Siim Land Podcast #456 Q&A at Vitalist Bay About Health and Longevity
Jun 7, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of health and longevity! Discover personal insights on optimal protein intake and its link to mortality risk. Learn about the financial realities of health testing, where annual costs can soar up to $15,000. Explore the balance of nutrition on a budget with practical tips like home gardening. Uncover the risks of extreme health experiments and the fascinating realm of neuro-enhancing protocols. Predictions for the future of aging interventions reveal promising advancements on the horizon!
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Protein and Longevity Tradeoff
- Low protein diet increases mortality risk after age 65 due to sarcopenia and frailty. Younger people can tolerate lower protein but optimal intake is debated.
- IGF-1 levels indicate protein intake effects; middle range is ideal to minimize cancer and frailty risk.
Polyphasic Sleep Experiment
- Siim practiced polyphasic sleeping, sleeping four hours total per day, including naps, for 100 days.
- He maintained cognition with caffeine but physical performance declined, and he experienced sleep paralysis and odd sensations.
5-Day Fast & Marathon Trial
- Joseph undertook a 5-day fast plus marathon which seriously elevated cortisol and lowered testosterone.
- Though physiologically damaged temporarily, he might repeat it but would avoid extra stress such as hosting friends immediately after.
