The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst How To Live Longer, Feel Better & Optimize Your Health | Dr. Darshan Shah
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Jul 26, 2025 
Dr. Darshan Shah, a board-certified surgeon and health optimization expert, shares invaluable insights on longevity. He discusses practical steps to extend life, focusing on nutrition, sleep, and stress management. Shah highlights the dangers of ultra-processed foods and emphasizes a Mediterranean diet for better health. He explores the critical connection between mental and physical well-being, offering recommendations on managing insulin and gut health. Additionally, he shares his personal journey of transformation and effective strategies to conquer addiction.
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Focus on Healthspan Over Lifespan
- Adding decades to life means extending your healthspan, not just lifespan.
- Living many years with debilitating diseases is undesirable despite longer life expectancy.
Basic Lifestyle Habits Matter Most
- Cut out ultra-processed foods to improve gut health and lose weight.
- Avoid sedentary behavior by moving every 45 minutes and maintain consistent sleep times.
Eat Plants, Fiber and Protein
- Eat nutrient-dense foods rich in fiber from plants and enough protein.
- Follow principles similar to the Mediterranean diet for better health and chronic disease reversal.
