Ben Greenfield

Date: 2019-01-30 | Duration: 2h 26m

Episode Overview

Ben Greenfield joins the Joe Rogan Experience to dive deep into health optimization, exploring topics like diet, recovery, and biohacking. He shares his experience with the carnivore diet as a gut-healing protocol, describing how an elimination phase followed by gradual reintroduction of foods helped resolve issues like depression and gut inflammation. Ben also discusses the importance of fiber in managing metabolites like TMAO and contrasts anecdotal health benefits with blood work results, emphasizing personalized nutrition and self-experimentation. The conversation shifts to recovery technologies and anti-aging strategies, including infrared saunas, cryotherapy, and peptide therapies. Ben details his use of NAD+ IV infusions and nerve hydrodissection with ozone and placental cells to address knee injuries, highlighting the potential of regenerative medicine. He also touches on the nuanced role of cannabinoids for sleep and stress management, explaining how combinations of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids can optimize rest without impairing function. Throughout the episode, Ben shares memorable stories from his outdoor adventures, like spearfishing and high-altitude hunting, illustrating how lifestyle and environment intersect with health. He offers practical insights on circadian rhythm management, intermittent fasting, and the balance between restrictive diets and sustainable eating patterns, encouraging listeners to find what truly works for their unique biology.

About Ben Greenfield

Ben Greenfield is a multifaceted coach, author, and speaker renowned for his expertise in health and fitness. An accomplished ex-bodybuilder and Ironman triathlete, he was honored as the Personal Trainer of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in 2008 and named one of the top 100 Most Influential People in Health in 2013. Known for his holistic approach to wellness, Greenfield dives deep into topics like biohacking, nutrition, and longevity, making him a captivating figure in the fitness community. His engaging insights and practical advice have resonated with audiences, including listeners of the Joe Rogan Experience, where he shares his innovative strategies for optimizing human performance and well-being.

Key Moments

– Carnivore Diet
– Autoimmune Diet
– Gut Health
– Sauna Therapy
– Cryotherapy
– Stem Cell Therapy
– Peptides
– NAD+ Supplementation
– Anti-Aging Strategies
– Mitochondrial Health
– Genetic Testing
– Nutritional Biochemistry
– Intermittent Fasting
– Circadian Rhythm
– Cannabinoids
– Exercise Physiology
– Mental Performance
– Sports Recovery
– Food Sensitivities
– Outdoor Hunting
0:01:49 – Explanation of TMAO and Fiber Intake
0:05:41 – Using Carnivore Diet to Heal Gut Issues
0:06:22 – Mental Health Improvements from Diet Changes
0:08:08 – Powerlifting Background and Diet Impact
0:09:42 – Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Brain Health
0:11:39 – Ironman Race Experience and Environment
0:13:45 – Benefits of Dry Sauna Use
0:17:36 – Cryotherapy Chamber and Cold Water Therapy
0:19:00 – Growth Hormone Amplification Post-Therapy
0:22:16 – Stem Cells Crossing Blood-Brain Barrier
0:25:02 – Discussion of NMN and Anti-Aging Effects
0:26:04 – Self-Administered NAD+ IV Therapy
0:27:52 – Parabiosis and Young Blood Transfer Research
0:31:28 – Knee Nerve Hydrodissection and Ozone Therapy
0:34:54 – Legality and Use of BPC-157 Peptide
0:38:55 – Peptide Supplements and Additives
0:42:14 – Muscle Imbalances and Deadlift Recommendations
0:46:33 – Discussion of Taranabol and Metabolites
0:50:14 – Endocannabinoid System and Fear Response
0:53:39 – Isolating Cannabinoids for Therapeutic Use
0:55:57 – Mediterranean Fat Sources in Diet
0:57:32 – Use of Lion's Mane Extract for Cognition
0:59:35 – Glycemic Variability and Blue Zone Diets
1:03:31 – Self-Experimentation to Find Optimal Diet
1:05:21 – Rich Roll and Fermentation Practices
1:07:32 – Sauna Meditation and Manifestation Practice
1:11:18 – Archery Fundamentals and Target Panic
1:14:06 – Spearfishing and Floating River Hunts
1:22:57 – Metformin and Anti-Aging Industry Popularity
1:25:35 – Food Allergy Testing with Cyrex
1:29:42 – Siberian School Children Cold Exposure Study
1:31:41 – Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Mats
1:33:04 – Mitochondrial Activity Increase Techniques
1:35:18 – Standing Desk and Balance Board Setup
1:42:19 – Circadian Rhythm and Meal Timing
1:48:30 – Cellular Autophagy During Fasting Periods
2:01:09 – THC Use for Sleep Improvement
2:03:35 – Breathwork for Stress Reduction and Sleep
2:07:50 – Wisdom Imparted During Sleep
2:12:04 – Sugar Content in Marshmallows Discussion
2:16:23 – Effects of Grain-Fed Meat on Energy Levels
2:19:02 – Best Salt Types for Health
2:22:12 – Sodium Regulation and Blood Pressure

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 four three two one hello ben hello what's up buddy there's a discrepancy my my coffee is way way Starting point is 00:00:27 Dude thank you so much Starting point is 00:00:34 I would probably be Starting point is 00:00:43 Freaking amazing Starting point is 00:00:51 I thought you were going to do it for a certain amount of time and test it. Starting point is 00:01:31 Is it a micro? Starting point is 00:01:49 So what the TMAO is, is that's going to be present if you aren't getting enough fiber Starting point is 00:02:29 Like a cat. Starting point is 00:02:58 And then there's a bunch of people that are, you know, it's interesting because you've got to, there's a disparity between the anecdotal accounts of health and well-being and then blood work. Starting point is 00:03:29 stuff on it but the anecdotal evidence is amazing it's like it's really weird like uh my friend Starting point is 00:03:56 It's like an autoimmune diet. Starting point is 00:04:37 So you've got a bread that's lower in a glycemic index, Starting point is 00:05:03 I mean, it takes freaking 24 hours to, Starting point is 00:05:41 diet or an autoimmune diet for eight weeks or 12 weeks, something like the carnivore diet, heal the gut, and then return back to a more all-inclusive eating pattern that allows you to eat dairy, wheat, plants, etc., all these things that would normally damage the gut if the gut is actually leaky. Starting point is 00:06:22 Those all went away, Depression, that went away. Starting point is 00:07:00 and commercial dairy or, or unfermented soy or any of these things that can actually damage the Starting point is 00:07:42 of all that stuff, you introduce the carnivore diet, Starting point is 00:08:08 He's powerlifting and has been doing that basically his whole life. Starting point is 00:08:40 until you are actually doing something with that diet, Starting point is 00:09:08 And I don't think we talked about this on the last show, Starting point is 00:09:4...

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