Episode Highlights With Dr. Nick Bitz
- What to understand about aging and the multiple theories of what contributes
- Why aging might be a slowed ability to adapt
- The three main theories of aging and how understanding them can help you slow it
- What to look at and test as a baseline to determine aging
- What the nine hallmarks of aging are: telomeres, DNA mutations, epigenetic changes, senescent cells, etc
- Cellular senescence: the process by which cells age
- Compounds that can help improve the body's ability to deal with senescent cells
- Healthspan vs lifespan
- How fasting comes into play with aging and senescent cells
- Why exercise battles all aspects of aging (especially strength training)
- How early morning sunlight impacts hormones, sleep, and aging
- Interesting research around chlorophyll and aging
- The importance of leucine and how to get it
- Things we are doing that are speeding aging (some might surprise you)
- What senolytics are and how to dose them (Quercetin, Fisitin, etc)
- Why senolytics in large doses every couple of months can be beneficial
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