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
Precision Longevity Medicine with Dr. David Barzilai
Can personalized medicine unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier lives? In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. David Barzilai, a renowned longevity physician and founder of Barzilai Longevity Consulting, to explore the science of extending healthspan through precision and innovation.
Dr. Barzilai shares his journey into biogerontology and longevity science, unpacking key concepts like the hallmarks of aging, the potential of lifestyle interventions, and the translation of findings from animal models to human health. He highlights how evidence-based lifestyle medicine—centered on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management—can be tailored to individual needs using biomarker-driven strategies for maximum impact.
The conversation delves into some of the most promising longevity interventions, from gerotherapeutics to cutting-edge supplements. Dr. Barzilai emphasizes the power of personalized approaches in optimizing healthspan and lifespan, offering listeners practical, science-backed insights to take charge of their longevity journey.
Engaging and informative, this episode is essential listening for anyone curious about the future of longevity medicine and the innovations shaping how we age.
Guest-at-a-Glance
💡 Name: Dr. David Barzilai, MD, PhD
💡What he does: Founder and CEO
💡Company: Healthspan Coaching LLC
💡Noteworthy: Renowned longevity physician integrating science and personalized health strategies.
💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn, Twitter
Episode highlights:
- Introduction: 00:00:00
- Dr. Barzilai’s Journey into Science: 00:03:43
- The Importance of Translating Science into Practice: 00:10:00
- The Role of Social Media in Longevity Science: 00:16:37
- Defining Biogerontology: 00:22:32
- Understanding the Hallmarks of Aging: 00:24:27
- The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Preventing Premature Mortality: 00:36:13
- Caloric Restriction and Its Effects on Lifespan: 00:37:33
- Human Trials and the Challenges of Compliance: 00:41:13
- The Potential of Rapamycin and mTOR Inhibitors: 00:42:05
- The Importance of Lifestyle Medicine: 00:51:25
- Precision Medicine: Tailoring Health Interventions: 01:02:56
- GLP-1 and Alcohol Absorption: 01:12:30
- Exercise and Mortality Reduction: 01:15:33
- Biomarkers and Metabolic Health: 01:19:38
- Longevity Drugs and Supplements: 01:25:43
- Epigenetic Reprogramming and Aging: 01:45:06
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