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40 MILLION Americans take statins to "protect" their heart.

But on the latest Joe Rogan episode, Gary Brecka dropped a bomb:

They're doing you more harm than good.

Here are 10 longevity tips the world’s #1 biohacker swears by:🧵 Image
Gary Brecka isn't your typical health guru.

He's helped turn around UFC CEO Dana White’s health in just 10 weeks—White says it changed his life.

As co-founder of 10X Health Systems, Brecka's helped thousands using data-driven protocols that target root causes—not symptoms. Image
1. Cholesterol doesn't cause heart disease.

Brecka said blaming cholesterol is like blaming firemen for fires—they're just at the scene to help.

The real culprit? Inflammation due to stress, sugar, and poor lifestyle.

Cholesterol arrives to repair.
2. Your anxiety might actually be nutrient deficiency.

Brecka points to magnesium, B vitamin, and amino acid deficiencies as common culprits.

These nutritional gaps affect neurotransmitter production, creating symptoms doctors often misdiagnose as purely mental.
3. Seed oils are "metabolic napalm."

Brecka says vegetable oils like canola, corn, and soybean oil drive massive inflammation and oxidative stress.

Replace them with healthier fats such as olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, or grass-fed butter. Image
4. Morning cold exposure can be harmful.

In the morning, your cortisol (stress hormone) is already high.

Brecka says adding a cold shock then can spike stress & overload your system. Instead, try evening plunges.

They help lower cortisol and improve sleep.
5. Gary Brecka says statins deplete CoQ10, an enzyme critical for heart function.

This can cause fatigue, muscle weakness, and impaired cognitive function.

If you're on statins, he recommends supplementing with CoQ10 to protect heart health.
6. Autoimmune diseases start in the gut.

When your gut lining breaks down, food proteins like gluten leak into the bloodstream.

Some mimic human tissue—confusing your immune system into attacking itself.

So, genetics load the gun, but gut pulls the trigger.
7. Your gut, not your brain, makes 95% of your body's serotonin.

Poor gut health = poor mental health.
This explains why antidepressants often fail.
They're addressing the wrong system.

Cut gluten and processed foods.
Eat whole foods. Add probiotics.
Heal your gut.
8. The 30/30/30 fat-burning method beats HIIT.

• Eat 30g of protein within 30 mins of waking.
• Do 30 mins of steady-state cardio (heart rate <135 BPM).

Why not HIIT? In the morning, cortisol is already high—HIIT spikes it further, slowing fat loss.
9. Brecka’s #1 health hack? Molecular Hydrogen

It targets harmful free radicals, reducing oxidative stress—the root of inflammation, fatigue, and ageing.

He recommends uses H2Tabs ($1/day) as an affordable option to boost recovery, energy, and gut health unlike anything else.
10. Low testosterone is more dangerous than TRT

Brecka challenges medical fears about TRT, arguing that properly managed testosterone optimisation lowers heart disease and diabetes risk.

The bigger danger comes from the epidemic of low testosterone in modern men.
His most damning insight?

"Our medical system doesn't treat people. It treats symptoms."

He said doctors write prescriptions that manage symptoms while the underlying disease gets worse.

This creates customers, not cures.
The result of our symptom-focused healthcare?

People take more medications than ever yet keep getting sicker.

Chronic disease rates climb despite trillions spent on healthcare.

We have a "disease management" system, not a healthcare system. Image
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But what if we could identify risks early and take action before disease sets in?

This is where technology becomes crucial:

At Kismet, we're building systems that automate prevention.

Making it as accessible as your morning coffee. Image
Thanks for reading.

If you enjoyed this thread, follow me @MarkAWoodland for more health insights that challenge the status quo.

Repost for your network.🔄
Video credits (YouTube):
• Joe Rogan Experience #2304 - Gary Brecka
Video credits (TikTok)
• Gen Coco, CNC | Weight Loss
#stitch with @Brecka does the 30/30/30 method actually work if you want to lose weight or lose fat?
Images:
• Dana White and Gary Brecka [Image credits: @ufc and @bouncer_5 on X]
• Gary Brecka: These SEED OILS Are The Worst For You!

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