Super Human
The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever
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Summary
"Super Human (2019) is a guide to the latest research in longevity. By making basic changes in your diet and adopting cutting-edge anti-aging technology, you can bypass aging for decades to come while looking as good as you feel."
Introduction
What if everything you believed about aging was fundamentally wrong? What if the gradual decline we accept as inevitable—the fading energy, the clouding mind, the weakening body—could actually be prevented, slowed, or even reversed? The truth is that aging isn't simply about time passing; it's about the accumulation of cellular damage that occurs when we work against our biology rather than with it. Every day, your cells face thousands of microscopic assaults from environmental toxins, inflammatory foods, chronic stress, and poor lifestyle choices. These "cuts" compound over time, creating the cascade of dysfunction we've been conditioned to call normal aging. But when you understand what's really happening at the cellular level, you gain the extraordinary power to intervene in this process and rewrite your biological destiny. This isn't about adding a few extra years to a declining existence—it's about unlocking decades of vibrant, energetic, purposeful living that most people never realize is possible.
Stop Dying: Defeat the Four Killers
The foundation of extraordinary longevity begins with understanding and defeating the four primary killers that claim most lives: heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer. These aren't separate, unrelated conditions but interconnected manifestations of the same underlying problem—mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic inflammation that slowly destroys your cellular machinery from within. Consider the remarkable story of a young man in his twenties who experienced arthritis, severe cognitive dysfunction, and obesity—symptoms typically reserved for people decades older. Despite his youth, he felt like he was aging rapidly, struggling with brain fog, joint pain, and crushing fatigue that made simple tasks feel overwhelming. Through careful investigation, he discovered that toxic mold exposure in his childhood bedroom had triggered a cascade of cellular damage, aging his body prematurely and setting him on a path toward early death. His mitochondria—the powerhouses responsible for producing energy in every cell—were under constant assault, producing excessive free radicals while generating insufficient energy to power his body and brain. This created the perfect storm for accelerated aging and dramatically increased his risk of all four killers. The transformation began when he understood that his condition wasn't the result of bad genetics or inevitable decline, but environmental factors systematically damaging his cellular machinery. By addressing the root cause—mitochondrial dysfunction—rather than merely treating symptoms, he was able to reverse years of premature aging within months. His arthritis disappeared completely, cognitive function improved dramatically, energy levels soared, and his risk factors for the four killers plummeted. The key insight was recognizing that all four killers share a common pathway: chronic inflammation triggered by dysfunctional mitochondria creating an internal environment where disease thrives. Start by eliminating the primary sources of mitochondrial damage in your life: processed foods high in sugar and inflammatory oils, chronic sleep deprivation, excessive stress, and environmental toxins. Focus on supporting your cellular powerhouses through nutrient-dense whole foods, quality sleep, appropriate light exposure, and stress management techniques. Remember that prevention is exponentially more powerful than treatment—by addressing mitochondrial dysfunction now, you're not just preventing disease but laying the foundation for decades of enhanced vitality.
