Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Why Functional Nutrition? 2
Why My Interest in Stem Cells? 4
Chapter 1 A Crash Course on Stem Cells 7
Miracle Worker Cells 8
Important Terms 11
Ethical Considerations 15
What Are Stem Cells Used For? 16
Stem Cell Transplants 21
Stem Cell Media Buzz 24
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) 27
Stem Cell Therapy 29
Things to Consider about Stem Cell Therapies 32
Chapter 2 The State of the American Diet 35
Nutrition Basics 35
Risk Factors 52
A Brief Look at the DGA's History 54
How SAD Are We? 58
Chapter 3 The Hunger Games 60
A Body in Balance 60
A Fine-Tuned Machine 62
Calorie Wars 63
Call the Locksmith 74
Chapter 4 Slowing Down the Clock-Optimizing Your Stem Cells 76
Diet's Impact on the Job Performance of Stem Cells 76
Slowing the Sands of Time: Anti-Aging Interventions 78
Styles of Fasting Defined 91
Fasting-Mimicking Diets (FMDs) 93
Chapter 5 What's My Gut Got to Do With This? 99
Your Diet, Gut, and Immune Health 101
Chapter 6 Next Steps-Keys to Your Success 112
Remove the Roadblocks 113
Foods That Support Stem Cells 117
Foods to Exclude or Reduce 122
Food-Preparation Methods 123
Stem Cell-Supporting Lifestyle Changes 124
Chapter 7 The Role of Micronutrient Supplements 128
The Literature on the Benefits of Dietary Supplements 130
When Should I Consider a Dietary Supplement? 133
Key Points 134
Chapter 8 Biohacking 136
Biohacking Your Environment 137
Biohacking Your Nutrition 138
Blood Tests 139
Biohacking Your Sleep 139
Biohacking Your Muscle and Bone Structure 140
Biohacking Your Brain 141
Chapter 9 Discussions with the Experts 143
Key Points from My Discussion with Dr. Sebastian Brandhorst 143
Key Points from My Discussion with Dr. Stephen Anton 150
Final Thoughts 155
Bibliography 157
Index 163
Acknowledgments 171
About the Author 172
