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The Human Upgrade · June 19, 2026 · 11m 33s

Sugar-Free Backlash, Taurine Fail, Copper Brain Therapy, Childhood Biohacking, Strength Training : 1488

In this solo episode, Dave Asprey breaks down five recent studies that challenge what you think you know about copper therapy for Alzheimer's, sugar-free diets, strength training, childhood brain development, and taurine. Each segment reveals why surface-level labels often misrepresent the underlying science. The episode runs under 12 minutes and is packed with actionable nuance.

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Highlights

Copper Brain Therapy
Dave discusses a study challenging the idea that copper is purely harmful in Alzheimer's, suggesting it might have therapeutic potential.
Sugar-Free Backlash
Dave covers research indicating that sugar-free diets may have unexpected downsides that many biohackers overlook.
Strength Training Assumptions Challenged
Dave presents new findings on strength training that challenge common assumptions about its benefits or limits.
Childhood Biohacking
Dave examines a study on childhood brain development that questions popular biohacking advice for kids.
Taurine Fail
Dave looks at a study that failed to find expected benefits of taurine supplementation, calling its reputation into question.
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