Dr. Nick Bitz on Aging, Senescent Cells, Senolytics and Longevity

Published: Oct. 10, 2022, 9 a.m.

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Nick Bitz

  • What to understand about aging and the multiple theories of what contributes
  • Why aging might be a slowed ability to adapt
  • The three main theories of aging and how understanding them can help you slow it
  • What to look at and test as a baseline to determine aging
  • What the nine hallmarks of aging are: telomeres, DNA mutations, epigenetic changes, senescent cells, etc
  • Cellular senescence: the process by which cells age
  • Compounds that can help improve the body's ability to deal with senescent cells
  • Healthspan vs lifespan
  • How fasting comes into play with aging and senescent cells
  • Why exercise battles all aspects of aging (especially strength training)
  • How early morning sunlight impacts hormones, sleep, and aging
  • Interesting research around chlorophyll and aging
  • The importance of leucine and how to get it
  • Things we are doing that are speeding aging (some might surprise you)
  • What senolytics are and how to dose them (Quercetin, Fisitin, etc)
  • Why senolytics in large doses every couple of months can be beneficial

Resources We Mention

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