Super Human by Dave Asprey Summary
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Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey's bestselling "Super Human" reveals science-backed methods to reverse aging and potentially live forever. Endorsed by brain expert Jim Kwik, this controversial blueprint challenges medical orthodoxy with unconventional therapies. What if aging isn't inevitable, but a choice?
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The Biohacker's Blueprint for Longevity
Imagine living to 180 years old-not as a frail elder, but as a vibrant, energetic individual with decades of quality life ahead. This isn't science fiction according to Dave Asprey, Silicon Valley's most famous biohacker. After transforming himself from an overweight, cognitively impaired twenty-something into a high-performing entrepreneur, Asprey developed protocols that have attracted followers from tech executives to celebrities like Jimmy Fallon and Shaquille O'Neal. His approach stands out for its accessibility-while some interventions require significant investment, many are surprisingly affordable and immediately beneficial. The fundamental premise is simple: aging results from cumulative cellular damage, particularly to mitochondria-our cellular powerhouses. When functioning properly, mitochondria extract energy from food while maintaining balance between free radical production and antioxidant protection. As they age, they become inefficient, creating an imbalance that accelerates aging and creates chronic inflammation-the perfect environment for developing what Asprey calls the Four Killers: heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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