About This Episode
Biotech scientist Todd Becker shares N=1 experiments using hormesis to improve HRV as a longevity proxy. Cold exposure proved effective - 5-minute cold showers raised HRV and lowered resting heart rate. Found more than one alcoholic drink impaired HRV. Explains HRV as global endpoint measuring real function and resilience to stress.
Key Takeaways
- Cold showers improve HRV effectively
- More than one drink impairs HRV
- HRV measures real function not intermediates
- Higher HRV means more stress resilience
- Self-experimentation reveals individual responses
Topics Covered
Episode Details
Show
The Quantified Body
Host
Damien Blenkinsopp
Guest
Todd Becker
Episode
#8
Duration
1h
Published
2015-03-15
HRV Focus
Primary topic