Valter Longo

Valter Longo, a leading longevity researcher and professor, shares groundbreaking insights into fasting and nutrition. He discusses the Fasting Mimicking Diet's potential to improve health outcomes, including cancer treatment and obesity management. Valter challenges conventional views on protein intake and emphasizes the importance of dietary balance for longevity. He also highlights the transformative impact of fasting on disease prevention and the future of health interventions, offering a hopeful perspective on extending human healthspan.

Protein experts discuss the impact of different proteins, recommended protein intake for adults, protein distribution in diet, maximum protein threshold, optimal protein quantities for health, ageing and protein, plant-based vs animal protein, protein and satiety, mTOR and IGF1 in ageing, causes behind elevated IGF1 levels, and acute vs chronic protein consumption.

Discover the benefits of fasting and time-restricted eating from leading experts. Explore the impact of meal timing on metabolic health and the circadian rhythm. Learn about optimizing meal timing for blood sugar control and digestive system repair. Dive into the connection between fasting and cancer treatment for potential health benefits.

Dr. Valter Longo, a leading longevity expert, and Prof. Tim Spector, a top nutrition scientist, dive into the fascinating world of biological versus chronological age. They discuss how fasting could be a game-changer for health and longevity, exploring revolutionary methods like the Fasting Mimicking Diet. Surprising findings on aging revealed through studies on twins shed light on our perceptions of age. They also address the dangers of prolonged fasting and promote balanced dietary approaches, highlighting the vital link between food choices and overall well-being.

Dr. Valter Longo, an expert in longevity, joins biohacker Dave Asprey and nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung to discuss the transformative power of fasting. They delve into how fasting can reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and aid in cancer treatment. The conversation highlights the biology of fasting, its role in activating autophagy, and the psychological benefits for mental clarity. They explore practical fasting strategies and dietary choices that can enhance longevity and overall health, emphasizing the importance of timing in eating.

Nutrition researchers and a cancer researcher discuss the benefits and risks of intermittent fasting. Topics include fat burning, weight loss, longevity, and potential cancer-fighting properties. The podcast delves into the science behind fasting-induced fat burning and explores the effects of fasting on health benefits and autophagy for anti-aging benefits.

Valter Longo, a renowned biogerontologist and expert on longevity, shares his groundbreaking research on fasting and its potential to enhance health and extend lifespan. He discusses the fasting-mimicking diet and its benefits, including cellular rejuvenation through autophagy. The conversation dives into personalized nutrition strategies, contrasting water fasting with a diet that preserves muscle health. Valter also touches on the five pillars of longevity and how dietary practices can combat age-related diseases, promising a transformative approach to wellness.

 Dr. Valter Longo This episode of the FoundMyFitness podcast features Dr. Valter Longo, a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and director of the longevity institute at the University of Southern California. Dr. Longo has made huge contributions to the field of aging, including the role of fasting and diet in longevity and healthspan in humans as well as metabolic fasting therapies for the treatment of human diseases. In this podcast, Valter and I discuss... (00:00) Introduction (03:30) The fasting-mimicking diet makes fasting accessible to more people (08:10) Prolonged fasting stimulates stem cell regeneration (12:57) Does inflammation cause aging or is it the other way around? (17:59) Using the fasting-mimicking diet in a hospital setting (22:18) Fasting prior to chemotherapy preps cancer cells for death and protects healthy cells from damage (36:05) Using fasting and time-restricted feeding to control weight gain (42:08) How long do you need to fast to induce autophagy? (45:32) A fasting-mimicking diet reversed a multiple sclerosis-like autoimmune condition in mice (52:09) What are the cellular mechanisms that underlie the regenerative benefits of fasting? (58:27) Are fasting-mimicking drugs, such as spermidine and resveratrol, safe and effective? What about metformin? (01:07:03) Blocking the growth hormone/IGF-1 axis protects from cancer and diabetes in people with Laron's syndrome (01:14:23) Exercise is essential for healthy metabolism and longevity If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/valter-longo Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A’s with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

Dr. Valter Longo Dr. Longo is the current director of the longevity institute at the University of Southern California and also director of the Oncology and Longevity Program at the Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation in Milan, Italy. Dr. Longo’s research focuses understanding the biological mechanisms that regulate the aging process, the role of fasting and diet in longevity and healthspan in humans as well as metabolic fasting therapies for the treatment of human diseases. In this episode, we discuss... (00:00) Introduction (09:30) Defining fasting (16:10) Insulin/growth hormone axis and aging (21:37) Growth hormone deficiency protects from some diseases (30:55) Fasting vs a ketogenic diet for cancer (40:13) The fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) (48:28) "Yo-yo" fasting once per month (52:21) Fasting does not reduce muscle mass  (57:03) Autophagy and apoptosis are our repair mechanisms (01:02:33) Refeeding is necessary to rebuild healthy cells (01:05:31) Top 5 biomarkers of healthy aging If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here. Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A’s with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

Dr. Valter Longo, a leading expert in longevity and aging research, dives into how diet influences aging and health. He discusses the fasting mimicking diet and its potential in cancer treatment, while highlighting the importance of nutrition in longevity. Valter shares insights on the connection between muscle mass and health, noting its impact on cancer risks. He also explores dietary strategies from high-life-expectancy regions, emphasizing genetics and lifestyle choices that contribute to a longer, healthier life.