Thrive State
with guest: Dr. Kien Vuu, MD
Dr. Vuu has survived remarkable odds to be here today. As an infant refugee, he survived dysentery, living on a boat for eight months when his penniless parents traveled to America. As an adult, he struggled with diabetes and high blood pressure, until an encounter with a patient changed his life and set him on a new course. Dr. V was first trained in Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology, and became an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using state-of-the-art medical imaging and non-invasive surgery. Dissatisfied with the disease-based model of modern medicine, Dr V sought out additional training with world experts in nutrition, personal development, spirituality, as well as performance and longevity medicine. He also pursued fellowship training and board certification by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
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Part 2 Interview
An interview with Chris Dzak, of Pure Nootropics
00:46:37
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One study that showed that PQQ improves skin hydration and the reduction of small lines and wrinkles in women's skin taking it orally. There are some people that are using it as a nootropic now.
In animal studies is it also stimulates nerve growth factor. It has a whole host of benefits.
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Show Notes:
Thrive State
[6:48] What disease did Dr. Vuu develop?
- Type II diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
[8:15] The importance of measuring insulin release.
- Use a fasted insulin test.
[9:25] Did drinking coffee contribute to Dr. Vuu’s condition?
- Coffee decreases insulin sensitivity.
[11:53] The body’s ability to reverse ailments.
[14:40] The role of the epigenome on metabolic flexibility.
[17:35] Bio energetics.
- The transfer of energy in a biological being.
- Can be altered by improving various factors ( sleep, nutrition, relationships, etc)
[23:20] Caffeine.
- It has its pros and cons.
- Can contribute to chronic stress.
[30:10] Sense of purpose can change one’s health state.
- Those with a deep sense of purpose tend to live 7 years longer and spend less time in the hospital on average.
- Emotions affect us genetically.
- They evoke CTRA (conserved transcription response to adversity).
[33:57] Mind body connection to gratitude in medical practices.
[34:50] Oxytocin
[39:33] Neonatal genes.
- Vuu uses perinatal products in his practice.
[46:25] R-ALA
- Improves glucose metabolism in diabetics and pre-diabetics.
- Great antioxidant capacity
- Appears to act like insulin in some cases and improve insulin sensitivity in other cases.
[51:00] Dr. Vuu’s Ted Talks.
[54:55] PQQ’s ability to increase mitochondrial biogenesis and size when taken in conjunction with CoQ10.
- Reduces markers of oxidative stress.
- Improves skin hydration
- Standard dose is 20 mg.
[57:45] Nootropic/ neuroprotective potential.
- Stimulates nerve growth in animal studies.
[58:36] 20% off during the month of March with code SHR20
- ~ $20/ 60 caps
- Money back guarantee.
[1:02:19] Intellectual property holders.
- Usually results in higher prices for consumers.
[1:04:00] The importance of company testing of product for verification.
