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

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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

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