World No. 1 Biohacking Expert: "I Tested 100,000 People's DNA. This Diet Will Kill You!". Fix This Hormone And You'll Fix Your Anxiety! - Gary Brecka

Apr 22, 2024 1h 45m 15 insights
Human biologist Gary Brecka discusses how common ailments like anxiety, brain fog, and chronic disease often stem from nutrient deficiencies and genetic mutations affecting methylation. He emphasizes getting data on your body through genetic and blood tests to identify and correct these "missing raw materials" for a healthier, longer life.
Actionable Insights

1. Prioritize Body Data for Health

Treat your body as your most important vehicle by getting basic data on it, such as blood biomarkers and genetic tests, to understand its needs and optimize performance. This approach allows you to supplement for specific deficiencies rather than randomly.

2. Undergo Genetic Methylation Testing

Take a genetic methylation test once in your lifetime to identify specific raw materials your body struggles to convert into usable forms. This provides a precise roadmap for targeted supplementation, preventing disease expression due to deficiency.

3. Monitor Key Health Biomarkers

Regularly check your glycemic profile (glucose, hemoglobin A1c, insulin), hormone panel (DHEA, SHBG), and basic nutrient levels (Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Potassium, B12). These markers provide foundational insights into blood sugar regulation, hormonal balance, and common deficiencies that impact overall health.

4. Supplement Methylfolate for MTHFR Gene

If you have the common MTHFR gene mutation, supplement with methylfolate (the usable form of folic acid) to bypass your body’s inability to convert it efficiently. This can address a wide range of downstream health issues linked to this early methylation cycle impairment.

5. Address Anxiety with B Vitamins

For anxiety not tied to specific triggers, consider it a rise in catecholamines (fight-or-flight neurotransmitters) often due to a slow COMT gene. Supplement with a complex of B vitamins, specifically methylcobalamin (B12) and methylfolate, to down-regulate these neurotransmitters and quiet the mind.

6. Start Mornings with Mineralized Water

Upon waking, drink 10 ounces of water with Baja Gold or Celtic sea salt to replenish essential trace minerals like boron, manganese, molybdenum, and selenium. Most people are deficient in these minerals, and this practice helps remineralize the body.

7. Practice Daily Grounding

Spend a few minutes with bare feet touching bare soil, grass, or sand to discharge into the earth and repolarize your red blood cells. This improves cellular surface area for waste exchange, detoxification, and regeneration by preventing blood cell clumping.

8. Incorporate Daily Breath Work

Learn and practice breath work, such as the Wim Hof style (three rounds of 30 breaths with an extended hold), every morning. This engages auxiliary respiratory muscles, improves oxygenation by pushing air into the lung lobes, and establishes a consistent routine that signals “go time” to your body.

9. Expose Skin to First Light

Get 15-20 minutes of sunlight exposure during the first 45 minutes of the day, when there is healthy blue light but no damaging UVA/UVB rays. This helps reset your circadian rhythm, which is crucial for improving sleep quality and regulating hormones like cortisol and melatonin.

10. Utilize Red Light Therapy

Use red light therapy panels or beds to reduce inflammation, increase microvascular circulation, and enhance cellular energy production by forcing oxygen into the mitochondria. This process can lead to improved skin health, angiogenesis, and even eyesight.

11. Drink Hydrogen-Enriched Water

Consume hydrogen water, generated by a hydrogen bottle or H2 tablets, to reduce inflammation, improve nutrient absorption, and enhance athletic performance. Hydrogen gas has been shown in numerous clinical trials to have therapeutic effects on the body.

12. Supplement with Essential Fatty Acids

Take a DHEA, EPA fish oil, or omega-3 supplement in the morning to support hormone production and overall cellular function. These essential fatty acids are often deficient and crucial for various bodily processes.

13. Filter Your Tap Water

Filter your drinking water to remove fluoride, chlorine, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals before consumption. This reduces the toxic load on your body, allowing your internal systems to focus on other vital functions rather than acting as a primary filter.

14. Use Ozempic/Semaglutide with Caution

If considering semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro), be aware that while beneficial for Type 2 diabetics or the morbidly obese, it can lead to loss of lean body mass and gastric issues. Pair with resistance training and potentially muscle-protecting peptides if used for weight loss.

15. Prioritize Community and Purpose

Actively engage in community and maintain a sense of purpose throughout life, as isolation can dramatically cut life expectancy. Studies show that mobility into older ages and a clear purpose are common themes among centenarians in Blue Zones.