Shooting Up Stem Cells With Ben Greenfield – The “Down The Rabbit Hole” Video.

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Last week, the Men's Health Films video team descended upon my home in Spokane, Washington to film me on my home turf doing “what I do”.

So for your education and entertainment, below is the madness that ensued, along with helpful timestamps, descriptions and links below the video.

1:40: You see me screaming, grunting and groaning using a special force plate and isometric training bar setup (this is the same “single set to failure” style of training I mentioned on this Joe Rogan episode). Using this approach, you can get hella strong with a single 12-15 minute workout performed twice a week. For example:

“A” Workout is all pushes:
-Bench Press
-Tricep Press
-Shoulder Press
-Leg Press
-Calf Press

“B” workout is all pulls:
-Bicep Curl
-Ab Crunch
-Lat Pull Down
-Deadlift
-Shoulder Shrug

Have fun. This style of isometric training, which I perform on a machine called a PeakFitPro, is hard as hell but blasts strength, growth hormone and peak force production capacity through the roof, with extremely low risk of injury. If you want one of these bad boys for your own home gym, health club, etc. you can click here and use code “greenfield” to save $100.

2:39: Before one of my isometric sets, you see me taking a big whiff of smelling salts. Long story short is that one big sniff of these ammonia based salts makes you want to fight someone, kill something, punch your fist through the wall, never drink a cup of coffee again, or lift very heavy things. Along with the peppermint trick I mention here, it's one of the more potent ways to jack up your sympathetic “fight and flight” nervous system for pennies on the dollar. The stuff I use is Nose Tork Smelling Salts and it is basically like smelling salts on steroids.

3:51: I begin to inject stem cells extracted from my own fat and grown at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic (that link gives you a $500 discount on the same procedure I did).  As of current laws, the adipose procedures using in enzyme digestion of your own fat to concentrate stem cells are not illegal and do not require you to go out of the country (contrary to popular belief). Mesenchymal cells (MSCs) can be obtained from bone marrow or fat and those cells are similar from either source. The main difference is that the number of MSCs from fat is about 500x higher. Adipose also has a much higher population of CD34 protein and as a result is much more angiogenic (blood vessel growth inducing) compared to bone marrow. At the U.S. Stem Cell Clinic, they use an enzyme to break down the fat. The enzyme is collagenase and breaks collagen bonds in extracellular matrix outside all the cells. Basically the glue that holds the fat together gets broken down so you can spin fat in centrifuge. This allows the fat cells to go to the top because they are light in weight and stem cells and other cells go to bottom because they are heavy. Then voila! You inject (in this case, I self-injected but a physician friend, nurse practitioner, etc. could probably do it for you).

6:10: You see me doing my morning yoga, ELDOA, core foundation training, etc. inside my infrared sauna. If you have no clue about the difference between wet saunas, steam rooms, dry sauna, infrared sauna, niacin detox, how long to spend in the sauna, etc., etc., then I’d highly recommend you read my article “Three Ways To Biohack A Sauna For More Heat, A Better Detox & Enhanced Fitness“. Frankly I’m addicted to my sauna, as I delve into here on the science of saunas, I feel amazing when I wander out of daily, blood-building, nitric-oxide boosting sauna session. Then, once I follow up the sauna with a cold shower or a dip into the cold pool back behind my house in the forest, I feel freaking unstoppable the rest of the day. You can use code BEN to save $450 on the same massive walk-in Clearlight Infrared Sauna I own.

6:45: I hold up my first work of fiction: a book called “The Forest“. The official version won't be released until this summer, but you can read a beta-version for free here. Upon stepping into a dark shed in the middle of the forest, twin brothers River and Terran are transported to a remote prison island in another world crawling with strong magic, hidden snares, and rogue creatures. Using their powers to control the elements of water and earth, they fight their way from the island, only to discover an entire world sieged by evil shramana and vile serpents.  Can two human boys save this otherworld? Can the seafarers, elves, warrior princesses, healers and magisters they meet along the way help them in the battle? Will the chaotic struggles they encounter follow them back into their own world? You'll find out in this riveting adventure that includes harsh wilderness, epic battles, tangled romances, elemental sciences and hardcore survival. Like “Lord Of The Rings” or “Chronicles Of Narnia”, I wrote this fantasy fiction for all ages, and it is the first in a five-book series I plan to write over the next several years.

