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**The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka**

Gary Brecka is a Human Biologist, biohacker, researcher, and an anti-aging and longevity expert. His approach to health is simple: “Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort.”
For over 20 years, he worked in the life insurance industry predicting mortality. This meant if he got 5 years of medical records and 5 years of demographic data on you, the team that he was associated with could tell a life insurance company how long you had to live to the month. After years and years of doing this type of research and analysis, he decided he wanted to spend the balance of his lifetime helping people live happier, healthier, longer, more fulfilling lives.
With this mission in mind, he created The Ultimate Human podcast. In this weekly podcast, Gary has exciting conversations with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and scientists and is thrilled to share their transformative insights with you. What’s keeping you from being an ultimate human? Tune in to find out.
For more info on Gary, click here: https://link.me/garybrecka

Latest Episodes:

65. Boxing, Biohacks, and Bareknuckle: The Ultimate Fight Prep with Jorge Masvidal May 28, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

How did he improve his sleep? (Gary Brecka’s sleep protocol)
Training for Boxing VS MMA.
What separates the mindsets of the best fighters?

Watch Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz on July 6th!

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What separates the good from the great fighters? Gary Brecka is sitting down with the UFC’s original BMF, Jorge Masvidal! Jorge opens up about balancing family, fighting, and his future as a fighter and fight promoter with Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA. They dive into the recovery protocols he’s implementing to prepare for his upcoming boxing match with Nate Diaz! You’ll learn how Gary is helping him to use biohacking to recover faster, have more energy, and keep his mind sharp. Jorge also breaks down the difference between good fighters and great ones, how to build mental toughness and the importance of building a great team around you!

00:00 - Who is Jorge Masvidal?

02:30 - How did he improve his sleep? (Gary Brecka’s sleep protocol)

06:45 - If you supplement with Oxygen Therapy, does your body develop a dependency on it?

09:00 - Jorge Masvidal VS Nate Diaz 2, the boxing match on June 6, 2024.

10:10 - What is the difference between good and great fighters?

13:20 - What does it feel like walking into a UFC cage before a fight?

16:50 - How Jorge is preparing for his next fight.

19:20 - How being a Dad impacts the way he trains for fights.

20:45 - Why did Jorge Masvidal start Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA?

26:30 - Training for Boxing VS MMA.

29:20 - How to build a great team.

31:00 - What is Gary Brecka doing to help Jorge Masvidal?

38:00 - Why did he become a promoter?

43:00 - Can you train to take hits better in a fight?

44:15 - What separates the mindsets of the best fighters?

47:30 - How God impacts his life.

Jorge Masvidal on Instagram: @gamebredfighter

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA: @gamebredfc

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.

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64. Dive into the Battle of Plant vs Animal Protein for Strength and Aging with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon May 23, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

Can you increase muscle span? (The number of years you have healthy skeletal muscle.)
Plant vs animal-based proteins.
The 4 biggest factors in building a healthy training and diet plan.

Order Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s book Forever Strong

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Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/

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Are you concerned about losing muscle as you age? Gary Brecka is sitting down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the New York Times bestselling author of “Forever Strong” and the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon is discussing her new concept of "muscle span,” measuring longevity not just by lifespan and healthspan, but also by the number of years someone has healthy skeletal muscle. From how much protein to eat to the quality of proteins, you’ll learn practical steps you can take through resistance training and dietary changes to prevent age-related muscle loss and maximize your muscle span!

00:00 - Who is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon?

02:15 - How to increase muscle span. (The number of years you have healthy skeletal muscle.)

04:45 - What causes muscle loss? (Sarcopenia)

09:45 - Which impacts muscle maintenance more, diet or resistance training?

11:00 - Why working out allows your body to utilize protein better.

13:00 - How much protein do you need to maintain skeletal muscle?

15:00 - Can you have too much protein?

16:30 - Are plant-based proteins as good as meat?

18:00 - The 4 biggest factors in building a healthy training and diet plan.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: @DrGabrielleLyon

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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63. The Truth About Skincare, Inflammatory Ingredients to Avoid with Dr. Barbara Sturm May 21, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

The top ingredients to AVOID in skin care products.
What are the biggest myths in skin care?
What skincare trends are damaging your skin?

Check out all of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s skincare products:

https://www.drsturm.com/

Check Out Dr Sturm’s Ingredients to Avoid:

https://bit.ly/TUHIngredientsToAvoid

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/

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Are you overwhelmed with skincare products, understanding the ingredients, and which ones are causing you harm? Gary is sitting down with Dr. Barbara Sturm, an aesthetics medical doctor, founder of a leading natural skincare line, and the creator of the PRP Facial, also known as the “Vampire Facial!” Dr. Sturm shares her thoughts on retinol, sunscreen, and her innovative anti-inflammatory treatments and philosophy on maintaining youthful, glowing skin through proper nutrition and lifestyle habits. You’ll learn all about her simple and effective skincare routine and discover how to take control of your skin health!

00:00 - Who is Dr. Barbara Sturm?

03:30 - What are the biggest myths in skin care?

05:00 - Why you should STOP using retinol.

11:00 - The top ingredients to AVOID in skin care products.

