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EP 418 The Winter Gene: Hibernation Mode, Cave Man Disease, Mania, & Cannibalism with Jeff T. Bowles
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
In this second conversation with independent researcher and author Jeff T. Bowles, we explore his controversial and thought-provoking theory about The Winter Gene and the idea that humans may be biologically programmed to enter a form of “hibernation mode.” Jeff suggests that ancient survival pathways - designed to help humans survive winter, famine, and limited sunlight - may still exist in modern biology. According to this theory, many modern health conditions could be linked to these dormant survival programs being unintentionally activated. This wide-ranging conversation explores evolutionary biology, metabolism, vitamins, and some very unconventional ideas about disease and seasonal physiology. Topics discussed include: • What The Winter Gene theory is • Why Jeff believes humans may be stuck in a form of hibernation mode • The concept of “Caveman Diseases” and “Cavewoman Diseases” • The idea of biological “antifreeze programs” in human metabolism • The history of the 1920s supplement boom • The role of Vitamin D in calcium metabolism and calcification • Why nutrients like Magnesium and Vitamin K2 may act as cofactors for vitamin D • Debates surrounding blood testing and modern nutrition science • Jeff’s unusual perspectives on seasonal biology, including discussions around mania, extreme survival behaviors, and historical references to cannibalism • Controversial ideas about cancer and winter biology This was a fascinating and sometimes surprising conversation that challenges many commonly held ideas about health and disease. Whether you agree with Jeff’s theories or not, discussions like this encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and deeper exploration into human metabolism and evolutionary biology. You can find out more about Jeff here; Website - https://jefftbowles.com/about/ D3 website - https://taked3.com/ YouTube - @jeffbo7777 D3 Book - https://a.co/d/1Xwk6Ja ALS book - https://a.co/d/hEQPn4m The Winter Gene Book - https://a.co/d/05oLnJgM ▶️ Subscribe for more conversations on metabolism, hormones, and emerging health research. I also appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
