oday’s guest is Dr. Alexis Ortega, MD, a board-certified regenerative medicine and longevity expert from Barcelona, Spain. He is the founder and medical director of Ad Astra Clinic, specializing in advanced regenerative strategies and skin, hair, and longevity treatments. With multiple degrees in regenerative medicine, aesthetic medicine, stem cell therapy, and longevity, Dr. Ortega brings a wealth of knowledge and detail to regenerative medicine. We cover regenerative and aesthetic health, focusing on detox, skin, and hair regeneration. First, Dr. Ortega breaks down comprehensive longevity protocols, including key longevity assessments (like telomere testing, toxic load, NAD testing, and more). We discuss detoxification approaches for eliminating microplastics, heavy metals, and senescent cells that accelerate aging. Then, we cover advanced skin rejuvenation treatments like microneedling, CO2 laser resurfacing, and his signature topical protocols like tretinoin, melatonin, and DMAE for optimal results. He also shares how to incorporate NAD, hyaluronic acid, astaxanthin, and beta-carotene into skincare to maximize anti-aging benefits. We also cover cutting-edge hair regeneration therapies, including exosomes, PRP, DHT blockers, and NRF2 activators, to combat hair loss and improve scalp health. We discuss the safety and efficacy of Botox and other injectables. We cover many actionable insights and practical tips on using supplements and treatments to look and feel 10 years younger. ------------------------------------------------------ FREE GUIDE Download a free supplement guide: https://inkaland.co/supplement-guide ------------------------------------------------------ SUBSCRIBE TO Spotify: https://shorturl.at/wAKM2 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast... ------------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW Newsletter: https://www.inkaland.co/newsletter Instagram:   / iaminkaland   Subscribe:    / @iaminkaland   ------------------------------------------------------ DR. ALEKSIS ORTEGA, MD, MSC, PGD Website: https://www.adastraclinic.com/ Instragram:   / alexis_ortega_md   ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER https://www.inkaland.co/disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Introduction 02:22 Dr Alexis Ortega background and story 05:40 Longevity protocol: assessment, detox, regeneration 06:08 Longevity Tests: Telomeres, immunity, and more 07:37 Longevity Tests: Best Longevity Test 09:20 Chronic Fatigue 11:13 Detox: What is it? 13:11 Detox: How to test toxins: microplastics, metals, etc 15:48 Detox: Senescent cells 18:40 Detox: Importance 19:40 Detox: Protocols 25:30 Skin anti-aging 25:30 Peptides: NAD, melatonin 27:20 Peptides: Delta-wave peptide 30:00 Skin: the easiest organ to regenerate 32:20 Skin: micro needling and tretinoin 34:00 Skin: Co2 laser (laser resurfacing) vs micro needling 35:30 Skin: What Damages the Skin? 37:50 Skin: Advanced supplementing: hyaluronic acid, astaxanthin, etc. 39:30 Skin: hyaluronic acid and mesotherapy protocol 41:56 Skin: Astaxanthin, beta-carotene, & lutein 43:30 Alexis Ortega MD skin protocol: tretinoin, topical melatonin, DMAE, etc. 45:15 Sunscreens: SVR vs La Roche Posay vs Badger 48:40 Injections: exosomes and PRP 49:00 Alexis Ortega results before/after 50:00 Botox: is it harmful? 51:20 Botox: What is botulinum toxin? 56:25 Dermarolling & micro needling 57:30 Hair regeneration 57:30 Hair: What causes hair loss and alopecia: hormones, medications, aging, etc. 01:00:45 Senile hair loss: exosomes and PRP 01:02:32 Androgenic alopecia: hormones, minoxidil, DHT blockers, PRP, etc. 01:04:30 NRF2 activators 01:06:34 Supplement for hair growth 01:09:11 Final tip from Dr. Ortega: How can I start today? 01:11:11 Dr. Aleksis Ortega links

