

David Sinclair
Biologist and professor of genetics. Explains the effects of substances like alcohol and tobacco on the body.
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Dec 27, 2022 • 1h 59min
#155 Best of 2022: Conversations of the Year
Join a lineup of fascinating guests as they explore keys to happiness, effective leadership, and health. Laurie Santos shares insights on well-being and its social connections. Alan Mulally discusses fostering a collaborative workplace culture. Andrew Huberman dives into impulse control and sleep science, while David Sinclair reveals strategies to slow aging. Kunal Shah offers investment wisdom, and Sarah Jones Simmer reflects on gratitude after overcoming personal health challenges. These conversations illuminate the simple habits that drive personal and professional growth.

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Dec 27, 2021 • 2h 8min
Dr. David Sinclair: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging
In this engaging discussion, Dr. David Sinclair, a tenured Professor of Genetics at Harvard and a leading expert in longevity, reveals groundbreaking insights into aging. He explores how fasting, specific supplements like NMN and metformin, and lifestyle choices can potentially reverse aging. Sinclair emphasizes the importance of monitoring key blood markers to distinguish biological from chronological age. He also discusses the hidden dangers of excess iron and how novel research may provide future breakthroughs in longevity and health optimization.

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Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 10min
NMN, NR, Resveratrol, Metformin & Other Longevity Molecules | Episode 4
In this week’s episode, Dr. David Sinclair and co-host Matthew LaPlante zero in on drugs and supplements that have been reported to combat aspects of aging. They share the latest experimental and clinical data for NAD boosters, resveratrol, fisetin, quercetin, rapamycin, spermidine, metformin, and berberine. Given the abundance of data available, a special focus is placed on the NAD precursors nicotinamide riboside and nicotinamide mononucleotide. Known mechanisms, limitations, and/or side effects associated with these molecules are additionally highlighted.
Correction and clarification: At time point 1:07:37, Dr. Sinclair says he takes 1 gram of Spermidine, but the active ingredient in the capsules is 1-2 milligrams. We apologize for the confusion.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/sinclair
InsideTracker - https://insidetracker.com/sinclair
Levels - https://levels.link/sinclair
Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/davidsinclair
Lifespan book: https://amzn.to/3sUqurT
Dr. David Sinclair Social:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
To stay up to date with David's work to democratize biological age testing and insights, visit tallyhealth.com.
Matthew LaPlante's Social:
Twitter
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Kicking Off Episode Four: Longevity Molecules
(00:02:15) Thanks the Sponsors
(00:04:46) An An Additional Boost Beyond Adversity Mimetics
(00:05:52) Drugs vs. Supplements and Highlight Points
(00:09:54) Longevity Molecules Target the Survival Circuit
(00:11:33) NAD Boosters
(00:13:32) Nicotinamide Riboside
(00:21:26) Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
(00:29:22) NAD Intravenous Drips
(00:32:45) Bioavailability of NAD Boosters
(00:33:40) NAD and Cancer
(00:35:33) Resveratrol
(00:42:26) Red Wine and the French Paradox
(0043:08) Fisetin and Quercetin
(00:47:09) Rapamycin and Rapalogs
(00:49:10) Spermidine
(00:51:27) Metformin
(01:00:27) Berberine
(01:02:43) Dr. Sinclair’s Protocol for Longevity Molecules
(01:08:51) Wrap-up and Next Week’s Episode: Interventions on the Cutting Edge
(01:09:52) Options for Subscription and Support
For the full show notes, including the peer-reviewed studies, visit the Lifespan podcast website.
Please note that Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair is distinct from Dr. Sinclair's teaching and research roles at Harvard Medical School. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Special thanks to our research assistants, Adiv Johnson & Sarah Ryan.

