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The Biohacking Manifesto
The scientific blueprint for a long, healthy and happy life using cutting edge anti-aging and neuroscience based hacks
By James Lee
© 2015 James Lee
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To my loyal readers who are kind enough to often give my books 5 stars despite my awful proofreading skills
Important Disclaimer
The information provided in this book is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. This book is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. The publisher and author are not responsible for any specific health or allergy needs that may require medical supervision and are not liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person reading or following the information in this book. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any websites or other sources.
Contents
Contents
Introduction
Part 1 – Anti-Aging and Longevity
Life expectancy and life span
Why and how do we age?
Senescence
Telomere shortening
Free-radical theory
Mitochondrial dysfunction
Evolutionary theory
Inflammation and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs)
Sirtuins
No one has quite “nailed it” yet
How to live to 100 and beyond
Prevent and reverse oxidative damage
How do you determine the antioxidant ability of a particular food?
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Astaxanthin
Polyphenols and Flavonoids
Tea
Berries
Resveratrol
Glutathione – The “master antioxidant”
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Alpha lipoic acid – The fat & water-soluble powerhouse
Selenium
Do I need to take supplements?
Healthy weight
Reduce inflammation
Prevent aging from sugar and AGEs
Identify and treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
Insulin and longevity
Optimize liver function
Virus-based gene therapy
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)
Get socially connected
Reduce stress
Understand the impact of risky behavior on your life-expectancy
Healthy diet
Anti-aging supplements
Caloric restriction
Get good quality sleep
Maintain a healthy immune system
Sensible use of medication where appropriate
Conclusion
Part 2 - Your Brain Electric
What is “neurotransmission”?
Modulating Neurotransmitter Activity with Drugs and Natural Substances
What about “natural” substances?
Serotonin
What is it and what does it do?
What are the symptoms of low serotonin?
How do I fix my probl ............

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