BecomeSuperhumanResourceGuide BenGreenfield
BecomeSuperhumanResourceGuide BenGreenfield
BecomeSuperhumanResourceGuide BenGreenfield
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
II. Supplements
Basic Supplement Packs . . . . . . . 10
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Fat Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hormones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Gut Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Detox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
III. Gear
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fat Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Detox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recommended Reads . . . . . . . . . 41
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TESTING
Basic Recommended Tests To Ask Your
Doctor For On A Blood Panel - the
standard tests most physicians run are typically
NOT enough for becoming Superhuman and
simply identify absence of disease, not optimal
health!)
Complete Blood Count of Red Blood Cells
(RBCs) and White Blood Cells (WBCs)
Blood Lipids
HDL
LDL
Triglycerides
Lp(a)
ApoB
Basic Inflammation
hs-CRP
Thyroid & Blood Sugar
TSH
Glucose
HbA1c
Liver & Kidney Health
BUN
Creatinine
AST
ALT
Total Bilirubin
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Albumin
Total Protein
Basic Nutrients
Vitamin D
Calcium
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Carbon Dioxide
Ferritin (serum)
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Folate
Vitamin B12
RBC Magnesium
Hormones
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA)
Free Testosterone
Testosterone
Estradiol
SHBG
Metabolic Hormones Cortisol (blood)
IGF-1 (Growth Hormone surrogate)
Insulin
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Other Useful Tests
Gut Test
DNA Test
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Cardiochek portable blood testing
system for lipid testing/cholesterol.
Portable glucose monitor for blood
sugar.
Bundled Testing "Packages"
Blood Sugar Lab Testing
Cardiovascular Risk Blood Testing
Complete Gut Testing
Complete Thyroid Function Test
Nutrient Deficiency Testing
Sex Hormone Balance Test
Wellness Complete Comprehensive
Blood Test (this includes everything)
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SUPPLEMENTS
Basic Supplement "Packs" Assembled
by Ben Greenfield - click any for more
info
Endurance Pack - UCAN Superstarch
+ NatureAminos + Vespa +
X2Performance
Fat Loss Pack - MPX100 +
ThermoFactor + LeanFactor
Muscle Gain Pack - DEEP30 Protein
+ NatureColostrum + NatureAminos
Recovery Pack - Recoverease
+ DEEP30 Protein + NatureAminos +
Lifeshotz
Injury Pack - Natureflex + Phenocane
Detox & Gut Healing Pack -
NatureCleanse + NatureColostrum +
CaproBiotics + CapraZymes +
Oregano
Anti-Aging Pack - Lifeshotz + MPX100
Brain Pack - TianChi +
SuperEssentials Fish Oil
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Sleep Pack - TianChi + Natural Calm
Hormone Pack Natural Life Minerals
+ SuperEssentials Fish Oil + Tianchi
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-2-3 hours later on empty stomach: 4-
6 NatureFlex capsules (proteolytic enzymes
+ amino acids).
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preferably wearing Sweet Sweat on torso,
arms, legs.
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-Beta-Alanine 2-5g, 30-60 minutes before
exercise. Recommend NOW Foods.
-Amino Acids 10-20g every 60-90 minutes
during exercise. Recommend
NatureAminos (capsules) or ExosAminos
(powder)
-Daily serving of concentrated greens (to
balance pH). Recommend Enerprime
(capsule) as a low/no calorie
blend Supergreens (meal replacement
powder) as a calorie based blend.
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-Beta-Alanine: Recommend NOW Foods, 1-
2g/day.
-Liposomal Vitamin B12: Brands vary 1-2
sprays per day.
-Vitamin D/Vitamin K Blend: Recommend
Exos Vitamin D Complex
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-Nutiva Coconut Manna - add to protein
shakes or smoothies for added fat to
reduce cravings.
-Miracle Noodle as pasta/noodle substitute
(zero calorie, zero carb).
-EnergyBits 1-2 handfuls at night when
you are craving food (get the ones called
RecoveryBits as these are chlorella, which
is better)
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-Vitamin B eat grass-fed beef several
times per week and/or use vitamin B
complex like Lifeshotz 1x/day
-Whole Food Antioxidant 1-2
scoops SuperBerry or SuperGreens per day
as meal replacement and/or 1 Lifeshotz/day
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-Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser, No Chlorine,
Perfume or Dye
-Seventh Generation Free and Clear
Dishwashing Detergent
-Seventh Generation Free and Clear
Natural Dish Liquid
-Toms of Maine Natural Long-Lasting
Deodorant Stick, Aluminum-Free,
Unscented
-Bean Products Pure Cotton Shower
Curtain
-Excell Home Fashions Ultimate Nylon
Shower Curtain or Liner
-Carapelli Extra Light Olive Oil
-Magick Botanicals Fragrance Free
Hairspray
-Dr. Bronners Magic Soaps Unscented
Baby-Mild Pure Castile Soap
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with Myomin (aromatase inhibitor) 1000-
1500mg/day
OR
-Use an herbal testosterone formula. Top
recommendation is Aggressive Strength.
