Health Via Modern Nutrition with Dr. Latt Mansor

#267 Exploring Fast Mimicking Diets with Dr. Valter Longo | H.V.M.N. Podcast

Feb 22, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Valter Longo, a leader in aging research and director at USC's Longevity Institute, shares his expertise on fast mimicking diets versus traditional fasting. He unveils how these diets can help with severe health issues like cancer and diabetes by reprogramming cells. The conversation also touches on the benefits for cognitive health and age reversal, along with practical tips for longevity. Dr. Longo's insights on nutrition’s role in health management are compelling for anyone curious about living longer and healthier.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Fasting Mimicking Diets and Age Reversal

01:32 • 21min

Personal Insights and Scientific Advances in Health and Cancer Treatment

22:30 • 2min

Fasting and Its Dual Role in Cancer and Alzheimer's

24:37 • 7min

Fasting and Diabetes Management

32:03 • 12min

Fasting and Its Modern Applications

44:10 • 5min

Essential Advice for Longevity and a Special Announcement

49:11 • 5min

In this enlightening episode of the H.V.M.N. Podcast, host Dr. Latt Mansor welcomes a distinguished guest, Dr. Valter Longo, a world-renowned expert in the fields of gerontology and biological sciences. Holding prestigious positions as the Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and the Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, Dr. Longo is at the forefront of aging and age-related disease research. Additionally, his role as the Director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at the IFOM Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, Italy, places him at the cutting edge of longevity research on a global scale.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Longo delves into the intriguing distinctions between the fast mimicking diet and traditional fasting methods. The discussion prompts an essential question: Why invest in a diet plan when the alternative could be as simple as not eating? Dr. Longo provides compelling insights into how the fast mimicking diet not only offers a structured approach to fasting but also how it can be a powerful tool in combating various health issues such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune diseases.

Moreover, Dr. Longo shares invaluable advice on living a long and healthy life, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in longevity, nutrition, and overall well-being. Whether you're a long-time follower of fasting practices or new to the concept of the fast mimicking diet, this episode is packed with information that could revolutionize your approach to health and longevity.

More on Dr. Longo https://www.valterlongo.com/

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