Episode 9: Art of Aging Well- Resilience, Hormesis, & Longevity | Dr. Suresh Rattan

In this episode, Prof. Deepak Saini welcomes Dr.Suresh Rattan, Professor Emeritus, Aarhus University, to share his lifelong journey studying the science of aging and how simple daily choices can shape how well we age. Dr. Rattan blends biology, philosophy, and culture to examine aging not just as a biological process, but as a meaningful aspect of being human. Time stamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:16 – Introduction to Dr. Suresh Ratan 05:34 – Gerontogenes: “Genes for Aging” 08:05 – Aging is no longer an unsolved problem 09:38 – Why aging is now a major research focus 10:34 – How molecular biology revolutionised aging research 11:38 – Is there a “formula for immortality”? 12:35 – Rapamycin: a hormetic drug? 19:30 – The hormetic way of health 20:20 – Principles of a hormetic lifestyle 26:57 – Ayurveda’s role in aging research 31:02 – The knowledge gap in understanding aging 33:47 – Aging clocks 36:07 – Hormetins everyone should consider 41:50 – Final thoughts on immortality Dr. Suresh Rattan is a distinguished biogerontologist and Professor Emeritus at Aarhus University, Denmark, is renowned for his pioneering research in the biology of aging and healthy longevity. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Rattan has led the Laboratory of Cellular Ageing since 1984, and has made notable contributions to understanding cellular mechanisms of ageing, including the concepts of virtual Gerontogenes and hormesis in aging modulation. He is credited as the sole inventor of the anti-aging effects of kinetin and zeatin, now widely used in skincare products, and has published over 300 research articles and 23 books on aging science, while also founding and serving as Editor-in-Chief of the influential journal Biogerontology. Connect with Dr. Suresh Rattan: https://sureshrattan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/suresh-rattan-7951804/ About Biopeak: Biopeak is a deep science-led longevity organization focused on personalized, precise, predictive, and preventive healthcare. Built for South Asia, our approach blends cutting-edge diagnostics with systems science to craft personalised health plans. Biopeak helps you not just live longer—but live without limits. Biopeak. Decode your path to Limitless Living. Follow Us: Longevity India: https://www.longevity.iisc.ac.in/ Biopeak: https://www.biopeak.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevity-india-iisc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevity_iisc/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NXTdG0fBIfmKIHV2vkxbV Disclaimers: The content shared on the Biopeak Live podcast is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. We strongly recommend consulting a licensed healthcare professional for any health-related concerns, especially before making any lifestyle, dietary, or medical changes based on the content provided in this podcast. References: Holliday R. Aging is no longer an unsolved problem in biology. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006 May;1067:1-9. doi: 10.1196/annals.1354.002. PMID: 16803964. Hayflick L. Biological aging is no longer an unsolved problem. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007 Apr;1100:1-13. doi: 10.1196/annals.1395.001. PMID: 17460161. Rattan, S.I.S. Seven knowledge gaps in modern biogerontology. Biogerontology 25, 1–8 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-023-10089-0 Rattan, Suresh. (2008). Principles and practice of hormetic treatment of aging and age-related diseases. Human & experimental toxicology. 27. 151-4. 10.1177/0960327107083409. Rattan, S. (2011). Biological principles of aging and approaches for intervention. In A. Olgun (Ed.), The field of biological aging: past, present and future (pp. 1-15). Transworld Research Network. http://www.trnres.com/ebook/uploads/olguncontent/T_13256689461%20Olgun.pdf https://sureshrattan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Rattan-NutrHormetin_BioactiveFood20 13.pdf https://sureshrattan.com/tag/books/