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The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Dave Asprey
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance
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  • The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

    Your Brain Is 0.5% Plastic (Here’s How to Flush It) : 1426

    05/03/2026 | 56 min
    Microplastics are invading your brain, blood, hormones, and fat tissue, and most people have no idea how deep the damage goes. In this episode, Host Dave Asprey and microplastics expert Josephine Musco break down exactly what these particles are doing inside your body and give you a practical, science-backed action plan to detox, protect yourself, and take back control of your biology.

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    Josephine Musco is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, Demeter-certified biodynamic farmer, and winemaker at Chateau Bellevue 1881 in Livermore, California. She is the founder of Olyxir Tea Strips and holds two scientific patents rooted in her deep expertise in botanical medicine and regenerative health. She is best known for translating complex research on aging, nutrition, environmental toxins, and functional medicine into practical daily habits, and for her work exposing microplastics and PFAs as one of the most underestimated drivers of accelerated biological aging.

    Dave Asprey and Josephine cover the full picture: how nanoplastics cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in postmortem brain tissue, how endocrine disruption from plastics tanks testosterone and drives fat storage, and why your teabag, canned soup, and yoga pants may be among your biggest sources of daily exposure. They also go deep on real solutions, from lymphatic drainage protocols and infrared sauna to supplements like chlorella, lactobacillus, and olive leaf polyphenols that actively help the body clear microplastics and support longevity and brain optimization.

    This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, anti-aging, metabolism, brain optimization, supplements, human performance, and smarter not harder approaches to living clean in a toxic world. If you drink tea, cook with plastic utensils, or wear synthetic workout clothes, this episode will change how you make decisions every single day.

    You'll Learn:
    Why 0.5 percent of postmortem brain tissue is now made of microplastics and what that means for neuroplasticity and cognitive decline
    How microplastics mimic estrogen, disrupt metabolism, and make it nearly impossible to lose fat
    The link between microplastic plaque in carotid arteries and a 4.5x increased risk of cardiac events
    Which everyday sources, including teabags, canned soup, cookware, and plastic cutting boards, are silently loading your body with nanoplastics
    How lactobacillus reduced microplastics in the blood by 82 percent in studies, and which other supplements support detox
    Why Dave Asprey drinks Danger Coffee from a metal container and what his full microplastic reduction protocol looks like
    How olive leaf polyphenols, with 26,215 micrograms per gram, act as powerful free radical scavengers to support brain optimization and anti-aging
    The morning lymphatic activation routine that combines rebounding, herbal strips, and whole body vibration for deep cellular detox
    Why AI and citizen science are accelerating our understanding of microplastic damage faster than traditional medicine

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    Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.

    New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.

    Keywords: microplastics, nanoplastics, teabags, detoxification, BPA, endocrine disruptors, brain health, fertility, reproductive health, Josephine Musco, Elixir Tea Strips, sauna detox, infrared sauna, lymphatic system, probiotics, polyphenols, olive leaf, toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, plastic contamination, water bottles, non-stick cookware, synthetic fabrics, inflammation, Alzheimer's, dementia, cognitive decline, testosterone, preconception health, pregnancy, longevity, anti-aging, biohacking, functional medicine, Dave Asprey, environmental toxins, detox protocols, gut health, acacia gum, chlorella, spirulina, whole-body vibration, rebounding

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction
    03:00 – Microplastics in the Brain
    08:40 – Olyxir Tea Strip Solution
    10:10 – Health Impacts & Weight Gain
    11:05 – Environmental Solutions
    14:29 – The Teabag Problem
    18:57 – How to Remove Microplastics
    22:04 – Olive Leaf Benefits
    28:26 – Josephine's Scientific Background
    33:00 – Guarana & Lymphatic Support
    34:22 – Skincare & Microplastics
    36:38 – Sauna Protocol
    44:19 – Household Exposure Sources
    47:18 – Workout Clothing Risk
    48:59 – Leather vs Synthetic Fashion
    50:54 – Pregnancy & Fertility
    54:20 – Closing & Discount Code
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  • The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

    Why Are Hackers Microdosing “Sex Drugs” Now? : 1425

    03/03/2026 | 53 min
    Most doctors treat the average patient. But you are not average, and this episode gives you the precision medicine blueprint to treat yourself like the individual you are, using multi-omic testing, biohacking technology, and longevity science to optimize every layer of your biology.

