#257 Slowing Aging with Sirtuins, NAD and Others - Dr Vera Gorbunova

Welcome to the Siim Land Podcast I’m your host Siim Land and today our guest is Dr. Vera Gorbunova. Vera is a Professor of Biology at the University of Rochester and a co-director of the Rochester Aging Research Center. She has published over 100 publications about longevity, sirtuins, and aging. This episode is brought to you by DoNotAge.org. DoNotAge offers different kinds of molecules as supplements that have been seen to have a longevity benefit, such as NMN, trimethylglycine, apigenin, and hyaluronic acid. They recently came out with the world’s first at-home NAD level testing kit as well as a SIRT6 activator. Dr. Vera is one of the advisors of DoNotAge and I’m taking their products as well. You can get a small 5% discount at donotage.org if you use the code SIIM. Timestamps: 01:10 How Vera Became a Longevity Scientist 05:00 What Causes Aging 08:45 What Speeds Up Aging 10:39 Telomeres and DNA Repair 13:00 Sirtuins and Longevity 16:35 How Sirtuins Work 19:05 Human Research in Sirtuins 26:56 NAD+ and Sirtuins 32:17 How the Body Produces NAD 38:08 Hyaluronic Acid Benefits 44:45 New Compounds for Aging 47:20 Rapamycin and Metformin And much more 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 DoNotAge SIRT6 Activator - Use Code SIIM DoNotAge - Use Code SIIM 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