TMHS 857: Reverse Aging, Prevent Disease, & Live Longer – with Dr. William Li

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Jan 1, 2025

Dr. William Li, an internationally renowned physician and bestselling author, joins the conversation to unveil groundbreaking insights on longevity. He discusses the fascinating link between gut bacteria and a longer life, revealing specific strains that can improve health outcomes. Listeners will learn about 'hope molecules' from exercise that enhance mental well-being and the emerging science of the brain microbiome. Li tackles roadblocks to longevity, emphasizing that healthy aging is within everyone’s reach through informed dietary choices and lifestyle adjustments.

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Many Centenarians

722,000 people aged 100+ are alive today, highlighting the potential for human longevity.
This challenges the notion that reaching 100 is unrealistic, even without advanced technologies.

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Gut Bacteria and Longevity

Superagers (100+) have distinct gut bacteria linked to longevity and health.
Four standout bacteria include Odoribacter, Ocelobacter, Cristin Elensis, and Akkermansia.

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Diversity in Diet

Humans are designed as omnivores, capable of digesting various foods for optimal health.
Dietary diversity is key for longevity, regardless of plant-animal ratios.

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As humans, we are hardwired to want to stay alive; so it’s no surprise that for ages, folks have been seeking the secrets to longevity. Today, instead of tales of the fountain of youth, we have access to cutting edge science on what it actually takes to live a long and healthy life. On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m excited to have Dr. William Li back on the show for a conversation on longevity. Dr. William Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author. His groundbreaking research has led to innovative treatments to help improve symptoms or reverse diseases like heart disease, obesity, and more. In this interview, you’re going to learn the keys to healthy aging, specific gut bacteria that are linked to longevity, and exciting new science on the brain microbiome. You’re going to discover three main roadblocks that are robbing people from longevity, how many people have lived beyond age 100, and why health and longevity are accessible to everyone. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The mind-blowing number of people that are alive at age 100+.
How gut bacteria can play a role in longevity.
The four bacteria that can improve your health outcomes.
What akkermansia is, and its health benefits.
The fascinating new science of the probiotic strain, P9.
How to encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.
The truth about the brain microbiome and how it could change the future of medicine.
Why exercise is critical for longevity.
What hope molecules are.
Why longevity is not reserved for an exclusive group.
Three things that Dr. Li’s elderly uncle taught him about healthy aging.
What a superager is.
Three things that are robbing people of their longevity.
The importance of eating a healthy, diverse diet.
Why we need to reframe the way we view chronic diseases.
What’s behind our epidemic of metabolic diseases.
The connection between inflammation and cancer.
What cardiovascular disease actually is.
An important conversation on microplastics and reducing your exposure.

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