If you’ve heard of biohacking, you’ve heard of Gary Brecka. He’s the main man of longevity science, helping people feel their best, perform better, and, of course, live longer. He helps people all over the world using his network of health clinics (10X Health System) and his appearances on several podcasts. (Including The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show! Here’s the full Gary Brecka podcast with TSC!)
His signature wellness program is called the “Superhuman Protocol.” It combines three innovative therapies: pulsed electromagnetic (PEMF) therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and photobiomodulation therapy. The goal? To boost energy, enhance performance, speed up recovery, and support overall health for just about anyone.
Interested? We were! If you want to hear his methods straight from the genius biohacker himself, check out his interview on the Him & Her podcast:
However, if you’ve already listened and found all those 15+ letter medical terms intimidating, we get it. That’s why in this post, we’re breaking down exactly what the Superhuman Protocol is and how it could help you feel your best.
What Is the Superhuman Protocol by Gary Brecka?
According to Gary Brecka, the key to achieving your health goals is simple: get your body back to its natural, optimal state by creating the right environment for it to heal. He even believes that most chronic conditions are not only preventable, but often reversible. Or, at the very least, improvable by removing what’s harming the body and giving it exactly what it needs to thrive.
So, how do you do that? It starts with Gary Brecka’s Superhuman Protocol, a three-step approach to restoring energy and function at the cellular level. He also promotes a targeted, nutrient-rich diet to support long-term health and well-being. You can learn more about that in our guide: “What Is the Gary Brecka Diet?”
But, we’ve got the skinny for you. Here’s what you need to know about the three steps to the Superhuman Protocol: magnetism, oxygen, and light.
What Is Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy?
PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy) uses gentle, low-frequency energy pulses that flow into your body through a PEMF mat, pad, or coil. The goal? To recharge your cells, support healing, and ease pain or reduce inflammation naturally.
How Does Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Work?
The pulses help recharge your cells and boost their energy.
Low-frequency electromagnetic waves interact with your body’s natural signals, helping your cells wake up and start producing more energy. It’s like giving your cells a quick reset—recharging their ability to function, repair, and stay resilient.
With more energy, your cells do their jobs better.
When cells are charged up, they’re way more efficient at moving nutrients, oxygen, and waste throughout the body. In turn, your circulation improves, tissues repair themselves, and your entire body operates more smoothly. It’s like going from low-power mode to full-performance: everything just flows better.
More efficient cells result in better blood flow, oxygen levels, and nutrient delivery.
Improved circulation means your body can deliver oxygen and nourishment to whatever tissues need it for healing and energy. With this, you will also experience enhanced blood flow. When you have better flood flow, your body heals faster, your brain works better, and your organs and muscles can function at their best.
Healthier cells mean less inflammation and less stress on your body.
Inflammation happens when your immune system goes a little overboard, reacts to everything, and attacks healthy tissue helps calm that response by supporting cell health and reducing the signals that trigger unnecessary stress in the body.
The result? Less pain and faster healing.
Whether you’re bouncing back from a workout or dealing with ongoing discomfort, PEMF gives your body the boost it needs to heal and feel better, naturally.
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment where you sit in a pressurized chamber and breathe in pure oxygen. The increased pressure helps your lungs absorb more oxygen than usual, supercharging your cells to support healing, promote recovery, and boost overall health.Side Note: Though not part of the protocol, Gary Brecka is also a big fan of Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT).
How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work?
The added pressure helps oxygen soak into your bloodstream more easily.
That extra pressure from HBOT pushes oxygen straight into your blood plasma, not just your red blood cells like usual. This means your blood carries way more oxygen than normal.
HBOT also helps that oxygen reach deeper into the parts of your body that really need it.
With more blood flow and oxygen reaching your cells, your body gets the fuel it needs to operate at its best. This process kickstarts soft tissue healing, speeds up cellular repair, and helps reduce swelling. Through this, you can also expect faster recovery times and a healthier immune system!
Breathing pure oxygen gives your body a serious boost.
Inhaling 100% oxygen means your lungs soak up way more O2 than normal. As a result, this boost dramatically increases the amount of oxygen readily available to your cells. This extra oxygen can do everything from promoting cellular function to fueling your whole body.
All of these benefits help your cells work their best and support your overall health.
With extra oxygen, your cells produce more energy, repair damage faster, and fight off infections more effectively. This boosts healing, optimizes performance, and improves how you feel overall.
What Is Photobiomodulation Therapy?
Photobiomodulation (PBM) Therapy (AKA red light therapy) uses red and near-infrared light to gently stimulate your cells. This light helps encourage energy production in the cells, reduces inflammation, and boosts healing!
How Does Photobiomodulation Therapy Work?
Red and near-infrared light reaches deep into your body.
These special wavelengths can actually penetrate your skin and get right down to your cells, muscles, nerves, and even bones. And, don’t worry, this kind of light is not damaging like UV light. (You guys know we don’t play with sun damage—We love our SPF.)
A mitochondrial enzyme soaks up the light to boost energy.
Remember how mitochondria are the “powerhouse of the cell?” (You probably remember that from high school biology.) Well, a special enzyme inside the mitochondria absorbs the light to boost cellular energy.
The excess energy encourages repair and regeneration.
With extra energy available, cells have more power to repair damaged tissue, make new cells, and ease cellular stress. Basically, your cells are energized and ready to get to work.
The process calms inflammation and eases pain.
Photobiomodulation helps calm inflammation and boost blood flow, which eases pain and swelling. This is extremely beneficial for healing faster and feeling better overall.
What Are the Benefits of the Gary Brecka Superhuman Protocol?
The Superhuman Protocol offers so many benefits! At the core of your well-being is your cellular health, and these three therapies dig deep to get your cells firing on all cylinders. When your cells function properly, everything else just works better. Here are the benefits you can expect from the Superhuman Protocol:
- Boosts Energy and Physical Performance
- Helps You Recover Faster and Heal Better
- Reduces Inflammation and Eases Pain
- Supports Detox and Strengthens Your Immune System
- Sharpens Focus and Clears Brain Fog
- Slows Aging and Improves Skin Health
- Helps You Sleep Better and Feel More Balanced
- Keeps Your Immune Defenses Strong
- Supports Long-Term Health and Longevity
Biohack your health to help you feel better in every way with the Superhuman Protocol!
Whether you’re interested in healing, reducing inflammation, or you just want to promote cellular health, check out the Superhuman Protocol! It may just be the upgrade your wellness routine is missing. It’s all about getting back to the basics to support your body at the cellular level. If you’re curious about biohacking or simply want to feel amazing from the inside out, this could be your perfect starting point.
For more ideas on how to level up your health, check out The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show. It’s packed with expert interviews and real talk on all things cutting-edge wellness. Here are a few more episodes to get you started:
- Dr. Darshan Shah On How To Live Longer & Feel Better, Key Lifestyle Shifts, & Becoming The CEO of Your Own Well-Being
- Peter Attia M.D. On Optimal Fitness Routines, Body Fat Management, Fasting & How TO Live Longer
- Dr. Rangan Chatterjee On The Four Pillars Of Health, Breaking Habits, & Building A Better Tomorrow