The Crazy Little Mushroom Extract You’ve Never Heard Of (CRUSHES Workouts, Amplifies Deep Sleep & Bulletproofs Your Immune System?) With Dr. Scott Sherr

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What I Discuss with Dr. Scott Sherr:

• Dr. Sherr’s work with a brilliant physician, Dr. Ted Achacoso, on next-gen therapeutic compounds, primarily those derived from Cordyceps mushroom…06:48
• How he’s using AI and advanced biochemistry alongside Dr. Ted Achacoso to develop next-gen health formulas, train future-ready practitioners, and explore the balance between human connection and technological augmentation…11:04
• How cordycepin found in Cordyceps mushrooms is the key ingredient in his sleep formula Tro Zzz, that helps deepen sleep, calm inflammation, and enhance immune defenses…19:12
• How the lab-synthesized cordycepin used in Tro Mune and Tro Zzz may go far beyond sleep and immune support, showing early promise in cancer research, energy production, and enhancing the body’s natural performance pathways…33:38
• How cordycepin in Tro Mune and Tro Zzz is generally well tolerated, but should be used with caution in autoimmune conditions, ideally cycled rather than taken daily, and combined with other foundational health practices…42:15
• Why dissolving cordycepin-based troches in the upper gum is far more effective than swallowing them, and how this delivery method also allows for easy dose control, making it ideal even for sensitive users like children…47:43
• The new sleep formula Tro+ Somna that balances GABA receptor stimulation and GABA replenishment to safely improve sleep without depletion or tolerance, plus the ongoing work to train future practitioners in advanced health optimization methods…53:11

In today’s episode, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician known for his work in hyperbaric medicine, innovative nootropics, and his role as Chief Operating Officer of Troscriptions, where he developed the infamous precision-dosed “smurf mouth” methylene blue troches (use code BEN to save 10%). In this conversation, we dive into the science and potential of one of the most intriguing compounds in advanced wellness: cordycepin.

Cordycepin—the active compound in cordyceps mushrooms—has become a hot topic for its potent health benefits. Dr. Sherr explains why standard mushroom extracts don’t compare to lab-synthesized cordycepin, which offers superior potency and bioavailability. We explore its potential to improve sleep, modulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, and possibly even impact cancer and infectious disease prevention.

You’ll also discover how Dr. Sherr and Dr. Ted Achacoso are using artificial intelligence to develop next-gen supplement formulas, push the boundaries of nootropic science, and train future-ready practitioners. You’ll hear how cordycepin stacks with caffeine, creatine, and other compounds, and why some users—especially those with autoimmune conditions—should approach it cautiously.

Beyond the science, we reflect on the importance of balancing peak performance with staying grounded, touching on wilderness education, the risks of over-augmentation, and the necessity of cycling advanced compounds for sustained benefits. This conversation is packed with actionable insights for biohackers, health practitioners, and anyone curious about the intersection of technology, ancient wisdom, and human potential.

Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), and COO of Troscriptions. His clinical telepractice includes HOMe as its foundation alongside an integrative approach to HBOT that includes cutting-edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive testing (using the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personal practices, synergistic technologies (new, ancient, psychedelic), and more.

For more information, you can check out the resources below:

• The Little-Known Sleep-Enhancing Molecule Most People Don’t Understand: Truth About GABA & Sleep Hacking With Dr. Scott Sherr.

• How To Biohack A Hyperbaric Experience – A Physician Spills His Insider Secrets On How To Use HBOT Properly To Accelerate & Optimize Healing, Performance, and Recovery.

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Resources from this episode: 

• Dr. Scott Sherr:
  • Troscriptions (use code BEN to save 10%)
    • Tro ZZZ
    • Tro Calm
    • Tro Mune
  • Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe)
  • Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe)
  • Smarter Not Harder Podcast
• Dr. Ted Achacoso
• Boomer Anderson
• Podcasts:
  • The Little-Known Sleep-Enhancing Molecule Most People Don’t Understand: Truth About GABA & Sleep Hacking With Dr. Scott Sherr.
  • An Interview With “The Smartest Physician On The Planet”: Crazy Biohacking Stacks For Cognitive Function, Microdosing CBD, The Rolls Royce Of Jet Lag Hacking & Much More.
  • John Lieurance Reveals The Crazy Story of His Leg Amputation, Dives Into The Latest Methylene Blue Protocols & Tells You Why You Should Be Breathing Carbon Dioxide (& More!)
  • Educating The Next Generation With Ceremonies, Rites Of Passage, Nature Immersion, Wilderness Survival & More With Tim Corcoran & Jeannine Tidwell.
• Articles:
  • Cordyceps and Cordycepin: The Zombie Fungus with Massive Therapeutic Potential
  • From Mushrooms to Medicine: Cordycepin in Cancer, Wound Healing, and Immune Modulation
• Other Resources:
  • Twin Eagles Wilderness School
  • Mitozen Lumetol Blue Bars (Use code BEN10 for 10% off)

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