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Dr. David Sinclair: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging

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Timing and Considerations for Taking Metformin

Taking Metformin in the morning along with resveratrol is beneficial as it leads to better body response. However, if planning to exercise, skipping Metformin on that day is suggested as it can reduce stamina by inhibiting the body's energy production. Despite concerns, stopping Metformin does not impact muscle building ability as it primarily affects the energy-making process.

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. David Sinclair, tenured Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and an expert researcher in the field of longevity. Dr. Sinclair is also the author of the book Lifespan: Why We Age & Why We Don't Have To, and the host of the Lifespan Podcast, which launches January 5, 2022.

In this interview, we discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging and what we all can do to slow or reverse the aging process. We discuss fasting and supplementation with resveratrol, NAD, metformin, and NMN. We also discuss the use of caffeine, exercise, cold exposure, and why excessive iron load is bad for us. We discuss food choices for offsetting aging and promoting autophagy (clearance of dead cells). And we discuss the key blood markers everyone should monitor to determine your biological versus chronological age. We also discuss the future of longevity research and technology. This episode includes lots of basic science and specific, actionable protocols, right down to the details of what to do and when. By the end, you will have in-depth knowledge of the biology of aging and how to offset it.

Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.