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
Battle Inflammation & Illness with Potent Plant-Derived Medicine Crafted by Bees!? *Here’s* How It Works… 🐝
In a recent meta-analysis of 27 randomized controlled trials with over 1,500 men and women, bee propolis supplementation significantly reduced inflammatory biomarkers (like CRP, TNF-α, and IL-6), along with oxidative stress markers like glutathione and GPx.
So, what makes propolis so powerful?
It’s essentially the “immune system” of the beehive. Bees make propolis by mixing plant resins with wax and enzymes to create a sticky, antimicrobial shield that protects the hive from pathogens.
It’s packed with flavonoids, caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), and phenolic acids that downregulate NF-kB, a major driver of inflammation.
Propolis is also an immune modulator. It’s like the bees’ natural antibiotic, and it works for humans too, contributing to better recovery and detoxification, less cellular damage, greater resilience to stress, and enhanced immune defenses.
In fact, it’s been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial benefits, along with the ability to help boost mitochondrial resilience by increasing antioxidant capacity.
And here’s the real kicker: propolis is an intelligent source of antioxidants, which is part of what makes it unique. It can lower harmful inflammation without compromising your immune system’s ability to fight threats.
I use propolis for immune support, respiratory health, and systemic recovery, *especially* when I’m training hard, traveling, or coming down with a cold or the flu.
Based on available research, propolis can be beneficial for:
✔️ Athletes and high-performers managing inflammation or oxidative stress
✔️ Anyone recovering from illness or injury
✔️ Folks with immune dysregulation or frequent colds
✔️ Biohackers looking for a natural mitochondrial upgrade
This isn’t just honeybee magic: it’s biologically potent plant medicine filtered through nature’s greatest chemists (the bees), used for centuries to protect the hive… and now used by humans to optimize immunity, performance, and aging.
Want to dive deeper into this topic?
Check out my podcast episode with Beekeepers Naturals, “Royal Jelly For Fertility, Propolis For Boobs, The Little-Known Benefits Of ‘Superfood Honey’ & Much More With Beekeepers Natural’s Carly Kremer,” where we unpack how propolis supports brain health, libido, recovery, and even “zombie cell” senescence.
You can also discover more about Beekeepers Naturals’ propolis here and use code BEN to save 20% on all their products.
If you’re interested in gaining more insights into bee propolis, along with honey and royal jelly, you can check out these resources, too:
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!).
Explore the Very Best in Health, All in One Place (And Get 15% Off Your First Order) 🛒
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m relentless when it comes to sourcing and testing the best of the best in health, performance, and longevity tools.
But let’s be real—keeping up with every new supplement, wearable, and wellness gadget can get overwhelming fast. That’s exactly why I co-created LIFE Market.
LIFE Market is your one-stop wellness hub with a curated collection of premium products, vetted by me and my team, and designed specifically for health-conscious, high-performing people just like you.
If you’re looking to boost mitochondrial energy, balance hormones, improve sleep, or upgrade your recovery, everything inside LIFE Market has passed strict standards for efficacy, innovation, and transparency.
You’ll find next-gen biohacking tools like the Ultrahuman Ring AIR, cutting-edge peptides like GHK-Cu, and functional nutrition mainstays like THYROID FIXXR® T2 and KetoneIQ™ shots, plus limited-edition drops like the Inergize Cold Plunge and our signature LIFE Tee.
We built LIFE Market and LIFE Network to help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works. No more guesswork—just trusted brands, expert guidance, and transformative solutions all in one place.
📢 This Week in Health & Performance: What the Latest Research Says 🚀
🦴 Weighted Vests Don’t Save Bone Density: A 12-month randomized controlled trial in 150 older adults with obesity found that wearing a weighted vest or doing resistance training did not prevent bone loss during weight loss. There’s more to supporting bone health than just loading the body—learn what actually works in my podcast with Jason & Mira Calton (and read the study here).
☕ More Coffee = Longer Life? A new meta-analysis of 17 studies on people with diabetes found that higher consumption of coffee or tea was linked to a reduced risk of all-cause mortality. Your morning cup might be doing more than waking you up (read more here).
💥 Creatine for Recovery, Too: Beyond strength and muscle gains, creatine may support recovery at doses as low as 3 grams. A new study suggests it could be a key player in your post-workout protocol (study here).
🧪 The Shocking Source of Global Lead Poisoning: A decades-long mystery about widespread lead poisoning has been traced back to one surprising culprit—be sure to check out this investigative report (read here).
📌 Key Takeaway: New research is challenging assumptions and revealing surprising truths about health optimization, highlighting that what you might think works (like weighted vests) may not, while everyday habits (like coffee or creatine) could offer deeper benefits than you realized.
🔗 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 20% on Timeline Mitochondrial Fuel for High Performers :::
Your mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses tucked inside your cells, are the foundation of energy, recovery, and longevity. 
The trouble is, as you age, your mitochondria don’t just slow down… they begin to fail. That’s when fatigue creeps in, the brain fog thickens, and aging hits the accelerator.
That’s why I’ve been a longtime fan of Timeline Nutrition. Their flagship supplement, Mitopure, is one of the only compounds clinically shown to support mitochondrial health by activating mitophagy, your body’s natural process for clearing out weak, damaged mitochondria and replacing them with younger, more efficient ones.
Now, they’ve made it ridiculously easy (and tasty) to get your daily dose.
Meet Timeline Nutrition’s Mitopure Gummies—sugar-free, strawberry-flavored, and packed with a powerful 500mg of Urolithin A—the exact same research-backed dose used in their softgels and powders.
I take two of these gummies a day, especially when I’m pushing hard in training or racking up frequent flyer miles. They taste great and keep my cellular engine humming like a well-tuned machine. Think of them as a daily mitochondrial upgrade, delivered in gummy form.
Want to stay energized, sharp, and strong as you age?
You can add these to your stack and test the results for yourself!
Grab 20% off Timeline’s Mitopure Gummies now with code BEN here.
🥁 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:
Spotting Hidden Heart Disease With Ultrasound, Artery Plaque Reversal From Natto, Why CIMT Beats Most Hospital Scans, & More With Joseph Ence
Seatopia (code BEN), Calroy, Organifi Green Juice, Xtendlife (code BEN15), and Manukora (code BEN).