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    Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Anil Bajnath, a Board-Certified Family Physician, author of The Longevity Equation, and President and Founder of the American Board of Precision Medicine. He serves as Adjunct Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and CEO of the Institute for Human Optimization. Dr. Bajnath is certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine, board certified in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and is one of the few clinicians actively applying genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and epigenetics together in a real clinical practice.

    Together, Dave and Dr. Bajnath break down why population-based medicine fails individuals, how functional medicine and precision science combine to unlock real human performance, and why your mitochondria sit at the foundation of every longevity strategy worth pursuing. They dig into how AI can help you decode your own inflammasome biology, why biohackers are using “sex drugs” to extend longevity, why vagal nerve stimulation directly suppresses the NLRP3 inflammasome, and which biomarkers like MMP9 and homocysteine mainstream medicine keeps ignoring. They also cover peptides, supplements, the dark side of metformin, microdosing for anti-aging, and why biohacking works best when it's personalized and precise.

    This is essential listening for anyone serious about longevity, smarter not harder health strategies, metabolism, sleep optimization, brain optimization, functional medicine, and taking full control of their biology.

    You'll Learn:
    Why precision medicine outperforms population-based health strategies for human performance
    How to layer genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics into one complete biological picture
    Which longevity biomarkers your doctor is likely ignoring, including MMP9 and homocysteine
    How vagal nerve stimulation suppresses the NLRP3 inflammasome and drives anti-aging benefits
    The real story on metformin, peptides, and which supplements actually move the needle
    How AI can help you understand your own biology and act on it faster
    Why biohacking precision beats random stacking every time

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    Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.

    New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.

    Keywords: precision medicine, biohacking, Dave Asprey Cialis, Anil Bajnath, American Board of Precision Medicine, multi-omics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenetics, NLRP3 inflammasome, vagal nerve stimulation, MMP9, homocysteine, mitochondria, longevity, anti-aging, peptides, BPC-157, metformin, rapamycin, functional medicine, human performance, supplements, EGCG, exposome, nitric oxide, vascular health, metabolism, brain optimization, AI health, biohacking technology, Dave Asprey Sex Drugs

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    • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Trailer
    00:53 – Intro to Precision Medicine
    01:58 – Dr. Bajnath's Holistic Health Journey
    05:03 – Pharmaceuticals vs. Supplements
    07:58 – Peptides and Longevity Molecules
    10:34 – Sexual Health and Vitality
    13:56 – Vascular Health and Blood Flow
    15:14 – Multi-Omics Approach
    19:03 – DNA and Genomics
    22:17 – Transcriptomics and RNA
    24:24 – Proteomics and Inflammation Markers
    32:00 – The Human Exposome
    34:55 – Key Health Biomarkers
    36:58 – Cell Membrane Dynamics
    40:28 – Biological Investment Strategy
    41:53 – Life Extension Possibilities
    48:52 – Bioenergetics and Mitochondria
    49:47 – Quantum Medicine and the Future
    51:33 – Vagal Nerve Stimulation
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  • The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

    A-List Celebrities' Anti-Aging Hack to Look 30 At 50 (Drug-free) : 1424

    01/03/2026 | 14 min
    What if the secret to living longer wasn't locked in a lab, but hiding in plain sight? And what could lobsters possibly teach us about staying young?

    Scientists have discovered a remarkable connection between an ancient practice and our cellular aging process - one that celebrities and longevity researchers are quietly using to their advantage. It involves an enzyme in your body that most people don't even know exists, yet it plays a crucial role in how fast (or slow) you age.

