Hvmn Enhancement: Biohacking, Health, And Cognition

Most people never have a human interaction with a police officer — meaning that we very rarely have the chance to sit down and have a real human-to-human, informal, relaxed conversation about the role of law enforcement and law enforcement professionals in our society. This week, we are talking about cops and explore the role of law enforcement in our society and how to grow and evolve this pillar of our community. Geoffrey Woo sits down with a reserve police officer and CEO of SPIDR Tech, a policing technology company, Rahul Sidhu to discuss current police & community relations, common questions that we have for police, and ways to improve the existing model. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_hMIbqSdhzg Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

This episode of Free Fatty Friday, we're going to focus on questions away from our typical fare on human performance, metabolism, diet, nutrition, etc. We're going a bit more philosophical and psychological on motivation, time management, and culture. There's about 2 months left in 2020. What are you going to get accomplished in the remaining time. Let's hear what Geoff has to say: Q1 1:18 : I saw you were in Montana recently. It looked beautiful out there. I know a lot of people are now working remotely. How do you imagine the future of the office and workplace to look like? Q2 9:20 : You are so knowledgeable on a lot of topics. How do you manage your time and what do you spend your time on these days? Q3 17:06 : It's been a tough year for everyone. What are you most excited about as we wrap up the year 2020? Q4 23:56 : How do you motivate yourself? Any tips to help us get over the hump or when we're struggling. Twitter: @geoffreywoo Email: podcast@hvmn.com Sign up for the latest FFF-specific updates here: g

What is the proper human diet? Eating is something we do multiple times a day, every single day, but defining a 'proper' human diet from a scientific perspective is elusive as ever. In this episode, Geoffrey Woo sits down with Dr. Ken Berry, the best-selling author of "Lies My Doctor Told Me", to discuss the proper human diet spectrum. They explore frameworks and parameters that may help us better understand the principles of human nutrition. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wZyli7DzcPw Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

We have a great lineup of questions this week. We cover topics ranging from lean mass changes in fasting; how glycogen, the storage form of carbohydrates, works in the body; various nuances and applications of the ketogenic diet for hypertrophy, and long-term longitudinal use; and target blood glucose fluctuations after a meal! Free Fatty Friday (FFF) is a rapid-fire Q and A session with Geoffrey Woo, where he answers all your questions with a 5-minute cap on all answers. Feel free to send your questions here: podcast@hvmn.com Q1: 02:49 Very nice critique of the IF study. Any comments on the Lean Mass changes? Does it really make any sense? Q2: 11:01 I have been wondering about carbs in liver. It is in the form of glycogen. Do we have digestive enzymes that can let us even access this? Is it available as a nutrient? When is a carb not a carb? When you can't use it. Q3: 17:21 What causes insulin resistance? Why would the body resist something that is useful and why do some have no resistance and others do? I k

It all goes down to the food we eat! After his mother was diagnosed with a mysterious form of dementia, Max Lugavere put his successful media career on hold to learn everything he could about brain health and performance and investigating the critical link between our brain and the food we eat. In this episode, Geoffrey Woo brings on New York Times best-selling author, Max Lugavere to discuss out why he started keto diet, his diet protocols, and how the food you eat directly affects your ability to focus, learn, remember, create, analyze new ideas, and maintain a balanced mood. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/fb3umRaO4Zs Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

Heart disease is commonly associated with cholesterol and fat. What’s the science and data say, and is that an outdated and overly simplified model? Geoffrey Woo sits down with interventional cardiologist, Dr. Nadir Ali to discuss how a cardiologist started applying a Low Carbohydrate High Fat (LCHF) diet in his practice, the nuances of LDL cholesterol, how to properly evaluate insulin, and how healthcare and medicine will evolve in the future. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zul-maTs--c Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

It’s Free Fatty Friday! Its been a couple weeks, and we missed you! We have a metabolism heavy line up of questions this week, especially with the publication of a new UCSF study that supposedly showed that “intermittent fasting” doesn’t work. Is that true? Let’s find out! Q1: 2:32 Breakdown of UCSF fasting study. A Potential Downside of Intermittent Fasting? Q2: 16:07 How long does it take to create cellular autophagy? Q3: 21:37 If I am doing OMAD (keto or carnivore) what is the best strategy of timing the meal and workout? And could it be goal specific (e.g. gains, autophagy etc.) or type of workout specific (strength or cardio)? Q4: 29:16 Can you use the G/K ratio such as 107/.6 to obtain an insulin level. Can a table be extrapolated? Twitter: @geoffreywoo Email: podcast@hvmn.com Sign up for the latest FFF-specific updates here: geoffreywoo.com/signup Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey

In this episode, Geoffrey Woo brings on New York Times best selling author and former research biochemist, Robb Wolf to discuss a wide ranging smorgasbord of human health and performance topics. They explore the nuances of the paleo and keto diet, the nature and tools of science, lifestyle & fitness considerations for optimal health, and the concept of resilience. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1--vvaoFxhA Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

