Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Dr. Josh Axe spent two years exhausted before an advanced blood panel revealed the real problem: his vitamin B2 was almost undetectable, and his mitochondria were badly depleted. Once he corrected it, his energy went from a 6 out of 10 to a 10 out of 10. The fix wasn't a stimulant or a gadget, it was testing inside the cell (RBC markers, not just serum) instead of trusting "normal" bloodwork. If rest isn't fixing your fatigue, this is the episode that tells you where actually to look. As always, this is general wellness education and not medical advice, so run your own testing and dosing with your clinician.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro of Show
02:27 - Why 5,000-year-old medicine still works
04:40 - His mom's cancer diagnosis
09:00 - The first steps after a diagnosis
11:09 - The Greek test and hyperthermia
13:59 - Oxygen, sugar, and cell metabolism
16:25 - Choosing the right herb per person
18:27 - Waking at 3AM and inverted cortisol
19:04 - Ashwagandha as a cortisol adaptogen
20:32 - A sleep stack without melatonin
21:59 - Where to start with bloodwork
23:19 - Micronutrients and the vitamin B2 story
27:45 - Testing inside the cell, not the blood
29:37 - Lp(a), ApoB, and the right fats
39:18 - How stress and emotion block healing
43:55 - The "memory transplant"
46:38 - Heal Your Cells and the spinal infection
55:09 - Build muscle for mitochondria
59:47 - What it means to be an Ultimate Human
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.
Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.
Dr. Josh Axe spent two years exhausted before an advanced blood panel revealed the real problem: his vitamin B2 was almost undetectable, and his mitochondria were badly depleted. Once he corrected it, his energy went from a 6 out of 10 to a 10 out of 10. The fix wasn't a stimulant or a gadget, it was testing inside the cell (RBC markers, not just serum) instead of trusting "normal" bloodwork. If rest isn't fixing your fatigue, this is the episode that tells you where actually to look. As always, this is general wellness education and not medical advice, so run your own testing and dosing with your clinician.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY’S VIP!: bit.ly/4ai0Xwg
Get Heal Your Cells by Dr. Josh Axe & Dr. Will Cole: bit.ly/4bN7AJh
Listen to "The Dr. Josh Axe Show" on all your favorite platforms!
YouTube: bit.ly/3TuvbYM
Spotify: bit.ly/4hHfE1J
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/4yKYJ4p
Click here to connect with Dr. Josh Axe: bit.ly/3S7vzvX
Thank you to our partners
A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: bit.ly/4kek1ij
AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/4h6KHAD
AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: bit.ly/4a3Duze
BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/3WSBqUa
BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: bit.ly/4e5IjsV
COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: bit.ly/4eULUKp
CYMBIOTIKA: "BRECKACYM30" FOR 30% OFF: bit.ly/4tjyluP
GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): bit.ly/48QJJrk
GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9
GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: bit.ly/4obIFDC
H2TAB: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/4hMNdgg
HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: bit.ly/41HJg6S
PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/4mKxgcn
SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: bit.ly/4pt1T6V
WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: bit.ly/3VQ0nzW
Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST:
YouTube: bit.ly/3RPQYX8
Podcasts: bit.ly/3RQftU0
Connect with Gary Brecka
Instagram: bit.ly/3RPpnFs
TikTok: bit.ly/4coJ8fo
X: bit.ly/3Opc8tf
Facebook: bit.ly/464VA1H
LinkedIn: bit.ly/4hH7Ri2
Website: bit.ly/4eLDbdU
Merch: bit.ly/4aBpOM1
Newsletter: bit.ly/47ejrws
Ask Gary: bit.ly/3PEAJuG
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro of Show
02:27 - Why 5,000-year-old medicine still works
04:40 - His mom's cancer diagnosis
09:00 - The first steps after a diagnosis
11:09 - The Greek test and hyperthermia
13:59 - Oxygen, sugar, and cell metabolism
16:25 - Choosing the right herb per person
18:27 - Waking at 3AM and inverted cortisol
19:04 - Ashwagandha as a cortisol adaptogen
20:32 - A sleep stack without melatonin
21:59 - Where to start with bloodwork
23:19 - Micronutrients and the vitamin B2 story
27:45 - Testing inside the cell, not the blood
29:37 - Lp(a), ApoB, and the right fats
39:18 - How stress and emotion block healing
43:55 - The "memory transplant"
46:38 - Heal Your Cells and the spinal infection
55:09 - Build muscle for mitochondria
59:47 - What it means to be an Ultimate Human
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.
Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.
