The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

We Can Slow Down Aging Right Now – David Sinclair, Ph.D. : 626

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Sep 12, 2019
David Sinclair, Ph.D., a renowned professor at Harvard Medical School, dives deep into the future of aging. He explores revolutionary theories on lifespan extension, introducing innovative concepts like reprogramming cells to youthfulness. Sinclair discusses the efficacy of metformin and resveratrol as tools in combating aging and emphasizes the need for personalized health strategies. He also highlights the significance of gut health, NAD, and sirtuins in longevity, advocating for a shift in societal perspectives on aging as a treatable disease.
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INSIGHT

Aging as a Disease

  • Aging is excluded from the disease classification because over 50% of people experience it.
  • This is arbitrary, as debilitating conditions affecting less than 50% are considered diseases.
ANECDOTE

Metformin Prescription Challenges

  • David Sinclair's doctor was hesitant to prescribe metformin for pre-diabetes.
  • This highlights the medical system's focus on treating diseases rather than preventing them.
ADVICE

Metformin and Exercise

  • Take metformin on non-exercise days.
  • Skip it on exercise days to avoid blunting mitochondrial benefits.
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