Dr. David Sinclair: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Episode 52
Main Takeaways
- Aging affects more than half of the population, and it is not considered a disease; however, it is the primary cause of many diseases.
- Slowing down aging can prevent many diseases.
- Aging is caused by a loss of information in the body due to entropy, as discovered by scientists.
- Epigenetic information controls 80% of our future longevity and health.
- DNA scratches can cause genes to be switched on and off incorrectly, leading to disrupted cells and diseases.
- An AI system can accurately predict someone's age by looking at their face, indicating that external appearance is a good indicator of age.
- Biological age can be measured separately from chronological age, and some people are biologically younger than their chronological age.
- Slow development is predictive of a longer, healthier life, and dwarf mutations in South America seem to be protected against many diseases of aging.
- Intermittent fasting and avoiding high levels of glucose and insulin can switch on longevity genes and extend lifespan.
- Ingesting fluids with electrolytes can help avoid feeling lightheaded or shaky during fasting.
