Forever Young: Anti-Aging Tips To Look & Feel Younger | Dr. Mark Hyman
Mark Hyman
Jul 26, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Nourish gut health with 'Three Ps': prebiotics, probiotics, polyphenols
To support good gut bacteria, focus on the 'Three Ps': prebiotics (like artichokes), probiotics (like sauerkraut), and polyphenols (like olive oil and pomegranate).
Combat inflammation to reduce zombie cell accumulation
Inflammation creates senescent or 'zombie cells' that are half-alive and secrete inflammatory compounds, leading to faster aging in tissues.
Avoid trichlorethylene to reduce Parkinson's risk
The chemical trichlorethylene, commonly found in dry cleaning and some decaffeinated coffee, is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
Aim for 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight
To maintain health and muscle, aim to eat 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight.
Prioritize prevention to combat heart disease risk
In 50% of heart disease cases, the very first symptom is sudden death, highlighting the critical importance of prevention.
Go beyond standard cholesterol tests for accurate heart disease risk assessment
For a true picture of heart disease risk, you need comprehensive lipid testing that includes ApoB and lipoprotein(a), which are often omitted from standard panels.
Abstain from alcohol for optimal health
Contrary to popular belief, the data does not support alcohol for any health benefits, and the healthiest dose is none.
Combat inflammaging to slow aging process
Low-grade systemic inflammation, a condition called 'inflammaging,' is what accelerates the aging process.
Leverage butyrate from gut bacteria for longevity and disease protection
Certain gut bacteria produce a postbiotic called butyrate, which keeps inflammation low and protects against cancer and chronic diseases.
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