    The twist? You can activate it in just 10 minutes a day, no prescription required.

    Curious about the biological "switch" that might help you turn back your cellular clock? The answer might surprise you...

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    0:00 – Introduction
    0:46 – Lobsters and Human Longevity Connection
    1:14 – Understanding Telomeres and Aging
    2:26 – How Lobsters Defy Aging
    3:32 – Rethinking Aging Biology
    4:53 – The Telomerase Challenge
    6:43 – Natural Ways to Protect Telomeres
    9:33 – Meditation's Role in Anti-Aging
    11:04 – Different Meditation Techniques
    13:19 – Benefits and Long-Term Effects
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  • The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

    Mexican Cartel Biohacking, Google Anti-Aging Breakthrough, Measles Is Back, Age Reversal In 2026 : 1423

    27/02/2026 | 9 min
    This week’s stories:

    Sinclair’s This Is the Test: Are we about to see age reversal in humans?

    At the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, Harvard geneticist David Sinclair told world leaders that ageing could soon be reversible and said the first human clinical trials of epigenetic reprogramming therapies are moving forward. The core idea is that ageing is partly an information problem, how cells read DNA, not just cumulative damage, and that partial reprogramming could restore youthful function without turning tissues into tumors. Dave frames this as a rare binary moment for longevity: either early, localized human trials (starting with tightly controlled tissue targets like the eye) show meaningful functional rejuvenation with acceptable safety, or the field has to recalibrate fast. Either way, the next couple of years will heavily influence where money, regulators, and serious researchers place their bets.
    • Sources:
    – World Governments Summit: https://www.worldgovernmentssummit.org/media-hub/news/detail/ageing-could-soon-be-reversible-says-harvard-scientist-at-wgs-2026
    – NAD / Life Biosciences coverage: https://www.nad.com/news/fda-greenlights-life-biosciences-human-study-setting-up-pivotal-test-for-aging-theory-from-harvards-david-sinclair


    AlphaFold 4 in a locked box: DeepMind’s private AI drug design engine
    Isomorphic Labs, DeepMind’s drug discovery company, unveiled a proprietary drug design engine that outside scientists are comparing to an AlphaFold 4 moment, but for designing drugs, not just predicting structures. The big shift is that this system is closed: no public weights, no open database, and access appears to flow through partnerships with pharma companies. Dave breaks down why that matters for the longevity world: if AI makes early discovery cheaper and faster, we might see more serious shots on ageing targets over the next decade, but a closed model can also mean less transparency, bigger IP moats, and no guarantee that faster discovery leads to cheaper drugs.
    • Sources:
    – Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00365-7
    – Isomorphic Labs: https://www.isomorphiclabs.com/articles/the-isomorphic-labs-drug-design-engine-unlocks-a-new-frontier

    Peptides in the freezer: El Mencho’s anti aging stash and the dark side of wellness

    After reports and images from the final hideout linked to Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho), coverage highlighted a detail that feels uncomfortably familiar to anyone in the modern wellness internet: injectable vials stored in a freezer with a schedule attached, including Tationil Plus, a glutathione based injectable marketed in some places for “cellular health,” cosmetic effects, and anti ageing. Dave uses the absurdity as a narrative wedge, not cartel gossip, to talk about how normalized gray market injectables have become, and how marketing (“detox,” “cellular reset”) often outruns evidence and safety. The segment pivots into a practical filter: which compounds are real therapeutics under medical supervision, and which are expensive folklore with sourcing risk and unknown long term downsides.
    • Sources:
    – New York Post: https://nypost.com/2026/02/25/world-news/inside-the-luxurious-love-nest-where-mexican-drug-lord-el-mencho-spent-his-final-days/
    – Sky News (Reuters photos referenced): https://news.sky.com/story/inside-the-mexican-villa-where-feared-drug-lord-el-mencho-spent-final-hours-13511954
    – Reuters photo gallery: https://www.reuters.com/pictures/el-menchos-last-hideout-inside-villa-where-cartel-leader-spent-final-hours-2026-02-25/W7DK5WEXS5IMLLZQO2P3CXGXFM


