A longevity drug exists—would you take it? Nir Barzilai, M.D. | mbg Podcast

Subscribe to the long game to get the best well-being information—no noise: https://newsletters.mindbodygreen.com/the-long-game-signup?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=youtube--4-8-2024&utm_term=health&utm_content=new Watch more videos like this 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADEwtBQHqoI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjKNvt5LsgM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mhJ9XElJaA Today’s featured guest is Nir Barzilai, M.D., a renowned longevity researcher. “We have to spend time on our health rather than spend time on diseases," he says. In this episode, Nir and Jason discuss pharmaceutical interventions to delay aging, plus: 00:00 What are gerotherapeutics? 04:25 What you need to know about antagonistic nutrients 08:55 Why healthcare costs don’t have to increase as people live longer 12:40 SuperAgers vs. Blue Zones 15:14 What are some science-backed longevity genes? 19:54 The hallmarks of aging 22:46 How metformin extends longevity 25:03 Who is the right candidate for longevity drugs? 31:55 The best age to take a longevity drug 34:17 Lifestyle interventions for healthy aging 38:18 Is fasting actually necessary? 41:19 What to know about mTOR 43:10 How to test your biological age 48:16 What to do in your 20s and 30s for healthy aging 53:45 The role of mindset in aging 57:45 How repurposing drugs has saved lives We hope you enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. ABOUT mbg: mindbodygreen. One word. Here you’ll find a 360-degree approach to wellness that weaves the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being together, because we believe that these pillars of health are all interconnected. Our values: - Science & Research - Committed to the whole you - Quality Sourced You can check us out here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/​ Follow us on Social - @mindbodygreen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodygreen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbodygreen Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindbodygreen Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindbodygreen/