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(0:00) Introduction to Aging and Anti-Aging Concepts (1:44) Biological vs. Chronological Age and Aging Drivers (3:50) Comprehensive Anti-Aging Strategies and Cutting-Edge Methods (6:01) Five Biggest Causes of Aging (12:48) Anti-Aging Tools, Supplements, and Biohacks (13:28) Sponsor: Authentic Nutrition (21:31) Advanced Anti-Aging Tech, Cold Therapy, and Red Light Therapy (24:24) Intermittent Fasting, Autophagy, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (27:24) Biohacking Key Takeaways, Peptides, and Stem Cells in Anti-Aging (32:25) Softwave Therapy and Ultimate Anti-Aging Blueprint (35:05) Conclusion: Personalized Anti-Aging Plans (36:11) Closing Remarks and Staying Connected00:00:00
Aging isn't just about getting older.
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It's a biological process driven by specific cellular mechanisms.
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While conventional wisdom says aging is inevitable, modern science has debunked that
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and identified key drivers that speed it up, but more importantly, slow it down.
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So let's break down the five biggest causes of aging and what we can do about them.
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Welcome to Health Decoded, your number one source for real health information with your
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host, Doctor.
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Alessi and Matt Tack.
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Alright.
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Welcome back to another episode of Health Decoded.
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I am your host, doctor Alfred Alessi.
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And today, we are going to talk about a really cool topic and something that's very popular in
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today's culture, especially with the prevalence of so many chronic diseases on the rise.
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We're gonna talk about anti aging and how we can reverse cellular aging without having to
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break the bank on expensive treatments.
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And so, aging isn't really just about getting older, it's actually about how fast your cells
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are breaking down.
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So most people think of aging as an inevitable process.
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They count the number of their birthdays, right?
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And it's just a number that increases every year.
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But what if I told you that the number of candles on your birthday cake doesn't actually
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determine how old you are at the biological level?
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Aging isn't just about time passing, it's about the rate of cellular breakdown inside your
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body.
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Some people in their 60s are still running marathons and thriving, while others in their
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40s feel exhausted and have chronic joint pain.
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And so what is the difference?
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It's their biological age.
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So your chronological age is simple it's how many years you've been alive, but your
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biological age, it's much more important.
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It measures how well or how poorly your cells organs and tissues are functioning compared to
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others of the same chronological age.
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For example, a 50 year old with great mitochondrial function, strong telomeres and
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low inflammation could have a biological age of 35.
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Meanwhile, a 40 year old with high oxidative stress, insulin resistance and chronic
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inflammation could have a biological age of 60.
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And so what is the difference?
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It's your cellular health.
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So what drives biological aging?
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Here's a few things.
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Mitochondrial decline.
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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells.
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So, this causes our cells to lose energy production, which can lead to fatigue and
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disease over time.
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Another one is telomere shortening.
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So, the telomeres are the caps at the end of your DNA, and over time they can wear down,
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which can lead to cellular dysfunction.
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Chronic inflammation, which we have talked about in previous episodes is the silent killer
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behind heart disease, dementia and cancer.
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Things like glycation and insulin resistance.
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So, basically sugar accumulating in the blood over time can cause damage to proteins and
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accelerate aging.
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And then, probably one of the biggest ones is oxidative stress.
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Oxidative stress is when things called free radicals in the blood and in the cells can
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attack your cells and cause premature aging.
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And so there's a study in the Journal of Gerontology in 2021 found that people with
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better mitochondrial function and lower inflammation actually had biological ages up to
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fifteen years younger than their chronological age.
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And so, aging isn't about the calendar, it's about how fast your body is breaking down at
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that cellular level.
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And now what's the best part to this?
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We can slow that down or reverse it.
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And so what if you could slow, stop or even reverse aging at the cellular level?
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For decades, scientists believe aging was just inevitable.
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But recent breakthroughs in longevity research suggest we can actually reverse many aspects of
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aging.
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Can we slow aging?
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Absolutely.
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Lifestyle, diet, and certain biohacks can actually dramatically reduce the rate of
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cellular breakdown.
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Now, can we stop aging?
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Not completely, but we can delay major aging markers by decades.
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How can we reverse aging?
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In some cases we can by restoring mitochondrial function, clearing out what are called
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senescent or zombie cells, and regenerating tissues with stem cells or peptides.
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A study in the journal Nature twenty twenty found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy increased
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telomere length by 20%, effectively reversing key markers of aging.
