LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #387: How To Start Tracking Your Own Biomarkers & Which Ones To Track | Become the CEO of Your Health With Dr. Darshan Shah
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Nov 14, 2025 Dr. Darshan Shah, a board-certified surgeon turned longevity expert, dives into his transformative journey from traditional medicine to lifestyle practices. He reveals how simple habits like nutrition and sleep can significantly enhance health. Shah discusses the power of data from wearables and continuous glucose monitors, emphasizing their role in patient empowerment. He also explains therapeutic plasma exchange, its benefits for chronic conditions, and outlines essential biomarkers everyone should track. Plus, tips on finding purpose for lasting vitality!
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Surgeon Heals Himself With Lifestyle
- Dr. Darshan Shah recovered from autoimmune disease and lost 40 pounds by changing diet, walking, and lifestyle rather than relying on immunosuppressants.
- He then retrained in nutrition and functional medicine and shifted his career away from full-time surgery.
Medical Training Creates A Blindspot
- Doctors often dismiss lifestyle medicine because they were never taught nutrition, exercise, and sleep science in training.
- Lack of formal education creates a bias that powerful non-pharmaceutical interventions don't exist.
Act Like The CEO Of Your Health
- Take ownership of your health by accessing your own tests, wearables, and AI to interpret data between clinician visits.
- Track data at the speed health changes: daily for CGM, monthly or quarterly for blood tests.