2min snip

The Peter Attia Drive cover image

#281 ‒ Longevity drugs, aging biomarkers, and updated findings from the Interventions Testing Program (ITP) | Rich Miller, M.D., Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

NOTE

The Hype and Disappointment of Resveratrol

Resveratrol was hyped as a sirtuin activator with potential anti-aging properties due to its presence in red wine. However, the amount of resveratrol in red wine is insufficient for any significant effect, and its role as a sirtuin activator has been disputed. Despite initial research on worms suggesting positive results, subsequent studies have disconfirmed these findings. Many groups, including those associated with prestigious institutions, have failed to validate resveratrol's ability to extend lifespan in regular mice. The evidence supporting resveratrol's efficacy in anti-aging is weak and it is unlikely to have any significant impact, at least in mice.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode