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The Human Upgrade · October 9, 2026 · 00:11:10

Infections & Cancer, Finasteride Side Effects, Blueberry Benefits, Vitamin D & Fertility, and CoQ10 : 1552

Dave Asprey breaks down five recent health findings: the role of infections in cancer, the controversial evidence on persistent finasteride side effects, blueberry benefits for vascular health, vitamin D's limited impact on male fertility, and CoQ10's string of failed clinical trials despite strong biological rationale. He emphasizes a core biohacking principle—mechanism isn't proof—and urges listeners to test interventions rather than assume they work. This episode is a tight research roundup for anyone trying to separate signal from noise in health optimization.

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Infections Linked to 12% of Cancers Worldwide00:00:45
A 2024 global analysis estimates that infections caused roughly 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, about 12% of all cancers worldwide, with H. pylori and HPV as the largest contributors.
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Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Evidence and Uncertainty00:02:15
Some former finasteride users report persistent sexual, cognitive, and mood symptoms after stopping the drug, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome.

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