The Science of Aging - What Is Aging?

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

Resources We Mention

• Neurohacker
• Can Intermittent Fasting (Skipping Meals) Make You Healthier?
• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
• Grace and Grit: Spirituality and Healing in the Life and Death of Treya Killam Wilber by Ken Wilber