<p><strong>Could the right form of a single vitamin be the difference between thriving and barely surviving?</strong> </p><p>In this Part 2 conversation, human biologist and longevity expert <strong>Gary Brecka</strong> reveals the <strong>#1 overlooked factor</strong> that’s wrecking your health: <strong>methylation</strong>—your body’s ability to convert nutrients into fuel. If this process fails, your hormones, energy, and even mental health take a nosedive. </p><p>Gary and <strong>Dave </strong>dive deep into <strong>the real cause of anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders</strong>, the hidden <strong>genetic reason why diets fail</strong>, and <strong>why Big Pharma isn’t talking about this critical health breakthrough.</strong> </p><p>Are you unknowingly setting yourself up for disease? What’s the simple fix that can <strong>reverse anxiety, gut problems, and even prevent genetic disease?</strong> And why is your <strong>doctor ignoring one of the biggest markers of longevity?</strong> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong> </p><p>• The <strong>MTHFR gene mutation</strong>—and why it’s quietly affecting millions </p><p>• <strong>Anxiety, ADHD, and depression</strong>—why these disorders start in your cells, not your brain </p><p>• The <strong>gut-brain connection</strong>—how your microbiome controls your mood </p><p>• <strong>Why your “healthy diet” might be hurting you</strong> (and what to eat instead) </p><p>• How nutrient deficiencies are passed <strong>from mother to child</strong>—and how to stop it </p><p>• The <strong>truth about homocysteine</strong>—the blood marker that could predict your lifespan </p><p>• Why <strong>most people are living at 50% capacity</strong>—and how to get your energy back </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong>  </p><p>• <strong>2025 Biohacking Conference:</strong> <a href="https://biohackingconference.com/2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://biohackingconference.com/2025</a> </p><p>• <strong>Gary Brecka’s Website:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/4hlfyti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4hlfyti</a> </p><p>• <strong>Gary Brecka’s YouTube:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3E3Aaba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3E3Aaba</a> </p><p>• <strong>Gary Brecka’s Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3PNsgFe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3PNsgFe</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s New Book - <em>Heavily Meditated</em>:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Danger Coffee:</strong> <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Website:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Linktree:</strong> <a href="https://linktr.ee/daveasprey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/daveasprey</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Collective – Join <em>The Human Upgrade</em> Podcast Live:</strong> <a href="https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ourupgradecollective.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Own an Upgrade Labs:</strong> <a href="https://ownanupgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ownanupgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Labs:</strong> <a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement:</strong> <a href="https://40yearsofzen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://40yearsofzen.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>The Mold Movie!: </strong><a href="https://moldymovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://moldymovie.com/</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>SPONSORS: </strong> </p><p>-BON CHARGE | Go to <a href="https://boncharge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://boncharge.com/</a> and use coupon code DAVE to save 15%.  </p><p>-Qualia | Go to <a href="https://www.qualialife.com/dave15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qualialife.com/dave15</a> to get an additional 15% off subscriptions. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p> • <strong>00:00</strong> Trailer </p><p> • <strong>00:31</strong> What Is Methylation? </p><p> • <strong>01:37</strong> MTHFR, Folate & Your Health </p><p> • <strong>04:17</strong> How Methylation Affects Disease </p><p> • <strong>06:41</strong> Nutrient Deficiencies & Health Risks </p><p> • <strong>07:09</strong> Why Blood Work Matters </p><p> • <strong>11:44</strong> Homocysteine & Heart Health </p><p> • <strong>21:37</strong> Catecholamines & Anxiety </p><p> • <strong>34:28</strong> The Link Between Nut