Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health This Protein Could Be the Real Fountain of Youth - AI Podcast
Jul 9, 2025
Discover the remarkable protein klotho, which could boost lifespan and enhance muscle strength, bone density, and cognitive function. Learn how lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, and sleep influence klotho production, impacting aging and disease risk. With klotho functioning as a 'longevity switch,' it's crucial to maintain healthy habits to keep this protein thriving. Explore how social interactions also play a role in klotho levels, proving that well-being isn't just genetic—it's a lifestyle.
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Clotho Extends Lifespan Broadly
- The protein Clotho extends lifespan by 20% in mice while improving muscles, bones, and cognition simultaneously.
- It functions as a "longevity switch" activating repair and resilience across body systems together.
Clotho Supports Muscle and Brain
- Clotho preserves mitochondrial function, sustaining muscle strength and stem cell responsiveness.
- In the brain, it increases new neurons and activates cleanup cells to reduce inflammation and support memory.
Clotho as Aging Biomarker
- Low Clotho levels correlate with a 31% higher risk of death, even adjusted for age and lifestyle.
- Chronic diseases and inflammation lower Clotho, making it a sensitive biomarker for healthy aging.