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Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 11min
Exercise, Heat, Cold & Other Stressors for Longevity | Episode 3
In Episode 3 of the Lifespan Podcast, Dr. David Sinclair and Matthew LaPlante dive deeply into the science of non-dietary interventions that mimic adversity and promote health. They begin by highlighting how different types of physical activity (i.e., low-intensity aerobic exercise, high-intensity aerobic exercise, and weight training) protect against age-related disease and enhance longevity. David and Matthew additionally highlight the latest evidence behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cold therapy, and heat therapy. As they discuss different adversity mimetics, they also explain how these interventions influence aging at the molecular and physiological levels.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/sinclair
Levels - https://levels.link/sinclair
InsideTracker - https://insidetracker.com/sinclair
Our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/davidsinclair
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Introducing Episode 3: Exercise Hot Cold
(00:01:01) A Pernicisous Element Called Iron
(00:02:46) A Quick Primer on Free Radicals
(00:05:42) Review of Dietary Takeaways
(00:07:01) Sponsors
(00:09:32 Biological Adversity & the Survival Circuit
(00:13:24) Survival Sensors (i.e., mTOR, AMPK, and Sirtuins) & Communicators (e.g., Insulin)
(00:17:25) Get Off Your Butt
(00:19:40) Exercise Protects against Disease & Mortality
(00:21:17) Daily Step Count and Walking After Eating
(00:22:33) Exercise Activates AMPK and Creates More Mitochondria
(00:24:03) Vigorous Exercise, Hypoxia, the Electron Transport Chain
(00:28:19) Exercise Increases Glucose Sensitivity and Stimulates Blood Vessel Formation
(00:32:13) The Epigenome and Biological Age are Impacted by Exercise
(00:36:43) How to Measure your Biological Age
(00:37:31) Exercise Recommendations
(00:39:28) Wearables and Individualized Health Tracking
(00:43:14) The Importance of Weight Training
(00:46:08) Physical Activity & Senescent Cells
(00:48:01) Wrap-up & Takeaways
(00:49:47) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
(00:57:24) Cold Therapy
(01:03:50) Applying Heat
(01:07:04) Adversity Mimetics Produce Endorphins
(01:08:07) A Basic Protocol for Mimicking Adversity
(01:10:04) Next Week: Molecules & Supplements
(01:10:45) Subscription & Support
For the full show notes, including the peer-reviewed studies, visit the Lifespan podcast website.
Please note that Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair is distinct from Dr. Sinclair's teaching and research roles at Harvard Medical School. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Special thanks to our research assistants, Adiv Johnson & Sarah Ryan.

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May 3, 2022 • 1h 38min
#136 David Sinclair: Reversing the Aging Process
Dr. David Sinclair, a genetics professor at Harvard and a leading researcher in aging, shares groundbreaking insights into longevity. He discusses how to potentially live past 100 through lifestyle tweaks like diet optimization and intermittent fasting. Sinclair highlights the significance of mindful eating, exercise types, and sleep quality on aging. He also sheds light on innovative health monitoring technologies and the exciting prospects of reversing aging with advanced scientific techniques. Tune in for practical tips to enhance your lifespan!

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Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 10min
The Science of Looking Younger, Longer | Episode 6
In Episode 6 of the Lifespan podcast, Dr. David Sinclair and co-host Matthew LaPlante discuss cosmetic aging and how to improve skin, nails, and hair. They talk about why superficial aging occurs and how external signs of aging are often a reflection of biological age. The latest science behind various beautifying therapies is highlighted, including newer interventions like low-level laser therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/sinclair
Levels - https://levels.link/sinclair
InsideTracker - https://insidetracker.com/sinclair
Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/davidsinclair
Lifespan book: https://amzn.to/3sUqurT
Dr. David Sinclair Social:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Matthew LaPlante's Social:
Twitter
To stay up to date with David's work to democratize biological age testing and insights, visit tallyhealth.com.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Launching Episode Six: Combating Cosmetic Aging & Improving Skin, Nails & Hair
(00:02:54) Estrogen, Progesterone, and Menopause
(00:09:51) Thanking the Sponsors
(00:12:57) The Pinch Test, Epidermal Thinning, and Foot Ulcers
(00:18:29) Skin and Biological Aging
(00:23:19) Cellular Senescence, Ultraviolet Light, and Skin Aging
(00:28:15) Collagen, Keratin, and Skin Health
(00:33:38) A Quick Aside about Nails
(00:34:45) Autophagy and Retinoids
(00:36:57) Resveratrol, NAD Boosters, and Hyaluronic Acid
(00:41:44) Botox, Skin Peels, and Microneedling
(00:43:28) No Duh Stuff: Sun Damage, Smoking, Alcohol, and Bad Food
(00:45:42) Hair Loss and Hair Graying
(00:49:45) Topical Treatments, Pills, and Dihydrotestosterone
(00:55:19) Frickin Laser Beams: Low-level Laser Therapy
(00:57:59) Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
(01:00:11) Hair Aging, Stress, and Gray Hair Reversal
(01:06:11) Targeting Aging Upstream
(01:07:37) Today’s Takeaways
(01:09:25) Subscription and Support Options
For the full show notes, including the peer-reviewed studies, visit the Lifespan podcast website.
Please note that Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair is distinct from Dr. Sinclair's teaching and research roles at Harvard Medical School. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Special thanks to our research assistants, Adiv Johnson & Sarah Ryan.