"We often include things in our lives to improve it but what we exclude could be as important as what we include." -Dr. Latt Mansor There are health consequences if you smoke even if it is only once in a while. It causes lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. We created this segment to shed light on smoking cessation and to help you get on the wagon. In this episode, Dr. Latt Mansor, Research Lead at H.V.M.N., shared his own experience of quitting smoking and also told a story of his mother who gave up smoking after 35 years of smoking. How about you? What’s your story? Dr. Mansor covered: Reasons to quit Plans to stop smoking Metabolic changes Staying off long term Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ThaOcA3t51w Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

Travis Christofferson is a top science writer focused on metabolism. His latest book is “Ketones: The Fourth Fuel: Warburg to Krebs to Veech, the 250 Year Journey to Discover the Fountain of Youth.” This book is a fascinating expedition behind the thinkers and experimentalists that were foundational to our modern understanding of how our bodies produce and utilize energy. Geoff and Travis discuss the life and work of key scientists including Otto Warburg (Nobel Laureate), Hans Krebs (Nobel Laureate), and Richard Veech and how their work wove together to form our current understanding of ketosis and metabolism. This is a great one to listen to learn about the foundational insights behind the Warburg Hypothesis, the Krebs Cycle, and the biochemical redox advantage of ketosis. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/DJhXq5DWj3s Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Ketones: The Fourth Fuel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G8TFQKS Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by

This week, we're answering questions across a wide scope. Ranging from the air pollution we're seeing on the West Coast to "Is there a liberal agenda against meat?" to ideas on how to measure metabolic flexibility and efficiency. Free Fatty Friday is a rapid-fire, weekly Q&A session with Geoffrey Woo, where he answers your questions with a 5-minute cap per answer. Feel free to send your questions to podcast@hvmn.com or post it on Twitter and tag @geoffreywoo with hashtag #FFFGeoff 1:51 Q1: Air pollution. How are you handling it? And what can we do about the air? 7:52 Q2: In thinking about measuring metabolic efficiencies without access to much of the cool tech and measurements afforded to elite athletes, do you think analyzing ketone glucose index could be a useful way to monitor state? 14:25 Q3: Why have most of the liberals declared war on meat, cows, etc?? 22:39 Q4: Will the baking soda neutralize the stomach acid cause slowed digestion of food Therefore less absorption? 28:42 Q5: What is the benefit o

Why do people get sick? Infectious diseases like COVID-19 are one thing that we should be concerned about, but what about chronic conditions and baseline metabolic health that is the foundation for our everyday life and resilience? We bring back one of our favorite researchers in metabolism, Brigham Young University's Dr. Benjamin Bikman where we discuss insulin resistance, tissue specificity, ketosis, and low carbohydrate diets. This episode is jam-packed with new research and some highlights include: Insulin response of protein vs carbohydrates Glucose spikes and why they can be problematic Tissue and organ specificity of insulin resistance Low carbohydrate diets and mTor activation / inhibition Exercise and autophagy Check out Geoff and Dr. Bikman's first podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMwlp2p1IwU&t=172s Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/DJhXq5DWj3s Learn More About H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Community by filling out thi

Hey there! If you're just tuning in and missed the first installment, Free Fatty Friday is a new segment of the H.V.M.N. Podcast. This is a rapid-fire Q and A session with Geoffrey Woo, where he answers all your questions with a 5-minute cap on all answers. In FFF1, Geoff answers questions about his diet and workout regimen, the science behind guzzling down raw egg yolks and cooking egg whites, and its benefits of preparing both separately. What are we going to talk about this week? Find out! Got questions? We'd love to hear them. Email us at podcast@hvmn.com or post it on Twitter and tag @geoffreywoo with hashtag #FFFGeoff 2:13 Q1: What is the best way to increase testosterone? Asking for a friend. 8:32 Q2: What is your morning routine? 13:50 Q3: Q3: What exercises do you recommend to maintain muscle mass? 19:09 Q4: What would be the top lifestyle habit that would make the most difference in peak mental health, peak physical health? Twitter: @geoffreywoo Email: podcast@hvmn.com Sign up for the latest FFF-spe

Welcome to the first installment of Free Fatty Friday! FFF is a new segment of the H.V.M.N. Podcast where Geoff answers your questions, and he gets to spend 5 minutes max per question. Geoff gets a lot of questions about human performance, metabolism, ketosis, fasting, nutrition, and the very latest biohacks. FFF is going to cover all of those topics in a deep, science and data-driven way as you've come to know us for. We also hope to break new ground with FFF and comment on culture, philosophy, mindset, and the aesthetics of a life well-lived. If you have any questions that you want us to cover, please email us at podcast@hvmn.com or post it on Twitter and tag me @geoffreywoo with hashtag #FFFGeoff 2:30 Q1: On Netflix UnWell, you eat raw egg yolks and cooked egg whites. What is the science behind guzzling down raw egg yolks and cooking egg whites? What benefits does this separation of preparation give you? 7:59 Q2: What’s your current diet regimen? 13:12 Q3: What’s your current workout regimen? Twitter: @geo

