LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam Episode #278: Mark Young: A Biohacker's Approach to Heart Health, Blood Pressure Management and Isometric Exercise
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Oct 22, 2024 
Mark Young, CEO of Zona Health and a champion of drug-free living, shares insights on managing blood pressure naturally. He introduces the Zona Plus, a handheld device that enhances cardiovascular health through simple daily exercises. Young discusses misconceptions about salt intake and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes over medication. The podcast also covers groundbreaking findings on isometric exercises and their role in blood pressure control, positioning these practices as effective tools for holistic health management.
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Isometrics Lower Resting Blood Pressure
- Isometric contraction in pilots revealed a resting blood-pressure lowering effect discovered by Dr. Ron Wiley.
- Zona Plus emulates that isometric grip to trigger systemic cardiovascular improvements via built-in algorithmic dosing.
High Blood Pressure Is Often A Symptom
- Hypertension often represents a symptom of broader metabolic and vascular dysfunction, not a standalone disease.
- Masking blood pressure with drugs without addressing root causes can create downstream harms and missed diagnoses.
Family Loss From Polypharmacy
- Mark shared his grandfather died after long-term use of five blood-pressure medications and subsequent kidney dialysis.
- He used this personal loss to argue for addressing root causes rather than polypharmacy.