• 62. Q&A: Fasting Dos & Don’ts, Improving Testosterone, & Better Sleep with Gary Brecka
    May 16 2024
    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 Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate 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 Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • 61. Unlocking Your Body’s Potential with WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed
    May 14 2024
    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. Grab Your WHOOP Here: http://join.whoop.com/ultimate 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 Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate 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 Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 60. Boost Mental Performance | Easy Steps to Reduce Brain Fog with Gary Brecka
    May 9 2024
    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 Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate 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 Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • 59. Insomnia to Blissful Sleep– The 8 Sleep Journey With Matteo Franceschetti
    May 7 2024
    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/ Participants get an exclusive $200 off! 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 Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate 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 Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 58. Sleep Apnea | Causes and Treatments with Gary Brecka
    May 2 2024
    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/ For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate 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 Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • 57. Unlocking Glutathione Your Body’s Super Antioxidant with Dr. Patel
    Apr 30 2024
    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/ For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate 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 Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 56. Methylene Blue | Improved Focus, ATP Production, and Anti-Aging with Gary Brecka
    Apr 25 2024
    Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode: What is Methylene Blue and who is it for? RESOURCES 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 Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate 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? FOLLOW Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • 55. Maxx Crosby On Sobriety, Chasing Greatness, & Business Lessons from Dana White
    Apr 23 2024
    Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode: Why nutrition and recovery are staples in his life. Why Maxx is so open about his addictions and recovery. Biggest business lessons learned from Dana White. 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 Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Connect with Maxx Crosby on Instagram: @maxxcrosby https://www.instagram.com/maxxcrosby/ Check out the Maxx Crosby Foundation: https://www.maxxcrosbyfoundation.org/ Check out “The Rush with Maxx Crosby” Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxxCrosby_98 Want to learn how an NFL player takes their health, nutrition, and recovery into their own hands to achieve peak performance on the field? Gary Brecka sat down with Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end, Maxx Crosby! Maxx shares how refining his daily routine with customized meals, cold therapy, and pushing his limits in the weight room has propelled his career to new heights. He also opens up about his path to sobriety, battling addiction, and how becoming a father has changed the way he treats every aspect of his life! 01:00 - Who is Maxx Crosby? 02:00 - What sets elite athletes apart from the rest? 06:30 - How has nutrition and recovery changed in professional sports? 13:30 - Why is Maxx open about his addictions? 18:30 - What has he replaced alcohol with in his life? 21:30 - The biggest business lessons he’s learned from Dana White. 28:30 - How has becoming a Girl Dad changed his life? 31:00 - Gary’s relationship with his daughters. 32:45 - How has Maxx’s wife supported him through his hardest moments? 34:45 - Are women better at listening to their intuition? 35:30 - What’s the main goal of The Maxx Crosby Foundation? 40:30 - Who has made the biggest impact on Maxx’s playing career? 43:00 - Can you speak your life into existence? 44:00 - What does it mean to be an Ultimate Human? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins