

Rudy Tanzi
Professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, involved in aging and Alzheimer’s research and an investigator on the Niagen/NAD+ Long Covid study.
Top 3 podcasts with Rudy Tanzi
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Nov 25, 2025 • 58min
196 - Cellular Recharge: Can Nicotinamide Riboside help in Long Covid Recovery?
In this discussion, Edmarie Guzman-Velez, a former Harvard researcher and now assistant professor, and Rudy Tanzi, a prominent neurology professor at Harvard, delve into a clinical trial on nicotinamide riboside (NR) for Long Covid symptoms. They explore how NAD+, crucial for cellular energy, may be depleted by COVID, leading to fatigue and cognitive issues. Remarkably, the trial showed a threefold rise in NAD+, with improvements in fatigue, sleep, and mood. Caution is advised on dosing, emphasizing the need for medical oversight.

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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 9min
Episode 174: Rudy Tanzi talks about genetics, aging and the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, a leading neuroscientist and an authority on Alzheimer's, shares his journey from musical inspiration to groundbreaking research. He discusses the significant role genetics play in Alzheimer's, including insights on genes like CD33 and TREM2. Tanzi also explores his innovative brain organoid models that mimic disease pathology, enabling faster drug screening. The conversation touches on the connection between exercise, the hormone irisin, and cognitive health, highlighting lifestyle's impact on aging and brain vitality.

Jul 5, 2024 • 49min
#1206 - Super Brain, Epigenetics & More | Mental Health
Explore the super brain, epigenetics, and consciousness in a discussion featuring Bernard Carr, Christof Koch, Rudy Tanzi, Deepak Chopra, and Sadhguru. Topics include reshaping gene expressions, the impact of trauma on generations, brain perception vs animals, personal transformation through epigenetics, integrated information theory, and transcending self-preservation instincts for higher consciousness.


