What Is Autophagy and How Does It Work?

Welcome to the Siim Land podcast I’m your host Siim Land and our guest today is Dr. Elena Seranova. Elena has a Ph.D. in Stem Cell Biology and Autophagy from the University of Birmingham. She also has an MSc in Translational Neuroscience and is the founder of NMN Bio. In this episode we talk about the details of the process of autophagy and how does it work. Timestamps: How Elena Became an Autophagy Researcher 01:05 What Is Autophagy 04:00 Why Is Autophagy Important 06:25 When Is Autophagy Not Good 11:11 What Activates Autophagy 12:12 How to Measure Autophagy 16:50 NAD+ Role in Autophagy 26:55 What Increases NAD+ Levels 30:20 Negative Effects of NAD+ 31:35 NAD and Aging 36:35 Best Ways to Activate Autophagy 41:21 Melatonin and Autophagy 45:10 Trehalose and Autophagy 46:30 And much more Self Decode is a genetics decoding company. You can get personalized health recommendations based on your DNA and the latest scientific research. They have numerous different DNA reports for different areas of focus like weight loss, longevity, gastrointestinal health, cognition, and even mood. Recently Self Decode came out with their 2.0 software that incorporates artificial intelligence in generating DNA reports. It’s the most advanced and comprehensive consumer DNA service in the world. You can get a 10% discount with the code SIIM at get.selfdecode.com/siim Head over to get.selfdecode.com/siim and use the code SIIM for a 10% discount on your personalized DNA reports. Here are the links to the podcast on all platforms Link to the Audio Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Link to the podcast on Spotify Link to the podcast on CastBox Watch the Biohacking Bootcamp Videos on Patreon This episode is sponsored by BiOptimizers. They're giving the listeners of this podcast an exclusive offer on one of their best-selling products. It's called Magnesium Breakthrough and is the most full-spectrum magnesium supplement out there. Most supplements contain only 1 or 2 forms of magnesium... when in reality there are at least 7 that your body needs and benefits from. Magnesium is the master mineral that governs virtually all physiological processes in the body.  With volume discounts combined with our custom 10% coupon code, SIIM10, you can save up to 40% off select packages of Magnesium Breakthrough! That’s an AMAZING value. And I promise that deal is ONLY available on this specific website,  Click Here to Support the Show on Patreon!   Show Notes Elena Seranova Twitter NMN Bio Website Lucas Aoun's Natural Testosterone Optimization Course 10% OFF The Immunity Fix on Amazon Get Magnesium Breakthrough for a 10% Discount! Use Code SIIM for 10% Off Self Decode Use Code SIIM for a 10% Discount on the KAATSU Bands My New Book Stronger by Stress My NEW BOOK Metabolic Autophagy Metabolic Autophagy Audiobook Metabolic Autophagy Master Class Total Sleep Optimization Video Course Get the FULL GUIDE to INTERMITTENT FASTING FREE BOOK Get the Metabolic Autophagy Program Keto Adaptation Manual Book Watch the Biohacking Bootcamp Videos on Patreon Body Mind Empowerment Handbook Keto Fit Program Keto // IF Program Stay Empowered Siim