#371 Longevity Scientist Shares Steps to Slow Down Aging - Michael Lustgarten PhD
Aug 13, 2023
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Dr. Michael Lustgarten, a Ph.D. in Physiology specializing in nutrition, exercise physiology, and longevity, discusses the importance of tracking biomarkers, calorie restriction for slowing down aging, the impact of exercise and diet on longevity, and the main principles of food for longevity. He also shares tips for starting in your 50s, his workout regimen for improving VO2 max, and the significance of biomarkers for longevity.
Consistency in fitness and diet is essential for achieving longevity.
Focusing on strength training and maintaining a lean body composition, rather than excessive muscle mass, can promote longevity.
Individualized approaches to diet and fitness, based on objective biomarkers and data, are crucial for optimizing health and longevity.
Deep dives
Importance of Consistency and Long-term Approach
To achieve longevity, it is essential to find a consistent approach to fitness and diet that can be maintained over a long period of time.
Balancing Strength and Lean Body Composition
Focusing on strength training and maintaining a lean body composition, rather than excessive muscle mass, can be key for longevity.
Customize Diet and Fitness Regimen
Individualized approaches to diet and fitness, based on objective biomarkers and data, are crucial for optimizing health and longevity.
Consider Influential Factors
Factors like sleep quality and consistency, as well as tracking biomarkers, should be considered alongside diet and exercise routines to achieve optimal results.
The importance of tracking and optimizing biomarkers
It is crucial to regularly test, track, and optimize biomarkers for better health and longevity. Sleep quality, calorie intake, leanness, regular exercise, and comprehensive blood tests are essential factors to consider. Monitoring organ system biomarkers and making positive changes based on the results can help slow down the aging process. Testing multiple times and understanding the correlation between biomarkers and age can provide valuable insights.
Key biomarkers to track for health assessment
For a basic health assessment, a standard blood test, including a complete blood count and a comprehensive metabolic panel, is recommended. These tests can cover kidney, liver, and immune function. Additionally, tracking biomarkers like CRP, glucose, cholesterol levels, and DHEA sulfate can provide insights into overall health. Utilizing online tools like aging.ai or more comprehensive tests like Dr. Morgan Levine's pheno-age can also be helpful for assessing biological age and mortality risk. Regular testing and tracking can help identify any areas for improvement in maintaining optimal health.
Welcome to the Siim Land podcast I’m your host Siim Land and today our guest is Dr. Michael Lustgarten. Michael is a Ph.D. in Physiology who specializes in nutrition, exercise physiology, and longevity. Michael has an amazing YouTube channel called Conquer Aging or Die Trying where he shares his own experiments slowing down his speed of aging. He’s tracked his biomarkers regularly over the last 15 years and has gained a lot of insights into what actually matters when it comes to slowing down aging and promoting longevity.
Timestamps:
00:54 Importance of Tracking Biomarkers
05:05 Michael's 15 Years of Biohacking
11:20 Can You Know When You're Going to Die
16:40 Adding Healthy Years to Your Life
18:24 Most Important for Slowing Speed of Aging
19:30 Calorie Restriction for Slowing Speed of Aging
26:40 How Much Exercise is Good for You
32:45 Heart Rate and HRV
37:20 Muscle Mass vs Strength for Longevity
42:40 Tips for Starting In Your 50s
46:00 How Michael Trains VO2 Max
49:55 Main Principles of Food for Longevity
59:02 Foods vs Calories
01:03:15 Cholesterol and Mortality
01:08:30 DHEA-S and Testosterone
01:12:00 Biomarkers Everyone Should Know
01:16:40 Bloodwork for Longevity
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