46 - The Perfect Human Diet? Epigenetics and Unlocking True Human Potential with Dr. Daniel Stickler

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A true thought leader and a man leading the way towards unlocking true human potential, Dr. Daniel Stickler joins Ben on the Muscle Expert Podcast today. The conversation covers everything from epigenetics, testosterone replacement therapy, the perfect human diet, shifting the paradigm of the health industry and tons more.

About Daniel Stickler, MD

Co-founder, Apeiron Center for Human Potential
Co-founder, Apeiron Academy
Medical Director, Neurohacker Collective
Vascular Surgeon for 10 years
Full bio here.

Topics Discussed:

The perfect human diet.
Holy Basil for better neuroplasticity.
Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week.
Nutragenetics, eating according to your genetics.
Sleep hygiene best practices and fitting your sleep around you genetics.
Which epigenetic marks you can and cannot influence through lifestyle intervention.

Time Stamps:

4:20 The Apeiron Model for the optimized life.
5:08 The two biggest problems we face as humans sleep and stress.
11:05 Treating the body as a whole system. What to biometrics to look for.
12:20 Chronic social jetlag. Optimizing sleep using biometric data.
14:55 Learned helpless and epigenetics
16:16 What a healthy resting breath rate is?
19:20 Shifting the health paradigm.
24:10 Epigenetic marks written in pen vs. epigenetic marks written in pencil. Which epigenetic marks can you influence through life style intervention?
30:40 The difficulty of testing neurotransmitter receptors.
38:10 Formulating Qualia, 90 -95% positive reports from clients.
43:00 Holy Basil and better neuroplasticity?
43:40 Modafinil, phenylpiracetam positive and the potential negative effects.
46:25 Bringing the brain into homeostasis, Qualia’s greatest benefit.
48:40 Aging, not a natural process? The new direction of aging research.
49:44 Hormonal deterioration. Optimizing genetic expression.
51:40 Is hormone replacement the right choice?
52:18 Low testosterone in teenage boys and men in their 20’s. Not a good sign.
53:45 Free testosterone, what’s an optimal range?
55:45 Are we too aggressive with estrogen reduction? The epigenetic response from estrogen reduction.
57:14 What to do BEFORE turning to testosterone replacement therapy. What can influence SHBG (Sec hormone binding globulin the most?
57:30 The testosterone to cortisol ratio of the best leaders .The effects of too cortisol on your testosterone, even if your in the normal healthy range.
58:43 Expert life extension strategies. Dr. Stickler’s personal diet.
59:13 The perfect human diet could it be the Mediterranean Diet?
1:00:18 Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week. The nectar of the gods?
1:01:40 Nutragenetics and eating according to your genetics. Sleep hygiene best practices and more.
1:05:30 The Apeiron Academy and how to become a certified coach.

Resources Mentioned

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This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes. Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here.

This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear!

Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

About Daniel Stickler, MD

Co-founder, Apeiron Center for Human Potential

Co-founder, Apeiron Academy

Medical Director, Neurohacker Collective

Vascular Surgeon for 10 years

Full bio here.

Topics Discussed:

The perfect human diet.

Holy Basil for better neuroplasticity.

Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week.

Nutragenetics, eating according to your genetics.

Sleep hygiene best practices and fitting your sleep around you genetics.

Which epigenetic marks you can and cannot influence through lifestyle intervention.

Time Stamps:

4:20 The Apeiron Model for the optimized life.

5:08 The two biggest problems we face as humans sleep and stress.

11:05 Treating the body as a whole system. What to biometrics to look for.

12:20 Chronic social jetlag. Optimizing sleep using biometric data.

14:55 Learned helpless and epigenetics

16:16 What a healthy resting breath rate is?

19:20 Shifting the health paradigm.

24:10 Epigenetic marks written in pen vs. epigenetic marks written in pencil. Which epigenetic marks can you influence through life style intervention?

30:40 The difficulty of testing neurotransmitter receptors.

38:10 Formulating Qualia, 90 -95% positive reports from clients.

43:00 Holy Basil and better neuroplasticity?

43:40 Modafinil, phenylpiracetam positive and the potential negative effects.

46:25 Bringing the brain into homeostasis, Qualia’s greatest benefit.

48:40 Aging, not a natural process? The new direction of aging research.

49:44 Hormonal deterioration. Optimizing genetic expression.

51:40 Is hormone replacement the right choice?

52:18 Low testosterone in teenage boys and men in their 20’s. Not a good sign.

53:45 Free testosterone, what’s an optimal range?

55:45 Are we too aggressive with estrogen reduction? The epigenetic response from estrogen reduction.

57:14 What to do BEFORE turning to testosterone replacement therapy. What can influence SHBG (Sec hormone binding globulin the most?

57:30 The testosterone to cortisol ratio of the best leaders .The effects of too cortisol on your testosterone, even if your in the normal healthy range.

58:43 Expert life extension strategies. Dr. Stickler’s personal diet.

59:13 The perfect human diet could it be the Mediterranean Diet?

1:00:18 Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week. The nectar of the gods?

1:01:40 Nutragenetics and eating according to your genetics. Sleep hygiene best practices and more.

1:05:30 The Apeiron Academy and how to become a certified coach.

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