17:00 - What facial procedures do you recommend?

20:00 - Top things that should be in everyone’s skincare routines.

24:00 - What skincare trends are hurting your skin?

27:45 - Why you should focus on anti-inflammatory living.

28:45 - What supplement can you take for fuller hair?

32:00 - How do you know if a sunscreen is safe? Should you always use it?

39:45 - What can I do to help with anti-aging?

Connect with Dr. Barbara Sturm on Instagram: @drbarbarasturm

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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62. Q&A: Fasting Dos & Don’ts, Improving Testosterone, & Better Sleep with Gary Brecka May 16, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

What are the dos and don’ts of fasting?
Can you improve your testosterone levels naturally?
Ways to improve sleep and recovery.

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/

For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka

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Do you get overwhelmed with what’s okay and what’s not during fasting? Gary Brecka is answering your top questions! You’ll learn about the dos and don’ts of fasting, how to avoid adrenal fatigue and burnout, and ways to improve your testosterone levels naturally. He also dives into what you can do to avoid headaches, whether or not you should put butter in your coffee, and who shouldn’t drink sparkling water. Tune in to learn how to optimize your sleep and boost your energy through simple lifestyle changes that you can implement today!

00:00 - Is sparkling water bad for your health?

03:00 - Is black coffee okay during a fast?

04:15 - Can you work out during a fast?

05:00 - Should I continue to take my 10X supplements during a 3-day fast?

06:00 - How can you prevent headaches during fasting?

08:00 - How to avoid adrenal burnout with better sleep.

10:00 - Can you improve testosterone naturally?

12:15 - Do MCT Oils actually have a benefit in coffee?

13:50 - Should you cold plunge if you have the COMT gene mutation?

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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61. Unlocking Your Body’s Potential with WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed May 14, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

What is heart rate variability and why is it important?
Top sleep hacks for the best recovery.
Why WHOOP partnered with OpenAI for the future of wearable technology.

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Are you looking to optimize your sleep, recovery, and performance? In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, Gary Brecker sits down with Will Ahmed, CEO and Founder of WHOOP! They’re taking a deep dive into wearable technology and big data to improve health and longevity. You’ll learn about the science of heart rate variability, optimizing sleep tracking, and the predictive analytics that are being used to identify potential health issues before it’s too late. If you’ve been looking into different wearable technologies to help you improve your performance, you’re going to love this episode with Will Ahmed!

00:00 - Who is Will Ahmed, the CEO of WHOOP?

03:30 - Why did he start WHOOP?

07:00 - What is heart rate variability and why is it important?

13:00 - How does sleep impact recovery?

19:00 - Top sleep hacks for the best recovery.

27:00 - Is it bad for your recovery to sleep next to your spouse?

30:30 - Why you should wear blue-light-blocking glasses a few hours before bed.

41:00 - Gary Brecka’s morning routine with hydrogen gases.

46:30 - What does the Strain metric on WHOOP mean?

53:30 - How did WHOOP track COVID-19?

01:00:30 - Why WHOOP partnered with OpenAI.

01:03:30 - What is the future of wearable technology?

01:11:00 - Are wearable technologies the future of cardiology?

01:13:00 - How he built a multi-billion dollar business.

01:17:00 - What was Will Ahmed’s hardest moment in business?

01:23:30 - Why you need to be obsessed with the problem you are solving.

01:25:00 - Why you should always strive to live in gratitude.

Connect with Will Ahmed here: @willahmed

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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60. Boost Mental Performance | Easy Steps to Reduce Brain Fog with Gary Brecka May 09, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

What causes Brain Fog?
How inflammation and sleep impact brain function.

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/

For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka

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Have you ever walked from one room to the next and not remembered what you went to get? Gary Brecka is diving into the causes of brain fog; from viral infections and hormonal imbalances to poor lifestyle choices. You’ll learn the scientific research behind what triggers brain fog and how targeting inflammation through diet, sleep, and exercise can help you improve it! If you’re looking to enhance your mental clarity and optimize your health, listen in for actionable steps that you can implement today!

00:00 - What causes Brain Fog?

01:30 - How does inflammation impact the brain?

03:00 - What is the correlation between gut health and brain health?

03:30 - How much does sleep impact brain fog?

Links Mentioned:

Nature Neuroscience - Blood–brain barrier disruption and sustained systemic inflammation in individuals with long COVID-associated cognitive impairment

Harvard Medicine - Inflammation and Brain Health

National Library of Medicine - Influence of gut microbiota dysbiosis on brain function: a systematic review

MDPI Open Access Journals - Physical Activity and Brain Health

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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59. Insomnia to Blissful Sleep– The 8 Sleep Journey With Matteo Franceschetti May 07, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

What is Sleep Fitness?
What is the optimal sleep routine?
The most powerful hacks for better sleep.

