The Tim Ferriss Show #824 · August 25, 2025 · 2h 23m

What Most Has My Attention Right Now — Credible (vs. Bogus) Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Dr. Kevin Tracey — pioneer of vagus nerve research, discovered the inflammatory reflex. Separating credible vagus nerve stimulation from the bogus social media versions. Launched the field of bioelectronic medicine.

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Vagus nerve stimulation — separating real from fake

Most vagus nerve content on social media is bogus. Tracey is the actual researcher.

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The Great Nerve — Kevin Tracey — The new science of the vagus nerve and how to harness its healing reflexes

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✧Tracey is president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health

✧Discovered the therapeutic action of monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies

✧Launched the field of bioelectronic medicine