313: What science still gets wrong about longevity | Robb Wolf, biochemist & New York Times bestselling author

Robb Wolf: “A huge swath of what we consume has been engineered to bypass the normal neuroregulation of appetite we have in our brain.”

Wolf, a New York Times bestselling author and former biochemist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what really matters when it comes to longevity, plus:

- What we're still getting wrong about weight loss

- How much sodium you really need

- Why you should focus on muscle mass as you age

- How the human body temperature has changed & what it means

- How much protein you should eat for longevity

Referenced in the episode:

- A study showing calorie restriction does not enhance longevity in all species.

- A study showing that people who get adequate sun versus inadequate sun is as significant as a smoker versus a non-smoker

- LMNT website.

- Wolf's website.

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