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The Human Upgrade · August 18, 2026 · 2h 46m

Scream Cream and Weekly Injections (Double Episode) | Gabby Reece : 1521

Gabby Reece
Show Notes

Dave Asprey and Gabby Reece sit down for a double interview exploring hormone optimization after 50, mitochondrial function, and longevity protocols. Gabby shares how weekly testosterone injections and a compounded vasodilation cream—"scream cream"—resolved a heart arrhythmia that doctors initially misdiagnosed as a cardiac issue. Dave explains his theory that autism can bring cognitive superpowers once physical symptoms are addressed, outlines his personal cancer-prevention protocol involving antifungal agents and infrared light, and details the peptides he uses for mitochondrial renewal including SS-31 and Russian bioregulators. The conversation also covers cyclical ketosis, why Dave avoids GLP-1 drugs despite their longevity potential, and what both have learned about surrender versus control in building a life around high performance.

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Novel

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Autism as a Cognitive Superpower12:25
Dave Asprey argues that autism comes paired with genuine cognitive advantages once the physical burden of the condition is addressed.
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Mitochondria as Quantum Systems17:02
Dave describes mitochondria as quantum systems, arguing that improving mitochondrial function can sharpen intuition, focus, and perception.
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Peptides for Mitochondrial Renewal01:41:23
Dave uses peptides including SS-31, epitalon, and pinealon for mitochondrial renewal and longevity.
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Highlights

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Testosterone Therapy for Women's Heart Arrhythmia02:22:44
Gabby's heart arrhythmia was misdiagnosed as a cardiac issue; it resolved when she treated her hormones with weekly testosterone injections and an estradiol patch.
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Scream Cream: Compounded Vasodilation Hormone Therapy02:22:44
Gabby uses a compounded topical hormone cream known as "scream cream" that works through vasodilation, commonly prescribed alongside hormone replacement therapy.
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Dave Asprey's Personal Cancer Prevention Protocol01:04:55
Dave outlines what he would do if diagnosed with cancer, including antifungal protocols, high-power infrared light, and aggressive early detection screening.
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Why Dave Asprey Avoids GLP-1 Drugs Despite Longevity Benefits01:41:23
Dave believes GLP-1 drugs carry real longevity benefits at low doses but chooses not to take them.
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Editorial

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Surrender as the Hardest Career Lesson01:52:33
Dave says surrender, not control, was the hardest and most expensive lesson of his career.
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Misc

✧Gabby's signature Nike shoe line outsold the Air Jordan during its release.
✧Gabby's heart arrhythmia was misdiagnosed as a cardiac problem; it resolved with testosterone therapy and an estradiol patch.
✧Dave uses the term "scream cream" for a compounded topical hormone cream that works through vasodilation.
✧Dave believes autism comes paired with real cognitive advantages once the physical burden is addressed.
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