Today, my guest is Dr. Joy Kong, MD, a triple-board-certified global expert in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, researcher, and author. She is the CEO of Uplyft (Charahealth) Longevity Center and Charahealth stem cell skin care. Dr. Kong is involved in advancing, educating, and researching regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. Dr. Kong's contributions to the field include pioneering research and clinical applications of stem cells for various health conditions, treatment-resistant chronic illnesses, longevity, and anti-aging. In this episode, Dr. Kong explains the science and practice of regenerative medicine, stem cells, anti-aging, and tissue repair. We discuss the applications of different types of stem cells, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), hematopoietic stem cells, and umbilical cord stem cells. We also discuss the difference between stem cells and exosomes and how to apply both for health and longevity. We discuss the efficacy in autoimmunity, arthritis, knee ruptures, joint pain, tendon ruptures, and other conditions. Dr. Kong also addresses the safety and effectiveness of stem cell treatments, the protocols she uses, and the future of stem cell therapy. Finally, Dr. Kong shares insights into using stem cells for skin anti-aging, collagen, mood, and overall anti-aging and longevity. FREE GUIDE Download a free supplement guide: https://inkaland.co/supplement-guide ------------------------------------------------------ SUBSCRIBE TO Spotify: https://shorturl.at/wAKM2 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/inka-land-podcast/id1654391974 ------------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW Newsletter: https://www.inkaland.co/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaminkaland/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iaminkaland?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------ DR. JOY KONG Website: https://joykongmd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoyKongMD X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/joykongmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ Charahealth: https://www.charahealth.com/ Uplyft Longevity Center: https://www.uplyftcenter.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER https://www.inkaland.co/disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Dr. Joy Kong MD, Charahealth 03:00 What is stem cell therapy (2024) 07:05 Traditional medicine vs regenerative medicine 09:20 Chinese medicine vs Western medicine 11:45 Regenerative medicine is anti-aging & repairing medicine 13:00 Regeneration with stem cells 14:15 What is a stem cell, myoblast, quintessential stem cell, embryonal stem cell 17:30 Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) 18:34 Mesenchymal stem cells VS hematopoietic stem cells 19:30 Exosomes VS stem cells, how exosomes work 20:30 What can a stem cell do and how fast? 22:35 How often do you need to inject stem cells? One VS multiple treatments 25:05 What diseases stem cells treat? Anti aging stem cells 26:30 Are stem cells safe? Harvesting from own body vs other people 31:20 Are own stem cells safe + risks? 32:00 Are donor stem cells safe + risks? 33:50 Older age donor VS umbilical cord stem cells safety and results 37:05 Dr. Kong protocol: Mesenchymal stem cell + umbilical cord stem cells 38:35 Bryan Johnson Stem cells - Why Swedish stem cells in Bahamas? 40:20 Treating knee, arthritis, inflammation, and autoimmune 46:55 Dr Kong: 8 years of stem cells 49:30 Research: Neurotransmitters, longevity, senescence, growth factors, lifespan 50:25 Stem cells for chronic diseases 51:56 Dr. Kong stem cell results for skin, mood, health, and anti-aging 56:36 Anti-aging skin, stem cells for wrinkles, collagen, skin health 01:00:50 Future of stem cells 01:05:00 Dr. Joy Kong Links

