Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
How Not to Age (Part 1)
Mar 14, 2024
Exploring the role of autophagy in anti-aging through fasting and exercise, the benefits of plant-based diets for longevity, the effects of salt consumption on life expectancy, dangers of processed foods and contaminated seafood, debunking myths about moderate drinking, and promoting green tea for health.
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- Preventing age-related illnesses like heart disease can extend lifespan by focusing on modifiable risk factors.
- Boosting spermidine levels through diet, found in beans and wheat germ, can increase longevity and improve health outcomes.
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Fighting Age-Related Diseases Through Addressing Aging Itself
Centenarians were found to succumb to diseases, not old age, highlighting the importance of preventing age-related illnesses like heart disease. Slowing down aging could potentially address multiple health issues simultaneously by focusing on modifiable risk factors. Interventions to combat aging include dietary strategies targeting essential pathways like autophagy for lifespan extension and health span improvement.
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