The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
156. 3 Biohacks Every Parent Must Know to Optimize Their Child’s Health
10 Apr 2025
Did you know that even toddlers can benefit from the same biohacking practices that transform adult health and longevity? Most parents are missing a HUGE opportunity here. The biology of childhood is explosive — their brains, hormones, and immune systems are literally being built from what they consume and experience daily. This isn’t about putting your five-year-old in a cold plunge every morning, it’s about understanding the biology of childhood and applying science-backed principles to give them the healthiest possible start to life. Small tweaks now = massive future health outcomes! Watch the podcast episode with Gary Brecka’s nieces, Coral and Anya Young here: https://bit.ly/3XV1VK1 Join the Ultimate Human VIP community and gain exclusive access to Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols today!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners: H2TABS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - USE CODE "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E COLD LIFE - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP - GET 1 FREE MONTH WHEN YOU JOIN!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE AION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD HAPBEE - FEEL BETTER & PERFORM AT YOUR BEST: https://bit.ly/4a6glfo CARAWAY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF - GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:29 Biohacking for Kids 02:00 You Are What You Eat: Nutrition for Children 03:53 Biohacking Practices to Improve Sleep 04:32 Role of Supplementation in Children’s Nutrition 05:40 Impact of Movement on Children’s Health 06:34 Mindfulness Practices for Emotional Regulation 07:39 Environment’s Impact on Children’s Cellular Biology 08:30 Digital Hygiene: Limiting Screen Time 09:18 Biohacking for Children Isn’t About Perfection 10:40 Podcast Episode with Gary’s Nieces The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Did you know that children, even toddlers, can benefit from the same cutting-edge biohacks that are transforming adult health and longevity? These seemingly small changes can completely transform a child's energy, even their cognitive development and their future health outcomes.
We're diving into an often overlooked but vitally important topic, biohacking for your kids and how to go about doing so. No, this isn't about putting your five-year-old in a cold plunge every morning. It's about removing obstacles, whether they be synthetic, chemicals, inflammatory foods, poor sleep, or even digital overload.
It's about understanding the biology of childhood and applying science-backed principles to give them the healthiest start to life. Childhood is a period of explosive growth in both brain and body, and the nutrients a child consumes during these early years directly shapes their future cognitive ability. Now, here's an area many parents overlook.
Did you know that children, yes, even toddlers, can benefit from the same cutting-edge biohacks that are transforming adult health and longevity? From sleep optimization to gut health, sun exposure to screen time habits, these seemingly small changes can completely transform a child's energy, their behavior, even their cognitive development and their future health outcomes.
Welcome back to the Ultimate Human Podcast. I'm your host, human biologist and founder of the Ultimate Human, Gary Brekka, and today we're diving into an often overlooked but vitally important topic, biohacking for your kids and how to go about doing so. No, this isn't about putting your five-year-old in a cold plunge every morning.
It's about understanding the biology of childhood, how their brains grow and how their little hormones develop, how their immune systems mature, and applying science-backed principles to give them the healthiest start to life. This episode is for parents, soon-to-be parents, teachers, and anyone who cares about raising the next generation of ultimate humans. So let's dive in.
Let's start with the foundation of it all, nutrition. You are what you eat and what you eat eats, but kids are literally built from what they eat. Childhood is a period of explosive growth in both brain and body, and the nutrients a child consumes during these early years directly shapes their future cognitive ability.
It shapes their emotional regulation, their immune strength, and even their metabolic function. A 2020 review of nutrients confirms that omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D3, zinc, and magnesium are crucial for neural development and and behavioral regulation in children.
Essential fatty acids like DHA and EPA, which are found in wild-caught fish and cod liver oil, are absolutely critical for synapse formation in the brain and neuroplasticity. Yet most children consume far below the recommended levels. At the same time, we have to be mindful of what we remove.
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