In this episode, I'm honored to interview Professor Thomas Seyfried, a renowned expert in cancer research. He is a professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College. Prior to this, he was an assistant professor of neurology at Yale. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has been awarded by multiple prestigious organizations, including the NIH. He serves on several editorial boards, including those for Nutrition & Metabolism, Neurochemical Research, the Journal of Lipid Research, and ASN Neuro. Dr. Seyfried is the author of “Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer (Wiley Press).” In this episode, Professor Seyfried shares groundbreaking research on the metabolic origin of cancer. We cover both the genetic and mitochondrial perspectives. We explain why the genetic view is outdated and misunderstood and how the mitochondrial theory better explains cancer. We discuss cancer and nutrition, lifestyle, and natural methods for inhibiting cancer growth. We also cover cancer prevention and ways to prevent cancer progression. We discuss real-life clinical cases using metabolic therapy and their success. We discuss the keto diet, water-only fasting, and the GKI index. Finally, we highlight practical tips for managing and preventing cancer through personalized metabolic therapies and discuss the role of supplements and cancer screening. ------------------------------------------------------ FREE GUIDE Download a free supplement guide: https://inkaland.co/supplement-guide ------------------------------------------------------ SIGN UP / FOLLOW Newsletter: https://www.inkaland.co/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaminkaland/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iaminkaland?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------ DR THOMAS SEYFRIED Boston College Profile: https://shorturl.at/idHR5 YouTube: - X: https://twitter.com/tnseyfried Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasseyfriedbc/ RESEARCH & BOOKS Concept paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PxYA8cOA-Vu53TOPp5BX3Dff0I8nmlYq/view Cancer As a Metabolic Disease: https://shorturl.at/OoU9n ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER https://www.inkaland.co/disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Professor Thomas Seyfried introduction 02:50 Cancer: genetic vs mitochondrial origin explained 05:10 Genetic theory of cancer: misconceptions 08:15 Research: mitochondria transfer experiments 09:00 Metabolic theory of cancer 12:45 Why cancer grows and how to stop it naturally 14:26 Why heart and brain do not get cancer 15:55 Fermentation and cancer proliferation 16:55 How ketones stop cancer growth 18:00 Traditional cancer treatments and problems with them 21:35 Metabolic therapy: Glucose, Glutamine, and Ketones 21:24 Water-only fasting, keto diet, and paleolithic living 22:20 Press-Pulse Therapy 23:15 Glutamine 23:55 Glucose is not essential, ketones are 24:20 How effective is metabolic therapy? 25:18 Cancer as a Metabolic Disease by Dr. Thomas Seyfried 25:50 Fermentation in cancer cell: Glucose, glutamine, mitochondria (Warburg) 33:20 What causes cancer? (Hepatoma example) 38:40 Can diet and food cause cancer? 40:00 Diet and Lifestyle cause cancer 41:25 Technology, processed carbohydrates, stress, exercise, inflammation 45:20 Managing Cancer With Diet in 2024 46:40 Metabolic Therapy for Cancer 46:55 Water-only fasting and Glucose-Ketone Index (GKI) 47:30 Which DIET is best for treating cancer? 50:50 Succesful patient cases & research 51:35 Pablo Kelly’s success story 55:20 Metabolic Therapy: individuality and personalization 57:46 How can You Prevent Cancer with Lifestyle 01:01:09 Supplements to prevent cancer 01:02:37 Early detection: Screening, Full Body MRI, and biopsy 01:04:26 Research, Books, and Links Forward

