Dr. Nick Bitz on Aging, Senescent Cells, Senolytics and Longevity

Episode Highlights With Dr. Nick Bitz What to understand about aging and the multiple theories of what contributes Why aging might be a slowed ability to adapt The three main theories of aging and how understanding them can help you slow it What to look at and test as a baseline to determine aging What the nine hallmarks of aging are: telomeres, DNA mutations, epigenetic changes, senescent cells, etc Cellular senescence: the process by which cells age Compounds that can help improve the body's ability to deal with senescent cells Healthspan vs lifespan How fasting comes into play with aging and senescent cells Why exercise battles all aspects of aging (especially strength training) How early morning sunlight impacts hormones, sleep, and aging Interesting research around chlorophyll and aging The importance of leucine and how to get it Things we are doing that are speeding aging (some might surprise you) What senolytics are and how to dose them (Quercetin, Fisitin, etc) Why senolytics in large doses every couple of months can be beneficial Resources We Mention Neurohacker Can Intermittent Fasting (Skipping Meals) Make You Healthier? The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle Grace and Grit: Spirituality and Healing in the Life and Death of Treya Killam Wilber by Ken Wilber