#386: How To Boost VO2 Max And HRV: The Missing Tool For Your Performance And Recovery With Rowena Gates
Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Rowena Gates, co-founder of ENG3 and the innovative mind behind the NanoVi device—a technology specialized in supporting cellular repair and resilience. Rowena Gates shares her unique journey from teaching high school and academic consulting to pioneering advanced biotech for health optimization. Her story is a powerful reminder of how unlikely paths can lead to groundbreaking innovation in longevity science.
In our conversation, Rowena Gates breaks down the science of NanoVi, explaining how it mimics the body’s own repair signals to enhance protein folding, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function—key processes for healthy aging. We discuss the device’s impact on everything from athletic performance and recovery to heart rate variability, oxygen utilization, and even quality of sleep. Whether you’re interested in upgrading your biohacking routine or helping your body thrive as you age, her insights offer practical ways to harness the power of cellular repair.
If you’re ready to explore how cutting-edge technology can supercharge your vitality, boost resilience, and help you play a longer game in health, this episode is overflowing with actionable tips, scientific insights, and real-world inspiration.
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What We Discuss:
Intro and offers ... 00:00:00
Role of reactive oxygen species and NanoVi’s mechanism ... 00:07:11
Protein folding, DNA repair, and longevity ... 00:11:00
NanoVi’s impact on NAD IV tolerance and stress ... 00:16:07
Ordered water and protein folding explained ... 00:22:10
VO2 max, metabolic efficiency, and biological age ... 00:27:39
Guidelines for NanoVi: Performance, recovery, and hormesis ... 00:34:44
Brain endurance and cognitive recovery ... 00:39:09
Sleep, HRV, and effects on older adults ... 00:43:46
Anecdotes: ED, cardiovascular health, notable users ... 00:46:33
NanoVi at home: Sleep, recovery, workday use ... 00:51:02
Stacking with other modalities (hyperbaric, red light) ... 01:00:05
Vision: Accessibility via shared devices ... 01:02:07
Main message: Body’s capacity to repair ... 01:04:40
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