299. Q&A: Folic Acid, MTHFR, Vitamin D3 & Testosterone

Everyone thinks testosterone is bad for your heart, but with 10,000 receptors for it in the heart alone, I'd argue low testosterone is the real cardiovascular risk. In this solo Q&A, I answer the 11 questions you ask me most, from TRT and vitamin D to folate and my morning breathwork. It all comes back to one thing: you're not broken, you're deficient, and that's fixable. CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY’S VIP!: ⁠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 01:56 Is Gary Brecka a real doctor? 03:50 Hormone replacement therapy explained 04:42 Testosterone and your heart 05:22 Which diet actually extends life 06:24 What Gary eats in a day 06:46 The daily morning drink and stack 08:42 How to do a 3-day water fast 09:14 The MTHFR gene mutation 10:54 Vitamin D3 dosing and K2 11:59 Folate versus folic acid 12:50 Morning and nighttime breathwork 15:48 Weight loss and the 30 30 30 method 17:02 Getting tests outside the U.S. 17:49 Pick one habit to start today  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