The Evolutionary Forces Behind Lifespan

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The repair capacity of an organism plays a role in how slowly it ages and how well it handles breakdowns.
Organisms with better repair capacity can last longer.
Lifespan is unlikely to have been directly selected for to a great extent.
Natural selection has been aimed at the level of reproduction, not lifespan.

Episode #249. Have you ever wondered how long humans can healthily live for? Professor Matt Kaeberlain joins me in this episode to explain the biological processes of aging, explaining the significance of genetics vs lifestyle, protein restriction, polyphenols, and much more.

Specifically, we discuss:

Intro (00:00)
Aging and disease (03:42)
Evolutionary conserved processes and human life span (17:41)
Biological aging: Are epigenetic tests more accurate in telling how well you’re aging? (26:29)
Aging process and the burden of senescence cells (34:06)
Keys to a longer, healthier life (45:08)
Sleep and exercise (55:38)
Calorie restriction, longevity, and prolonged fasting (1:15:23)
Protein restriction and its implications (1:32:14)
Plant protein vs animal protein (1:43:31)
Natural occurring polyphenols and supplements related to longevity (1:53:06)
Rapamycin and rapamycin derivatives (2:13:53)
Anti-aging compounds (2:29:38)
Ethical implications of prolonging the life (2:51:08)
Outro (2:57:23)

To connect with Dr Matt Kaeberlein, you can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Head to his website, https://kaeberlein.org, to learn more about his work. If the Dog Aging Project interests you, you can visit the website or read this article in Nature. Keep up to date with Optispan here.

Discover more insights and supporting resources in the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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