    The disease we thought was dead: measles comes roaring back

    Measles cases have surged in early 2026, with reporting citing at least 588 cases in the U.S. by late January, already more than many full year totals, and additional updates showing continued acceleration into February. Dave reframes this as a healthspan floor issue: you can argue about peptides and mitochondria all day, but measles is so contagious that once community immunity drops, outbreaks move fast and hit the most vulnerable first, especially infants and immunocompromised people. He also flags the systems problem: many clinicians have never seen measles, which increases the odds of delayed recognition and wider exposure in waiting rooms. The actionable move is boring and high ROI: verify MMR status for you and your family and close gaps before outbreaks get closer to home.
    • Sources:
    – AMA Morning Rounds (Week of Feb. 2, 2026): https://www.ama-assn.org/about/publications-newsletters/top-news-stories-ama-morning-rounds-week-feb-2-2026
    – ABC News (CDC case count coverage): https://abcnews.com/Health/588-us-measles-cases-reported-january-cdc/story?id=129699078
    – CIDRAP (case tracking context): https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-measles-cases-soar-588-so-far-year-south-carolina-confirms-58-new-infections


    DC vs your health: Trump’s State of the Union health reset

    President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union included a cluster of healthcare themes that function as a directional signal for agencies and payers this year, including drug pricing rhetoric, price transparency, and broader coverage and affordability framing. Dave translates the politics into a practical heuristic for biohackers: federal posture quietly determines what becomes easy versus painful to access in the legitimate system, from GLP 1 coverage rules and prior auth behavior to how friendly the environment is for telehealth, at home diagnostics, and eventually whatever “real longevity medicine” looks like. You do not need every policy detail in a weekly rundown, just the weather report: reimbursement and enforcement trends shape what stays niche, what scales, and what gets friction.
    • Sources:
    – Advisory Board: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2026/02/25/health-policy-roundup
    – Healthcare Dive: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/trump-state-of-the-union-healthcare-2026/812962/
    – This Week in Public Health analysis: https://thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2026/02/25/the-2026-state-of-the-union-what-it-means-for-health-and-public-health/


    All source links are provided for direct access to the original reporting and research.


    This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level clarity on circadian biology, neurodegeneration signals, cognitive training, caffeine strategy, and supplement regulation. Host Dave Asprey connects emerging science, behavioral data, and policy shifts into practical frameworks you can use to build a resilient, adaptable health stack.


    New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.


    Keywords: David Sinclair age reversal, epigenetic reprogramming therapy, Yamanaka factors OSK, Life Biosciences clinical trial, human rejuvenation trial 2026, biological age reset, longevity breakthrough news, DeepMind Isomorphic Labs, AlphaFold 4 drug design, AI drug discovery engine, geroprotective drug development, peptide gray market risks, injectable glutathathione Tationil Plus, GLP-1 regulation FDA warning, wellness industry regulation, measles outbreak 2026 US, MMR vaccine status adults, vaccine trust public health, health policy 2026 State of the Union, GLP-1 access and reimbursement, telehealth longevity care, biohacking news, anti-aging research update


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    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:30 - Story #1: David Sinclair 2026
    2:13 - Story #2: Google Drug Discovery
    3:48 - Story #3: El Mencho Biohacking
    5:30 - Story #4: Measles Outbreak
    6:51 - Story #5: Trump State of the Union
    8:00 - Weekly Roundup
    9:10 - Closing
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  • The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

    The Secret to Staying DANGEROUS After 50 : 1422

    26/02/2026 | 1 h
    Peptides can change how you heal, lean out, build muscle, and age, but only if you stop taking influencer advice and start thinking like a scientist.

