The Dylan Gemelli Podcast

Welcome to my special 175th EPISODE! This is also my very first special roundtable interview! I could not have had two better than Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Will Cole as my first guests! These roundtables are a gathering of the most brilliant and impactful minds, coming together to offer deep thoughts and insights of the most discussed aspects of health, wellness and faith! These roundtables will be continuing as special episodes each month to continue to do God's work in bringing as many of us together to make the biggest impact possible!! ENJOY!! For years, I thought that if I ate right, trained hard, stayed disciplined, and took care of my body, I was doing everything I needed to stay healthy. But I've learned that being healthy on the outside doesn't always mean everything is healthy on the inside. My father passed away from a heart attack at just 59 years old. And despite everything I've done to take care of myself, I recently discovered that I have elevated Lp(a) levels and plaque in my arteries. That was a wake-up call. It made me realize just how much can be happening inside our bodies without us ever knowing it. That's why this conversation with Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Will Cole was so important to me. Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Will Cole are leading voices in functional medicine, bestselling authors, and longtime advocates for looking beyond symptoms to understand the underlying factors affecting our health. Together, they've written Heal Your Cells, a book exploring how cellular health, inflammation, metabolism, and lifestyle may influence chronic disease and the aging process. We talked about how our organs can age faster than our bodies, the hidden risks of heart disease, and how stress and trauma affect our health. One of the most meaningful parts for me was discussing faith and how true health goes beyond the physical. It's about caring for our minds, bodies, and our relationship with God. And it made me wonder: What if the biggest threats to our health are the things we can't see or feel until it's too late? In This Episode, We Talk About: ■ Cellular health, mitochondria, and chronic disease■ The blood markers that may reveal problems before symptoms appear■ Insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic health■ How stress, childhood trauma, and the nervous system affect the body■ The connection between faith, emotional healing, and physical health■ Gut health, exercise, and the importance of personalized nutrition■ Why looking healthy doesn't always mean being healthy Chapters: (00:00) Intro(01:39) Healing at the Cellular Level (04:37) Are Your Organs Aging Faster? (06:03) Heart Disease and Family History (11:01) Blood Tests and Hidden Risks (15:47) My Personal Heart Health Scare (16:32) Understanding Insulin Resistance (31:28) The Vagus Nerve and Stress (35:00) My Experience With Emotional Healing (39:14) Trauma, Forgiveness, and Faith (46:00) Mind, Body, and God (1:09:02) The Gut-Brain Connection (1:10:27) Exercise and Mitochondrial Health (1:23:39) Why Nutrition Is Personal (1:36:34) The Five Essential Foods (1:46:21) Protein Supplements (1:47:29) Do We Really Need Fiber? (1:49:35) Is the Carnivore Diet Healthy? (1:52:52) Final Thoughts —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to fi

I've spent years learning about health, longevity, supplements, and ways to optimize the human body. And one thing I've learned is that there's always something new to discover. But there's also a lot of misinformation out there, especially when it comes to supplements and products promising to improve our health. That's why I believe it's so important to understand the science behind what we're putting into our bodies, rather than simply trusting what's written on a label. And that's what made this conversation with my good friend Chris Burres so interesting. Chris is a carbon nanomaterial scientist, entrepreneur, author of Live Longer and Better, and co-founder of MyVitalC. His company has been manufacturing C60, a molecule whose discovery contributed to a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, since 1991. During our conversation, Chris walked me through the history of this molecule, the science behind its potential benefits, and why he believes it could play a role in supporting energy, sleep, recovery, and healthy aging. We also got into something that I think deserves much more attention: how little most people actually know about the supplements they're taking, how those products are manufactured, and whether they contain what the label claims. I hope this conversation encourages you to ask more questions, do your own research, and make better-informed