Podcasts about biohackers lab

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 and removing incentives bias, third party review, as well as advice on how to use clinical research in the health decision making process. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 113 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep113-matthew-amsden/ for more links & highlights. Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab

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 such as obesity, misdiagnosis, as well as treatments such as CPAP machines and dental braces. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 111 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep111-dr-meghna-dassani/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 also go into discussing organ meat, cooking tips, freezing meat, ageing, questions to ask your butcher when buying bacon and sausages as well as the Butchers Guild mission and the World Butchers Challenge. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 110 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep110-danny-johnson/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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, how to get started, progressive bodyweight training, tips on recovery and active recovery, benefits of stretching and the role of diet in training. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 109 at  https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep109-jerry-teixeira/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 caffeine, alcohol consumption and tips on improved sleep. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 108 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep108-greg-potter/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 insulin response. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 107 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep107-dr-ben-bikman/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 benefits and more. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 106 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep106-chris-burres/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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, microbes and drug efficacy as well as probiotics, prebiotics, the carnivore diet and the effect of location on the microbiome. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 105 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep105-tim-spector/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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, blood pressure and other health issues, women mentors, consistency, as well as tips on getting started, sourcing and cooking meat. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 104 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep104-laura-and-chris-spath/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 and incorporating carbohydrates. We also go into discussing satiety, insulin, saturated fat and unsaturated fat ratios, as well as all things stearic acid (tips, cost, percentages and more). Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 103 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep103-brad-marshall/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

In this episode, David chats with Gary Kirwan from Biohackers Lab. They talk about Gary's learnings in his ~5 years in the biohacking space. Among the topics they explore are music, supplements, nutrition, and sunlight for enhancing mood and cognition. * https://nootralize.com/meat-music-magnesium-and-meditation-for-magnificent-mood-with-gary-kirwan/ - Transcript of this episode Gary Kirwan links: * https://www.biohackerslab.com/#subscribe - Biohackers.lab Website, Podcast, and Youtube * https://biohackingcongress.com/ - Biohacking-event Gary is attending in Feb 2020 Nootralize links: * https://nootralize.com - Website * https://beta.nootralize.com - Nootralize App * https://soundcloud.com/@nootralize - SoundCloud * https://medium.com/@nootralize - Medium * https://twitter.com/nootralize - Twitter * https://linkedin.com/company/nootralize - LinkedIn

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 also go into discussing fermented foods, possible risk factors, CFU and AFU numbers, antibiotics, dosage and the best way to take probiotics. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 102 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep102-raja-dhir/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 better light lifestyle. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 101 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep101-matt-maruca/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 into discussing user goals and various applications, Bluetooth connectivity and Airplane mode, FDA, HIPAA and bioavailability testing, how to wear it as well as how to use it. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 100 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep100-apollo-founders/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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, nitric oxide supplements, night time and morning erections, low libido and testosterone, diabetes, penile shortening, P shots, as well as, how to maintain good penile health as a man gets older. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 99 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep99-dr-judson-brandeis/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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, thyroid hormones, as well as the effect on the kidneys, the liver, bones and muscle. We also go into discussing the new 2019 ADA guidelines and the effects of diabetic medication. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 98 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep98-dr-james-mccarter/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 questions we should be asking companies. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 97 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep97-roy-krebs/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep85-dr-paul-mason/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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.biohackerslab.com/ep84-andrew-graf/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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://www.biohackerslab.com/ep83-dr-darren-schmidt/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

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 well as importance of dietary quality vs nutrient density. Go to the show notes for episode 70 at BioHackers Lab - https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep70-amber-o-hearn/ - for more links & highlights. Support the show.

Niche Radio — Gary Kirwan is a co-founder of Biohackers Lab. A website and health podcast that explores the world of biohacking and citizen scientist experiments people are doing to help improve their health, or the health of their family. He has a degree in Chiropractic and has a keen interest in many health fields ranging pain management to nutritional health. P.S. you may recognize the South African accent. However, now he resides in the UK. In the show we talk about one Dad to another. Sharing insights into bio and mito hacking your habbits in order to improve your biological performance. Some show note links from the show: Blue blocking glasses: Gary talks about his Duco [ https://ducoglasses.com/glasses-for-video-games-duco-223-pro-anti-glare-protection-anti-fatigue-anti-uv-blue-light-blocking-glasses-for-smartphone-screens-computer-or-tv.html ] And that he also uses Swanwick Sleep. Now available in South Africa [ http://www.youressentials.co.za/ ] use the code jameslech to get your 10% discount. We also chat about hardwiring your mobile phone and or tablet. Save on data, reduce your nnEMF exposure: The iPhone to ethernet adapter device. I recommend purchasing it on eBay because of shipping issues with Amazon and it’s not easy finding a local supplier. But please let us know if you do. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=lightning+to+rj45&_blrs=spell_check https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_29?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lightning+to+rj45+ethernet+lan+network+adapter+for+iphone%2Fipad&sprefix=lightning+to+ethernet+adapter%2Caps%2C360&crid=29XXRZ6I0IYAX&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Alightning+to+rj45+ethernet+lan+network+adapter+for+iphone%2Fipad Gary also talks about the https://www.safesleevecases.com/ used for his iPad, Macbook and iPhone in reducing your nnEMF exposures. · www.youressentials.co.za · www.ebay.co.uk · www.amazon.co.uk · www.safesleevecases.com