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    Host Dave Asprey sits down with Josh Felber and Jay Campbell for a deep, practical conversation on what peptides actually are, how they work in the body, and how to use them without doing something dumb. Josh Felber and Jay Campbell are both cofounders of BioLongevity Labs and longtime leaders in the peptide and performance space. Josh is also the host of the Making Bank podcast and a serial entrepreneur in health. Jay has spent more than a decade researching and teaching advanced peptide protocols and performance strategies.

    They break peptides down in plain English as chains of amino acids that act like signaling molecules, then get into what matters in the real world: delivery methods, dosing, and why pharmacokinetics and timing decide whether something works. You’ll hear why peptide pens feel like a huge upgrade over vials and syringes, why Dave wants patches and microneedle tech next, and how convenience can make the difference between consistency and quitting.

    Dave and the guys also go deep on mitochondria and longevity. They talk about SS31, now called elamipretide, and why it focuses on mitochondrial membranes and cardiolipin. They cover MOTS-c as a “turbocharger” peptide that people often feel fast, especially if they feel metabolically sluggish. They get into growth hormone peptides like Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, and CJC, plus why MK-677 sounds convenient but can come with tradeoffs like appetite and other downstream effects.

    Then the conversation turns into what’s new. Jay shares what he claims is a new long-acting folistatin-style compound called FLGR 242, designed to stay active for weeks. He frames it as a potential solution for GLP users who worry about losing muscle. They also talk about Klotho, what it does in aging, why it is hard to stabilize, and why Jay believes small dosing matters because of kidney risk at higher levels. Dave ties Klotho back to endothelial function and kidney protection, and they swap stories about what people report noticing.

    You’ll Learn:
    • What peptides are, explained without jargon
    • Why delivery matters and why pens beat mixing vials all day
    • How PK curves change real results and dosing schedules
    • What elamipretide means for mitochondria and longevity
    • Why MOTS-c can feel like a fast energy shift for some people
    • How Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, and CJC fit into growth hormone support
    • Why MK-677 sounds easy but can bring unwanted effects
    • What Jay claims FLGR 242 does for myostatin, muscle, and fat loss
    • Why Klotho shows up in longevity research and why dose matters

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    Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.

    New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.

    Keywords: peptides, biohacking, Dave Asprey, Jay Campbell, Josh Felber, BioLongevity Labs, mitochondrial peptides, elamipretide SS31, MOTS-c, growth hormone peptides, Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, MK-677, folistatin, myostatin inhibitor, FLGR 242, Clotho peptide, longevity science, anti-aging, human performance, muscle growth, fat loss, GLP-1 muscle preservation, pharmacokinetics, peptide dosing, nootropics, functional medicine, metabolism, endothelial function, kidney protection

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    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Trailer
    1:22 – Introduction to Peptides
    7:52 – Peptide Delivery Systems & Pens
    14:22 – Safety & Regulation of Peptides
    19:22 – SS-31 & Mitochondrial Health
    26:22 – Blending Peptides & Cross-Linking
    38:22 – Growth Hormone Peptides
    44:22 – FLGR-242: The New Myostatin Inhibitor
    54:22 – Melanin & Consciousness
    57:22 – Klotho: The Longevity Peptide
    59:25 – Regulatory Landscape & Future of Peptides
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For more than a decade, Dave Asprey - the Father of Biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee - has redefined what’s possible for the human mind and body. After more than a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio, he’s taking it to the next level with The Human Upgrade™ - a masterclass in biohacking, longevity, and performance optimization.Each episode explores cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and proven biohacks to help you upgrade your energy, focus, metabolism, and resilience. You’ll learn from world-class scientists, doctors, innovators, and thinkers leading breakthroughs in mitochondrial health, peptides, hormones, fasting, sleep, neuroplasticity, and more.This isn’t just self-improvement - it’s human enhancement backed by data.Every guest, every idea, every protocol you discover here moves you toward a longer, stronger, smarter life.Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey - and learn how to live longer, think faster, and perform better.
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