by Gary Kirwan
<p>The BioHackers Lab podcast explores how to improve your health including your gut, mind, and body so that you can live the best life you can. Lifestyle changes you make can be customised to how your body works. This is biohacking your own ideal life. Your host, Gary Kirwan, talks with people all around the world who are helping to improve health in interesting ways. This may includes different diets, using certain supplements, using exercise, mind training & health gadgets. The ideas shared are meant to be actionable so that you can start creating a better you starting today. Please go to the website <a href="https://www.biohackerslab.com">https://www.biohackerslab.com</a> for all episodes and summary notes from interviews.</p>
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February 11, 2025
<p>On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Dr. Glen Jeffery from University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology about his groundbreaking red light therapy research.</p> <p>Learn how red light can improve our vision by recharging retinal mitochondria and even help control blood sugar levels by affecting systemic mitochondrial functions.</p> <p>Dr. Jeffery shares insights on the mechanisms of red light therapy, the implications of light sources on health, and the potential to enhance quality of life through innovative lighting solutions. Discover the fascinating applications and benefits of red light therapy in both eye health and metabolic regulation.</p> <p>00:00 Recharging the Battery<br>00:50 Intro<br>01:33 Discovering the Power of Red Light<br>02:47 Mitochondria: The Cellular Batteries<br>04:26 Red Light Therapy for Vision Improvement<br>06:38 Aging and Mitochondria<br>12:05 Clinical Trials and Challenges<br>14:38 Innovative Applications of Red Light<br>18:10 The Impact of Light Bulbs on Vision<br>21:03 The Incandescent Light Bulb Dilemma<br>22:15 The Impact of LED Lighting on Health<br>23:17 Innovations in LED Technology<br>26:31 The Cost of Poor Lighting<br>31:48 Red Light Therapy and Blood Sugar Control<br>37:33 Red Light Therapy for Parkinson's Disease<br>40:49 The Future of Lighting and Health<br>42:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p> <p>Big thanks to the guys at https://octopod.productions for their fantastic audio and video editing!</p> <p>✅ Link to this YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/0Hiu6FP_auI</p> <p>✅ Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/biohackerslab</p> <p>✅ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiohackersLab</p> <p>✅ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackers.lab/</p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab" rel="payment">Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
January 30, 2025
<p>On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to <a href="https://x.com/BiggestComeback">Chris Cornell</a>. We discuss Chris's incredible journey of transformation. Despite being in poor shape at 51, Chris turned his life around through dedication to nutrition and fitness, achieving peak health well into his 60s.</p> <p>He shares how a low-carb diet and resistance training helped him lose excess weight sustainably and regain physical strength and muscle growth, all while overcoming challenges along the way like a cancer diagnosis and treatment.</p> <p>Chris also delves into his approach to satiety, meal replacements, and the importance of setting simple, consistent rules for achieving long-term fitness goals. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to make meaningful lifestyle changes, regardless of age.</p> <p>00:00 Intro<br>04:05 Was It a low carb lifestyle that made the difference?<br>09:56 Upping protein intake<br>11:19 Cancer diagnosis, how did Chris manage to get through it? <br>14:26 Exercising as a part of the journey<br>18:13 How long did it take Chris until he could do his first pull up? <br>22:54 It's still achievable to go after your goals, even in your fifties<br>26:33 HLTH Code meal replacement experiment<br>33:03 Protein in the morning<br>35:26 Feeling satisfied with the food that you eat reduces the hunger<br>37:27 Explaining satiety to a potential client<br>43:41 Implementing consistency<br>45:23 What is Chris's next goal?<br>49:48 Six rules for simplicity and success</p> <p>Big thanks to the guys at https://octopod.productions for their fantastic audio and video editing!<br><br>Link to YouTube video of this interview: https://youtu.be/cupTlVF6xTM</p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab" rel="payment">Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
January 24, 2025
<p>On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Dr. Ana Rosa MD PhD, a radiologist with over 25 years of experience all about the dangers of visceral fat, PLUS what she did personally to reduce her high visceral fat levels.</p> <p>Dr. Rosa shares her extensive knowledge and personal experience in:<br>👉 How to deal with excess visceral fat<br>👉 Why measuring visceral fat levels is a crucial biomarker<br>👉 How it silently impacts our health</p> <p>Follow Dr Rosa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anarosagratitude/</p> <p>Dr Rosa explains what visceral fat is, how it surrounds our abdominal organs, and its role in promoting chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular problems.</p> <p>Dr. Rosa also discusses how MRI scans can help reveal hidden visceral fat levels even in those who appear thin on the outside but are fat on the inside also known as TOFI. She also offers practical diet, exercise, and stress management strategies she used to combat it.</p> <p>Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on improving your internal health and functional longevity.</p> <p>00:00 Intro<br>01:08 What is visceral fat?<br>03:06 What is a normal level of visceral fat?<br>07:30 What kind of scan is used?<br>09:45 How does body fat percentage relate to visceral fat levels?<br>12:40 Proxies for visceral fat.<br>17:25 Before and after pics of Dr. Rosa.<br>21:50 MRI images of of people with different levels of visceral fat.<br>26:25 Lose fat AND build muscle!<br>33:15 Advice to people starting their fat loss journey. Importance of Stress!<br>41:21 Nutrition advice for reducing visceral fat.<br>44:30 Exercise advice for reducing visceral fat.<br>49:05 What to ask your doctor about?</p> <p>Big thanks to the guys at https://octopod.productions for their fantastic audio and video editing!</p> <p>Link to YouTube video of this interview: https://youtu.be/grnmfXmFIhs</p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab" rel="payment">Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/biohackerslab</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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