The Science of Longevity: Separating Myths from Breakthroughs - with Dr. Darshan Shah | EP 198

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We hear so much these days about various “biohacking” techniques that are purported to be helpful for us in terms of improving our health and even extending our lifespan. But I think it's really important that we unpack some of these ideas and get a good understanding as to what they involve and what we can expect if we were to engage them. We're going to explore a variety of hot topics like exosome therapy, peptide therapy, cryotherapy hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and other innovative techniques. But most importantly we will explore how our simple, day-to-day lifestyle choices impact our health in terms of preserving our resistance to disease, and possibly even extending our lives.

Our guest is Dr. Darshan Shah, a powerful influencer in the area of health-span improvement. 

Let me tell you a little bit more about Dr. Shah.Darshan Shah, MD, is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, entrepreneur, and founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. As a Longevity Medicine specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their healthspan and lifespan. Dr. Shah began his career at an accelerated MD program and earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the United States. He continued his training at the Mayo Clinic, one of the most prestigious medical institutes in the country. Dr. Shah’s belief in continual education and self-improvement has earned him alumni status at Harvard Business School, Singularity University, and other prestigious institutions. His passion is speaking on the topics of longevity and health, having done over 100+ speaking engagements and appearances.

0:00 Intro

2:52 How Dr. Darshan Shah Began Studying Longevity

9:14 The Next Health Clinic: Cutting-Edge Longevity Science

12:11 The Biggest Health Mistake People Don't Realize

14:47 Evaluating Biomarkers & Their Clinical Importance

20:52 Key Biomarkers to Monitor Inflammation & Uric Acid

23:43 Why Uric Acid Matters

25:32 Clarifying the Confusion Surrounding Cholesterol

29:20 Hormone Levels as a Key Marker of Health (TRT)

35:22 Cutting Edge Science: Peptide Therapy 

41:54 The Success of These Treatments

43:05 Science of Exosome Therapy 

44:55 NAD & Stimulating the Mitochondria

46:41 Effectiveness of Cryotherapy

48:19 How Mainstream Physicians View this Approach

50:37 Cognitive Decline

52:09 His #1 Health Practice for Longevity

53:40 Conclusion

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Dr. Darshan Shah is a health optimization expert, board-certified surgeon, and founder of Next Health, the world’s first Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. A graduate of an accelerated MD program, he earned his medical degree at 21 and trained at the Mayo Clinic. With over 20,000 surgeries performed and multiple ventures in the wellness space, Dr. Shah now focuses on helping people extend their healthspan through cutting-edge science and personalized care. He’s also a sought-after speaker and lifelong learner with credentials from Harvard Business School and Singularity University.

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