Published Feb 7, 2024

This Doctor Thinks They Have The Longevity Protocol To Prevent Disease | Nir Barzilai

Geroscientist Nir Barzilai delves into the potential of metformin to delay aging and enhance longevity, highlighting the drug's effects on muscle function and age-related diseases, while discussing the hallmarks of aging and insights from the centenarian study in the quest for identifying biomarkers for aging.

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- Explain more about the pros and cons of Ozempic
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- Are there alternatives to Ozempic?
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- How does rapamycin impact longevity?
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- What are the benefits of metformin?
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- Can these supplements interact negatively?
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- Can you explain more about the role of microbiota in gut health?
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- What are your thoughts on GLP-1 medications?
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- What is IGF-1?
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- How can hormone levels affect aging?
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- How can one prevent Type 2 diabetes?
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- What was the bottom line from the episodes on NAD, sirtuins, and lifespan from the Huberman Lab?
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- Why do some experts recommend Metformin for longevity?
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- What are the benefits of GLP-1 drugs?
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- How effective are GLP-1 drugs for weight loss?
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- What supplements support mitochondrial health?
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