decisions about your health. Enjoy the episode, God bless, and I'll see you in the next one! Get $30 OFF your first MyVitalC order! Use code GEMELLI at checkout. https://www.myvitalc.com/pages/dylangemelli/?ref=dylangemelli Follow Chris Burres: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Follow MyVitalC: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:50) Timeline (04:57) What Is C60? (07:20) From Batteries to Longevity (08:49) The Rat Longevity Study (13:46) Building the Business (18:30) The Science Behind C60 (22:15) The Biohacking Discovery (25:42) Problems With Supplements (33:16) Manufacturing and Safety (35:19) Testing Supplement Quality (38:05) How C60 Is Manufactured (42:34) Why Olive Oil? (44:46) Sleep, Energy, and Recovery (47:49) Oxidative Stress and Aging (49:45) The Mitochondrial Connection (53:57) Can C60 Slow Aging? (54:49) Human Research and Trials (57:11) Headache Experience (59:02) Inflammation and Blood Markers (1:02:27) Trying C60 Together (1:06:36) Final Thoughts —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400

He passed his cardiac stress test with flying colors and received a clean bill of health from his doctors. Shortly afterward, he suffered a heart attack that nearly killed him. Determined to understand what went wrong, he began investigating the hidden risks of heart disease, insulin resistance, and the foods we consume every day. He is Dr. Daniel Trevor, a heart attack survivor, citizen scientist, serial entrepreneur, and author of Unholy Trinity: How Carbs, Sugar & Oils Make Us Fat, Sick & Addicted and How to Escape Their Grip. Drawing on more than 1,200 scientific references, Trevor challenges conventional nutrition advice and explores how the modern food industry, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare system may influence our health. In this episode, we talk about: ■ How Daniel nearly died from a heart attack despite passing his cardiac stress test ■ The overlooked blood tests that can help identify cardiovascular and metabolic risks ■ Why Daniel questions conventional cholesterol guidelines and statin prescriptions ■ How Daniel developed type 2 diabetes despite being relatively slim ■ The relationship between insulin resistance, blood sugar, and cardiovascular disease ■ Why Daniel believes whole grains and wheat contributed to his health problems ■ How processed foods may encourage addictive eating behaviors ■ Why Daniel challenges the health benefits of oats and other commonly recommended grains ■ The differences between seed oils, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and animal fats ■ Why Daniel believes grass-fed meat is healthier than conventionally raised meat Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:44) Timeline (02:04) Meet Daniel Trevor (03:45) Near-Fatal Heart Attack (06:10) The Tests Doctors Miss (09:49) Hidden Cardiovascular Risks (11:41) Cholesterol and Statins (12:40) Profits Over Prevention? (14:51) The Food Industry (16:11) Hidden Diabetes (18:15) Testing Insulin Resistance (19:42) Understanding LDL Particles (21:15) Is Wheat Addictive? (27:05) Keto and Carnivore (28:24) Gut Health and Aging (31:47) Continuous Glucose Monitoring (32:18) Diets Must Be Individualized (35:21) Carbs, Sugar and Oils (38:21) Wheat and Blood Sugar (39:26) The Rise of Obesity (40:45) The History of Seed Oils (42:09) How Dietary Advice Changed (44:27) Taking Control of Your Health (48:21) The Breakfast Myth (49:41) Pharmaceutical Advertising (50:25) Do Statins Extend Life? (52:03) Are Oats Actually Healthy? (53:34) Fasting and Exercise (55:42) The Dangers of Seed Oils (59:34) Which Oils Are Better? (01:01:18) Butter and Healthy Fats (01:03:51) Meat Quality Matters (01:04:30) Regenerative Farming (01:07:21) Metabolic Flexibility (01:09:03) Dylan's Personal Diet (01:10:18) Measure Your Health (01:11:38) Final Thoughts Find Dr. Daniel Trevor HERE: https://danieltrevor.com —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-p

There are some things powerful systems would rather you never question and THIS behind-the-scenes conversation gets into exactly WHY. This is not a traditional interview. It’s a conversation between two men who have both made serious money, lost years of their lives to prison, rebuilt themselves, and learned some of their hardest lessons through experience. Dylan and Kevin get into money, prison, success, medicine, mindset, credibility, failure, faith and the uncomfortable truths most people would rather avoid. Because money is not about chasing shortcuts. Success is shaped by your environment more than motivation. Failure gets worse when you keep making excuses. Credentials mean less than real-world performance. Prison can either break you or force you to take accountability. Medicine