6:48: You see me breathing a special form of humidified air from a strange-looking blue, bubbling device called an “Eng3 NanoVi “. The video here explains how NanoVi generates a bio-identical signal mimics the good reactive oxygen species your body naturally produces and this assists a multi-step process of reinstalling protein functions that are essential to cellular activity. Basically, it repairs DNA as you simply sit there breathing the water in through a nasal cannula or through your mouth. It is based on the concept that breathing in “good” reactive oxygen species (ROS's) causing a steep upregulation of cellular repair. It's especially good to repair the damage from free radicals in athletes who exercise frequently.

6:58: I take one of my flagship supplements: essential amino acids. I am at the point now to where I take two doses of 10-20 grams of these essential amino acids per day to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support calorie restriction, fasting and ketosis. Essential amino acids are just that: essential. Your body can’t produce them on its own and yet they are crucial for supporting and maintaining the muscular, skeletal, enzymatic, nervous and hormonal systems of the body. Your body generally gets amino acids from the protein you consume as food. But your body’s amino acid utilization from common protein sources is often less than 50% of their content, with the rest being excess calories and waste. About 48% of egg protein is utilized by your body, less than 32% for meat, poultry and fish, less than 18% of whey and soy protein, and only 1% of branched chain amino acids are utilized by the body. The amino acid utilization of essential amino acids is a whopping 99%, meaning your body is actually absorbing and utilizing the essential amino acids it needs. Don’t take me wrong: of course, I'm all about eating high-quality, nutrient-dense, tasty foods like steak, eggs, and nuts, but when you’re in a situation that requires you get your protein fast and you get it absorbed even faster, Kion Aminos is my go-to solution (and here's a list of the other supplements that I use).

7:00: I mention NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). As I discuss in this comprehensive podcast interview on NAD, Scientific American published the article “Beyond Resveratrol: The Anti-Aging NAD Fad“, an article that proposes that recent research suggests it may be possible to reverse mitochondrial decay (e.g. achieve a pretty potent anti-aging effect) with dietary supplements that increase cellular levels of a molecule called NAD, and also that the mitochondria in muscles of elderly mice were restored to a youthful state after just a week of NAD injections. The NAD injection clinic in San Diego (I interview them here) can set you up with patches, IV's, intranasal spray and a host of other ways to mainline the stuff into your system, or, as I discuss here, you can make precursors to NAD for pennies on the dollar with Pau D' Arco bark tea.

7:02: I take a shot of lignite extract – one of the few supplements my entire family takes regularly. In the podcast “Why You Can’t Get Away From The Toxin Glyphosate (& What You Can Do About It).” I explain how this relatively new compound extracted from soil (termed lignite) protects the lining of the gut from the ravages of glyphosate, a nasty molecule which you find just about everywhere these days, even if you eat organic. You can find it on Amazon here, or at the Restore website  you can use code BEN15 to save 15%.

7:10: I snort intranasal intranasal oxytocin spray. Oxytocin has been on a joy ride for 20 years, ever since animal studies first linked this hormone to bonding between mother and newborn, as well as between mating adults (you release boatloads of the stuff when you orgasm, and smaller amounts when you hug, engage in physical affection, etc.). Dubbed the “cuddle” or “love” hormone, more recently it has earned attention for its role in promoting trust (hence it is often marketed as “liquid trust”). Research does link it to increased trust, social bonding and even a predisposition to donate to charity, but also to allay social anxiety disorder, address autism, and decrease inflammation. It puts you in a pretty good, trusting mood, so just don't snort it before you go negotiate to get a deal on a car or buy a house. ;)

7:18: You see me bathing in the glorious red light and infrared rays produced a massive infrared LED light panel in my office. How does red light therapy work? Once absorbed into your body, red light energy gets converted into cellular energy, which kicks of a series of metabolic events – such as the formation of new capillaries, elevated production of collagen, and the release of ATP. Red light therapy has been approved by the FDA and its effectiveness has been studied throughout the world. The wavelength of your red light device matters greatly, so you must, must, must pay attention to wavelength and delivered energy (the bulk of evidence suggests that 660-680 nm is the most effective). To get a big ol' red light for yourself, you can click here and use code BEN save $25 on the same one I use (called a “JOOVV” (and yes, to increase testosterone as I discuss here I really do get naked and bathe my balls in red light for about 5-20 minutes a day)