Eight Sleep:

https://www.eightsleep.com/gary/

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Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/

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Are you looking for new ways to optimize your sleep for better health and longevity? Gary Brecka is sitting down with Matteo Franceschetti, the founder of Eight Sleep, to discuss how cutting-edge sleep technology is revolutionizing how we improve our sleep quality. You’ll learn about Franceschetti's journey from athlete to entrepreneur and discover his tips for establishing your best sleep routine. They also dive into how artificial intelligence is helping to analyze millions of hours of sleep data to predict health issues years in advance and why the future of preventative healthcare is through smart beds and sleep technology!

01:00 - Who is the Founder of Eight Sleep™, Matteo Franceschetti?

05:00 - What led him to study sleep optimization?

07:30 - What is Sleep Fitness?

09:00 - How important is a sleep routine and what should it include?

11:15 - What are the stages of the sleep cycle?

15:00 - The optimal sleep routine.

17:30 - How does temperature impact sleep?

20:00 - How does Eight Sleep™ work?

26:00 - What AI tools are used to predict what you need for optimal sleep?

30:30 - The most powerful hacks for better sleep.

37:30 - Are there supplements and tools to slow a racing mind at bedtime?

43:00 - How do alcohol and coffee impact deep rest?

45:00 - How long should you stop eating before you go to bed?

49:00 - What stage of sleep clears the lymphatic system waist?

51:30 - Top tips for traveling.

54:30 - What is the future of Sleep Eight™ and sleep technology?

Connect with Matteo Franceschetti on X: @m_franceschetti

Learn from Eight Sleep™ on Instagram: @EightSleep

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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58. Sleep Apnea | Causes and Treatments with Gary Brecka May 02, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

What is sleep apnea?
How can you improve it?

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/

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Do you ever wake up feeling unrested, with headaches or brain fog? Millions of people struggle with sleep apnea, a disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, disrupting rest. This common condition, which affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and body types, has serious health risks if left untreated. Tune in to learn more about what exactly sleep apnea is, who it impacts, and the latest treatments that are revolutionizing care for what is now recognized as a serious health threat!

00:00 - What is Sleep Apnea?

03:00 - What are the latest treatments for it?

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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57. Unlocking Glutathione Your Body’s Super Antioxidant with Dr. Patel Apr 30, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

What is Glutathione?
Who is it for and how much should you take?
What is the best way to take it?

Check out Dr. Nayan Patel’s Website and Pick Up Glutathione:

https://aurowellness.com/gary

Grab His Book HERE:

https://aurowellness.com/glutathione-revolution/?ref=921

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/

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Are you looking for new ways to support your body's natural detoxification processes and improve your longevity? Gary Brecka is sitting down with clinical researcher, Dr. Nayan Patel, to discuss Glutathione; the most important antioxidant that most people have never heard of! When we think of getting high doses of vitamins and supplements into the bloodstream, we typically think of expensive and time-consuming IV drips and sitting in a doctor’s office. Dr. Patel shares new research on delivering glutathione directly into cells through his own patented products that you can do in your home in less than a minute! You’ll learn about the healing benefits of glutathione for conditions like heavy metal toxicity, neurological disorders, and what this technology means for bringing stabilized NAD supplements to market!

01:00 - Who is Dr. Nayan Patel and what is Glutathione?

07:30 - How does impaired methylation impact glutathione synthesis?

10:30 - Do you need to cycle glutathione and can you take too much?

14:30 - What is the best way to take it?

19:30 - Can it help improve energy and brain fog for people with the MTHFR Gene Mutation?

23:00 - What are the two biggest benefits?

25:30 - How much can be absorbed?

28:00 - Can it be used to lighten the skin and is that healthy?

32:00 - Why does Dr. Patel recommend the topical version?

36:40 - Why is he excited about NAD? (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)

43:50 - Who is his typical client and what is his specialty?

47:15 - Who is a good candidate for supplementing with glutathione?

50:20 - Are beauty products impacting young people’s hormones?

52:30 - What beauty products should you avoid?

54:30 - What is the maximum dose of glutathione you should take in a day?

01:00:00 - How does it help the body remove toxic models?

01:05:30 - Where are they seeing it used in conjunction with cancer treatments?

01:10:30 - Why Dr. Patel encourages doctors to think outside of the box.

01:14:30 - What does it take to get products approved by the FDA?

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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56. Methylene Blue | Improved Focus, ATP Production, and Anti-Aging with Gary Brecka Apr 25, 2024

Show notes

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

What is Methylene Blue and who is it for?

RESOURCES

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Are you searching for natural ways to boost your brain power, energy levels, and overall wellness? Gary Brecka is diving into one of the hottest topics in biohacking and functional medicine, Methylene Blue. Methylene Blue is currently showing signs of being able to enhance cognition, boost mitochondria, and help with anti-aging. Studies are showing promise for Methylene Blue to sharpen focus, increase energy production at the cellular level, and even protect against neurodegeneration. You’ll learn about its history, who it’s for, and why it’s showing promise to be a game-changer in the world of optimal health and performance!

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - What is Methylene Blue and what is it for?

01:15 - Who should avoid Methylene Blue?

01:40 - What are doctors treating with it?

02:30 - Who first used Methylene Blue?

03:40 - How does it improve ATP? (Adenosine Triphosphate)

04:30 - How do you determine the proper dose?

Gary Brecka: @garybrecka

The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod

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