should make you question incentives and authority. Mindset is shaped by the way you speak to yourself. Wealth means very little if chasing it makes you miserable. And because one of self-help’s biggest promises “you can have anything you want”, might be complete bullshit. Kevin Trudeau is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and personal-development figure best known for books including Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You to Know About. His career has included massive commercial success, major controversy and years spent in federal prison. Today, he speaks about success, wealth, mindset and the lessons he says came from decades of experience at both extremes. Chapters: (00:00) They Don’t Want You to Know (01:58) The Biggest Lies About Making Money (03:15) Building Billions Before Teaching Success (04:29) The Wealth Frequency (06:38) Your Environment Controls Your Income (10:01) Stop Making Excuses (12:17) The Mindset Difference Between Winners and Losers (15:08) Your Mind Is Stronger Than Your Body (17:27) Prison (24:18) Every Saint Has a Past, Every Sinner a Future (24:23) The Lost Art of Accountability (28:49) Credentials vs Real-World Experience (34:19) Why Angry Experts Should Make You Suspicious (35:29) What Doctors Aren’t Taught (40:17) Are People Being Scammed by the Medical System? (40:56) The Biggest Lie About Success (43:11) Seek First the Kingdom (43:42) You CAN'T Have It All (45:23) Dream Big Without Becoming Delusional (46:32) The Real Keys to Success Check Out Kevin's YouTube Channel for More: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinTrudeauOfficial/featured Visit www.kevintrudeau.com/ for all Kevin's Products and Offerings —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400

Most people are chasing better health in the wrong order. They look for the next supplement, peptide, diet, drug, or shortcut... while IGNORING the foundation underneath all of it. After more than 25 years of studying hormones, peptides, nutrition, health, and wellness, Dylan explains why optimizing your bloodwork or diet may not be enough if you’re constantly stressed, unhappy, sleep-deprived, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode. He explores the connection between faith and health, mindset, nervous system regulation, gratitude, discipline, sleep, nutrition, stress, peptides, and longevity, and explains why the basics still matter more than the latest health hack. This episode isn’t about another shortcut to losing weight or feeling better. It’s about building the foundation that allows everything else to work. In this episode: ■ Why Dylan puts God first in his approach to health ■ The connection between faith, hope, love, and well-being ■ Why gratitude may be one of the most underrated health practices ■ Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Why knowing more isn’t enough ■ Why self-control and discipline affect almost every area of health ■ How chronic stress and fight-or-flight can affect how you feel ■ Ways Dylan uses prayer, breathwork, silence, and alone time to decompress ■ Why chasing health shortcuts usually leads to a longer road ■ Where peptides and supplements actually fit into a healthy lifestyle ■ Why sleep needs to become a non-negotiable ■ How your food choices affect more than your weight ■ Dylan’s framework for aligning your faith, mind, and body Chapters: (00:00) The Missing Piece (00:51) God First (02:27) The Virtues That Shape Your Health (03:40) Why So Many People Have Lost Hope (05:06) Knowledge vs. Wisdom (05:51) Self-Control Changes Everything (06:38) Vitamin G: The Power of Gratitude (07:53) Humility Matters (08:30) Are Happier People Healthier? (11:26) The Habits of Healthy, Happy People (12:54) Your Mind Controls Your Body (13:45) Are You Stuck in Fight-or-Flight? (15:02) Prayer, Breathwork & Resetting Your Mind (16:28) Stop Chasing Health Shortcuts (18:45) Supplements & Peptides Aren’t the Foundation (19:16) Sleep Has to Be a Priority (20:07) Food Is Medicine (21:01) Neglecting Your Health Affects Others (22:45) You Get One Body & One Life (24:19) Dylan’s “Secret” to Total Health Alignment —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400

