What Foods Should You Eat And Supplements Should You Take To Age Well? with Dr. Michael Murray

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May 31, 2023

Discover the powerful connections between nutrition, gratitude, and longevity. Experts discuss how dietary choices, particularly flavonoids and protein sources, significantly impact health as we age. Learn the importance of glucose monitoring and indoor air quality in managing wellness. Explore the benefits of natural compounds like curcumin and berberine for enhancing cellular function. Embrace a holistic approach that integrates clean eating, positive mindset, and essential supplements to optimize aging and cognitive health.

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INSIGHT

Gratitude and Longevity

Expressing appreciation and living in a state of grace are common traits of long-lived people.
Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue but also the mother of all others, fostering a life worth living.

ANECDOTE

Harvard Men's Study and Relationships

The Harvard Men's Study, the longest study in history, showed relationship quality impacts health and longevity the most.
Dr. Murray observes Mark Hyman's gift for making heartfelt connections, contributing to his well-being.

ADVICE

Flavonoid-Rich Diet

Prioritize a flavonoid-rich diet for longevity; these compounds act as nature's biological response modifiers.
Include foods like blueberries, red kidney beans, and dark chocolate for their high flavonoid content.

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This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and AirDoctor.

Real, whole foods contain information in the form of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, protein, phytonutrients, and fiber. That’s why food is our most powerful tool for getting our healthspan to match our lifespan. Today, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Michael Murray, one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine, about the power of food for optimal health and longevity and how to activate our body’s own innate healing system.

Dr. Murray is a doctor of naturopathy, a field of alternative medicine that seeks to harness the power of nature to prevent illness and achieve the highest level of health possible. He is the Chief Science Advisor for iHerb, and the author of more than thirty books, including The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Third Edition) and The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, and his latest, The Longevity Matrix.

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Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Gratitude and relationships as drivers of longevity and quality of life (5:20 / 3:00)
What to eat for longevity (9:42 / 7:44)
Is it harmful for us to eat plants? (14:34 / 12:46)
How to live a better, longer, healthy life—starting today (21:13 / 18:37)
Protein, aging, and muscle maintenance (24:13 / 20:08)
Do we need supplements? (28:19 / 25:02)
Foundational supplements for longevity (30:51 / 27:03)
Up-and-coming longevity-promoting compounds (51:23 / 46:57)

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Learn more about Dr. Murray’s Personal Supplementation Plan here. Get a copy of The Longevity Matrix.