LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #367: Telomere Health Explained: Genetics, Lifestyle Hacks, and Cutting-Edge Interventions With Nathalie Niddam
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Sep 5, 2025 Delve into the world of telomeres, the tiny DNA caps vital for aging and health. Discover how factors like stress, sleep, and diet can influence their length. The discussion also highlights innovative therapies and lifestyle choices that may help preserve telomeres. Learn the impact of community and purpose on overall well-being, along with the advantages of a low-fat plant-based diet and moderate exercise. Plus, explore cutting-edge research on supplements and gene therapies aimed at promoting longevity.
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Telomeres Drive Cellular Aging
- Telomeres are DNA end caps that shorten with each cell division and are highly vulnerable to oxidative damage.
- Critically short telomeres cause cells to stop dividing and drive cellular aging and senescence.
Bill Lawrence Reversed His Telomere Age
- Nathalie describes Bill Lawrence reversing his biological age and restoring telomere length into levels seen decades younger.
- She cites his cohort work where most participants slowed or reversed their pace of aging.
Longevity Links To Preserved Telomeres
- Among centenarians, those who remain vibrant tend to maintain longer telomeres than frailer peers, suggesting protective mechanisms in very long-lived people.
- Super-centenarians may possess biological protections that preserve telomeres into extreme ages.
