Episode
#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
1:05:59
Published: Mon Jul 05 2021
Description
Dr David Sinclair is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-Director of the Paul Glenn Centre for the Biological Mechanisms of Ageing. The longevity movement is huge, people all around the globe are trying to discover how to live longer and slow down ageing. It's been 2 years since Dr Sinclair was last on the show, so I figured it was time to invite him back on and find out what he's been up to. Expect to learn why having a dog can make you live longer, how fasting can slow down ageing, what the longevity research says about loneliness, what Dr Sinclair's new supplement regime looks like, whether he's worried about 5G phones or Bluetooth headphones and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Lifespan - https://amzn.to/3xaFIrQ Sign up to Dr Sinclair's waitlist - https://www.doctorsinclair.com/ Follow David on Twitter - https://twitter.com/davidasinclair Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Dr. David Sinclair discusses the latest findings on longevity research, including how owning a dog, fasting, and combating loneliness can promote a longer and healthier life.
00:00 - 01:35 (01:35)
Summary
Dr. David Sinclair discusses the latest findings on longevity research, including how owning a dog, fasting, and combating loneliness can promote a longer and healthier life. He also shares insights on his personal supplement regime and addresses concerns about 5G phones and Bluetooth headphones.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
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01:36 - 07:15 (05:39)
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Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
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Bret Weinstein discusses how humans may evolve to live longer but must solve the problem of declining health in old age to ensure our civilization's survival.
07:15 - 13:26 (06:10)
Summary
Bret Weinstein discusses how humans may evolve to live longer but must solve the problem of declining health in old age to ensure our civilization's survival. He also mentions how whales have evolved to live hundreds of years at the top of the food chain.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the lack of resources providing guidance on transitioning into intermittent fasting and the trade-off between frequency and amount of protein intake for muscle mass optimization and longevity.
13:26 - 23:01 (09:34)
Summary
The podcast discusses the lack of resources providing guidance on transitioning into intermittent fasting and the trade-off between frequency and amount of protein intake for muscle mass optimization and longevity. Additionally, it highlights how maintaining clock rhythm is important for fighting diseases through longevity defenses.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
The advancement of health technology can potentially reveal intimate details about an individual's life, leading to implications for employment, relationships, and insurance.
23:01 - 29:18 (06:17)
Summary
The advancement of health technology can potentially reveal intimate details about an individual's life, leading to implications for employment, relationships, and insurance. Wearable technology is reaching new heights with the ability to track not only steps taken but also which side a person slept on.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the exercise prescription for longevity and the various metrics one should track, such as amino acid levels, ketones, inflammatory molecules, sex hormones, and calorie count for optimal health benefits.
29:18 - 34:39 (05:21)
Summary
This podcast discusses the exercise prescription for longevity and the various metrics one should track, such as amino acid levels, ketones, inflammatory molecules, sex hormones, and calorie count for optimal health benefits. The conversation also touches on how a relatively low dose of movement can be effective for longevity purposes.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, Malcolm Gladwell discusses the growing trend of health obsession and how it can become problematic for individuals and society as a whole.
34:40 - 39:25 (04:44)
Summary
In this episode, Malcolm Gladwell discusses the growing trend of health obsession and how it can become problematic for individuals and society as a whole.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
Research shows that people who have dogs live longer than those who don't, and even longer than those who have both dogs and families.
39:25 - 43:30 (04:05)
Summary
Research shows that people who have dogs live longer than those who don't, and even longer than those who have both dogs and families. The social connection and increased physical activity that come with dog ownership may be the reason why.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
Depending on one's age, the necessity of supplementing with products such as NMN or NAD boosters may vary, with younger individuals being less likely to need such products than older individuals.
43:30 - 47:49 (04:19)
Summary
Depending on one's age, the necessity of supplementing with products such as NMN or NAD boosters may vary, with younger individuals being less likely to need such products than older individuals. This is because the younger one is, the longer they will potentially be exposed to any potential risks associated with supplementation over their lifetime.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host talks about weighing the risks and benefits of consuming polyphenols, which are commonly found in plants, and how they may affect longevity.
47:50 - 52:52 (05:02)
Summary
The host talks about weighing the risks and benefits of consuming polyphenols, which are commonly found in plants, and how they may affect longevity.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
Scientist David Sinclair highlights the breakthroughs in vaccine research, with Nobel Prize winners and increased funding leading to new advancements in the field, leading to the accelerated process of finding ways to slow ageing.
52:52 - 57:03 (04:10)
Summary
Scientist David Sinclair highlights the breakthroughs in vaccine research, with Nobel Prize winners and increased funding leading to new advancements in the field, leading to the accelerated process of finding ways to slow ageing.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker proposes an experiment on testing various radiation types on mice lifespan and highlights the lack of research on the longevity of animals, especially in the context of radiation.
57:03 - 1:01:43 (04:40)
Summary
The speaker proposes an experiment on testing various radiation types on mice lifespan and highlights the lack of research on the longevity of animals, especially in the context of radiation. The speaker also mentions concerns about the penetrating radiation of early versions of scanning machines that were banned in Europe before the US.
Episode#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker expresses his goal to improve people's lives by pushing the boundaries of knowledge about aging and health, and shares some interesting discoveries in the field, such as the possibility of reversing gray hair and other aspects of aging.
1:01:43 - 1:05:58 (04:15)
Summary
The speaker expresses his goal to improve people's lives by pushing the boundaries of knowledge about aging and health, and shares some interesting discoveries in the field, such as the possibility of reversing gray hair and other aspects of aging.