Beyond Lifespan is a longevity and biohacking podcast hosted by Mario Gietl and Max Griessinger. Join us on our journey to extend healthspan — not just lifespan. As medical doctors we live and breathe longevity 24/7: developing supplements, testing the latest health gadgets and wearables, and diving deep into the science of healthy aging. Every episode brings you evidence-based insights on longevity, biohacking, nutrition, and anti-aging — straight from the source. Whether you want to optimize your health, understand the science behind anti-aging, or discover what actually works, you'll get it all firsthand.
Disclosure: This is an AI-translated English version of the original German podcast, using synthetic versions of the hosts’ voices with their consent.
In this Community Hotline episode, Mario and Max answer your questions about blood tests, supplements, and sports nutrition. They explain why maltodextrin can be easier on the stomach during endurance exercise, discuss the infection risks associated with raw milk, and put elevated homocysteine levels into medical context.
In her early thirties, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis suddenly changed sports journalist Anna Kraft’s life. Mario and Max speak with her about how she manages chronic fatigue through a radical dietary change, targeted pacing, and comprehensive blood testing. The two physicians also assess the risks of vitamin overdoses and explain the three fundamental pillars of healthy longevity.
Breathe through your nose instead of your mouth? Mario and Max explain how nasal breathing more than doubles the release of nitric oxide, thereby noticeably increasing oxygen saturation in the body. They also explore how nasal strips, mouth taping, and nasal rinses can help with blocked airways.
Take a warm shower in the evening to cool down and fall asleep faster? Mario and Max explain the physiological process behind vasodilation and how a controlled drop in core body temperature can improve sleep efficiency. They also reveal why timing is crucial—and why just ten minutes in the sauna can be enough.