Welcome to Ben Greenfield’s Weekly Roundup!
In this weekly post, I share with you my most interesting discoveries of the week, including the latest news on the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging research. I also recap my upcoming events and special announcements so you can keep up with opportunities to learn, giveaways, discounts, and more!
New Discoveries
Meet the Peptide Company Raising the Bar on Purity & Results (And Why I’ve Partnered with Them) 💉🧬
If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know I’m a huge fan of peptides.
I’ve experimented with just about every delivery format, stacked protocols—you name it.
But here’s the problem: the peptide industry is a mess.
That’s why I’m thrilled to announce my new partnership with Peptual, a premier provider of clinical-grade peptides developed by the top minds in regenerative medicine and longevity.
Peptual is not your run-of-the-mill company. It’s powered by Vesalius Longevity Labs, an operation built by healthcare providers and biotech leaders.
Every batch is third-party tested for purity and potency, and every product is available exclusively through licensed healthcare providers to ensure you’re getting expert guidance and none of the sketchy black-market nonsense.
What else sets Peptual apart?
✔️ Multiple cutting-edge delivery formats: They offer iontophoresis patches, topical serums, nasal sprays, capsules, and injectables. Each format is tailored to the physiology of the peptide for bioavailability and sustained release.
✔️ Full suite of formulations: Whether you’re targeting GLP-1 activation, growth hormone (GH) stimulation, fat metabolism, testosterone support, immune resilience, or skin and joint repair, Peptual has a curated, science-backed solution.
✔️ Longevity-first mission: From the name down to the sourcing, everything Peptual does is driven by a commitment to empowering health and finding new ways to make life at a new level accessible.
I’ve personally added a number of their formulations into my current stacks, including tesamorelin for growth hormone support and visceral fat reduction.
So if you’re serious about elevating your health with peptides you can trust, you should check out Peptual. This is peptide therapy done right, backed by science, grounded in purity, and delivered with next-level tech.
You can ask your healthcare provider for more information about Peptual—or visit Celia Health, a telehealth provider that I’ve partnered with to offer you a 10% discount on any Peptual products you purchase from Celia after completing a medical screening using code BGL10.
Join Me Live in London This September at the Ultimate Biohacking Event of the Year! 🧬🇬🇧
I’m pumped to announce that I’ll be speaking at the Health Optimisation Summit in London this September 13–14—one of the most cutting-edge, biohacker-approved events on the planet.
This two-day experience is more than just a “conference”—it’s the premier global gathering for those who want to take control of their biology, upgrade their performance, and future-proof their health.
Packed with hands-on tools you can try for yourself, cutting-edge insights from leading voices in health and wellness, and the latest breakthroughs in science and technology, the Health Optimisation Summit allows you to explore the optimization of every pillar of human performance—from fitness and nutrition to biohacking, medical innovation, mental resilience, recovery, and beyond.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your brain, body, or biology, you’ll get access to 35+ world-class speakers (including yours truly), hands-on workshops, and a curated expo of the latest wellness tech and biohacking tools.
I’ll be sharing some of my most powerful protocols for gaining boundless energy, boosting resilience, and optimizing performance, along with the *exact* systems I use to feel and function at my peak.
If you’ve ever wanted to connect with your favorite wellness leaders in person and go deep on everything from mitochondrial function to wearable recovery tools, the Health Optimisation Summit is the place to do it!
🎟️ You can grab your tickets here (and don’t forget to use code BEN to save 10% off!).
New Look. Smarter Features. Stronger Connections—The Upgraded LIFE Network Experience Is HERE 🎉
For the last two years, my best friend Caleb Applegate and I have been working to help people like you—health seekers, biohackers, and wellness-minded individuals—gather in community and motivate each other to live healthy, happy lives.
This is why we created LIFE Network—an online wellness tribe where you can connect with health experts and enthusiasts, share insights, support each other’s journeys, and access valuable resources to optimize your health and well-being… for FREE.
Based on your feedback, we’ve rolled out a brand-new look with smoother navigation, simplified access to premium content, and an upgraded Groups feature that lets you connect more easily, create your own communities, and even join scheduled events around healthy living.
We also combined the Forums and Social Feed into one streamlined experience, making it easier than ever to gain insights, post, and engage with a like-minded community.
The new look is available now, so consider this your invitation to jump back in, explore what’s new, and re-engage with a growing tribe of health optimizers—all in one powerful, redesigned community.
Just check your app to see what’s new, or you can download it on Google Play or the App Store.
📢 This Week in Health & Performance: What the Latest Research Says 🚀
🔥 Seed Oils & Metabolism Mayhem: A new study demonstrates that linoleic acid (LA)—the omega-6 fat dominant in seed oils—accumulates in your tissues, damages mitochondria, disrupts your gut, and fuels chronic inflammation. With a 2-year half-life, it sticks around, making sustained dietary change key. Swap seed oils for resilient fats like olive oil, grass-fed butter, or tallow to support metabolic health (study here).
