January 19, 2023
Your body doesn't know what it doesn't know.
What I mean by that is that – according to my guest on this podcast – if you introduce a foreign substance, your body's immune system will mount a response – and often, that response can have negative health consequences.
From steroids to even everyday legal compounds, these unrecognizable elements may lead to severe autoimmune disease, gut problems, cancer, and more. Certain supplements and chemicals can also make you age faster because they interfere with your natural biological processes, temporarily or even permanently altering them.
When I was in Miami recently, I decided to drop in (specifically, on a scooter I rode from the beach) and talk to a relatively new friend of mine, Dr. Marcos De Andrade, who goes by “Dr. De”. We met at the facility in Miami that Dr. De founded called Biohax. The services at Biohax include complete biochemical analyses with panels designed to look at different concerns such as performance, mood, and toxin exposure. Based on those results, the “health magicians” at Biohax apply what they call their “4R Strategy” to remove inflammatory agents, replenish micronutrients, reinoculate your gut, and recover through sleep and therapeutics.
Dr. De and I did a brief Instagram Live together at the end of last year, during which we talked about his areas of expertise, including steroids, hormones, peptides, and more. Although he doesn't practice medicine right now, Dr. De received a Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.) in a hybrid program from the U.S. and Europe at the Medical University of Silesia in Poland. He then obtained an MBA from Nova International Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Lastly, he went on to complete a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Weston Florida in the department of surgery and metabolism. So, needless to say, the guy is legit.
Through his own journey of self-improvement, Dr. De began to understand the impact of his biochemical footprint on his life outcomes – inspiring him to found Biohax and its mission: helping others become their best selves. His goal is to create a worldwide system of talented health professionals that can help people everywhere live healthier and more fulfilling lifestyles. By providing valuable services tailored for each individual, Dr. De hopes that together they can achieve a life filled with purposeful potential.
In this discussion with Dr. De, we open up his thoughts on the Liver King controversy (a topic I haven't spoken much about on a podcast yet), growth hormones, how to regenerate your thymus gland, and much more. We also answer more Instagram Live questions. I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording!
During our discussion, you'll discover:
- Elements of Vitality
- Podcast with Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis
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- Full Body MRI with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Early Cancer Detection Test
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- AI Coronary Artery Scan
- Executive Blood Panel
- DEXA Bone Density Scan
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-The Liver King issues with fat…11:31
-A meta-analysis on growth hormone deficiency in adults…13:49
- GHK-Cu, found in saliva, urine, plasma, and blood is basically the 911 for injury
- Alitura (use code BG20 to save 20%)
-How to regenerate the thymus gland in your body…18:19
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- Colostrum
- GDA (Glucose Disposal Agent)
- Physical activity
- In the study, growth hormone was used for its ability to regenerate the thymus gland
- Sunlight
- Ben's family does about 30 seconds of tapping every morning
- The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner
- Podcast with Nick Ortner
-What was the Liver King doing that is dangerous?…23:28
- Stanozolol (Winstrol)
- When you're using something that your body does not produce, your body will attack whatever it does not know; that's what causes cancers and autoimmunity
- Oxandrolone
- It's not the synthetic nature, it's the biocompatibility with the body
-What’s the best way to know if you’re taking enough growth hormone?…27:19
- Bloodwork
- Cyrex Array
-Could growth hormone be less problematic with adequate flavonoids?…30:52
- Quercetin
- Fisetin
- Lugol's iodine
- Topical Progesterone (use code GREENFIELD10 to save 10%)
- CBD
- Cyrex Array
-How Ben got started with endurance training…46:44
- Podcast with Phil Maffetone
- Troy Jacobson's Runerval
- Voted America's top personal trainer in 2008
- The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
- After listening to Tim Ferris' The 4-Hour Work Week while driving to a triathlon one day, Ben thought, “Oh, I can outsource, I can hire people.”
- Pulled out a Craigslist ad in Manila, Philippines, and hired first VA, Marge, who's still with Ben after all these years
- Joe de Sena
-Q&A from Instagram…56:04
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- A body protection compound
- LVLUP Health
- Dr. John Lieurance
- For any gastric GI repair, also for musculoskeletal repair
- Compounded with BPC:
- Tirzepatide as Mounjaro (GLP-1 inhibitors)
- Semaglutide as Ozempic (GLP-1 inhibitors)
- Does increasing or injecting NAD daily decrease your body's natural production of NAD similar to a testosterone injection?
- I don't think that I've seen that there's a negative feedback loop for NAD
- BGL podcast Q&A 452: Does NR or NAD Really Cause Cancer, The Latest On THC & Your Brain, “Super-Ager” Brains, Artery Unclogging & Much More.
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- Dosing has to go off of your blood work; It all depends on that blood work
- Ben microdoses with testosterone cream (compounded by Dr. Craig Koniver)
- Where do you get your glasses?
- Ra Optics
- Prada
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- Protekt (use code BEN to save 15%) by Nick Norris
- LMNT
- Quinton (use code GREENFIELD to save 10%)
- Salt
- Soleil sparkling water
- Coconut water
-And much more…
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
– Dr. De:
– Podcasts And Articles:
- How To Biohack With The Elements of Air, Fire, Water & Earth: V-Cells, Dosing Methylene Blue, Melatonin For Inflammation & Much More.
- Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis & Ben Greenfield Reveal New Anti-Aging Biohacks & Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine You’ve Never Heard Of Before.
- Tapping & EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique): Pseudoscience, Quackery or Wildly Effective Healing Modality?
- Episode #135: Interview With Health & Endurance Expert Dr. Phil Maffetone
- BGL podcast Q&A 452: Does NR or NAD Really Cause Cancer, The Latest On THC & Your Brain, “Super-Ager” Brains, Artery Unclogging & Much More.
- The Peptides Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Anti-Aging, Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Recovery Peptides.
- A Rock-Climbing Navy SEAL Talks Ibogaine, Meditation Tactics, Parenting, Purpose & More: The Nick Norris Podcast.
- A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life: Part 1.
- Sunlight Makes You Skinny & Blue Light Makes You Fat: 11 Ways To Biohack Light To Optimize Your Body & Brain.
– Books:
- The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner
- The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
– Other Resources:
- Colostrum
- Dihydroberberine
- Bitter melon extract
- Ceylon cinnamon
- ACV
- Quercetin
- Fisetin
- Lugol's iodine
- Topical Progesterone (use code GREENFIELD10 to save 10%)
- CBD
- Protekt (use code BEN to save 15%)
- LMNT
- Quinton (use code GREENFIELD to save 10%)
- Salt
- Soleil Sparkling Water
- Coconut Water
- Alitura (use code BG20 to save 20%)
- Ra Optics
- Cyrex Array
- Troy Jacobson's Runerval
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Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Dr. De or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!
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