The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

By: Gary Brecka
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  • Gary Brecka is a Human Biologist, biohacker, researcher, and an anti-aging and longevity expert. His approach to health is simple: "Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort.” For over 20 years, he worked in the life insurance industry predicting mortality. This meant if he got 5 years of medical records and 5 years of demographic data on you, the team that he was associated with could tell a life insurance company how long you had to live to the month. After years and years of doing this type of research and analysis, he decided he wanted to spend the balance of his lifetime helping people live happier, healthier, longer, more fulfilling lives. With this mission in mind, he created The Ultimate Human podcast. In this weekly podcast, Gary has exciting conversations with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and scientists and is thrilled to share their transformative insights with you. What’s keeping you from being an ultimate human? Tune in to find out. For more info on Gary, please click here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka For more info on the 10X Genetic Methylation Test: http://www.10XHealthTest.com
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  • 96. The MTHFR Gene: Why Your Vitamins Might Be Useless (And What to Do)

    96. The MTHFR Gene: Why Your Vitamins Might Be Useless (And What to Do)
    Sep 12 2024
    Did you know that nearly 44-60% of the population could unknowingly carry a gene mutation that impacts their health in significant ways? The MTHFR gene mutation plays a critical role in how our bodies process folic acid, which is essential for various bodily functions, from brain health to pregnancy. If your body can’t properly convert folic acid into its active form, 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, it can lead to a range of issues like infertility, miscarriages, ADHD, mood disorders, and digestive problems. In this episode, Gary Brecka reveals studies on how personalized supplementation can be the key to unlocking better health for you! Read the Journal of Clinical Medicine’s full article titled “Folate Insufficiency Due to MTHFR Deficiency Is Bypassed by 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate” here!: https://bit.ly/3Bd0TQU 00:00 Intro 01:36 ​Supplementing for Deficiency 04:10 ​Methylation 06:17 ​MTHFR Gene 07:48 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate 10:36 ​S Phase Arrest 15:43 ​Factors Influencing Folate Levels 22:15 ​Genetic Polymorphism 23:28 ​Government Intervention on Folic Acid Addition to Grain Products 29:45 ​5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Bypassing Folate Insufficiency Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: https://bit.ly/3L5k8hl Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: https://bit.ly/4cMDGm7 Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program: https://bit.ly/3ROGPd6 PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl EIGHT SLEEP - Use code “GARY” to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - Use code “ULTIMATE20” for 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download “The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka” podcast on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 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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    32 mins
  • 95. Calley Means: Exposing the Secrets of the Food and Healthcare Industry

    95. Calley Means: Exposing the Secrets of the Food and Healthcare Industry
    Sep 10 2024
    What if the very foods we consume daily are designed to keep us hooked and sick? In this episode, Calley Means and Gary Brecka expose the shocking truth behind the food and healthcare industries, revealing how big corporations have manipulated what we eat for profit. Once dominated by cigarette companies, the food industry has used the same strategies that made cigarettes addictive to engineer ultra-processed foods that hijack our biology. Get Calley Means’s book, “Good Energy” here!: https://theultimatehuman.com/book-recs Truemed enables HSA/FSA spending on exercise, supplements, saunas and cold plunges. Learn where you can steer your tax free medical dollars: https://bit.ly/4ekjF7z Sign up for Daily email on insights from building Truemed here: https://bit.ly/3zcLMq7 For more information on Calley Means visit: https://bit.ly/3Tm0rGz Follow Calley Means on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AU7akp Follow Calley Means on X.com: https://bit.ly/47AZ4d3 Follow Calley Means on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZoRXlw Follow Calley Means on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4dWvFvV Follow Calley Means on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4glKeL9 00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 08:37 ​Genesis of the Tobacco Industry 10:52 ​Sugar Causing Obesity 14:52 ​Ultra-Processed Foods Hijacking Evolutionary Biology 20:40 ​Epiphany of Calley and Casey Means 31:31 ​Pharmaceutical Treadmill 40:45 ​The Interconnectedness of Body and Mental Health 44:00 ​Debatable Medical System Standards 47:15 ​Lies About Our Food and Nutrition 53:25 ​Rigged US Pharmaceutical Industry 58:58 ​Channeling Our Voice towards Politics 01:09:53 ​Nutrient Deficiency and Biomarkers 01:15:20 ​Healthy Lifestyle Choices 01:22:14 ​Healthcare System Funded by Taxpayers 01:24:57 ​Benefit Flexibility 01:34:20 ​Connect with Calley Means 01:35:35 ​Final Question: “What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?” Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: https://bit.ly/3L5k8hl Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: https://bit.ly/4cMDGm7 Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program: https://bit.ly/3ROGPd6 PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl EIGHT SLEEP - Use code “GARY” to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - Use code “ULTIMATE20” for 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H 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 37 mins
  • 94. Fermented Foods: The Simple Habit That Could Change Your Health

    94. Fermented Foods: The Simple Habit That Could Change Your Health
    Sep 5 2024
    What if the secret to feeling your best starts with the food you’re not eating? In this video, Gary Brecka shares the incredible health benefits of fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles, exploring how they can transform your gut health, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation. With the natural power of probiotics, these foods can boost your microbiome diversity and enhance nutrient absorption, making them a must-have for overall wellness. Watch now and discover how fermented vegetables can be the game-changer your diet has been missing. Don't forget to share your favorite fermented food in the comments below—what will you try first? 00:00 Intro 00:31 Benefits of Eating Fermented Vegetables 01:55 Steps to Ferment Vegetables at Home 03:11 Scientific Research on Fermented Vegetables 04:49 Adding Fermented Vegetables to Your Diet Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: https://bit.ly/3L5k8hl Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: https://bit.ly/4cMDGm7 Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program: https://bit.ly/3ROGPd6 PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl EIGHT SLEEP - Use code “GARY” to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - Use code “ULTIMATE10” for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/4cJdJE7 Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download “The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka” podcast on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 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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    6 mins
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Simple and Beneficial

This is the most simple and beneficial podcast I have ever heard. Gary does a fantastic job of breaking down reasons to make simple health changes in your life. He and his guests are always very authentic, kind-hearted, and joyful. Thank you for doing what you’re doing Gary. 

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The science

I like with the science comes protocol with all the why. I enjoy the podcasts with the experts.

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The simplicity in which complex topics are broken down to be easily digested.

Helps me better understand why my body does the things that it does. Amazing content.

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Gary is amazing. I love the breath work.

Listen to this podcast every day for a week and do the breath work. It's awesome!!!

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Wealth of information

I loved listening to Gary talk about his process. I also enjoyed listening to him interview successful ultimate humans. He gives out incredible information and easy to understand manner.

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Priceless information

These podcasts are the goto for information on living your best life and becoming The Ultimate Human, literally! Cited sources and studies and Gary's expertise in human biology are unmatched and are the standard in wellness.

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everything, this man and information is changing my life and making it easy

looking forward to the gene test, started the cold plunge 4 weeks ago and I'm atlctually addicted

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Great information

The information is great. After every episode I do extra research and find so many good things. I highly recommend listening to Gary.

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Get busy living or get busy dying!

I listen to a good bit of podcasts and Audibles, but look forward to new episodes of The Ultimate Human! I listen in the gym and get motivated to take a cold bath even when I don’t want to. If you want to do your part living as long as possible, tune into this podcast and take action on some of these nuggets!

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