In this podcast, we connected with Gil Blander, founder of InsideTracker, a longevity company that creates evidence-based solutions that are simple, clear, and actionable. Gil explains his personal motivations for working with longevity and how he witnessed a close family member facing mortality at a young age. He discusses his journey of studying biology that led him to earn his PhD from the Weizmann Institute of Science and work at one of the most renowned aging labs in the world, the Leonard Guarente Lab, at MIT. Moreover, Gil shares his extensive scientific knowledge of how blood biomarkers and genetics affect longevity and explains how he built his own biological clock calculator called 'inner age'. Lastly, the discussion centers around how InsideTracker is using data from wearable devices, his thoughts on TRT and hormone therapy, and shares the future plans for InsideTracker. Website ► https://www.insidetracker.com/ LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/insidetracker/ Twitter ► @InsideTracker -- TERRA ► http://tryterra.co More Podcasts ► https://tryterra.co/podcast Twitter ► https://twitter.com/terraapi , http://twitter.com/@kyriakosel LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/terraapi -- 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Pre-history of InsideTracker 09:43 - First product released by InsideTracker 12:05 - Initial customers and working with the Boston Red Sox 13:51 - Product-market-fit realization 16:55 - Working with Dr. Huberman early on 17:40 - Using podcasts as a medium to demystify longevity 19:20 - How to best educate people about longevity 22:49 - Understanding glucose and CGM devices 26:08 - How InsideTracker is using data points from wearables 30:35 - The customization aspect of InsideTracker's products 33:19 - Genetics and health span vs life span 38:51 - TRT and hormone Therapy 40:57 - Biological age calculator - inner age 44:58 - The future of InsideTracker

Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver discuss the connection between oral health, healthspan, and longevity. They explain the importance of oral health for overall well-being and answer questions on the oral microbiome. They also explore how oral health relates to mortality, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. The podcast provides tips for improving oral health through brushing techniques, diet, and nutrition.

In this conversation, Dr. Gil Blander, founder of InsideTracker and an expert in nutrition and aging research, dives into the essential components of optimizing wellness. He highlights how personalized health assessments can reveal crucial insights often overlooked by traditional tests. Gil discusses the difference between lifespan and healthspan, advocating for quality experiences over mere existence. He also shares valuable knowledge on nutrition, the impact of diet on longevity, and how individual responses to substances like alcohol and coffee can shape health outcomes.