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.

This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, ButcherBox, and Rupa Health. Fasting has numerous proven benefits to optimize health. It can help reduce inflammation, brain fog, and insulin resistance. It can also increase energy and bone density, activate autophagy—the process of cleaning out damaged cells—and reduce the signs of aging. The food we eat has an amazing ability to heal, but the timing of when we eat or abstain from eating can also have profound impacts on our health.  In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Valter Longo, Dave Asprey, and Dr. Jason Fung about the mechanisms behind fasting, why most of us can benefit from fasting, and how fasting can be a useful tool in cancer treatment. Dr. Valter Longo is an internationally recognized leader in the field of aging studies and related diseases. Valter is the author of an extraordinary book, The Longevity Diet. The culmination of 25 years of research on aging, nutrition, and disease across the globe, it provides an easy-to-understand, accessible, and implementable road map to living well longer through improved nutrition. Dave Asprey is the creator of the Bulletproof Diet and innovator of Bulletproof Coffee. Over the last two decades Dave, the “Father of Biohacking,” has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, author, and researcher. His groundbreaking, science-based books about diabetes and obesity—The Diabetes Code, The Obesity Code, and The Complete Guide to Fasting—have sold over one million copies and challenged the conventional wisdom that diabetics should be treated with insulin. His latest book is The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, ButcherBox, and Rupa Health.AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman.For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive free ground beef for life. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you 2lbs of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy.Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Dr. Valter LongoDave AspreyDr. Jason Fung

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.

 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

In this episode, Peter and Valter discuss the principles of the fasting-mimicking diet, which involves a 5-day period of reduced caloric intake to impact various diseases and potentially extend lifespan positively. The episode delves into the science and practice of dieting, intermittent fasting, and the importance of what, how, and how much to eat for optimal health and longevity. 19:17 | Fasting's Autophagy Effects 27:55 | Benefits of Water Fasting 56:20 | The Five Pillars of Longevity Valter D. Longo, an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist, is a prominent figure in the field of longevity, dedicated to eradicating age-related diseases and educating people on living a healthy life. Known for his groundbreaking research on fasting and nutrient response genes, Longo's work focuses on their impact on cellular protection, aging, and diseases. He currently serves as a professor at the USC Davis School of Gerontology and as the director of the USC Longevity Institute. Learn more about ProLon here: https://prolonlife.com/MOONSHOT Learn more about my executive summit, Abundance360____________I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/Use my code PETER25 for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic: seed.com/moonshots _____________I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech BlogGet my new Longevity Practices book for free: https://www.diamandis.com/longevityMy new book with Salim Ismail, Exponential Organizations 2.0: The New Playbook for 10x Growth and Impact, is now available on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3P3j54J_____________Connect With Peter:TwitterInstagramYoutubeMoonshots

When it comes to longevity, the goal isn’t just to live as long as possible.The true objective is to live as vibrantly and energetically as possible for as long as possible.So how exactly do we do this?Valter Longo, Ph.D. has devoted his life to answering this question. Along the way, his groundbreaking discoveries hold the potential to change your life in truly dramatic fashion.One of the world's leading scientific authorities on the subject of longevity, Dr. Longo is an expert in gerontology and biological science as well as the Director of the USC Longevity Institute and the Program on Longevity and Cancer at IFOM in Milan, both of which focus on developing a better scientific understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of aging, disease and, of course, longevity.In addition, Dr. Longo is the author of an extraordinary new book entitled, The Longevity Diet*. The culmination of 25 years of research on aging, nutrition and disease across the globe, it provides an easy-to-understand, accessible and implementable road map to living to living well longer through improved nutrition.What differentiates Dr. Longo from many of his peers is that his focus is not purely academic, but practical. From his exhaustive research on aging in both mice and humans, he has created specific diet and lifestyle protocols scientifically proven to active stem cells; promote organ regeneration and rejuvenation; reduce the risk for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease; and ultimately extend that which we all seek: lifespan.As discussed at length over the course of our almost 2-hour exchange, Dr. Longo's specific longevity prescription entails a daily diet regimen based on a studied group of centenarians (think Blue Zones). He then combines this with a periodic 5-day fasting protocol called the Fasting Mimicking Diet (undertaken 3-4 times per year), designed to reap the benefits of a true calorie free fast while still nourishing the body daily.This is a powerful conversation the explores all of the foregoing. It's about what promotes longevity and what undermines it. Separating truth from misconception, it's exploration of the benefits of fasting and the science that supports it. And it's a primer on the optimal lifestyle protocols you can employ in your every day life to live well and long.Break out pen and paper because you're going to want to take notes on this one.It's an honor and a privilege to share Dr. Longo's experience with you — one of my most important podcasts to date.I sincerely hope you not only enjoy the exchange, but employ his wisdom for your long-term well-being.Because we all deserve to live our best life.For the visually inclined, you can watch our conversation on YouTube at: http://bit.ly/richandvalterIf you are enjoying the video versions of the show, do me a favor and subscribe!I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange.Peace + Plants,Rich

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