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Hormones - Adrenal
Fatigue/Overtraining Blend
-1-2 TianChi per day on empty stomach
-2-3 servings per day Trace Minerals
-Vitamin D3 ~ 35IU/lb
-4-6g Vitamin C per day
-Amino Acids 5-10 NatureAminos per day
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-Consider progesterone cream or sublingual
progesterone but only accompanied by
hormone testing for progesterone.
-Do a detox by using the items in the Detox
Pack.
-Vitamin B /antioxidant complex 1 packet
per day
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-Some anecdotal evidence that 1
teaspoon Pine Pollen powder 1-2 hours
prior may also have some effect
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Recovery - Injuries
-10-15 sprays topical magnesium rubbed
into injured area, 2-3x/day
-4-12 Phenocane per day
-9-12 NatureFlex per day
-1-2 daily serving of SuperBerry for
antioxidants.
-Only choose the EAT foods off
the Superhuman Food Pyramid
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-400-800mg magnesium per day, preferably
before bed
-Vitamin K2 50-100mcg per day
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Detox - Basic Cleanse
-Metal Free Heavy Metal Detoxification
Formula-follow spray instructions on bottle,
use for 30-60 days
-Liposomal Glutathione - 2-3 sprays under
tongue and hold for 20-30 seconds, use for
30-60 days
-6mg of iodine per day use for 30-60 days
-Oral magnesium in supplemental form
before bedtime (around 400-600mg/day, or
until you get loose stool)
-NatureCleanse 4-6 p per day, use for
detox maintenance and always take with a
large glass of water
-Use Squatty Potty for any bowel
movements
-Coffee Enema 1-2x/week for 1 month
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Detox - Alcohol/Hangovers
-4 Phenocane before & after drinking
-Liposomal Glutathione - 4-5 sprays under
tongue and hold for 20-30 seconds, before
drinking
-1 electrolyte tablet for every drink
-If you tend to get constipated when
drinking, 3-4 NatureCleanse with glass of
water prior to drinking
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GEAR
Performance - Swimming
-Any of the teachings/DVDs
from SwimSmooth (including the excellent
SwimSmooth book)
-Finis Freestyle Paddles (teach you how to
use your hand properly during catch phase
of swim stroke)
-Finis Agility Paddles (teach a natural hand
position)
-PT Paddles (teach you how to use your
forearms by forcing you to swim with closed
hands)
-Zoomer Z2 Fins (teach you how to kick
properly)
-Swim Snorkel
-Finis Tempo Trainer Pro (teaches you
rhythm and cadence in the water)
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-Underwater Mp3 Player
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Performance - Cycling
-Any of the Sufferfest videos
-Superhuman Performance Encoder
Bracelet + Entrainer Drops
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Performance - Running
-ElliptiGo for run training without impact.
-Wear 110% Play Harder socks or calf
sleeves during long runs (use code
GREENFIELD & get 10% discount and free
shipping).
-Mini bands (for training glutes/core).
-Heart rate monitor for tracking zones
-Yurbuds + small .mp3 player
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-Superhuman Performance Encoder
Bracelet + Entrainer Drops
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Performance - Power/Speed
Development
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-CNS Tap Test app to track nervous system
performance
-Power Sled
-TNT Power Cable
-Adjustable Plyometric Box
-Weighted Vest
-Agility Ladder
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-Mini bands (for ankle range-of-motion).