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So the future of aging is here.
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Scientists are now exploring cutting edge ways to slow and reverse aging, including things
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like NAD boosters to fuel the mitochondria, Things like senolytics which clear out old
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damaged cells.
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This is also doable with fasting.
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Peptides and stem cells that regenerate tissues that have been damaged.
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And then fasting and autophagy to trigger cellular repair.
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So aging just isn't something you have to accept with the right strategies, you can take
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control of your biological age, reverse it and slow the clock.
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And so in this episode, I'm gonna break down what the science of anti aging is, not gimmicks
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or expensive treatments, but cutting edge research back ways to slow and even reverse
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cellular aging.
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So, the root causes of aging, how to stop them, the most powerful anti aging supplements that
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actually work that have been studied and proven, Biohacks like red light therapy,
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fasting, cold exposure, and then peptides, stem cells and regenerative medicine, how they work
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and who should use them.
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So, by the end of this episode, you'll walk away with an action plan to not only live
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longer, but to live stronger, healthier, and sharper for decades to come.
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So let's dive in.
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So like I discussed aging isn't just about getting older.
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It's a biological process driven by specific cellular mechanisms.
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While conventional wisdom says aging is inevitable, modern science has debunked that
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and identified key drivers that speed it up, but more importantly, slow it down.
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So, let's break down the five biggest causes of aging and what we can do about them.
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So number one, mitochondrial dysfunction.
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So this is basically the energy crisis of aging.
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Your mitochondria are like power plants in your cells.
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They produce energy, which is called ATP that fuels everything from brain function to muscle
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movement.
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And as we age, the mitochondria become less efficient, producing less energy and more
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oxidative stress, which is a byproduct of those processes with inside.
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This can lead to things like fatigue, cognitive decline, and then even chronic disease.
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So, does this happen?
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Because the damaged mitochondria produce excess free radicals, which cause damage
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intracellularly.
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Declining NAD plus levels can reduce mitochondrial function because NAD is a
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critical co enzyme that declines with age, and it was responsible for that production of ATP.
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Things like toxins and poor diet can then accelerate mitochondrial breakdown.
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So a study in the journal Nature 2020 found that mitochondrial decline is one of the
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biggest drivers of aging and chronic disease, impacting everything from heart health to
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neurodegeneration.
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And so what is a solution for this boosting mitochondrial function with NAD plus precursors
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things like NMN, NR, CoQ10, and specifically exercise like HIIT training and strength
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training.
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We're going to get a little bit more into this in the segment when we talk about solutions.
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So what's number two on our list, telomere shortening.
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So this is basically like a biological time bomb telomeres are the protective caps at the
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end of your DNA strands, kind of like the plastic tips on the end of shoelaces.
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Each time your cells divide, the telomeres get shorter until eventually they become too short
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to function which can lead to cellular dysfunction and aging.
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So, why does this happen?
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Chronic stress and inflammation can accelerate telomere loss.
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Poor lifestyle choices, things like smoking, processed foods, sedentary life, they speed up
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that shortening as well.
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Oxidative stress damages DNA which leads to the premature aging.
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A study in The Lancet 2017 found that people with longer telomeres had a significantly lower
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risk of heart disease, dementia, and early mortality.
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So, what's the solution for this one?
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Activating telomerase, which is the enzyme that repairs telomeres.
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We can do this a few different ways things like fasting, meditation and mindfulness and
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specific nutrients.
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We'll get more into that third on the list chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.
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We did an episode on this a few weeks back about how these are the silent killers, and
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basically responsible for a majority of chronic disease.
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Inflammation is a normal immune response, but chronic inflammation can wreak havoc on the
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body.
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It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, cancer and neurodegeneration.
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So what spurs chronic inflammation things like a poor diet, high and processed sugars and
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foods seed oils, chronic stress that triggers excess cortisol and environmental toxins, like
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pollution, heavy metals, which can accelerate that oxidative damage.
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A study in the Journal of Gerontology twenty twenty one found that people with lower
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inflammation had biological ages up to fifteen years younger.
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So, what's an approach here is to follow an anti inflammatory diet.
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Rich in Omega-3s, polyphenols and antioxidants.
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Practicing intermittent fasting, giving your gut a break, allowing it to lower that
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inflammation, and using red light therapy to combat inflammation as well.
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Number four, cellular senescence.
