Longevity by Design
Longevity by Design is your go-to podcast for unlocking the secrets to a longer, healthier life. Hosted by Dr. Gil Blander, a renowned scientist and entrepreneur in the fields of aging, nutrition, and personalized health, this show dives into cutting-edge research and practical strategies for optimizing your healthspan and lifespan.
In each episode, Dr. Blander sits down with leading longevity and health scientists to explore how we can live better, longer lives. From unpacking complex scientific concepts to sharing the latest advancements in aging research, Longevity by Design offers science-backed insights and actionable advice to help you add years to your life—and life to your years.
Dr. Blander is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of InsideTracker, a healthspan company that leverages blood tests, DNA analysis, fitness tracker data, and other biomarkers to deliver personalized health recommendations. With a Ph.D. in biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science and postdoctoral research at MIT, Dr. Blander brings decades of expertise and passion to every conversation.
Tune in to Longevity by Design and discover how to live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
Longevity by Design
How To Prevent And Reverse Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy
When you hear the word “insulin” what comes to mind first? If your first thought was diabetes, you are not alone. Insulin is most often associated with diabetes, but it plays a key role in many aspects of our health. Did you know that insulin is associated with brain health and cognition? Or that managing insulin levels can aid in weight management?
In this episode, Dr. Lovejoy discusses insulin resistance, blood glucose control, and weight management. She shares several strategies to prevent and reverse insulin resistance through lifestyle habits to empower others to live healthier longer.
Timestamps
- Introduction to glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance: (1:45–5:30)
- Glucose spikes and the use of continuous glucose monitors: (5:31–10:55)
- Prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes: (10:55–18:27)
- Insulin's impact on brain health and cognition: (18:28–21:20)
- Insulin studies in model organisms: (21:21–24:50)
- Dietary fat and insulin resistance: (24:50–30:00)
- Glycemic index and glycemic load: (30:01–34:20)
- The ketogenic diet and insulin resistance: (34:20–42:20)
- Postmenopausal women and insulin resistance: (42:20–49:00)
- The future of GLP-1 agonists: (49:00–57:30)
- AMA: Insulin resistance: (57:31–1:17:50)
- Top tip for optimal fasting insulin levels (1:17:51–end)