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@iaminkaland Download a free supplement guide: https://www.inkaland.co/supplement-guide In this episode, my guest is Dr. Sarah Zaldivar, who holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition from the University of Miami. She is a licensed dietitian, certified personal trainer, and an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Exercise Physiologist. Dr. Zaldivar has previously taught nutrition at Miami College and is currently a content creator on YouTube and Instagram, where she helps others achieve their fitness goals, heal their bodies using ancestral meals, mindset, and anti aging strategies. In this episode, Dr. Zaldivar discusses the Carnivore Diet and its impact on health and weight loss transformation. We explore how the Carnivore Diet and exercise can restore brain D2 dopamine receptors, enhancing weight loss and overall well-being. We delve into the dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners in fueling addiction and lowering dopamine levels. The conversation highlights the food industry's production of addictive foods and the Carnivore Diet's effectiveness in achieving significant weight loss results. Additionally, Dr. Zaldivar talks about high-intensity workouts for boosting dopamine, building D2 receptors, and achieving a higher baseline dopamine level. We review a Harvard study on the Carnivore Diet. We also discuss her struggles with acne, the use of Accutane, and her experiences with dermatology. Finally, we provide guidance and strategies on starting the diet and incorporating exercise into daily life. ------------------------------------------------------ SUBSCRIBE TO Spotify: https://shorturl.at/wAKM2 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/inka-land-podcast/id1654391974 ------------------------------------------------------ SIGN UP / FOLLOW Newsletter: https://www.inkaland.co/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaminkaland/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iaminkaland?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------ DR SARAH ZALDIVAR LINKS Website: https://www.drsarahzaldivar.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.sarah.zaldivar Spotify (music): https://open.spotify.com/artist/6sQCUMHpICLzamCmIbYr9K Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarah.zaldivar/ ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER https://www.inkaland.co/disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introuction 00:38 Dr. Sarah Zaldivar background 04:00 What is the Carnivore Diet vs Keto Diet (Ketogenic Diet) 04:55 Human Brain Development and Diet History 10:30 Why Dr Zardivar is Doing the Carnivore Diet 11:25 Dr. Loren Cordain and Paleo Diet for Acne 12:55 Acne Struggle: Accutane and Dermatology 14:50 Fear, beta-blocker, and Anxiety Treatments 17:00 Learning more About Carnivore Diet, Paul Saladino 19:55 How To Transition to Carnivore Diet: Is 30 Days of Carnivore Hard 22:10 Brain Dopamine: Sugar Addiction and Artificial Sweeteners 25:20 Brain Scans: Dopamine, Obesity, Food Addiction 26:45 Dopamine: How Dopamine Works, D2 receptors. addiction 30:45 Food Industry: Addictive Foods 34:15 Carnivore Diet Results: Weight Loss Transformation 35:40 Why Carnivore Works for Addiction 36:30 Dopamine: High-Intensity Workout for Dopamine 39:00 Build D2 receptors and Higher Baseline Dopamine 41:00 Harvard Carnivore Diet Study 43:40 How To Start? Diet and Exercise 48:15 Benefit of Visualization 49:20 Accepting Emotions, Self-Regulation, and Brain Training 53:30 Dr Sarah Zardivar Exercise Dopamine Routine

Today, my guest is Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, a CEO of Optispan, anti-aging researcher, Professor at the University of Washington, and founding Director of the University of Washington Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute. Dr Kaeberlein is the author of over 250 published scientific research articles on aging, healthspan, and longevity of people and companion animals. Dr. Kaeberlein is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Aging Association, and the Gerontological Society of America. He has received numerous prestigious awards from organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institutes of Health. He has co-founded two companies, Ora Biomedical, Inc., a leading longevity drug discovery biotech, and Optispan, Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on developing innovative tools for 21st-century medicine. He is also the Co-Founder of the Dog Aging Project and Dog Aging Institute. In this episode, Dr Kaeberlein explains the science and practice of nutrition and longevity. We cover animal and human research on nutrition and anti aging. We discuss calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, keto diet (ketogenic diet), protein, Mediterranean diet, and the carnivore diet. We also discuss mechanisms of aging and the most convincing human evidence for nutrition and longevity. Finally, Dr Kaeberlein gives tips and tools for everyday anti aging. We also discuss anti aging in dogs (Dog Aging Project). ------------------------------------------------------ SUBSCRIBE TO Spotify: https://shorturl.at/wAKM2 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/inka-land-podcast/id1654391974 ------------------------------------------------------ SIGN UP / FOLLOW Newsletter: https://www.inkaland.co/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaminkaland/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iaminkaland?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------ DR MATT KAEBERLEIN LINKS Website: https://www.optispan.life/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@optispan X: https://x.com/mkaeberlein Dog Aging Project: https://dogagingproject.org/ ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER https://www.inkaland.co/disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:00:25 Anti Aging Trends 00:04:00 Anti aging, longevity, and healthspan 00:11:50 Healthspan and Biology of Aging 00:13:27 Healthspan and Biology of Aging 00:14:35 Health in Organs 00:15:50 NAD, Health Decline, and Optimal Age for Anti aging 00:17:40 Reversing Aging Damage 00:19:20 Anti Aging Nutrition Research 00:21:10 Caloric Restriction, Calorie Restriction, and Protein Restriction 00:26:00 Risks of Extrapolating and Inflammation 00:28:30 Caloric Restriction, Reproduction and Hormonal Health 00:32:00 Can Ketogenic Diet Increase Lifespan 00:32:50 Genes, Keto diet and Health Benefits 00:35:20 Tool: Blood Test, Labs, DEXA, Vo2max, etc 00:37:15 Biological Age Tests 00:38:20 Human Nutritional Strategies for Anti Aging (Anti Aging diet) 00:39:00 Non-Diet Factors 00:39:40 Sugar, Protein, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Processed Foods 00:41:20 Mediterranean Diet, MIND Diet, Alzheimer’s Disease 00:42:45 Alcohol 00:43:21 Extreme Diet and Carnivore Diet 00:44:45 Inflammation, Food Intolerance, Immunity, Allergy and Aging 00:50:00 Biological Mechanisms of Aging 00:53:00 IGF-1, mTOR, and cancer 00:54:40 mTOR and Rapamycin, FGF21 00:58:30 Dr. Matt Kaeberlein Longevity Protocol 01:04:00 Anti Aging in Dogs: Dog Aging Project

