The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

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Gary Brecka is a Human Biologist, biohacker, researcher, and an anti-aging and longevity expert. His approach to health is simple: "Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort." For over 20 years, he worked in the life insurance industry predicting mortality. This meant if he got 5 years of medical records and 5 years of demographic data on you, the team that he was associated with could tell a life insurance company how long you had to live to the month. After years and years of doing this type of research and analysis, he decided he wanted to spend the balance of his lifetime helping people live happier, healthier, longer, more fulfilling lives. With this mission in mind, he created The Ultimate Human podcast. In this weekly podcast, Gary has exciting conversations with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and scientists and is thrilled to share their transformative insights with you. What's keeping you from being an ultimate human? Tune in to find out. For more info on Gary, click here: https://link.me/garybrecka

Recent Episodes

OCT 8, 2026
311. Mold Toxins in Coffee: Why Organic Isn't Enough
Learn more about Ultimate Brew here: https://bit.ly/4elHM82 Shop The Ultimate Brew in-store at Sprouts October 7-October 27 Find a Sprouts near you here: https://bit.ly/4y19vlr Organic tells you how coffee was grown. It doesn't tell you whether it was tested for mold toxins or heavy metals. Gary Brecka explains why the coffee bean is really the seed of a fruit, how ochratoxin A was detected in 54.6% of more than 3,000 coffee samples in a 2024 systematic review, and why volcanic soil can bring lead, cadmium, and arsenic into your cup. Then he shows you what to check on your bag tomorrow morning. Don't guess, test. Click here to join Gary’s VIP Community: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: “BRECKACYM30” FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:16 - Why coffee beans can grow mold 03:36 - Heavy metals and volcanic soil 05:09 - Why organic isn't the same as tested 05:18 - How The Ultimate Brew was sourced and tested 06:47 - The first tested lot drops October 7th at Sprouts 07:07 - What a "lot" means and why this one is finite 07:29 - The Ultimate Human end cap (Oct 7–27) 08:07 - Check your own coffee's lab results 08:23 - Scan the QR code before you buy Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 MIN
OCT 6, 2026
310. Why You Aren't Absorbing Your Supplements - Chervin Jafarieh
You are what you absorb, not just what you eat. Integrative Health Philosopher and Researcher Chervin Jafarieh joins Gary Brecka to explain what happens when your gut can't absorb what you take. They cover how antacids, soda with meals and low stomach acid affect digestion, why cortisol can leave you short on digestive enzymes, how liposomes made from phosphatidylcholine carry nutrients past stomach acid, and why slow chewing helps your gut get more from meals. Shop Gary’s favorite Cymbiotika products here: https://bit.ly/4y3alOQ Click here to join Gary’s VIP Community: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Listen to Chervin Jafarieh on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/46ShSVq Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VlHveP Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/46QsHrc Connect with Chervin Jafarieh Website: https://bit.ly/3VGeJFM YouTube: https://bit.ly/4rCnug5 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4hUdCLi Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Traiy4 TikTok: https://bit.ly/4z5Jqmk LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3TvcTXy Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: “BRECKACYM30” FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:36 - Ayurveda, biodynamics and soil science 09:14 - Blue Zones and the soil microbiome 12:11 - Gut-brain connection and serotonin 14:02 - Why single-nutrient supplements fall short 24:43 - What a liposome actually is 27:58 - Gut issues that block nutrient absorption 30:11 - Cavitations and cone-beam X-rays 33:06 - Chewing slowly and digestion 36:49 - Where to start fixing your gut 40:16 - Antacids, apple cider vinegar and stomach pH 42:04 - Postbiotics, butyrate and antibiotics 43:30 - Food combining and bloating 47:16 - Why fasting hunger comes in waves 48:50 - Glutathione and the liver 51:32 - How raw colostrum is sourced 54:57 - Chervin's daily routine 1:02:50 - Menopause and women's supplementation 1:07:00 - Magnesium, night waking and bowels 1:10:02 - Why your body must feel safe to sleep 1:16:04 - What it means to be an Ultimate Human Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
77 MIN
OCT 1, 2026
309. How to Test Your Waist-to-Height Ratio
