Biotracking, Age Reversal & Other Advanced Health Technologies | Episode 8
Auto-extracted preview. These recommendations were transcribed and classified from the episode audio. Timestamps link to the source; classifications are not yet editorially verified.
Recommendations from this episode
In transcript order-
Sponsor read
Levels app pairs with a continuous glucose monitor to interpret blood glucose responses to foods.
“Levels is an app that syncs with a continuous glucose monitor
CaveatsSinclair is a scientific advisor to the company.Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
White rice causes significant blood glucose spikes (personal CGM finding).
“white rice really spikes my blood sugar
CaveatsIndividual response; varies by person.Certaintypersonal onlymild caution -
Sponsor read
All-in-one daily greens drink containing vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, probiotics and digestive enzymes used to cover nutritional bases.
“I've been drinking athletic greens each morning for a number of years
DosageDaily, in the morningCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
Sponsor read
Vitamin D3 supplementation for immune support, included as a free bonus with Athletic Greens subscription.
“a year's supply of vitamin D3 for for immune support
Certaintyexplicitoffhand mention -
Sponsor read
Vitamin K2 helps direct calcium into bones rather than arteries.
“keeps the calcium out of your arteries and keeps it in your bones
Certaintyexplicitoffhand mention -
Sponsor read
Blood and DNA analysis platform that tracks biomarkers and biological age (Inner Age test) with personalized recommendations.
“I've been using InsideTracker for over a decade
CaveatsSinclair chairs their scientific advisory board.Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
Blood-based test detecting 50+ types of cancer at very early stages before they become tumors.
“can detect 50 different types of cancers before they even become tumors
DosageFinger prick or small blood drawCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Wearable CGM teaches how individual foods affect blood sugar; useful even for non-diabetics.
“I've learned that white rice really spikes my blood sugar
CaveatsCurrently requires prescription in US.Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
Weighing yourself every morning tends to support weight loss because measurement drives behavior.
“if you're told to weigh yourself every morning, you will lose weight
DosageEach morningCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
At-home stool sample colon cancer screening test; Australia provides it free to citizens.
“Everyone in Australia gets a free colon cancer test
DosageStool sample sent by mailCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Exercise that makes the body hypoxic acts as a hormetic stressor that strengthens the body long-term.
“making sure that I get hypoxic
Certaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
Stool-based microbiome test that gives health insights and personalized supplement recommendations; also offers a colon cancer test.
“he also can see health and give you supplements
Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Upcoming low-cost at-home cheek-swab biological age test from Sinclair's lab/company.
“at home do a cheek swab and routinely measure their biological age
DosageCheek swab at homeCaveatsNot yet commercially available; Sinclair is involved in spinout.Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Meditation to reduce high cortisol levels and stress.
“reduce your stress, do meditation
Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Vegans and vegetarians often need B12 supplementation due to dietary deficiency.
“you're going to be lacking in vitamin B12
Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Sinclair's book covering longevity science and his personal protocol (notably p.304 lists what he does).
“page 304, I listed what I do in the book
CaveatsHis protocol isn't optimal for everyone.Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Growth hormone used in Fahy's TRIM trial to rebuild tissues as part of an age reversal protocol.
“growth hormone will rebuild tissues
DosageAs used in TRIM trialCaveatsExperimental protocol; needs medical supervision.Certaintyhedgedoffhand mention -
In a protocol
Metformin used in the TRIM trial (with growth hormone and DHEA) contributed to ~2.5 years biological age reversal over 12 months.
“included metformin, growth hormone and dhea
DosageAs used in TRIM trialCaveatsPart of an experimental protocol.Certaintyhedgedrecommendation -
In a protocol
DHEA used alongside metformin and growth hormone in TRIM trial to counteract glucose spikes and diabetes risk.
“the metformin and the DHEA prevented glucose spikes
DosageAs used in TRIM trialCaveatsExperimental protocol.Certaintyhedgedoffhand mention -
Two to three years paid time off to change careers — concept advocated for longer lifespans.
“a skillbatical, a term that we coined
Dosage2-3 years paid time offCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Don't eat as often; include periods of fasting as part of the longevity recipe.
“don't eat as often, have some period of fasting
DosagePeriods of fasting / skip mealsCaveatsNot for everyone — e.g., elderly, heart attack patients, kidney failure.Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Do multiple different types of exercise (running, weights, yoga) to optimize health and longevity.
“do multiple different types of exercise
Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Brief cold exposure as an adversity mimetic that triggers beneficial hormesis.
“a bit of cold, bit of heat, those kind of things
Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Heat exposure (e.g., sauna) as an adversity mimetic for longevity.
“a bit of cold, bit of heat
Certaintyexplicitrecommendation