Most people don’t need MORE supplements. They need to stop taking the WRONG ones. Lucas Aoun breaks down what actually separates an effective supplement from clever marketing, why some of the most popular ingredients may be doing more harm than good, and how he approaches testosterone, cardiovascular health, nutrition and supplementation without blindly following health trends. Lucas is a qualified naturopath, biohacker, supplement formulator and founder of Boost Your Biology and INB4 Supplements. He holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and has built his work around men’s health, neurochemistry, supplementation and human performance. He is also a TEDx speaker and host of the Boost Your Biology podcast, where he translates emerging health research into practical strategies for performance and longevity. In this episode, he explains: ■ Why most testosterone boosters are poorly formulated and underdosed■ Lucas’ top supplements for long-term health and performance■ Why taurine is one of his staple longevity supplements■ Lactoferrin for immunity, gut health and iron regulation■ Why vitamin D remains one of the fundamentals■ High-dose melatonin, its benefits and why it can leave you feeling terrible■ Why most people should stay away from ashwagandha■ Supplements to support cardiovascular health■ What centenarians in China can teach us about longevity■ Why extremely low-fat diets can negatively affect hormones and overall health■ The debate around canola oil and seed oils■ Why supplement quality and third-party testing matter■ How proprietary blends can hide what you’re actually taking Chapters:(00:00) Intro(00:48) Timeline(04:09) What Is a Naturopath?(10:05) The Problem With Testosterone Boosters(17:16) Black Ginger, Blood Flow & Energy(18:33) Top 3 Supplement Staples(19:07) Why Taurine Is So Underrated(23:14) Lactoferrin for Immunity, Gut Health & Iron(26:18) Vitamin D & Testosterone(29:20) High-Dose Melatonin: More Than a Sleep Aid?(33:08) Avoid Ashwagandha(36:24) Can You Reverse Arterial Plaque?(37:36) Nattokinase, CoQ10 & Cardiovascular Health(40:32) The Chinese Longevity Herb Most People Have Never Heard Of(42:53) Keto, Carnivore, Mediterranean & Diet Dogma(49:50) Eating to Optimize Testosterone(51:55) The EFS Diet: Eggs, Fish & Steak(52:18) The Problem With Going Too Low-Fat(53:03) Canola Oil, Seed Oils & The Health Debate(58:24) What Supplement Quality Actually Looks Like(1:00:21) The Hidden Problem With Supplement Manufacturing(1:02:14) Why Proprietary Blends Can Be Deceptive(1:05:08) Supplements Cannot Replace Your Lifestyle(1:07:00) Final Thoughts Connect with Lucas:Website: https://lucasaoun.com/Boost Your Biology:https://www.boostyourbiology.com//Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boostyourbiology/YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/@BoostYourBiology —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.

Episode #163: The #1 Trait of Unhealthy People! (this makes you sick) DYLAN DOES NOT HOLD BACK! You can eat well, train consistently, sleep properly and have perfect bloodwork and still be UNHEALTHY. Because some of the most damaging things we carry have nothing to do with food, exercise or supplements. Negativity. Resentment. Anger. Constant comparison. Refusing to take accountability. Spending your time arguing with strangers, obsessing over other people’s opinions and looking for another reason to be upset. In this episode, Dylan breaks down the characteristics he believes are shared by some of the unhealthiest people, and why improving your physical health may be impossible without first addressing what is happening mentally and spiritually. Dylan Gemelli is the host of The Dylan Gemelli Podcast, where he explores health, longevity, human performance, mindset and faith through conversations with leading doctors, researchers and experts, as well as his own experiences and perspectives. His approach to health goes beyond biomarkers and physical appearance, focusing on what he describes as the connection between Mind, Body and God. In this episode you will find out: ◼ Why eating well and exercising may not be enough to make someone truly healthy ◼ How your thoughts and emotional state can influence the way you take care of your body ◼ Why constantly consuming negative news may be affecting you more than you realize ◼ The relationship between accountability, personal growth and freedom ◼ Why selflessness can improve your happiness and overall well-being ◼ How worrying about other people’s opinions can control your life ◼ How identity-driven arguments around politics and diet create unnecessary division ◼ Why status and material things may not bring real fulfillment ◼ The role gratitude, humility, compassion and forgiveness play in a healthy life ◼ Why connecting with God can become the foundation for true health ◼ What Mind, Body and God means Chapters (00:00) Intro(00:48) Just Thrive(02:15) What Does It Actually Mean to Be Healthy?(04:31) The #1 Trait Unhealthy People Share(05:41) How Negativity Affects Your Health(07:01) Gratitude, Humility & A Healthy Mindset(08:17) Is Watching the News Making You Unhealthy?(10:15) How Much of Your Life Are You Wasting Online?(11:56) What Does Holding a Grudge Actually Solve?