7:22: I've got a Vielight nasal probe stuck up my nose. If you’re not familiar with the term “photomedicine”, then you will be soon, because one of the most cutting-edge features of the future of medicine and performance-enhancing biohacking involves the use of light and lightwaves (also known as “photobiomodulation”) for everything from nitric oxide release for physical and mental performance, to amplifying blood flow to the brain, to enhancing cognitive, muscular and mental performance, to building new red blood cells and optimizing oxygenation and far, far more. Intranasal light therapy and cranial light therapy, which I covered in the podcast “How To Use Low Level Light Therapy and Intranasal Light Therapy For Athletic Performance, Cognitive Enhancement & More“ is based on light stimulation of blood capillaries in the nasal cavity and head. It has been used for the past several years in the medical industry as a very non-invasive method to introduce therapeutic light energy into the human body, and there’s actually a surprising amount of research on this form of non-ionizing radiation on biological systems, including effects on cognitive performance, fighting free radicals, combatting Alzheimer’s symptoms and more. If you want one of these sexy looking space helmets or nasal probes for yourself, you can click here and use code GREENFIELD to save 10%.

7:24: I mention rosemary essential oil for a cognition boost. Rosemary (along with peppermint and cinnamon) oil is not only fantastic to diffuse in your office or gym for a mental pick-me-up, but is also great for memory and for training your brain to go into performance mode when it detects the unique scent. I currently use this diffuser, and because essential oil tends to be oxidized, impure, or watered down with cheap fillers or additional oils, I'm also pretty careful about which brand I use. You can click here to peruse the oils I like.

7:34: My giant, cereal-box-esque Oura Ring appears. Because it contains a tiny, built-in computer, this ring, unlike other self-quantification devices like a Fitbit or Jawbone, can be placed into airplane mode so that any bluetooth or other irradiating signals are completely disabled.  The ring measures everything I'd ever want to know about my body, including temperature, heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), steps, sleep cycles, sleep percentages, readiness to train, and a whole lot more. And yes, you can wear it while doing pull-ups, kettlebell swings, presses, etc. with no issues.

7:35: I am donning my ultra-stylish Re-Timer Glasses, which I use to deliver copious amounts of blue-green light to my eyes in the morning, which jumpstarts my circadian rhythm. Here's why: the information your body gets about existence or absence of light is received via light-sensitive receptor proteins in the eye’s retina. These proteins are called opsins. Opsins convert the photonic energy of light into electrical potential in neurons, and project signals from light to the brain’s biological clock, as well as to other brain areas. This then increases neurotransmitter signalling and influences hormone production. These light-sensitive receptors are not only found in the retina, but also in many locations in your brain and body, such as the cerebrum, the hypothalamus, inside your ears and on every inch of your skin (which is why, by the way, it’s very important when you sleep in darkness at night to not just limit light exposure to your eyes, but also to your skin). Exercise, food, air, etc. all affect your body’s clock, but nothing beats light. When your eye senses light, it sends a signal to your brain to be awake. As it becomes dark in the evening, your body produces melatonin, telling your body it is time to sleep. The combination of biological processes in response to light and darkness are crucial factors for your body to remain synchronized and sleep at the right time. Morning bright light therapy can adjust your body clock to an earlier schedule through repeated exposure to bright light appropriately timed in the morning and evening bright light therapy (should you decide to wear glasses like this at night) can re-time your body clock to a later time by exposing you to bright light visual stimulation in the evening. Again, this all works because light exposure is your body’s primary cue to regulate your body clock. Anyways, you can read more about this concept at “The “Re-Timer” Effect: How To Re-Time Your Circadian Rhythms If You Wake Up Too Early Or Stay Up Too Late.” and you can get the glasses here and use code “BGF30” to save $30.

7:56: You may notice my BioMat in the background. This is a medical device that uses a computer control panel with an advanced IC chip manufactured by Texas Instruments, a polarized plug for power source protection, EMF interception tourmaline rocks for a negative ion boost, and amethyst crystals covering the entire surface area (yeah, yeah, I know I just took a deep dive into woo-woo land). The mat also produces deep-penetrating, far infrared rays along with negative ions. In other words, laying on this thing for 10-60 minutes a day, whether for a nap, a massage, a reading session, or meditation, can drastically reduce joint pain, improve sleep, decrease inflammation in tissue, soothe back pain, increase blood circulation and cause a host of other effects. It's like an expensive, adult version of a soothing blankie.