Ketone esters. What's hype? What's real? What does the latest science say in 2020? Join experts Geoffrey Woo and Dr. Latt Mansor as they discuss everything known about ketone esters circa September 2020, from the very latest in published literature to the most edgy tests from elite performers. This is a quickly evolving research area and the use cases and best protocols are rapidly updating. Ketosis is a natural metabolic state described by elevated ketones in your body, commonly achieved via intermittent fasting or ketogenic diet. As more researchers are investigating the impact of ketones on physiology, metabolism and diseases, exogenous ketones like ketone esters provide a new avenue to achieve ketosis quickly and easily. This area has implications for human performance, longevity, neuroscience, cardiovascular health, metabolic health and beyond. This is the one to listen to if you want to learn all things ketones as of September 2020. _________________________________________________________ Watch this ep

Geoff and Latt are back on the Podcast! Today, they discuss Prof. Peter Hespel's new paper "Bicarbonate Unlocks the Ergogenic Action of Ketone Monoester Intake in Endurance Exercise" In Episode 163, we discussed the totality of data behind ketone esters. Some contexts show benefit, some contexts have shown no benefit for ketone esters. What are the deeper mechanisms behind these contradictory results? Geoff and Latt break down Prof. Hespel's exciting new paper that shows that a combination of sodium bicarbonate (or baking soda) in combination with ketone esters enhance performance upwards of 5%, while each alone show no benefit as compared to a glucose control. This one is a great one for athletes, coaches, and biohackers to learn the very latest recommendations and protocols of how to use ketone esters directly from Geoff and Latt. This one is also great for metabolism nerds who want to geek out about the subtle details relating to ketone esters including acidosis, pH buffering, how ion levels shift in muscl

It's no secret that the H.V.M.N. Podcast regularly features interviews from some of the top carnivore diet proponents out there. To name a few, our episodes with Mikhaila Peterson, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Shawn Baker, and Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs have all clearly struck a chord with our community. As an evidence-based podcast, we believe it is only fair to provide a platform that presents a different perspective in the "diet wars". Specifically, we have yet to have an in-depth discussion about plant-based diets and the science associated with a nutritional intervention many are increasingly adopting. Dr. Joel Kahn, known as "America's Healthy Heart Doc", has been a plant-based cardiologist for many years and treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. If there is a single point both sides (whether you're a hardcore carnivore or vegetarian) can agree on, it's that poor nutrition is a core cause of a number of chronic diseases - which traditional standard of care is still slowly coming

Dr. Matthew Cook is a board-certified anesthesiologist, regenerative medicine specialist, and the president of BioReset Medical: A medical facility that specializes in progressive, natural, non-invasive treatments for a number of common and complex medical issues...often when traditional medicine falls short. In Episode 164 of the Health Via Modern Nutrition Podcast, host Geoffrey Woo and Dr. Cook dive into the virology of the novel coronavirus, explore potential integrative medicine interventions specific for defending the human body against the virus, and discuss some interesting implications the global lockdowns caused in the fields of cutting-edge science & formal clinical research. Perhaps, we'll begin seeing a merging of traditional gold-standard RCT's and cutting-edge data points from labs / hospitals around the world, providing a more nuanced and accelerated approach to the publishing of scientific literature. As always, we encourage you to do your own research according to your own goals & pe

"Exogenous ketosis impacts neither performance nor muscle glycogen breakdown in prolonged endurance exercise". This is the title of a recent study on exogenous ketones impact on performance, and published by Professor Peter Hespel in The Journal of Applied Physiology. However, previous seminal research, including a study from Prof. Hespel and published in the same journal, found results that were strikingly different. "Ketone ester supplementation blunts overreaching symptoms during endurance training overload". One of the key findings of that study was that ketone ester intake following exercise markedly blunts the development of physiological symptoms indicating overreaching, and at the same time significantly enhances endurance exercise performance. A finding from this new study comes to the conclusion that ketone ester consumption during a simulated cycling race does not cause glycogen sparing, nor does it affect all-out performance. How does one make sense of conflicting (or even neutral) data? Geoffrey

"That's how [Game Changers] made a whole film, they cherry-picked their data...I'd love to make a film that couldn't be debunked. That's my whole goal." Nutrient density, millions of years of human evolution, and modern nutrition science is the framework for the "Sapien Diet". Not to be mistaken as a trendy "one size fits all" diet, but a set of guidelines and principles Brian Sanders believes how the modern human should eat. Brian Sanders, who is the host of the Peak Human Podcast & filmmaker behind the upcoming Food Lies Film, has collated a variety of perspectives on optimal nutrition and performance throughout his health journey and research. Although Brian is of the mind that nutrition lies on a spectrum and should be personalized for an individual, his Sapien Diet framework largely revolves around eating a single constant: Animal-based foods, while avoiding the obvious: Highly-processed and refined foods. The recent demonization of meat is somewhat of an oddity, given that it has historically been d