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The buildup of zombie cells.
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So, as we age, our bodies accumulate senescent cells.
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These are cells that are no longer functioning properly but refuse to die.
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So instead they linger in the body, secreting harmful compounds that can damage surrounding
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tissues and accelerate aging.
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So why does this happen?
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Because these damaged cells fail to self destruct, which is called apoptosis.
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It's a natural cellular process.
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These senescent cells release things like inflammatory chemicals, which can speed up the
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aging and contribute to that process we discussed.
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And declining immune function allows these zombie cells to accumulate.
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So, a study done in Aging Cell Journal 2018 found that clearing out senescent cells with
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senolytic compounds, things like quercetin and fisetin, reversed biological aging markers in
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mice and humans.
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So what's the solution?
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Using senolytics, things like we just said quercetin, fisetin, resveratrol, and
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intermittent fasting to promote a process called autophagy, which is your body's natural
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cleanup process.
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Number five, epigenetic changes.
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Basically, the on off switch for aging genes.
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So, your epigenome controls which genes get turned on or off based on lifestyle factors.
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Where we have internal genetic predisposition dispositions based on our family history, the
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DNA of our parents and those things.
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Epigenetics is what our lifestyle and external environment can contribute to our DNA.
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So, is things like diet, exercise, stress.
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As we age, harmful genes can get activated while protective genes get suppressed, leading
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to disease and dysfunction.
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So, now why does this happen?
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Toxins and poor diet trigger harmful gene expression.
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Chronic stress and poor sleep actually turn on these genes that accelerate aging.
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And lack of movement, sedentary lifestyle suppresses genes that will promote longevity.
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A study done in the journal Cell twenty nineteen found that lifestyle interventions
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such as exercise, fasting and stress management could reverse these epigenetic markers of
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aging.
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So what's a key takeaway here for everything we just discussed is that aging isn't inevitable.
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It's a process that you can slow down, right?
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And so, the latest research confirms that aging is not just wear and tear, it's driven by
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specific cellular mechanisms, most that we don't even know are happening, but that we can
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influence with specific measures.
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So, what does this mean for you?
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Mitochondria can be strengthened with the right nutrients and exercise.
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Telomeres can be protected with stress reduction, things like Omega-three's.
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Inflammation can be controlled with diet fasting biohacks.
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Senescent cells can be cleared out with senolytics and autophagy and your genes can
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ultimately be reprogrammed for longevity with specific lifestyle changes.
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So, what's the bottom line?
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Aging is no longer a mystery.
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We know what causes it, but more importantly, we know how to slow it down.
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And so, in this next segment, we're going to dive into the most powerful tools, supplements
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and even biohacks to reverse biological aging and keep your body and mind strong for decades
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Alright.
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Welcome back.
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So if you wanna slow down aging, extend your health span and keep your body functioning at
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peak performance, certain nutrients and supplements have been scientifically proven to
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directly impact the aging process at the cellular level.
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These compounds go beyond basic health maintenance, they actually repair your DNA and
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optimize that mitochondrial function.
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Doing things like reducing inflammation and making them essential tools in any anti aging
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protocol.
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So let's get into it.
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Let's break down some of the most powerful science backed anti aging nutrients, and why
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and how they work.
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So number one on my list here is things like NAD plus boosters.
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These are NMN and NR, also known as nicotinamide mononucleotide or nicotinamide
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riboside.
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These are the ultimate cellular fuel.
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So, NAD plus is one of the most critical molecules for longevity.
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It's responsible for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and mitochondrial
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health.
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Unfortunately, NAD plus levels decline by 50% by middle age, leading to fatigue, cognitive
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decline, and increased disease risk.
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So, how it works.
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NAD plus powers your mitochondria, which is your body's power plant.
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It activates DNA repair enzymes to prevent cellular damage and enhances the activity of
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things called sirtuins, which are proteins in the body that extend lifespan and protect
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against age related decline.
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So, a study in the journal Cell Metabolism in 2018 found that NMN supplementation reversed
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age related vascular decline, restoring blood flow and energy production to youthful levels.
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So, are some of the best sources for NAD plus NMN, which is nicotinamide mononucleotide, and
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NR, which is nicotinamide riboside.
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These are the two best ways to boost NAD plus Next on my list here, Resveratrol and
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Terrostilbene, the longevity gene activators.
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So, Resveratrol is a more potent cousin and pterostilbene are powerful polyphenols that
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activate sirtuins.
