What's your idea of a long enough life? Probably 80 good years followed by Alzheimer's or a degenerative disease, climaxing into death! Right? Well, prepare to be surprised because humankind has discovered the elixir to slow down aging! Today's biohackers are hell-bent on finding anti-aging technology and methods that could enable people to live for at least 180 years!
Super Human: The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever (2019) by Dave Asprey presents the latest research and cutting-edge technology on longevity. This book is an opportunity to learn how to look younger, maximise your life, and become superhuman!
Dave Asprey is a Silicon Valley investor, best-selling writer and an entrepreneur. Let's explore his bulletproof plan for leading a long and healthy life - beginning with mitochondrial degradation and how it impacts aging.
Summary
There's nothing wrong with caring for our bodies and looks. We deserve to look young and feel energetic. Dave Asprey shares many evidence-backed tips in the book to help you regain youthfulness and energy levels, empowering you with superhuman potential.
Aging Is Essentially A Result Of Mitochondrial Degeneration
Have you ever wondered what exactly happens inside our bodies that causes aging? Somewhere along the line something happens and the inevitable signs appear – a gray hair, a forgotten name, less energy running up the stairs. Why? What's causing this?Enter the mitochondria – a mitochondrion is an organelle present in our cells responsible for the production of energy and respiration. It uses aerobic respiration to create chemicals called ATP or adenosine triphosphate. ATP is the powerhouse of the cell,...
A Low-Carb, High Fat And Protein-Rich Diet Leads To Optimal Health
You know, if we want to make the most out of this life, we've got to pay attention to what we eat! But plot twist: the nutrients we consume to survive are kinda plotting against our mitochondrial well-being! Some food items are good while others can actually degenerate the powerhouse leading to chronic inflammation and in time, degenerative diseases. So, what to eat and what not to eat, huh?Let's start with the no-gos. Ever felt that food coma after a...
Keep Your Cells Prim And Proper With Keto And Intermittent Fasting
First, a quick keto overview for any newbies out there. Keto is short for ketogenic diet. It is meant to shift your body from primarily burning carbs and glucose to tapping into stored fat and ketones for fuel instead. What you've got to do is to start eating very low carbs, moderate proteins, and higher healthy fats. And just like that, your body will adapt to using ketones and fat more efficiently, and you transition into a metabolic state called...
Learn How Exposure To Sun Rays Is Important To Maintain Vitamin D Levels
Maintaining healthy Vitamin D levels is crucial, yet around 1 billion people worldwide are deficient. Everyone knows overexposure to sun rays can cause cancer. And as frightening as that is, research shows that avoiding the sun entirely ain't that good either. It actually lowers life expectancy - even more than smoking! A Swedish study points out that complete avoidance of sun exposure lowers life expectancy by between 0.6 and 2.1 years. How could sunlight be so risky yet also so...
Stem Cells Could Rewrite Aging and Disease Treatment
Way back when our author was just a reckless teen, he hurt his shoulder. Fast forward to 2015, he underwent his first treatment, receiving injections into the injured shoulder and upper back and even on his face which somehow tightened the collagen in the skin. And man! Was he satisfied with the results or what!!So, what was this magic treatment that practically made him good as new? And more importantly, why isn't everybody doing it?You may have guessed, it was...
Hacking Your Hormone Levels Might Just Be The Way To Reverse Aging
This anti-aging method is almost as controversial as the stem cell treatments. Here's what you need to know. Hormones rule the show when it comes to aging. Testosterone, estrogen, thyroid - when these start dropping off in middle age, that’s when aging shifts into high gear. But thanks to our modern lifestyles, our hormones fall way too early than that. Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. Improvement starts with the two things we already know are very important:...
Get Your Beauty Sleep
One of the most powerful methods to slow aging requires zero effort - just let your eyes drift shut! Deep, rejuvenating sleep is the body’s natural detox. While sleeping, fluids drain from tissues and cells flush out waste. So, morning-you is sharper and healthier, ready to take the day. Sleep also balances hormones so you feel satisfied after a full night's rest. Be regular enough and it helps with healthy cell growth and glowing skin as well.To really refresh your...
Collagen Fights Aging
Can you age backwards? Except Benjamin Button, no one can! But it’d be great to get rid of wrinkles, baldness or gray hairs, won't it? The author suggests taking collagen protein supplements. Collagen is a structural protein found in the connective tissues of our body and is responsible for the maintenance of skin cells, cartilage, blood vessels and bones. Breakdown of collagen is what leads to wrinkles. So, obviously collagen supplements can have anti-aging effects, like increase in hydration and...
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About the Author
Dave Asprey is best known as the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the entire Biohacking movement.
As a four-time New York Times bestselling author, CEO of Upgrade Labs, and host of a Webby award-winning, top 100 podcast, The Human Upgrade (formerly Bulletproof Radio), Dave is a maverick in the entrepreneurial health science space.
As a true pioneer, Dave was the first person to ever sell a product online, and as you might guess, it was related to coffee.
Dave sold caffeine t-shirts out of his dorm room before the web browser was even invented which earned him a profile in Entrepreneur Magazine. Dave became an early internet technology journalist, a cyber security expert, and co-founded a division of Exodus Communications, a company that seeded the internet we know today.
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