#007 Tim Ferriss on Biomarkers, Ketosis, Microbiome, and Lyme Disease

Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferris is a notorious self-experimenter, three-time New York Times bestselling author, angel investor, startup advisor, and much, much, much more. 

In this episode, we discuss... 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:29) Oxytocin, vasopressin, and the neuroendocrine basis of pair bond formation
• (05:54) Tim’s self-experimentation with the ketogenic diet and the biomarkers he measures daily
• (14:55) Can a ketogenic diet reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk?
• (22:14) Inflammation accelerates aging, but is necessary for tissue repair
• (26:17) Vitamin C reduces inflammation, but may also inhibit muscle growth
• (35:22) Tim describes his experience with Lyme disease
• (45:43) Rhonda talks about her experience with MRSA and antibiotics
• (48:55) Tim’s personal experience with ketosis
• (55:06)The 4-Hour Body talks about improving your body's performance while doing less
• (01:02:56) How to reduce social stress by exposing yourself to similar stresses
• (01:09:52) Meditation can help you stay focused and improve production
• (01:12:40) Tim Ferriss' future plans in Hollywood

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