Cynthia Thurlow, a fasting expert, discusses practical aspects of intermittent fasting. She covers benefits like ketosis, autophagy, and brain health. Cynthia also talks about fasting protocols, supplements, and warnings. Learn practical tips for successful fasting at all ages.

Get my updates: www.inkaland.co/newsletter Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htmbcH1ux_s In this episode, my guest is Dr. Elena Seranova, a research scientist and the CEO of the anti-aging company NMN Bio. Her research on neuronal aging and anti-aging has been published in various high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, including Cell Reports and the Journal of Molecular Biology. She's on a mission to transform how we approach and optimize human health. Her main areas of research and interest are NAD+ metabolism, autophagy, health span optimization, stem cell biology, and insulin sensitivity. In this episode, Dr. Seranova explains the practical aspects of the NAD molecule and its role in youthfulness, especially the youthfulness of the brain. We discuss NAD's role in mental energy levels and fatigue. We cover how natural NAD decline after age 25 can lead to fatigue, brain fog, and aging. We also discuss her research on counteracting brain oxidative stress with NAD-boosting supplements and amino acids. Finally, Dr. Seranova gives tips and tools for NMN supplements, brain nutrients, and brain health in general – especially regarding maintaining mental energy levels. Dr. Elena Seranova: Instagram:   / dr_eseranova   X:   / eseranova   LinkedIn:   / publications   NMN Bio: Website: https://nmnbio.co.uk/ Instagram NMN Bio:   / nmnbio   Facebook:   / nmnbio18   Publications: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/... Disclaimer: https://www.inkaland.co/disclaimer

Dr. James DiNicolantonio discusses salt deficiency symptoms like insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and high blood pressure. He explains the importance of sodium for hydration, insulin sensitivity, and stress levels. The podcast explores the link between salt intake and sugar cravings, as well as optimizing salt, magnesium, and electrolyte intake for overall health.

Dr. Gil Carvalho is a physician, research scientist, science communicator, speaker and writer. He is a medical doctor with PhD in Biology and has published peer-reviewed medical research in genetics, molecular biology, nutrition, behavior, aging, and neuroscience. Nutrition research aims to be unbiased, but still leaves most people confused. In this interview, we fact-check nutritional claims and shed light on the latest nutrition research, diets, and intermittent fasting studies. You'll get the answer to: What's better intermittent fasting or calorie restriction? Should you go carnivore or plant-based? Is The Game Changers documentary scientifically accurate? Why there's so much controversy in nutrition? https://www.youtube.com/@iaminkaland www.instagram.com/@iaminkaland Dr Gil Carvalho (Nutrition Made Simple) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NutritionMad... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3

Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, renowned researcher and professor, discusses how exogenous ketones can boost brain health, muscle perseverance, reverse dementia, and provide mental health benefits. He explains how ketones can be harnessed without following a ketogenic diet. The podcast also explores the impact of ketones on weight loss, brain injuries, Alzheimer's disease, and longevity. Additionally, the conversation covers the correlation between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's, the effects of metformin on blood glucose and mitochondria, and its potential in cancer prevention.