Chapter
The Genetic Link to Longevity
37:29 - 42:45 (05:16)
Fasting and calorie-restricting can boost the levels of NAD in the cell, which activates repair genes and protectors of the genome called Sirtuins, giving longevity to the yeast cell.
Clips
Dr. David Sinclair shares how he, his father and son, who all have poor longevity genetics, fight obesity and type 2 diabetes by exercising and fasting to improve their body type.
37:29 - 38:38 (01:09)
Summary
Dr. David Sinclair shares how he, his father and son, who all have poor longevity genetics, fight obesity and type 2 diabetes by exercising and fasting to improve their body type.
ChapterThe Genetic Link to Longevity
Episode#066 - Professor David Sinclair - Can Humans Live For 1000 Years?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers have found that the Sirtuin gene plays a key role in controlling the longevity of yeast cells and that adding more copies of the gene can increase their lifespan.
38:38 - 41:03 (02:24)
Summary
Researchers have found that the Sirtuin gene plays a key role in controlling the longevity of yeast cells and that adding more copies of the gene can increase their lifespan.
ChapterThe Genetic Link to Longevity
Episode#066 - Professor David Sinclair - Can Humans Live For 1000 Years?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Dr. Jason Fung explains the benefits of fasting and calorie restriction, which increase the levels of NAD in our cells and activate repair genes and genome protectors.
41:03 - 42:45 (01:42)
Summary
Dr. Jason Fung explains the benefits of fasting and calorie restriction, which increase the levels of NAD in our cells and activate repair genes and genome protectors. He also discusses the impact of dieting on sexual health in bodybuilders.