Be Wellthy Biohacking Quiz #3

Plus last chance for Club Members to enter the December raffle

I’m Brandon Wilson. I am constantly working toward improving my mind, body, and spirit using various ancient techniques and cutting-edge biohacking tools and devices. I want to be healthy, but not at the expense of being happy. This simple idea is what it means to be wellthy.

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It’s time for another edition of the fan-favorite Be Wellthy Biohacking Quiz. Here are fifteen questions based on topics I’ve covered in my newsletters over the last six months. The answers are at the end of the newsletter.

Be Wellthy Biohacking Quiz #3

1. Which one of these genes is NOT associated with glutathione?

   A. MTHFR

   B. NOS3

   C. GSTT1

   D. GSTM1

   E. GSTP1

2. All of the following foods are beneficial for colon health EXCEPT:

   A. Organic apples

   B. Kimchi

   C. Avocados

   D. Pepperoni

   E. Bone broth

3. Which of these is not a fat-soluble vitamin?

   A. Vitamin A

   B. Vitamin B12

   C. Vitamin K

   D. Vitamin D

   E. Vitamin E

4. Which of these is NOT an essential amino acid?

   A. Glycine

   B. Leucine

   C. Histidine

   D. Methionine

   E. Tryptophan

5. Which food is NOT part of Jim Kwik’s list of the best brain foods?

   A. Walnuts

   B. Eggs

   C. Tuna

   D. Dark chocolate

   E. Blueberries

6. Which one is NOT one of the four agreements of ancient Toltec wisdom?

   A. Be impeccable with your word.

   B. Don’t take anything personally.

   C. Don’t make assumptions.

   D. Always do your best.

   E. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

7. Which celebrity did Brandon see at the Bio Biz Bash in Phoenix in September?

   A. Dave Asprey

   B. Joe Rogan

   C. Danica Patrick

   D. Russell Brand

   E. Grant Cardone

8. Which gene influences food sensitivities and allergic reactions?

   A. DAO

   B. COMT

   C. MAOA

   D. PEMT

   E. NOS3

9. The most profound changes occur when optimizing lifestyle habits during the following time window:

   A. Three hours after waking up

   B. 6 AM - 12 PM

   C. 9 AM - 3 PM

   D. 12 PM - 6 PM

   E. 6 PM - 12 AM

10. Which of the following is recommended for reducing harmful oral bacteria?

    A. Listerine

    B. Natural cane sugar

    C. Xylitol

    D. Fluoride

    E. Binaca

11. All of the following are good dietary sources of copper EXCEPT:

    A. Oysters

    B. Beef liver

    C. Shiitake mushrooms

    D. Strawberries

    E. Potatoes

12. By age 60, healthy stem cells have declined by what percentage?

    A. 40%

    B. 50%

    C. 75%

    D. 80%

    E. 90%

13. Which is NOT a key component of GHK-Cu peptide?

    A. Copper

    B. Glutamine

    C. Glycine

    D. Histidine

    E. Lysine

14. All of the following are true about heart rate variability (HRV) EXCEPT:

    A. HRV is the measure of time between each heartbeat.

    B. HRV is one indicator of how the autonomic nervous system is balanced.

    C. Higher HRV is correlated with increased mortality.

    D. Lower HRV is correlated with increased mortality.

    E. HRV can indicate how well you recover after exercise.

15. Which wavelength of light is associated with enhanced sleep?

    A. 450 nm

    B. 550 nm

    C. 600 nm

    D. 630 nm

    E. 750 nm

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Last week’s answer

Be Wellthy Club entrants: Matt B., Veronica C., Scott L., Scott S., Ariel E.

Raffle prizes are for Be Wellthy Club Members only. Club members can email bewellthy@substack.com with the correct answer to each week’s brain training and be entered into a monthly raffle to win one of two prize packages every month. I do respond to every email.

This week:

I have two puzzles for you. Answer either one for one raffle entry or both for two raffle entries.

1. Which is the odd pair of letters?

   BY, HS, EV, JR, GT

2. If today is Wednesday, what day of the week will it be 65 days from today?

See the answer.

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My very first quiz was in December 2020, probably a time we’d all like to forget. Nevertheless, you might look back and laugh at the silly phrases we coined during the pandemic.

Answers:

1. B. Glutathione and Genes: Unlocking Your Body’s Detox Power!

2. D. Clearing the Way: An Honest Review of Colon Hydrotherapy

3. B. My Supplement Stacks Part 1: What to Take Together

4. A. How Important is Protein?

5. C. Jim Kwik’s 10 Favorite Brain Foods

6. E. The Four Agreements: Timeless Wisdom from the Toltec Culture

7. D. Bio Biz Bash 2024 Recap

8. A. Are Your Genes Dirty?

9. E. Rise, Shine, and Rest Right: How Circadian Rhythm Shapes Your Well-Being

10. C. Eliminate this chemical from your mouth

11. D. The Essential Mineral Your Immune System is Craving

12. E. Achieve Whole-Body Wellness from Within Using This Innovative Light Therapy

13. B. Achieve Whole-Body Wellness from Within Using This Innovative Light Therapy

14. C. Are you aging faster than you should be?

15. D. Here are 3 of my latest biohacks for a great night of sleep

If you want to keep the fun going, here are the previous two biohacking quizzes (unlocked for all subscribers).

Be Wellthy Biohacking Quiz #1

Be Wellthy Biohacking Quiz #2

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