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The same longevity genes stimulated by fasting and calorie restriction.
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So how does it work?
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Basically, it mimics the benefits of fasting without caloric restriction.
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It's going to reduce oxidative stress that accelerates cellular aging, and it's going to
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protect the brain and heart by reducing inflammation.
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So, a study out of Harvard University by Doctor.
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David Sinclair showed that resveratrol mimics the benefits of fasting, activating sirtuins
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and extending lifespan.
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Some of the best sources for these are things like red grapes, blueberries, dark chocolate,
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or supplementation for a higher dose effect.
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Next on my list here, I have CoQ10 and PQQ, the mitochondrial superchargers.
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So, you want more energy, better endurance, improved brain function, Coenzyme Q10 and
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Pyrroloquinoline quinine are essential.
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These compounds enhance mitochondrial function, helping your bot your cells to produce ATP and
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obviously energy more efficiently.
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So, basically Co Q ten fuels mitochondrial production, while PQQ will stimulate the growth
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of new mitochondria.
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So, basically, it's a process called mitochondrial biogenesis.
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So, basically, these two in combination are going to enhance the way that your
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mitochondrial grow and function, and protect these cells from damage.
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So a study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation 2015 found that CoQ10 improved
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heart function and reduced fatigue in aging individuals.
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Some of the best sources for these are grass fed meat, fatty fish, certain nuts, or high
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quality supplementation.
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Next on my list here, and this was discussed heavily in the last two episodes, magnesium and
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vitamin D three with K two.
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These are anti inflammatory essentials.
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Magnesium and D three K two work together to optimize cellular function, improve bone
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health, heart health, and regulate inflammation.
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So, magnesium is the master co enzyme.
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It's basically needed for over 300 enzymatic processes, including DNA repair and energy
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production.
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Whereas vitamin D3 paired with K2 work together to direct calcium where it belongs into the
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bones, not into the arteries.
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Both of these are going to reduce chronic inflammation, and then slow down those aging
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related diseases.
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A study out of the European Journal of Nutrition 2019 found that vitamin K two
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supplementation reduced arterial stiffness by fifty percent, lowering heart disease risk.
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So, some of the best sources, magnesium, you can get from dark leafy greens, nuts, avocados,
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vitamin D three and K two, obviously sunlight, certain fermented foods or you can always
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supplement.
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And so number five on this list is Omega three's including EPA and DHA.
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So, these are what we consider like a cellular shield.
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The Omega three fatty acids are going to support brain health, reduce inflammation and
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protect against cellular damage.
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They are essential because the body cannot produce them on its own.
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So basically EPA fights inflammation, protecting cells from this oxidative stress,
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and then DHA is going to support brain function, preventing against things like
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neurodegeneration.
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Both of these are going to enhance cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of
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heart disease.
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So I always recommend you get a good omega three supplement that has a combination of EPA
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and DHA.
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So a study out of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2016 found that
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increasing omega three intake reduced heart disease risk by thirty percent.
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Some of the best sources are going to be wild caught fish like salmon and sardines, grass fed
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beef, walnuts, or high quality fish oil supplements.
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So what's a key takeaway here is that these nutrients don't just support health, they
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actively reverse the aging process.
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So, for you, what this means is you can boost NAD plus levels to restore cellular energy.
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You can activate your longevity genes with resveratrol and fasting, supercharge
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mitochondria with CoQ10, PQQ and magnesium.
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Protect your arteries and brain health with vitamin D3, K2 and Omega 3s, and ultimately
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slow inflammation and oxidative stress to extend your lifespan.
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So the right supplements aren't just going to help you feel better, they're going work at the
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cellular level to slow, stop, and even reverse aging.
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So if you ever want to learn more about what we call smart supplementation, and how to know
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what's right for you, go to a lessee functional health doc, book a consultation with me or one
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of my amazing doctors, and learn how functional medicine can help you.
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Now we're going to explore some of the more cutting edge advanced anti aging technology and
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biohacks, from stem cells to peptides and more.
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So if you're serious about slowing, stopping and even reversing aging, advanced biohacks can
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supercharge your results.
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These aren't just gimmicks, these are scientifically backed interventions.
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They're going to work with your body's natural biology to enhance your mitochondrial function,
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regenerate tissues, lengthen your lifespan.
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So, let's get into some of the more powerful anti aging biohacks and the science behind
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them.
