Gary Brecka, a biohacker and host of ‘The Ultimate Human’ podcast, has raised concerns over America’s deteriorating public health despite the country’s status as the world’s largest spender on healthcare, which amounts to nearly $5 trillion annually. Brecka, who has spent 20 years as a mortality researcher for major life insurance companies, attributes the nation’s rising rates of chronic diseases, obesity, and conditions like autism to a gradual ‘micro-poisoning’ caused by the accumulation of toxins in the food supply and daily life. He argues that these harmful substances, including heavy metals, mycotoxins, glyphosates, bisphenols, and synthetic pharmaceutical compounds, are overwhelming the immune system and contributing to health crises that are outpacing the country’s medical spending efforts.
Brecka is a vocal supporter of the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ (MAHA) movement, a political initiative backed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former President Donald Trump. The movement envisions sweeping changes to public health policies, including the elimination of synthetic food dyes, the promotion of natural alternatives, and stricter regulations on industrial chemicals. Brecka explained that despite these efforts, the U.S. remains the world leader in several alarming health metrics, such as morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes, and childhood autism, which he attributes to the failure of regulatory bodies to act on these issues. He called for a return to transparency in nutritional research and a reformed system that prioritizes public health over private industry influence.
In addition to criticizing the current healthcare infrastructure, Brecka has spoken about the growing role of artificial substances in the U.S. food supply. He highlighted the risks posed by synthetic food dyes like Red 3, which was recently banned by the FDA due to potential cancer risks, and the broader issue of petrochemical-based additives that continue to permeate the food industry. Brecka argued that the cumulative effects of these chemicals are contributing to a decline in overall public health, and that a systemic overhaul is necessary to ensure that the $5 trillion investment in healthcare results in meaningful returns for patients. His comments align with the goals of the MAHA movement, which seeks to address these systemic challenges through regulatory reforms, public health advocacy, and a shift toward healthier, non-toxic alternatives in American life.