us what happened to his brain performance when he took a dose of ketone esters, he was surprised at the result. He helps to explain the difference between quantified self & biohacking. We also go into some of his other biohacking health experiment results including the novel fasting mimicking protocol, using red light therapy and wearing health gadgets like The Quantlet. Go to the show notes for episode 24 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep24-bob-troia/ for more links & highlights.

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Protein expert & research scientist, Prof. Stuart Phillips, is today's guest interview. Professor Phillips shares with us the basics of daily protein requirement that we all need to eat for optimal human health. He helps to explain how much protein we need to eat to help minimise the loss of muscle as we age, called sarcopenia, which is especially important for the elderly. We also go into busting the myths like protein causes kidney damage or makes you too acidic. We then find out about some of the mistakes Prof Phillips sees when people eat a keto or low carb...

Floatation tank expert, Sean McCormick, is today's guest interview. Sean shares some of the reasons why he feels sensory deprivation tanks help improve our brain health. He helps to explain what it it like the first time you got for a float tank session and what to expect. We also go into understanding how to get the most out of a float experiences and the benefits of being isolated in a dark space that makes you feel like you are floating. We then find out about some of his personal life coaching tips and what he he is up...

The 2017 Ladies Comrades Marathon Winner, Camille Herron, is todays guest interview. Camille shares how she solved her stress fracture problem by changing the way she runs & the shoes she wears to a more minimalist shoe. She helps to explain what it takes to be an elite ultra marathon winner. We also go into understanding nutrition tips for long distance running including the surprise biohack Camille discovered of drinking beer during a race. Go to the show notes for episode 21 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep21-camille-herron/ for more links & highlights.

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Blue light filter software expert, Daniel Georgiev, is todays guest interview. Daniel shares some of the reasons why he feels being able to block blue light emitted from computer screens helps protect the health of our eyes. He helps to explain other issues that create eye strain like flicker rate, screen brightness and pulse-width modulation. We also go into understanding the benefits having software that automatically changes the colour of a screen according to the day night cycle where you are in the world. We then find out about how each different version of the Iris software works plus...

Carnivore diet advocate & orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Shawn Baker, is todays guest interview. Dr Baker shares some of the reasons why he feels eating an all meat diet is better than being low carb or keto. He helps to explain the definition of the diet and the why he prefers carnivore diet vs zero carb diet term. We also go into understanding the benefits of & how to eat a diet with no vegetables or fruit. We then find out about some of his personal health changes and world records achieved on an all meat diet. Go to the show notes...