Gary Kirwan
BioHackers Lab: Health Show for How to Live Your Best Life
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...
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Gary Kirwan
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Apr 17, 2025
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Episodes
Can a Ketogenic Diet Treat Bipolar Disorder? | Dr. Iain Campbell 17.04.2025 49:41
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Iain Campbell, a metabolic psychiatry researcher at the University of Edinburgh, to explore the emerging science behind using ketogenic diets as a potential treatment for bipolar disorder and other serious mental health conditions. With both scientific expertise and lived experience of bipolar type II, Iain shares how nutritional ketosis may be mo...
How Red Light Helps Our Vision and Blood Glucose Levels: Dr Glen Jeffery PhD 11.02.2025 44:24
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. Learn how red light can improve our vision by recharging retinal mitochondria and even help control blood sugar levels by affecting systemic mitochondrial functions. Dr. Jeffery shares insights on the mechanisms of red light t...
Stronger at 60 vs 50 Years Old: Chris Cornell's Health Journey 30.01.2025 54:55
On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Chris Cornell . 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. He shares how a low-carb diet and resistance training helped him lose excess weight sustainably and regain physical strength and musc...
Why Reduce Visceral Fat? Before vs After MRI Scans Improvement | Dr Ana Rosa MD PhD 24.01.2025 55:46
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. Dr. Rosa shares her extensive knowledge and personal experience in: 👉 How to deal with excess visceral fat 👉 Why measuring visceral fat levels is a crucial biomarker 👉 How it si...
What is the Satiety Per Calorie Model Way of Eating? | Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt 14.01.2025 1:04:10
Want to understand what is the Satiety Per Calorie Model or a High Satiety Diet? Join me and Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt in this episode of Biohackers Lab as we discuss a groundbreaking approach to nutrition—the Satiety Per Calorie Model (SPC). Dr. Eenfeldt, founder and CEO of DietDoctor, introduces Hava, a new app that uses cutting-edge AI technology to help users identify foods that promote satie...
Matthew Amsden - What is ProofPilot? 27.07.2020 24:36
CEO and founder of ProofPilot, Matthew Amsden, is today’s guest interview. Matthew talks to us about his company ProofPilot. He explains how it is making research easily available to consumer good companies that traditionally didn't have opportunities to run these types of studies. We then find out about the type of products that can be tested, how the research can be conducted remotely and...
Dr Benjamin Jack - Custom Made Emergency Med Kit Service by Duration Health 28.05.2020 24:07
Practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of Duration Health, Dr Benjamin Jack, is today’s guest interview. Benjamin talks to us about the emergency medicine kit service his company can provide people. He explains what type of medicine and tools the kit contains and who could benefit from getting one. We then find out about the process of obtaining one and physician support it incl...
Sleep Apnea Help for Adults & Kids - Dr Meghna Dassani DMD 10.03.2020 35:02
Dentist, Dr Meghna Dassani, is today’s guest interview. Meghna talks to us all about how to identify and ways to deal with sleep apnea. She explains what sleep apnea is and how to recognise the signs and symptoms. We then find out that sleep disordered breathing should never be ignored as it can lead to more serious problems and what we can do to treat it. We also go into discussing sleep ap...
Danny Johnson - Meat Buying Tips from a Butcher 04.03.2020 56:58
Captain of the American Butchers’ Guild Team and head butcher at Taylor’s Market, Danny Johnson, is today’s guest interview. Danny talks to us about how to choose the best cuts of meat for your budget. He explains why it is a good idea to build a good relationship with your butcher and how to know when you found a good one. We then find out about sourcing meat and get tips on les...
Jerry Teixeira - Why Do Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises 25.02.2020 1:04:52
The man behind the Bodyweight Strength Training YouTube channel, Jerry Teixeira (JT), is today’s guest interview. JT talks to us about how you can get superior results at home without the use of gym equipment. He explains why we should focus on compound movements to build strength for the best and fastest results. We then find out about the benefits of callisthenics as well as how maintainin...
Greg Potter PhD - How Nutrition & Habits Can Affect Sleep 17.02.2020 1:03:49
Sleep, nutrition, and metabolism researcher, Greg Potter (PhD), is today’s guest interview. Greg talks to us all about sleep quality and the many factors that influence it. He explains where to begin when fixing a broken sleep schedule and why good sleep hygiene is important. We then find out about what makes good sleep quality and the many factors that influence this; in particular we talk...
Dr Ben Bikman - Why We Get Sick from Insulin Resistance 11.02.2020 54:51
Associate Professor, Dr Ben Bikman, is today’s guest interview. Ben is back with us to talk about how insulin resistance is making us sick. He explains how a wide range of diseases are in some ways connected to insulin resistance and how lifestyle interventions in terms of diet can stop progression. We then find out about different types of fat and combining fat with carbohydrates. We also g...
Chris Burres - C60 Oil Supplements Overview 04.02.2020 59:34
Owner of SES Research and founder of MyVitalC, Chris Burres, is today’s guest interview. Chris talks to us all about the anti-aging supplement, C60. He explains how research has shown that C60, when taken as a ESS60 supplement in olive oil, improves longevity and has a range of other possible health benefits. We then find out about why ESS60 is the preferred supplement form and the problems...
