The number one correlate between length of life and longevity is your muscle mass. People who are vegan have to supplement with processed plant protein. You can get enough by eating tons of plant protein, but you need like a lot more than you could possibly eat. I was just in Rwanda and we saw the gorillas. And they're huge. It's not because they're fat. It's because they're intestines. They're enormous. Cause it takes forever to digest all this stuff and extract the food. We have much longer, large intestines where you can start to set up for men and break down these foods and start to absorb those. The key about muscle building is you
In this episode, Mark and Peter discuss the principles of longevity, the importance of muscle mass, and why sugar is poison.
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- 18:48 | What Are the principles of longevity: lifestyle, diet, or mindset?
- 38:17 | Mark Hyman explains the hallmarks of aging.
- 1:18:23 | Humanity's past may hold the key to healing ourselves today.
Dr. Mark Hyman is a leading expert in the field of Functional Medicine. He is a 14-time New York Times bestselling author, the founder, and director of The UltraWellness Center, and the head of strategy and innovation for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine.
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