You might think being "skinny fat" is just about looking soft under your clothes, but a 2023 study found 26% of normal-weight men and 38% of normal-weight women actually had excess body fat their BMI never showed. The real name for it is normal weight obesity, and your scale, your mirror, and your last physical all miss it. This episode covers the four numbers that actually catch it, and the three things that fix it. Click here to join Gary’s VIP Community: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: “BRECKACYM30” FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 – Intro of Show 01:05 – The "eat more or eat less?" thread 01:50 – What is "skinny fat"? (Normal weight obesity) 01:58 – The research: 1 in 3 women affected 02:31 – Why the scale & mirror can't see it 02:52 – Metric 1: Waist-to-height ratio 03:15 – Metric 2: Grip strength 03:30 – Metric 3: Triglyceride-to-HDL ratio 03:48 – Metric 4: DEXA scan 04:16 – Weight vs. body composition 04:40 – Fix 1: Protein 05:07 – Fix 2: Resistance training 05:23 – Fix 3: Slow the weight loss 06:01 – Muscle loss with age Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 MIN
SEP 29, 2026
308. Dr. Will Cole: Insulin Resistance Is Fueling Your Cellular Aging
You might think eating clean is enough to stay young, but new research says otherwise. One in five people over 50 already have one organ aging faster than the rest of their body. Dr. Will Cole joins Gary Brecka to break down insulin resistance, blood sugar, cellular aging, mold and EMF toxicity, and SymphonyAge, the new DNA test that reveals exactly which organ is aging you fastest, from his book Heal Your Cells. Click here to join Gary’s VIP Community!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Get Dr. Will Cole’s book, “The Inflammation Spectrum”: https://amzn.to/4jnQe7r Listen to “ Dr. Will Cole “ on all your favorite platforms! YouTube:https://bit.ly/4jmEv9c Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Tu7Iaw Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4xXaX8x Connect with Dr. Will Cole: Website:https://bit.ly/4iurxF0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4jmEv9c Instagram:https://bit.ly/3GlSihK Facebook:https://bit.ly/4lGTEUh TikTok:https://bit.ly/4444EVw X.com: https://bit.ly/4cI59qw Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: “BRECKACYM30” FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 Intro of the Show 01:17 Dr. Will Cole on Cellular Health 04:45 How to Heal Leaky Gut Naturally 08:42 Intermittent Fasting for Gut Health 09:47 SIBO, H. Pylori & Fermented Foods 13:16 Heal Your Cells Book by Dr. Will Cole 16:55 Why Millennials Are Aging Faster 20:18 Epigenetics & Cellular Aging 26:59 Mitochondria & Best Longevity Blood Tests 30:10 Biological Age Test for Organs 33:00 Mold Toxicity & Histamine Intolerance 36:38 How to Manage Chronic Stress 39:08 Journaling for Stress & Trauma 43:02 Best Foods for Detox & Cell Repair 49:14 Therapeutic Plasma Exchange & Stem Cells 54:52 What It Means to Be an Ultimate Human Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57 MIN
SEP 24, 2026
307. Dr. Josh Axe, Dr. Will Cole & Taylor Dukes: Toxoplasma Gondii Is Linked to Brain Tumors
You can eat clean, do everything right, and still miss a brain tumor growing for years. Taylor Dukes found hers on a routine full-body scan, then shrank it in half before surgery using metabolic ketosis, methylene blue, and red light. Gary sits down with Taylor, Dr. Will Cole, and Dr. Josh Axe to break down what standard labs miss: hidden parasites, mold toxicity, and stealth infections quietly overloading the immune system. CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY’S VIP!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Connect with Taylor Dukes: Website: https://bit.ly/4byxTS5 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Rii1cS Connect with Dr. Will Cole: Website:https://bit.ly/4iurxF0 Instagram:https://bit.ly/3GlSihK Connect with Dr. Josh Axe: Website: https://bit.ly/4mEUwIc Instagram: https://bit.ly/42ULi3s Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: “BRECKACYM30” FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 - Intro of Show 01:14 - Full-body scan finds a brain tumor 04:35 - Ketosis, methylene blue, and red light 07:06 - Toxoplasma gondii parasite found in blood 07:41 - Tumor shrinks in half before surgery 09:22 - Recovery with no chemo or radiation 11:32 - Symptoms conventional labs miss 12:30 - HLA genes and biotoxin sensitivity 14:55 - Glyphosate and microplastics in your body 15:24 - Mold exposure and Epstein-Barr reactivation 19:15 - Gut healing, sauna, and binders 22:05 - Why you strengthen before you kill 26:36 - Black walnut and wormwood for parasites 28:06 - Family Lyme disease and long COVID 30:08 - Herbs and therapy for fighting Lyme 31:05 - Recap: three paths to the same truth Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 MIN