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Number one, you've probably all heard of this cold therapy.
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Cryotherapy, ice baths, cold showers.
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Basically, these are the ultimate longevity reset.
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Cold exposure activates something called brown fat, which boosts your metabolism, reducing
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inflammation and stimulating the release of longevity proteins like adiponectin.
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It's also a powerful hormetic stressor.
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Hormetic meaning a short controlled shock to your system that triggers stronger cellular
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repair mechanisms on the back end.
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So how does it work?
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When you get into the cold it activates what are called cold shock proteins that are going
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to enhance cellular resilience.
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It's going to increase mitochondrial efficiency, leading to better energy
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production, and it's going to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
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So, a study out of the European Journal of Applied Physiology in 2017 found that regular
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cold exposure significantly increased antioxidant defenses, helping cells fight
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aging.
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So how to do it?
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Okay, take a thirty to sixty second cold shower after a workout or in the morning when you
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shower.
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The best way to get into this is to start with what we call a cold finish.
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You just took your shower, you're ready to go, thirty to sixty seconds of cold right at the
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end.
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To take it to the next level, you can try cryotherapy or ice baths, where you're going to
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get your whole body emerged into cold, up to three to five minutes at a time.
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So now number two on this list, red light therapy using the process of
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photobiomodulation.
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This is going to reverse aging at the cellular level.
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So red and near infrared light stimulate mitochondria to produce more ATP, helping cells
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to repair damage, inflammation and enhance function.
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So how does it work?
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It's going to boost the mitochondrial function, increasing energy production at the cellular
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level, enhancing collagen production, reducing wrinkles and skin aging.
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That's awesome.
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And it's going to improve cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain.
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So a study out of the Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience twenty twenty found that red light
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therapy reversed age related cognitive decline and improved memory in older adults.
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So how do we use it?
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You can invest in a high quality red light therapy device, something like a Juve or a
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MitoRed.
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You can use that for ten to twenty minutes per day on the face, joints or the muscles for
00:24:22
cellular regeneration.
00:24:24
Or infrared sauna for full body mitochondrial activation.
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Highly, highly recommend infrared sauna.
00:24:30
Number three, very very powerful mechanism here is intermittent fasting, or fasting mimicking
00:24:37
diets.
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These are going to trigger the process of cellular autophagy and regeneration.
00:24:43
So fasting isn't just for weight loss, it activates autophagy, which is your body's built
00:24:48
in cellular cleanup process.
00:24:50
During fasting damaged proteins and dysfunctional cells are broken down, recycled,
00:24:55
leading to stronger healthier cells.
00:24:57
So how does it work?
00:24:58
Fasting triggers this autophagy process which helps the body to remove damaged cells.
00:25:04
The analogy I like to use is think of a busy post office.
00:25:07
If they're constantly getting new mail in, it's hard for them to process the mail that they
00:25:12
already have in the office to then get that out.
00:25:15
So, you can take the break from putting food into the gut and into the body, it now has the
00:25:20
ability to take that damaged and old tissue, get that out, and regenerate what's needed.
00:25:27
Fasting is also going to lower insulin resistance, reducing the risk of metabolic
00:25:30
disease.
00:25:32
So a study in stem cell 2014 found that fasting for seventy two hours could regenerate the
00:25:38
entire immune system, increasing stem cell activity.
00:25:42
So how to do it.
00:25:44
Okay, and you have to be careful here if you've never done it you want to start light.
00:25:47
So starting with what we consider a sixteen eight intermittent fasting.
00:25:51
So you're going to fast for about sixteen hours, and then you're going to schedule your
00:25:56
eating within an eight hour window.
00:25:59
Then once you've gotten good at that and you found some balance your body can tolerate it,
00:26:03
then I would recommend you try going for more of a twenty four to forty eight hour fast once
00:26:08
or twice a month for that deeper cellular cleanup.
00:26:12
Also experience experimenting with fasting mimicking diets for benefits without full
00:26:16
fasting.
00:26:17
We partner with a brand called Prolon where we can use these specific formulas to still get
00:26:24
calories and nutrition in, but it mimics the concept of fasting and allows the body to get
00:26:28
the benefits.
00:26:29
Next on the list here, and this is a little bit more high-tech is hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
00:26:34
This is going to lengthen telomeres and reverse aging.
00:26:37
So hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases oxygen levels in the tissues promoting cellular repair
00:26:43
and lengthening telomeres.
