Mark Hyman, MD

07/09/2025

Poor sleep rewires your biology.

Comment “SLEEP” below and I’ll DM you a link to learn more inside the Hyman Hive.

Even a few nights of sleep loss can raise hunger hormones by 28%, lower fullness hormones by 18%, and lead you to eat 300–400 more calories a day. That’s one of the many ways sleep influences your weight, hormones, metabolism, and long-term health.

I’ve shared for years how critical sleep is for longevity, but knowing the science is one thing, actually creating habits that support it is another.

That’s why, inside the Hive this month, we’re taking on a 21-Day Sleep Challenge together. It’s about building simple, sustainable practices that promote deep, restorative rest—helping you regulate appetite, balance hormones, and support your body’s ability to heal.

Comment “sleep” and I’ll send you the link to join the Hive and start your 21-Day Sleep Challenge.

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

Drop a YES below, and I’ll DM you my FREE Healthy Pregnancy Supplements Guide.

Most prenatals are missing the nutrients that matter most: methylated folate, adequate omega-3s, proper vitamin D levels, bioavailable magnesium, and probiotics. These gaps affect everything from your baby’s brain development to your risk of complications.

The solution isn’t just taking more supplements, it’s taking the RIGHT ones. And timing matters. Start optimizing 3–6 months before conception, not after you see two pink lines.

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- The must-have ingredients to look for in your prenatal
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Building a human requires more than basic nutrition. Give your body what it actually needs.

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05/09/2025

What if a single compound could interrupt withdrawal from addiction, ease PTSD, treat depression, and even help heal brain injury—faster and more effectively than anything we currently have?

That compound is ibogaine.

Derived from the root bark of a tree in West Africa and used for centuries in ritual ceremony, ibogaine is now being studied at Stanford and beyond for its extraordinary psychiatric potential. Unlike conventional medications, it seems to reset brain circuits and guide people through a profound “life review” that helps reframe trauma from a place of neutrality.

Why this matters: our psychiatric toolbox is outdated. Most medications work slowly, cause major side effects, and often don’t work at all. Ibogaine represents the possibility of a truly different future.

👉 Watch this clip to understand why researchers believe it could change psychiatry as we know it.

04/09/2025

Imagine taking a single treatment that makes your brain look a year and a half younger in just one month.

That’s what new ibogaine research is beginning to show, and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen in psychiatry before.

04/09/2025

Your body is eavesdropping on your thoughts.

When you think stressful thoughts, you activate transcription factors that turn on inflammatory genes. Inflammatory thoughts create inflammation in your body.

This stress response system evolved to help us survive acute threats - like running from a saber-toothed tiger. Your body floods with cortisol, blood sugar spikes, heart rate jumps. Perfect for short-term survival.

Stress is simply the perception of a real or imagined threat. Same input, different perception = completely different physiological response.

The solution isn’t avoiding stress - it’s changing your relationship to it. How you discharge it. How you perceive it. Your thoughts are literally your medicine or your poison. Choose wisely.

03/09/2025

Most Americans eat dessert for breakfast.

Cereal, muffins, lattes, French toast, pancakes, Pop-Tarts; the list goes on. Many cereals are up to 75% sugar.

That’s why your first meal (whether it’s breakfast or lunch) matters so much. It sets the tone for your metabolism, energy, and longevity.

When you lead with protein (aim for ~30 grams), you:
- Support stable blood sugar and curb cravings
- Activate muscle building and repair through mTOR
- Kickstart stem cell activity and cellular cleanup
- Protect against age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia)

It’s not just about fasting, it’s about what you break your fast with.

A protein shake, eggs with bone broth, or another protein-rich option can fuel your body for energy, resilience, and longevity.

Protein really is your metabolic superhero!

02/09/2025

The average American consumes 298 pounds of sugar and flour annually. That’s almost a pound every single day of engineered addiction.

But here’s what the food industry doesn’t want you to know: You can break free in just 10 days. The biological addiction literally breaks in 48-72 hours when you know exactly what to do.

I’ve seen thousands transform their lives using this scientifically-proven protocol. No willpower required - just the right biology.

Ready to stop being controlled by your cravings?

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01/09/2025

Most of us avoid the cold at all costs, but a little bit of cold can actually be a powerful tool for your health.

Just 30 seconds of cold exposure (like finishing your shower with a blast of cold water) can help activate brown fat, a special type of fat that burns energy to keep you warm. Unlike regular fat, brown fat is metabolically active, and when switched on, it helps your body use calories more efficiently.

Cold also triggers a surge in norepinephrine, a brain chemical that boosts alertness, focus, and even mood. That’s one reason so many people feel a clear mental lift after a cold shower or an ice bath.

And beyond the biology, leaning into controlled discomfort trains your nervous system to stay calm under stress. It’s one of the simplest ways to build resilience, physically and mentally.

You don’t need long plunges or extreme temperatures to see benefits. Start small: 30 seconds at the end of your shower. Over time, you may notice more energy, a sharper mind, and a stronger ability to handle life’s stressors.

Sometimes the most uncomfortable practices are the ones that unlock the greatest growth.