The Genius Life 385: Top Longevity Myths Debunked! How to Age Slowly and Successfully, According to Science | Charles Brenner, PhD
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Apr 8, 2024 Charles Brenner, PhD, discusses debunking longevity myths, NAD metabolism, calorie restriction, importance of skeletal muscle for healthy aging, personalized dietary choices, challenges of extending lifespan, benefits of NR supplementation, individualized nutrition approaches, impact of calorie restriction on longevity, maintaining healthy weight, significance of physical activity, dietary protein for aging, NAD boosters, functional tests in aging evaluation, testosterone replacement therapy for rejuvenation.
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Longevity Expertise
- True longevity experts are rare, as human aging is complex and differs greatly from other species.
- Humans are surprisingly good agers compared to other primates, outliving even larger primates like gorillas.
Healthy Aging
- DNA repair efficiency is a key differentiator between species with varying lifespans, like naked mole rats and mice.
- Healthy aging means maintaining prime function and not declining significantly after reaching sexual maturity.
Grandmother Hypothesis
- Human babies' prolonged helplessness necessitates significant parental investment, influencing our genetic makeup.
- The grandmother hypothesis suggests that grandmothers' caretaking role significantly benefited grandkids' reproductive success, shaping our genes.