8:56: I'm hanging like a crazy monkey from my yoga trapeze, which I use to decompress my spine a few times a day when I happen to pass by it (and yes, my gracious and lovely wife allows me to hang my trapeze directly next to the dining room table, which has made for some entertaining dinner party moments). Two weeks ago, I challenged myself to perform a full hour-long workout on the trapeze without dropping from it, and felt about two inches taller after hanging from it, squatting on it, doing rows, dips, pull-ups and just about anything else you'd do from gymnastics rings on it, and also including some very, very deep hip flexor and psoas stretches. The trapeze I use is made by Yoga Body.  It hasn't failed me yet, meaning I've not yet busted my head open on the dining room floor, so I'll vouch for its safety and toughness.

9:14: I glance at my Timex watch. I haven't really mentioned this to many folks but, along with continuing to race for the Spartan pro team I will be racing in professional obstacle course racing and triathlon for the world famous Team Timex this year. In the year 2000, Team Sports, Inc., an established professional cycling team management firm, sat down with the marketing team at Timex to create a first-of-its-kind, world class, triathlon team, with the mission of supporting athletes who strive to push the limits of the mind and body, and the Timex Multisport Team was born. Over 17 years have gone by and the passion and strength of the Timex Team is greater than ever. I used to race for this team back in my Ironman triathlon days, and now I'm back, baby. Follow the Ben Greenfield Fitness calendar to see which races I'll be at (which will include the Wildflower triathlon and Malibu triathlon).

9:22: You see me with a blue mask on my face while working out on the LiveO2 adaptive contrast unit (save $300 with code BEN), which allows me to rapidly switch between breathing oxygen enriched air and hypoxic, oxygen void air that simulates over 10,000 feet of elevation. In one 15 minute workout, I can pump anywhere between 200-400% more dissolved oxygen into your blood plasma – and the net effect of this workout lasts for several days. It's the equivalent of spending nearly an entire day in a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, a strategy many folks in the anti-aging community are now doing to heal the body faster and to increase mitochondrial density. A sample 15 minute workout on this would be, for example, a five minute warmup at hypoxia, ten 30 seconds efforts of 15 seconds of hypoxic sprints followed by 15 seconds of hyperoxic sprints with 30 seconds of recovery, and a final 2 minute hyperoxic sprint. Similar the isometric training I told you about earlier, this allows me to “get in and get out” of my workout quickly, getting the equivalent of several hours of endurance training in one fell swoop that does, admittedly, take me into a brief journey to a pretty intense pain cave.

So that's it! Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for me about this daily routine or the crazy stuff I get up to in the video that I may not have addressed above? Leave your comments below and I will reply!

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26 thoughts on “Shooting Up Stem Cells With Ben Greenfield – The “Down The Rabbit Hole” Video.

  1. Dave says:

    How is injecting the stem cells into your penis going? Have you seen good results?

    1. Luis says:

      There is a Stem Cell Treatment Center located in Tijuana, Mexico. That offers Stem Cell Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction. You can check them out: ProgenCell – Stem Cell Therapies

  2. My son went into septic shock at 2 months old. He wasn’t expected to live. After several weeks in PICU he survived and his body has mostly made a full recovery however he has suffered severe brain damage. My wife and I are planning to have stemcell therapy. You’ve mentioned before about mannitol prior to treatment and also Meyer’s cocktail after to help get the stem cells through the blood brain barrier and then capitalize on the effects. USA clinics won’t touch my son for legal reasons and understandably so (unless you know of a place or off label reason I can justify his treatment) we’re looking at Panama. I know you have your reservations about using someone else’s DNA but it seems like that is the best way and since Garrett’s prognosis isn’t all that great otherwise would it be worth it? Any and all advise would be greatly appreciated. Please be in touch, thank you and have a great day!

  3. Peter Burkov says:

    Hello Ben! I appreciate your spreading the science for health and longevity. I understand that you’ve had stem cell injections done to you. I have a friend with knee joint problems who I think will benefit from such treatment. Much more than an artificial joint. We live in Europe. Knowing that you dig deep in this matter, I was hoping that you could recommend some clinics in Europe where they do such procedures (extraction and injection) properly and reliably. Also, which is the place to go to in the US? I’ll be really grateful. Thanks!

