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Podcastepisode: "Biohacking für Deinen Alltag" mit Andreas Breitfeld bei Männergesundheit
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#53 - Burnout at 40 - how biohacking changed everything | Andreas Breitfeld at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Andreas Breitfeld is considered one of the pioneers of biohacking in German-speaking countries. After experiencing burnout at the age of 40, he embarked on an impressive journey back to health. Today, he coaches people on their path to more energy, better sleep, and sustainable performance. In this episode, Andreas speaks openly about his personal health crisis, his journey to biohacking, and shares concrete routines that you can easily integrate into your daily life.

Topics in this episode:

  • From burnout to biohacker: Andreas' path to health

  • Cold, light & focus: The power of the morning routine

  • Molecular hydrogen, methylene blue & NMN: Biohacking supplements explained

  • Movement & Longevity: What really works beyond the hype

  • Heavy metals & detoxification: The hidden danger and how to get rid of it

  • Hormones & lab tests: What men should really measure

If you want to know how to find more energy, focus, and health with simple tools – listen now! 🎧

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