Tim Spector - Microbiome vs Genetic Responses to Diets 27.01.2020 1:02:24
Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Tim Spector, is today’s guest interview. Tim shares with us the importance of considering our own gut microbiome when making nutrition choices. He explains how the gut microbiome trumps genetics in determining how we respond to diet and why we develop disease. We then find out about why generalised nutrition advice fails and how personalised prediction mode...
Laura & Chris Spath - Carnivore Diet Story 20.01.2020 48:55
Husband and wife carnivores, Laura and Chris Spath, are today’s guest interview. They share with us how switching to a carnivore diet helped them lose 250 pounds of excess weight and regain their health. They explain their diet background and the health scare that led them to considering an all meat diet. We then find out about what made this diet different from keto and low carb. and why it...
Brad Marshall’s Croissant Diet Weight Loss Revelations 04.01.2020 1:13:55
Author of the blog Fire in a Bottle and creator of The Croissant Diet, Brad Marshall, is today’s guest interview. Brad shares with us how The Croissant Diet that he came up with helped him lose weight and reduce his waist size. He explains how historical French way of eating inspired the idea of creating the Croissant Diet weight loss experiment and the scientific hypothesis behind it. We th...
Should You Take Probiotics? + Probiotic FAQ's • Raja Dhir 31.10.2019 57:12
Life sciences entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Seed, Raja Dhir, is today’s guest interview. Raja shares with us how the right probiotics can improve and optimise our health. He explains exactly what probiotics are, the differences between probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics and what to look out for when choosing a suitable strain. We then find out about upcoming research into the role of mic...
What is The Light Diet? • Matt Maruca 10.10.2019 1:03:51
Founder of Ra Optics, Matt Maruca, is today’s guest interview. Matt explains what is 'The Light Diet' and why it is so important in restoring the health of our mitochondria. He explains the artificial light we are exposed to damages our mitochondria which are critical for our health. We then find out about the importance of getting out into the sunlight and minimising artificial blue light e...
How The Apollo Wearable Helps Reduce Stress Levels • Dr David Rabin MD, PhD & Kathryn Fantauzzi 03.10.2019 53:58
Co-founders of Apollo Neuroscience Inc. and inventors of Apollo technology, Dr David Rabin MD, PhD and Kathryn Fantauzzi, are today’s guest interview. Dave and Kathryn help me review how the new wearable technology Apollo that they designed works to help restore balance to our nervous system and manage stress levels. They explain how Apollo uses vibration to help rapidly restore balance thro...
Best Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options • Dr Judson Brandeis M.D 20.09.2019 55:48
Urologist and male sexual health expert, Dr Judson Brandeis, is today’s guest interview. Judson discusses the issue most men are afraid to talk about, erectile dysfunction (ED). He explains all about what erectile dysfunction is and how we can recognise and test if we have a problem. We then find out about different types of erectile dysfunction, different treatment options from medica...
Is Keto Safe for Diabetics? (Myths vs Facts) • Dr James McCarter 29.08.2019 48:53
Adjunct Professor, Biotech Entrepreneur and former Head of Research at Virta Health, Dr James McCarter (MD, PhD), is today’s guest interview. James is back with us today to debunk the top 12 common myths about the ketogenic diet for diabetics. He uses data from peer reviewed studies as well as Virta’s own data from following Type 2 diabetics to explain why these claims against low carb...
What to Look for When Buying CBD Oil • Roy Krebs 22.08.2019 53:53
Co-founder and CEO of Natural Stacks, Roy Krebs, is today’s guest interview. Roy shares with us the important things to consider and lookout for when buying high quality CBD oil in a poorly regulated market. He explains how to spot fakes and avoid tainted products that can result in unwanted side-effects. We then find out about the different extraction processes and boutique vs industrial gr...
Why The Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio is Important • Dr Artemis Simopoulos, M.D 15.08.2019 56:14
A physician and expert in nutrition and in the role omega-3-fatty-acids have on our health, Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, M.D, is today’s guest interview. Artemis shares with us why maintaining a good balance of omega-6/omega-3 fatty acids is essential to our health and well-being. She explains the negative effects and symptoms that can result from an imbalance in the ratio. We then find out about...
How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work? • Dr Scott Sherr 08.08.2019 1:10:20
Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician with a Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine certification, Dr. Scott Sherr M.D, is today’s guest interview. Scott describes what HBOT (i.e.hyperbaric medicine or hyperbaric oxygen therapy) is and how it works. He teaches us about oxygen saturation and the benefits of hyperbaric chambers: decreased inflammation, reversing hypoxia, killing bugs and releasing s...
Dr Ron Ehrlich's Prostate Cancer Success Story 02.08.2019 51:03
Australian dentist and holistic health advocate, Dr. Ron Ehrlich, is today’s guest interview. Ron shares with us his personal story of how he coped with a prostate cancer diagnosis. He explains what he believes are the five types of stresses that put a daily strain on our health. We then find out about the five pillars of health that can help us counteract these negative stress effects and h...
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