    1. I recommend contacting US Stem Cell Clinic, linked in this article.

  4. chris says:

    Hi Ben, I was very interested in the stem cell injections

    I contracted MRSA in the hospital and they had to dig it out of my penis, it l no longer functions.

    I am hoping the stem cells can regenerate the damaged tissues at the base of my pens.

    My life has been a nightmare since this happened. I am open to anything to help me.

    1. There isn't a procedure available to the general population that I'm aware of currently. You could always contact US Stem Cell Clinic and see if there are any options for you: http://usstemcellclinic.com/greenfield/

  5. Steve Molnar says:

    Hi Ben,

    I was very interested in the stem cell injections into the discs of the spine.

    I’m a 51 year avid athlete, and I have two degenerative discs with bulges. Causing me pain and limiting me from my sports and work out programs.

    I admire all your research on stem cell therapy thus far. I was hoping you could direct me to the leading doctors/facilities that specialize in disc regeneration.

    Preferably in the state of California, but that is not a must.

    I do not want to have surgery.

    I would really appreciate your expertise on this procedure.

    Thanks,

    Steve

    1. Steve, I would contact US Stem Cell Clinic and they should be able to help you. http://usstemcellclinic.com/greenfield/

    2. Joe Baker says:

      Come to Acapulco, Mexico and have my doctor take a look at your back. He does work with ozone and stem cell therapy. For the more complicated surgeries he takes his clients to Cuba for the procedure. Many of his procedures don’t even require anesthesia, no cutting of the skin.

  6. thomas shepard says:

    Please, please,

    the video link does not work. I searched on youtube and no cigar.

  7. TJ says:

    Hi Ben,

    I didn’t know CD34 hematopoetic cells were found in fat cells, very interesting!

    Have you been monitoring your CBCs before and after the stem cell injections? How have your hemoglobin, WBC, etc values changed? I wonder what iron studies would show.

    Thank you.

    1. I’ll be retesting blood pretty soon so stay tuned.

  8. Todd says:

    Is the video no longer available to view online?

  9. Lee Chilton says:

    Hi Ben. I am new to your website but I have been very interested for 3 decades in most of the biohacking concepts you explore. I am a 55 year old ER doc with a very hectic lifestyle and a lifelong commitment to fitness, but I am now finding that I apparently have a genetic predisposition to connective tissue breakdown: my ligaments and joint cartilage have had a steady deterioration for the last 20 years, making me increasingly prone to injury, despite trying to stay in good shape with controlled weight and moving to less dangerous/traumatic sports. I am extremely interested in the possibility of using systemic infusion of autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a way to restore my joint and ligament health. I have done a little research and found several former pro football players who used this approach with great success, and who also had impressive improvement in their CV and brain function (a second interest since my father just passed from heart disease and dementia). A friend “cured” his MS by using MSC infusion via a Houston company with facilities in Cancun, Mexico. Any thoughts on (1) systemic MSC vs local/focal injection, and (2) choosing a safe and reliable company offering this service? Thanks for your time, and I’m slowly working my way through your archives — amazing!

    1. Hi Lee, I would reach out to the folks at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic, it's where I had mine harvested: http://usstemcellclinic.com/greenfield/ Enter your info, and they'll give you a call and answer all of your stem cell questions.

      1. Lee Chilton says:

        Thanks, Ben. I will, and I’ll update you here.

  10. Michael Pollock says:

    Hey Ben. What was the poster you and your kiddos were looking at? Looked interesting!

    1. I had it custom made!

      1. Vito Rizzo says:

        Is there any way to buy a copy of this from you or at least get a list of the activities on it? I would deeply apprentice it.

  11. Cherub says:

    Nice. Did you invest in US Stem Cell too? I am considering doing the IV injections at the clionic. Or the spine one Kristen Comella talked about in the docu-series. Or maybe both! and toss in a P shot lol

    1. Watch our webinar coming up this Saturday or sign up and then watch it later: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/usrm-cso…

  12. Borche says:

    Ben you sassy beast you! Love this stuff dude, thank you for opening your home to us internet strangers.

    :-)

    ~ Borche

  13. Chris Watts says:

    Bloody Brilliant!!!

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