00:26:46
It enhances oxygen delivery, improves cellular repair, boosts collagen production, which can
00:26:51
improve skin, joints and connective tissue, and it can increase stem cell production as well.
00:26:57
So, how to do it?
00:26:58
Okay, medical grade HBOT chambers, you would do for about sixty-ninety minutes per session for
00:27:04
a deep rejuvenation.
00:27:06
You can use the soft HBOT chambers which are lower pressure at home.
00:27:10
Obviously these devices are not cheap.
00:27:13
There are places where you can go and do these on a regular basis, two, three, four days a
00:27:17
month.
00:27:19
You can combine the HBOT with fasting for a more powerful synergy in this anti aging kick.
00:27:24
So, what's a key takeaway here?
00:27:26
Biohacking can unlock a lot of your body's natural anti aging powers that have been
00:27:31
suppressed.
00:27:32
So, does this mean?
00:27:33
Cold therapy builds resilience, fights inflammation.
00:27:36
Red light therapy supercharges the mitochondria, reverses cognitive decline.
00:27:42
Fasting will trigger cellular cleanup and regenerate stem cells.
00:27:46
And hyperbaric oxygen can lengthen telomeres and reverse aging at the DNA level.
00:27:51
So what's the bottom line?
00:27:52
You don't need expensive unproven anti aging treatments, because these cutting edge biohacks
00:27:57
work with your biology to extend lifespan and health span naturally.
00:28:02
So now, we're going to explore some more advanced regenerative therapies like peptides,
00:28:07
stem cells and gene therapy that are changing the future of longevity.
00:28:12
So here we go.
00:28:14
Alright, so let's get into the role of peptides and stem cells in anti aging.
00:28:19
So we've covered some natural strategies, some cutting edge biohacks, and now let's dive into
00:28:24
the next frontier of longevity.
00:28:26
Things that are really exciting, and that we're experimenting with at Alessi functional health
00:28:30
as well peptides and stem cells.
00:28:32
So these are powerful tools, and they have the potential to regenerate tissue, enhance your
00:28:37
cellular repair, and extend your lifespan.
00:28:40
So, it's not just hype anymore, scientific studies are proving that these therapies can
00:28:45
actively slow and reverse biological aging.
00:28:49
So peptides, which are basically the next frontier in longevity, what they are, they're
00:28:54
short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body.
00:28:59
Unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, peptides work with your body's natural processes to
00:29:05
enhance repair, recovery and longevity.
00:29:08
A peptide in particular, Epitalin, is known for extending lifespan at the genetic level.
00:29:15
What it does is a peptide that activates telomerase, which is the enzyme responsible for
00:29:20
maintaining and lengthening your telomeres.
00:29:23
Longer telomeres are linked to increased lifespan and reduced aging related disease.
00:29:29
A study out of the International Journal of Molecular Science in 2019 found that Epitalin
00:29:34
increased longevity in animal models by promoting telomerase activity.
00:29:39
So what it's going do is it's going to extend lifespan by maintaining the telomere length,
00:29:42
improve your sleep quality and circadian rhythm, and boost your immune function.
00:29:48
The next peptide, one that I've used a ton and recommend to a lot of patients who come in with
00:29:53
joint pain and overall body pain is BPC-one 57.
00:29:58
This is the tissue regeneration peptide.
00:30:01
So, BPC-one 57 is a healing and recovery powerhouse.
00:30:04
Originally discovered in the stomach, it's been shown to rapidly regenerate tissues.
00:30:10
It can also heal the gut lining and reduce inflammation throughout the body.
00:30:14
Another reason we use it is for things like leaky gut, or celiac disease.
00:30:19
So, the benefits are going to be that it's going to heal muscle, ligament and tendon
00:30:23
injuries.
00:30:24
It's going to repair gut damage from conditions like leaky gut and IBS, and it's going to
00:30:29
reduce overall inflammation and oxidative stress.
00:30:32
So then the next ones that are fantastic thymosin alpha one and thymosin beta four,
00:30:36
which are the ultimate immune and recovery boosters.
00:30:39
You pair these with BPC one hundred fifty seven and they basically double down on the effects.
00:30:44
So, these peptides are critical for immune function, wound healing, cellular repair.
00:30:49
Thymosin Alpha one enhances the immune system strength, helping the body fight infections and
00:30:53
slow aging.
