Have you ever heard of heavy water?   In this episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, I chat with Victor Sagalovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Litewater Scientific, about deuterium-depleted water. Deuterium is a naturally occurring isotope of hydrogen that has an extra neutron in its nucleus, making it twice as heavy as ordinary hydrogen, thus where it got its name of heavy water. Studies suggest that reducing deuterium levels in the body can have positive effects on various biological processes, such as improved cellular function, enhanced energy production, increased support of the immune system, and potential anti-aging properties.    Victor also shares how much deuterium we should have in our bodies, how long it takes to see results from drinking deuterium-depleted water, and who is most likely to experience the biggest shift in their health from intaking heavy water.   Victor Sagalovsky is the co-founder and CEO of Litewater Scientific, the first and only super deuterium-depleted light water, where he has dedicated himself to the research, development, and production of this rare water. Victor has researched and studied the benefits of deuterium-depleted water through his theory entitled Endogenous Radiation Damage Theory of Aging. It proposes that our biggest obstacle to longevity is the excess deuterium and other damaging isotopes on the planet and proper mitigation will radically extend our lifespans.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:   Restoracell: Use code NAT25 at https://www.vitaliskincare.com/   Berkeley Life: Use code NIDDBL for 10% off at berkeleylife.com   LVLUP: Use code NAT10 to save 10% off at https://lvluphealth.com/   Find more from Nathalie:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20-Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08   Find more from Victor Sagalovsky:    Website: https://www.drinklitewater.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinklitewater/   What we discuss:   02:16: What is deuterium-depleted water? 05:56: How do carbs affect deuterium levels in the body? 10:55: Who discovered the effect of deuterium? 17:16: What are the kinetics of deuterium water? 20:34: How long does it take to see results? 24:44: How does hydrogen interact with deuterium?  31:25: How does structured water compare to deuterium water? 35:25: Is Litewater structured? 36:38: How much deuterium should we have in our bodies? 43:51: Who would experience the biggest shift when intaking deuterium-depleted water? 56:35: Where to learn more about Victor and Litewater?   Key takeaways:   Deuterium is a naturally occurring isotope of hydrogen that has an extra neutron in its nucleus, making it twice as heavy as ordinary hydrogen, thus where it got its name of heavy water.    Deuterium-depleted water is considered to be a huge factor in why certain people get to live past 100 years old. Not only does it improve mitochondrial function, but it also helps reduced oxidative stress, enhance cellular repair, and regulate hormones that influence aging and lifespan.   Deuterium mainly affects mitochondrial function, which plays a crucial role in energy production by generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This is because deuterium has a larger mass compared to hydrogen, which can influence the rates of enzymatic reactions occurring in the mitochondria. High levels of deuterium in the mitochondria can also disrupt the balance of cellular redox reactions and potentially impact mitochondrial function.