(12:55) Excuses, Accountability & Personal Responsibility(13:28) Why Helping Other People Makes You Feel Better(14:14) Selfishness vs. Selflessness(15:09) The Freedom of Taking Accountability(16:41) Mental Strength, Discipline & Addiction(17:58) Why Status and Material Things Don’t Fulfill You(18:47) Why People Fight Over Diet(20:19) Dylan’s Path to Becoming Truly Healthy(20:50) Why We Were Created to Love(21:39) Mindset, Disease & the Bigger Health Crisis(21:55) Mind, Body & God —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JUST THRIVE Probiotics Use my link below and receive 90 DAYS OF FREE Digestive Bitters when you sign up for 90 days of the Probiotic!!! https://justthrivehealth.com/DYLAN ALSO Take 20% off at Just Thrive SITE WIDE with my link below https://justthrivehealth.com/DYLANGEMELLI —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —------------------------------------------------------

Episode #151: My Special Guest Appearance on the HUMAN UPGRADE Podcast with Dave Asprey On occasion, when I have a highly impactful guest appearance on another podcast, I will publish it here for all of you to listen! THIS interview was a no brainer for me to publish! I knew that going into my discussion with Dave, there would be a great synergy but I had no idea it would be to such a high extent. To call this entertaining, would be a drastic understatement. Dave has the kind of dry humor that I appreciate to the highest extent, a type of FUN that brings joy and laughter into my life and our back and forth was FILLED with this. You will hear a lot of chuckles, pauses with smiles and laughing but also, a wide array of topics most people refuse to touch. We both have a no holds barred way of conveying our message and while we both come across differently, the points are well received and the synergy between our thoughts is not just entertaining but keeps you guessing and wanting more. This is the kind of stand out conversation, where we will go after “polarizing” topics, go against the grain without concern and both of us not be bothered by negative criticisms because our mission to deliver TRUTHS is far more important. Prepare to be entertained but enlightened, laughing but learning and enthralled from start to finish. The only part of this that I did not enjoy was when it ended, but I have a feeling, we have PLENTY MORE discussions together to come... ENJOY! In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dylan Gemelli for a candid, systems-level conversation about peptides, research chemicals, SARMs, and the gray zone between medicine, performance enhancement, and personal responsibility. They explore what research chemicals really are, why peptides fall into that category, and how legality often has little to do with biological risk or effectiveness. The discussion spans MK-677 and growth hormone signaling, muscle versus strength, testosterone optimization, nicotine versus tobacco, and the tradeoffs between aesthetics, performance, and long-term function. Dave and Dylan also examine diet failures, metabolic recovery, exercise myths, and why modern healthcare discourages self-experimentation and medical autonomy. Throughout the conversation, Dave shares personal experiences rebuilding his health using unconventional tools, framing biohacking as a smarter-not-harder approach to human performance, longevity, and taking ownership of your biology You’ll Learn: 1. What research chemicals actually are and why peptides fall into that category 2. How compounds like MK-677 stimulate growth hormone and affect muscle recovery 3. Why SARMS differ from steroids and where the real risks come from 4. The difference between tobacco and nicotine and why low-dose nicotine can support brain optimization 5. How performance enhancement fits into longevity, metabolism and functional medicine thinking 6. Why strength and neurological driver matter more than size alone 7. How to think clearly about supplements, nootropics and biohacking tools without fear or hype 8. Why taking responsibility for your biology is not cheating Watch our episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1AJ02JQk4E Subscribe to the Human Upgrade Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-upgrade-biohacking-for-longevity-performance/id451295014 ______________________________________________________________________________ Today's Episode is Sponsored by JINFINITI The Dylan Gemelli NAD optimization protocol powered by JINFINITI: https://www.jinfiniti.com/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-nad-dylan-gemelli-v1/ Jinfiniti: Save 15% site wide with code DYLAN https://www.jinfiniti.com/dylan-gemelli-protocol/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=4&affid=131 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Today's Episode is Sponsored by JUST THRI