The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

The Secret Molecule for Endless Energy | Dr. Andrew Salzman : 1253

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Feb 21, 2025
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Andrew Salzman
Dr. Andrew Salzman, a Harvard-trained physician and scientist renowned for creating the first PARP1 inhibitor, reveals the transformative power of NAD in enhancing energy and longevity. He discusses how NAD levels drop with age, leading to fatigue and disease risks. Discover the hidden enzyme CD38 that hampers your health, and learn actionable strategies to boost NAD naturally for better mitochondrial function. Salzman also challenges the conventional supplement industry, advocating for innovative approaches to aging and cellular health.
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INSIGHT

Pharmaceutical vs. Nutritional Approaches

  • Dr. Salzman believes non-pharmaceutical approaches are faster and offer more possibilities than traditional drug development.
  • The pharmaceutical world, while beneficial, can be slow and tedious due to regulations.
ADVICE

Cost and Time to Market

  • Getting a pharmaceutical to market can cost $75-100 million and take 10 years.
  • A nutraceutical, however, might cost $250,000-500,000 and take 6 months.
INSIGHT

FDA Regulations and Drug Development

  • FDA regulations, while initially well-intentioned, have become overly complex and slow down drug development.
  • This hinders progress as people needing interventions cannot wait 10-20 years for new treatments.
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