Age Backward: Restore Your Cellular Power
True anti-aging transcends preventing decline—it involves actively reversing damage that's already occurred and restoring your cells to a more youthful, energetic state. This process centers on understanding and manipulating the seven fundamental pillars of aging: shrinking tissues, mitochondrial mutations, senescent cells, cellular cross-linking, extracellular waste buildup, intracellular junk accumulation, and telomere shortening. The breakthrough revelation came through the story of a technology executive who, despite following conventional health advice religiously, found himself experiencing debilitating brain fog, chronic fatigue, and declining cognitive performance in his forties. Traditional medicine offered no solutions beyond accepting this decline as normal aging, but cutting-edge anti-aging protocols revealed a dramatically different path forward that seemed almost miraculous in its effectiveness. Through strategic use of red and infrared light therapy—specific wavelengths that penetrate deep into tissues—he was able to restore mitochondrial function directly in his brain cells. The improvement was immediate and profound: mental clarity returned with startling intensity, energy levels soared beyond what he'd experienced in his twenties, and cognitive performance exceeded his younger years. This wasn't masking symptoms with stimulants or supplements; it was actually repairing cellular damage and restoring youthful function at the mitochondrial level. The science behind cellular restoration involves several synergistic strategies that work together to reverse aging at its source. Begin by eliminating senescent "zombie" cells that no longer function properly but continue secreting inflammatory compounds that damage surrounding healthy tissue. Natural compounds like fisetin and quercetin can help your body identify and clear these cellular troublemakers. Support autophagy—your body's natural recycling system—through intermittent fasting and specific nutrients that help cells clean house and regenerate damaged components. Address cellular cross-linking caused by advanced glycation end products that literally caramelize your tissues from the inside, requiring strict blood sugar control and avoiding foods that are already glycated. The most powerful approach combines multiple interventions simultaneously rather than addressing each pillar individually. When you support mitochondrial function while clearing senescent cells and reducing inflammation, the synergistic effects can produce remarkable improvements in energy, cognitive function, and physical performance that make you feel decades younger than your chronological age.
Heal Like a Deity: Advanced Biohacking Techniques
The pinnacle of human optimization involves techniques that seem almost supernatural in their ability to accelerate healing and enhance performance beyond normal human limits. These advanced interventions work by harnessing your body's innate regenerative capabilities and amplifying them through cutting-edge technology and strategic biological manipulation that can produce results that appear miraculous to outside observers. One of the most powerful examples involves a family member who was scheduled for major heart valve surgery due to significant cardiac damage that cardiologists deemed irreversible. Before the procedure, he underwent stem cell therapy, having his own cells extracted, concentrated, and reintroduced intravenously to seek out and repair damaged tissues throughout his body. The stem cells traveled through his bloodstream like a specialized construction crew, identifying areas of inflammation and damage to rebuild and restore. When he returned for his pre-surgical scan just weeks later, his cardiologist delivered shocking news that challenged everything they understood about cardiac repair: the heart damage had completely disappeared, and surgery was no longer necessary. This wasn't a miracle or misdiagnosis—it was the result of providing the body with concentrated healing factors it naturally produces but often in insufficient quantities as we age. The stem cells had acted as biological repair units, rebuilding damaged tissue and restoring function to organs that had been written off as permanently impaired. The transformation accelerated when he combined stem cell therapy with specific peptides that signal the body to produce growth hormone, enhance recovery, and optimize cellular repair processes. Peptides like BPC-157 for tissue healing, Epitalon for telomere lengthening, and various growth hormone releasing compounds created a synergistic effect that dramatically accelerated biological age reversal. Within months, biomarkers that typically worsen with age began improving dramatically, and his overall vitality reached levels that amazed even experienced anti-aging physicians. Start incorporating regenerative practices through accessible methods like cold exposure therapy, which stimulates natural stem cell production, and targeted supplementation with compounds that enhance cellular repair mechanisms. Consider working with experienced practitioners who understand both the tremendous potential and inherent risks of advanced interventions. The goal isn't just to extend lifespan but to enhance healthspan—ensuring your later decades are characterized by extraordinary vitality rather than gradual decline.
Summary
The path to extraordinary longevity isn't reserved for the genetically gifted or the wealthy elite—it's available to anyone willing to understand and apply the principles of cellular optimization and biological enhancement. As one pioneering researcher noted, "We have a moral obligation to live well for as long as we can to develop our own wisdom and share it with future generations." The most profound insight is that small, consistent changes in how you eat, sleep, move, and think can produce extraordinary results that compound over time, potentially adding not just years but decades of vibrant living to your existence. Your transformation begins with a single decision: to take control of your biology rather than accepting decline as inevitable. Start today by eliminating one inflammatory food from your diet, optimizing your sleep environment, or incorporating a simple stress-reduction practice into your routine. These seemingly small steps form the foundation upon which extraordinary longevity is built, and every day you delay is a day of potential vitality lost forever.
By Dave Asprey
