Forever Young: Anti-Aging Tips To Look & Feel Younger | Dr. Mark Hyman

Mark Hyman

Jul 26, 2024

Episode description

I always say I want to live to be 120 years old, but feeling strong and healthy as I age is even more important to me. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I delve into the intricate relationship between inflammation and aging, emphasizing the difference between lifespan and health span. I’m breaking down everything you need to know about the gut microbiome, inflammatory triggers, and effective strategies to reduce inflammation. Plus, I’ll share some practical tips on optimizing your diet and supplements to support your body's natural detoxification processes.

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Episode description

I always say I want to live to be 120 years old, but feeling strong and healthy as I age is even more important to me. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I delve into the intricate relationship between inflammation and aging, emphasizing the difference between lifespan and health span. I’m breaking down everything you need to know about the gut microbiome, inflammatory triggers, and effective strategies to reduce inflammation. Plus, I’ll share some practical tips on optimizing your diet and supplements to support your body's natural detoxification processes.

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Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

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This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Happy Egg.

Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you.

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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