-Superhuman Performance Encoder
Bracelet + Entrainer Drops
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-Seventh Generation Free and Clear
Dishwashing Detergent
-Seventh Generation Free and Clear
Natural Dish Liquid
-Toms of Maine Natural Long-Lasting
Deodorant Stick, Aluminum-Free,
Unscented
-Bean Products Pure Cotton Shower
Curtain
-Excell Home Fashions Ultimate Nylon
Shower Curtain or Liner
-Carapelli Extra Light Olive Oil
-Magick Botanicals Fragrance Free
Hairspray
-Dr. Bronners Magic Soaps Unscented
Baby-Mild Pure Castile Soap
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-BodyMetrix handheld ultrasound body
scanning device
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Recovery - Workouts
-1-2x/week full body session with Rumble
Roller
-1-2x/week 15-20 minute soak
in magnesium salts
-Every day post-workout: 10-15
sprays topical magnesium on inner thighs
and upper back
-Wear 110% Play Harder full leg
compression tights with ice for 30-60
minutes after hard workouts/races (use
code GREENFIELD & get 10% discount
and free shipping)
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Recovery - Injuries
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-Home handheld low level cold laser unit,
circle around area for 10-15 minutes, 1-
2x/day
-Home electrostimulation unit, 1-2 sessions
of 15-20 minutes per day, recommend
MarcPro
-Home PEMF unit (Earthpulse), hold North
Pole against area for 15-20 minutes, 1-
2x/day
-10-15 sprays topical magnesium rubbed
into injured area, 2-3x/day
-Wear 110% Play Harder compression with
ice over injured area for 20-30 minutes up
to 3x/day (use code GREENFIELD & get
10% discount and free shipping)
-Sleep with magnet taped or placed over
injured area
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-Home central structured water filter (at
GreenfieldNaturals.com code BEN15 for
15% discount)
-Hepa air filter installed in home and office.
-Use of Superhuman Entrainer drops when
traveling.
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Detox - Miscellaneous
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-Highly recommend 2-3x/week use
of inversion table.
-Daily use of infrared Biomat
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-Sunrise Alarm Clock for light
therapy/seasonal affective
disorder/depression
-Free .mp3 downloads for stress relief and
for body scans
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minutes and use in bed at night after
arriving at destination)
-Use dirty electricity filters in main rooms of
house (recommend Greenwave filters)
-Use airtube headset on phone
(recommend Envi airtube)
-Install low blue lights in home
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Sleep (Testing/Tracking)
-Beddit Sleep Tracking System
-Alternatives to Beddit: SleepTime app by
Azumio, MotionX app
-Wearable sleep tracking
devices: FitBit or Jawbone UP
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Sleep - Sleep Enhancing Tools
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-Install Flux on computer so it dims at
night
-Wear Encoder wristband
-Wear blue light blocking glasses,
especially for evening computer use.
Recommend Gunnar.
-Install low blue light bulbs, and put blue
light blocker screen on computer
-PZizz iPhone app for quick naps
-White Noise app for loud settings (dogs,
kids, etc.)
-Dream Essentials contoured face mask
and fitted ear plugs
-The Delta Effect CDs/mp3 downloads
-Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for
enhancing deep sleep cycles
recommend EarthPulse
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-NatureBright Sun Touch for morning light
therapy
-Sunrise Alarm Clock for waking
-If traveling in Europe or Asia (not USA
because it is wired differently), use
a grounding mat or grounding
bedspread (stand on for 20 minutes and
use in bed at night after arriving at
destination)
-For jet lag, try "No-Jet-Lag" exactly as
recommended on product instructions
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THE AUTHOR
Ben Greenfield is
New York Times
bestselling author, a
nationally
recognized authority
in sports nutrition,
endurance sports
training, fat loss,
wellness and
human
performance.
He offers a free blog and podcast, which
you can access by clicking here, and also
offers personal, one-on-one nutrition and
exercise consulting services to anyone,
anywhere in the world, via Greenfield
Fitness Systems.
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OTHER BOOKS BY BEN
Beyond Training teaches you how to
overcome common health-related training
issues while optimizing your workouts so
you can look, feel, and perform like a
champion. Its about mastering endurance,
health and life.
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Weight Training For Triathlon is a cutting-
edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to
developing swim, bike and run power.
Low Carbohydrate Diet For Triathletes is
perfect for losing weight and eliminating
carbohydrate cravings, even if youre very
active.
Shape21: The Complete 21 Day Lean Body
Manual is a complete nutrition and exercise
guide to fat loss.
Triathlon Dominator is a Half-Ironman to
Ironman triathlon training plan that allows
maximum results in minimum time.
Marathon Dominator is a marathon training
plan that gets you 100% ready for your
marathon with just 4 running days a week.
Bulletproof Knee IT Band Friction Fix
completely eliminates the pain on the
outside of your knee, forever.
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Top 12 Resistance Training Routines For
Triathletes has 12 incredibly efficient gym
circuits to get fast results for triathletes.
Run With No Pain is a step-by-step guide to
eliminating low back pain in runners,
cyclists, swimmers and active individuals.
100 Ways To Boost Your Metabolism
teaches you tips and tricks to burn calories
like a wildfire.
How To Qualify For Kona teaches you how
to get to Ironman Hawaii to race triathlon
world championships on the big island.
How To Change Your Life With Magnesium
teaches you how to use a common mineral
to maximize health and performance.
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