My guests this week are Steven Munatones CEO & Co-founder and John Doolittle, CAPT, USN of KAATSU Global, Inc. In this episode, John, Steven and I discuss KAATSU: one of the first known  forms of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) developed in Japan by Dr. Yoshiaki Sato. The less aggressive, but more cyclic nature of KAATSU gives you all the benefits of BFRT without the downsides and aggressive discomfort that typically comes with other blood flow restriction devices. We discuss the decades of scientific research behind KAATSU, several known applications,  and array of benefits that can be experienced like stem cell concentration, testosterone, and bone health improvements.  We'll definitely have them back for a second interview so we can dig in more on protocols. Learn more about KAATSU devices and protocols at https://kaatsu.com/ and use discount code is NAT10 for 10% off!   SPONSORS Thank you to Berkeley Life, nitric oxide is made naturally in the body, helping to relax the walls of blood vessels and promoting healthy circulation. However, stress, age and environmental factors can inhibit your body's ability to make enough of it. When Nitric Oxide is low, your body loses that natural circulatory boost, which not only impacts your cardiovascular system, but also other key systems that rely on the circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients.  Offer: Consumers may register and place an order using my practitioner code NIDDBL for 10% off. Visit berkeleylife.com.   Sponsor 2 Thank you to Oxford HealthSpan. Primeadine is the best formulated Spermidine supplement on the market.  It includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine.  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA – visible benefits experienced by myself and my clients include better sleep, hair, skin and nails! Now offering gluten-free Primeadine! Offer: Visit Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement   Episode Takeaways: [06:00] How Steven found KAATSU… [11:36] How John found KAATSU… [17:30] What is KAATSU and what is it not?.. [22:18] Does the variability of the KAATSU pressure change depending on the protocol?.. [31:23] Who can use KAATSU/what conditions can it be used for?.. [40:45] Where can people find information on treating cardiac issues with KAATSU?.. [49:50] Putting on lean mass for people over 40… [55:56] Does KAATSU have any effect on stem cells?.. [60:30] Does blood flow restriction affect hormones?.. [65:50] Should you use KAATSU while working out or not while working out?..   Connect with Nat: Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult