93% of people are metabolically unhealthy, not because they’re lazy or eating too much fat, but because their bodies are stuck as sugar burners. In this episode, you’ll get a science-backed roadmap to reverse the metabolic health crisis, escape the sugar-burning trap, and reignite fat-burning metabolism through smarter not harder strategies.
Host Dave Asprey sits down with Ben Azadi, functional health expert and best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom, to uncover the true drivers of insulin resistance and why most continuous glucose monitors still miss the real danger. Together, they dive into the hidden roles of oxidative stress, high insulin, and linoleic acid’s 680-day half-life, revealing how seed oils are silently accelerating aging and disease. They also explore how the carnivore diet can be used strategically to reset inflammation, increase gut microbiome diversity, and improve LDL particle size when applied with metabolic flexibility in mind.
You’ll also learn how to:
• Restore potassium and sodium balance for real cardiovascular health
• Use fasting, cold therapy, MCT oil, and strategic ketones to repair mitochondria
• Support optimal fat-burning with the right supplements and functional medicine tools
• Detect uric acid and fructose issues before symptoms appear
• Protect yourself with practical tools like the seed oil allergy card
• Avoid long-term keto and use the carnivore diet without sacrificing metabolic resilience
Whether you’re using a continuous glucose monitor or just starting your journey, this episode offers a clear path to regain control over your metabolism, energy, and longevity with insights from two of the leading voices in biohacking: Dave Asprey and Ben Azadi.
Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.
Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing.
Resources:
• Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/
• Ben’s New Book – Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones & Burn Fat: https://www.amazon.com/Metabolic-Freedom-Restore-Metabolism-Hormones/dp/1401994369
• Ben’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/?hl=en
• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com
• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com
• Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
• Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com
• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com
• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com
Timestamps:
• 00:00 Trailer
• 01:04 Intro
• 01:25 Metabolic Health Stats
• 02:42 Insulin Explained
• 06:00 Salt vs. Potassium
• 08:10 Uric Acid & Fructose
• 12:56 Health Trolls
• 18:14 Seed Oil Truth
• 24:24 Cooking Oil Breakdown
• 31:08 Carnivore & Flexibility
• 34:21 Blood Work Results
• 34:57 Gut Test Insights
• 36:09 Cholesterol Panel
• 36:43 LMHR Explained
• 37:39 Inflammation Markers
• 40:25 Managing Autoimmunity
• 42:07 Gut Bacteria & Fiber
• 46:55 Fasting for Gut Health
• 48:03 Saturated Fat & Gut
• 49:34 Oxalates & Diet
• 57:32 Metabolic Efficiency
• 01:03:08 Hormesis & Stress
• 01:08:21 Final Takeaways
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