🍄 Psilocybin Shows Mental Health Promise: A review of 14 studies found that moderate to high doses of psilocybin reduced depression, anxiety, and cancer-related distress while improving overall quality of life. But don’t go it alone—results are best with proper preparation and professional guidance (read the study).
🔥 Inflammatory Foods Accelerate Aging: A new study confirms that certain inflammatory foods speed up aging more than others. The worst offenders? The usual suspects, including refined sugars, processed grains, and industrial seed oils (full study here).
💨 Melatonin Boosts Sprint Performance: In a study of trained male athletes, 6mg of melatonin taken the night before significantly enhanced sprint performance the next day. It mirrors previous research linking melatonin to improved anaerobic performance (new study here, previous study here).
📌 Key Takeaway: Your metabolism, brain, and performance are highly influenced by what you put in your body, including fats and fungi, to flour and recovery supplements. Smart choices = stronger results.
🔗 Want to dive deeper? Click the links above to explore the research, and click here to follow me on X for all the latest health and performance news hot off the press! 🚀
Product Of The Week
::: Save 15% on the All-in-One Nutrient System for Smarter Daily Health :::
Most supplements just check the basic boxes, but don’t go above and beyond to deliver more of what your body really needs.
Total Balance, a complete nutrient system in a league of its own, does far more than that.
With over 90 potent ingredients—including essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and botanical extracts—Total Balance is designed to support your body as a complete, interconnected system. From brain and heart to hormones, joints, gut, 
and immune function, every key area of performance is addressed in one convenient daily protocol.
Each tablet is engineered for maximum absorption, with a protective enteric coating that ensures nutrients bypass harsh stomach acid and reach the small intestine, where your body can actually use them.
They offer gender-specific versions, too, each formulated to target the unique physiological needs of men and women.
You also get a full-spectrum enzyme blend to support digestion and a comprehensive amino acid profile to fuel daily energy and cellular repair.
Total Balance is made by Xtendlife, a New Zealand-based company that’s been crafting premium supplements for over 25 years. They oversee the entire process, from raw ingredient sourcing to final encapsulation, in their own state-of-the-art facility. This guarantees purity, potency, and consistency. Plus, every order is backed by a 365-day money-back guarantee.
Total Balance is a complete foundational health system in seven targeted tablets. If you’re serious about optimizing your long-term vitality and function, this is the kind of tool that meets you at that level. I’m a fan, and I think you will be too, because it works, it’s clean, and it’s built for performance.
You can use code BEN15 here to save 15% off your first Xtendlife order.
🥁 The Fully Updated Boundless Is Here! Get Ready to *Optimize* Your Body, Mind, and Spirit! 📚💪
Over the last year, I’ve been working tirelessly on something that I’m thrilled to finally share: the brand-new, updated version of my best-seller, Boundless, which is finally available!
Like a cookbook for the human blueprint, the revised and updated edition of Boundless gives you a zero-guesswork guide to becoming a complete expert in what makes your brain tick, your body work, your spirit happy, and your life fulfilled.
You can flip to *any* chapter and discover the most up-to-date, research-proven, trench-tested techniques to build muscle, burn fat, balance hormones, live longer, sleep better, have mind-blowing sex, and much, much more!
A few of the key topics that the latest version of Boundless explores are:
- Strategies to optimize mitochondrial density and biogenesis for peak energy and metabolic health.
- New methods to stimulate the vagus nerve for stress reduction, sleep quality, and higher heart rate variability using light, sound, and electrical interventions.
- Updated techniques for restoring circadian balance, combating jet lag, and maximizing sleep, naps, and meditation.
- Insights on the effects of electromagnetic frequencies on the brain and body, with tips on modifying devices for better shielding.
- The latest on addressing chronic infections, detoxifying from mold, and enhancing gut function with cutting-edge testing and treatments.
- New supplements, biohacks, and protocols based on recent longevity science, including age-reversal insights.
- Fresh routines and injury recovery tools, plus minimalist moves to burn fat throughout the day without gym reliance.
If you’re ready to go beyond the quick fixes and reclaim control over your vitality, this is your chance. Packed with insights on everything from breathwork to cold therapy and the latest anti-aging techniques, Boundless will help you build a balanced, sustainable approach to lifelong health. I can’t wait for you to experience everything this guide has to offer!
If you’re ready to discover a treasure trove of the latest science-backed strategies for improving every aspect of your mind, body, and spirit, click here to grab your copy of the newly launched Boundless.
Podcasts I Recorded This Week:
Microplastics In Glass Bottles & Lead In Salt? Cardio Before Strength Or Strength Before Cardio? Creatine Causes Hair Loss? & More: Solosode #492
Troscriptions (code BEN), Fatty15 (code BEN), Calocurb (code BEN10), Vandy Crisps (code GREENFIELD), Thorne.