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Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Science of Keeping the Brain Healthy | Episode 7
In this episode of the Lifespan podcast, Dr. David Sinclair and co-host Matthew LaPlante dissect the topic of brain aging. They explore evidence suggesting that the brain ages more slowly than other parts of the body and highlight how cognitive function is impacted by aging. Different interventions aimed at preserving brain health are also discussed, including a plant-based diet, exercise, metformin, NAD boosters, and sufficient sleep.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/sinclair
Levels - https://levels.link/sinclair
InsideTracker - https://insidetracker.com/sinclair
Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/davidsinclair
Lifespan book: https://amzn.to/3sUqurT
Dr. David Sinclair Social:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Matthew LaPlante's Social:
Twitter
To stay up to date with David's work to democratize biological age testing and insights, visit tallyhealth.com.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Introducing Episode Seven: Aging of the Brain
(00:04:39) Thanking the Sponsors
(00:07:38) Ex-differentiation as a Driver of Aging
(00:09:22) The Brain Ages Slowly
(00:14:17) Cognitive Function and Plasticity
(00:17:44) Three Longevity Pathways: mTOR, AMPK, and Sirtuins
(00:23:26) Plant-based Diets and B-vitamins
(00:28:32) Homocysteine, Plaque, and Vasculature
(00:32:35) Fatty Acids
(00:35:48) Physical Activity
(00:39:14) Metformin
(00:46:02) NAD Boosters
(00:50:33) Increasing Blood Flor
(00:53:20) Sleep
(00:58:02) Overall Message: Keep your Brain Healthy
(00:58:50) Next Week’s Episode and the Future of Medicine
(01:01:21) Options for Subscription for Support
For the full show notes, including the peer-reviewed studies, visit the Lifespan podcast website.
Please note that Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair is distinct from Dr. Sinclair's teaching and research roles at Harvard Medical School. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Special thanks to our research assistants, Adiv Johnson & Sarah Ryan.

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Dec 15, 2023 • 54min
Unlock the Power of Sleep: 3 BRAIN HACKS to Transform Your Neurological System
In this engaging discussion, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, genetics expert David Sinclair, and sleep researcher Dr. Matthew Walker unpack the immense power of sleep. They explore how inadequate rest hampers brain function and mental health, while offering brain hacks to optimize sleep quality. Listeners learn about the genetic implications of sleep and its crucial role in longevity. The guests share practical tips for improving sleep environments and emphasize why investing in sleep is essential for overall well-being and cognitive prowess.

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Feb 2, 2022 • 59min
Medical Interventions (TRT, HGH, Stem Cells, Peptides, etc.) For Longevity | Episode 5
In this week’s episode of the Lifespan podcast, Dr. David Sinclair and co-host Matthew LaPlante cover potential anti-aging interventions that are on the cutting edge. They share the latest research surrounding testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), human growth hormone (HGH), peptide supplementation, exosomes, stem cells, and cellular reprogramming. The idea of human rejuvenation and potential paths towards resetting the aging clock is also discussed.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/sinclair
InsideTracker - https://insidetracker.com/sinclair
Levels - https://levels.link/sinclair
Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/davidsinclair
Lifespan book: https://amzn.to/3sUqurT
Dr. David Sinclair Social:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
To stay up to date with David's work to democratize biological age testing and insights, visit tallyhealth.com.
Matthew LaPlante's Social:
Twitter
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Kicking Off Episode Five: Interventions on the Cutting Edge
(00:02:39) Expressing Gratitude to the Sponsors
(00:05:28) Testosterone Replacement Therapy
(00:10:09) Human Growth Hormone
(00:13:56) Peptide Supplementation and Regenerative Signaling
(00:18:11) MOTS-c, Humanin, and Other Peptides
(00:25:05) Exosome Therapy
(00:31:56) A Primer on Stem Cells and Yamanaka Factors
(00:37:59) Stem Cell Aging and Cord Blood Banking
(00:41:42) The Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cells
(00:43:37) Cellular Reprogramming
(00:51:35) Resetting the Aging Clock
(00:56:50) The Future Looks Bright
(00:58:15) Next Week’s Episode: External Aging
(00:58:36) Subscription and Support Options
For the full show notes, including the peer-reviewed studies, visit the Lifespan podcast website.
Please note that Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair is distinct from Dr. Sinclair's teaching and research roles at Harvard Medical School. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Special thanks to our research assistants, Adiv Johnson & Sarah Ryan.

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Mar 22, 2024 • 44min
Is Aging a Disease? Epigenetics with David Sinclair
Discover if aging can be cured through epigenetics with Professor David Sinclair. Explore the impact of epigenetics on aging and inheritable changes. Uncover the potential of age reversal through groundbreaking research and OSK therapy. Learn how resetting the aging process in cells could lead to extended lifespan. Dive into personalized medicine, gene therapy, and health monitoring technology for a healthier future.