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
Insulin Resistance, Weight Management, and Eating Optimally with Dr. Mitch Roslin
In this episode of Longevity By Design, Dr. Blander sits down with Dr. Mitch Roslin to discuss insulin resistance. Insulin resistance has been top of mind for Dr. Blander recently, and this conversation offers new insights into how we can prevent insulin resistance through diet and lifestyle. Dr. Roslin parses out the different factors that cause insulin resistance, explaining that some are within our control (diet and lifestyle) while others are not (age and genetics). Dr. Roslin also talks about his clinical experience as a bariatric surgeon, sharing insights on how to manage weight and prevent obesity. He gives his expertise on how to eat optimally for metabolic health and answers questions about the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting.
Episode highlights:
- Introduction: (0:00–2:45)
- Insulin’s most important role in the body: (2:46–5:35)
- What does it mean to be insulin resistant?: (5:35–7:15)
- What causes insulin resistance?: (7:15–9:00)
- Fasting insulin is an early warning sign for disease: (9:00–11:45)
- Dr. Roslin’s clinical experience with obesity: (11:45–14:25)
- Body fat is not a bad thing: (14:25–16:55)
- Insulin levels impact where fat is stored in the body: (16:55–19:35)
- How can we prevent insulin resistance?: (19:35–21:35)
- Dr. Roslin’s thoughts on the ideal diet: (21:35–22:35)
- Benefits of going for a walk after you eat: (22:35-23:55)
- Diet vs. exercise for weight loss: (23:55–26:45)
- Does the keto diet prevent insulin resistance? : (26:45–28:45)
- Time-restricted eating for weight management: (28:45–33:15)
- Psychology of obesity: (33:15–39:40)
- Does insulin resistance make it harder to lose weight? (39:40–41:43)
- What form of exercise is best to prevent insulin resistance? (41:43–46:05)
- How do we objectively identify insulin resistance?: (46:05–48:30)
- PCOS: (48:30–50:45)
- Defining “healthy”: (50:45–52:45)
- Wrap-up: (52:45-end)
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