00:30:54
Thymosin Beta four speeds up tissue repair, improving brain function, reducing
00:30:59
inflammation, all linked to aging.
00:31:01
So, who can benefit from this?
00:31:03
Those recovering from injury or surgery, individuals with weakened immune systems, or
00:31:08
those looking to reduce inflammation and slow aging.
00:31:11
So now let's talk a little bit about stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine.
00:31:16
Stem cells are awesome.
00:31:18
They're your body's raw materials for regeneration.
00:31:21
They have the ability to develop into any type of cell and repair damaged tissue.
00:31:26
But as we age, our natural stem cell production declines, leading to slower healing and
00:31:32
increased degeneration.
00:31:34
So mesenchymal stem cells or MSCs repair aging tissue.
00:31:39
They are powerful anti inflammatory and regenerative agents.
00:31:42
They're going to reduce those senescent markers, which is the damaged and aging cells.
00:31:47
They're going to go in and repair joints, muscles, nerves, and they're also going to
00:31:51
enhance skin and tissue regeneration.
00:31:54
So a study in the Journal of Translational Medicine 2018 found that mesenchymal stem cell
00:32:00
therapy rejuvenates aging tissue by reducing senescent markers and promoting tissue repair.
00:32:05
So how do we use these, right?
00:32:07
In our clinic, we use them for joint regeneration, for things like arthritis and
00:32:11
cartilage repair, overuse injuries, for neurological conditions such as Parkinson's,
00:32:17
Alzheimer's, stroke recovery, and for what we're talking about today, the anti aging skin
00:32:22
and kind of cosmetic procedures as well.
00:32:25
Another way that we can activate stem cells is through something called softwave therapy.
00:32:30
So in our clinic at Alessi Functional Health, we have a device called a softwave therapy
00:32:34
unit.
00:32:35
This activates your body's own stem cells.
00:32:38
So rather than an injection, the soft wave therapy is a non invasive regenerative
00:32:43
treatment that activates dormant stem cells within your body.
00:32:47
It's going to kick start healing and tissue repair without surgery, drugs or injections.
00:32:53
So, how does it work?
00:32:54
It uses acoustic wave technology to stimulate a mechanism within the body to promote tissue
00:33:00
repair.
00:33:01
This is going to activate dormant stem cells to go to the area.
00:33:05
It's also going to reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery while lowering pain.
00:33:10
So, Softwave is really the future of regenerative medicine without the high cost and
00:33:14
risk of stem cell injections.
00:33:17
Now when we pair the two together, we can enhance the results tenfold.
00:33:22
So, of the key takeaways here is that peptides and stem cells are really the future for
00:33:26
longevity, anti aging and regenerative therapies.
00:33:31
So peptides like Epitalin, BPC-one 57 and Thymosin can actively reverse aging and enhance
00:33:37
recovery.
00:33:38
Stem cell therapy is gonna repair aging tissue and reduce inflammation, and soft wave therapy
00:33:44
is gonna stimulate your body's natural regenerative powers without the injections.
00:33:49
Now, you use all three of these things together, you are going to be an anti aging
00:33:53
recovering powerhouse.
00:33:55
And so we're no longer just managing aging, we're actually reversing aging at the cellular
00:33:59
level.
00:34:00
And so, as we wrap up here, I really want to leave you guys with some action and some things
00:34:05
that you can start today to kind of start slowing that aging process naturally and taking
00:34:11
more initiative.
00:34:12
So, this is what I'm going to call your ultimate anti aging blueprint.
00:34:16
Okay?
00:34:17
So, start incorporating some daily habits, such as cold exposure, strength training, optimizing
00:34:23
your sleep.
00:34:25
Get some key supplements, things like NAD boosters, Resveratrol and Omega-3s.
00:34:31
And then, look into some of the more advanced therapies like red light therapy, fasting,
00:34:35
regenerative medicine.
00:34:37
And so at Alessi Functional Health, our approach is with functional medicine.
00:34:41
So with functional medicine, we create a personalized protocol which combines the
00:34:46
cutting edge therapies like soft wave and stem cells, as well as the natural holistic methods
00:34:51
to activate your body's natural healing mechanisms and reverse aging from the cellular
00:34:56
level.
00:34:58
So, in conclusion, the future of aging is not just about living longer, it's about living
00:35:03
better, stronger and sharper.
00:35:05
So, aging is optional.
00:35:08
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00:35:15
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