Dr Karan Explores The Blue Zones Are A Scam: Dr Saul Newman Reveals the Biggest Corruption in Longevity Research
Oct 25, 2024
Dr. Saul Newman, a researcher at the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing and Ig Nobel Prize winner, challenges the Blue Zones myth, exposing inaccuracies in longevity claims. He highlights that a significant number of centenarians in these regions aren't genuine, revealing corruption behind the sale of Blue Zone certificates for $40 million. Saul discusses the dangers of basing health advice on flawed data and the truth about longevity, emphasizing the critical role of genetics and advocating for a more skeptical approach to aging research.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Debunking the Myth of Blue Zones and Longevity Claims
03:13 • 3min
Questioning Blue Zones: Myths and Realities
06:10 • 21min
Confronting Alcohol Lobbyists and Public Health Hypocrisy
27:32 • 4min
Unraveling Longevity Myths
31:07 • 7min
Debunking the Blue Zones Myth
38:19 • 10min
Questioning Blue Zones: Controversies and Implications
48:18 • 13min