The Science of Aging & Fountain of Youth – Mark Hyman

The Science of Aging & Fountain of Youth – Mark Hyman

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Summary of Transcript:
Dr. Mark Hyman, a functional medicine practitioner, explains his interest in understanding chronic disease and rapid aging to Dave Asprey. He shares his journey in functional medicine for 30 years and how he wanted to optimize his biological age and function and not go down the trajectory of what he sees as abnormal aging in America. By understanding the emerging science of longevity, he could reprogram his biology and activate his innate healing and regenerative systems. He wrote a book called “Young Forever” to share the causes of rapid biological aging and how it is treatable. By activating ancient longevity switches, the body can heal itself. Hyman shares the story of a woman named Janice who, through changing her diet, was able to reverse her heart failure, diabetes, kidney failure, and fatty liver and lose weight. Rather than managing chronic diseases, Hyman aims to get rid of them. People can activate their innate healing and regenerative systems by understanding how the body works.

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Summary of Description:
Dr. Mark Hyman discusses the top 10 hallmarks of aging, the role of functional medicine in reversing aging, and practical tips for promoting longevity in a conversation with Dave Asprey. Dr. Mark discusses the impact of inflammation on aging, metabolic flexibility, mTor, nutrition, autophagy, Fasting, and more. In his book “Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life,” he shares tips for unlocking the causes of accelerated aging and treating it as a reversible disease. The conversation also covers DEXA scans, environmental allergies, and food sensitivities.

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Unlocking the Secrets to Longevity: Learning the Top 10 Hallmarks of Aging

Dr. Mark Hyman, a renowned functional medicine physician, joins Dave Asprey to talk about aging, longevity, and how to reverse the hallmarks of aging. In this podcast, Dr. Mark explains how the body has a built-in healing system that can be activated by understanding the science of longevity. Through his findings, he realized that he could effectively reduce his biological age by 20 years. This statement paves the way for a discussion on the top 10 hallmarks of aging.

The Top 10 Hallmarks of Aging

1. Genomic instability
2. Telomere shortening
3. Epigenetic alterations
4. Loss of proteostasis
5. Deregulated nutrient sensing
6. Cellular senescence
7. Mitochondrial dysfunction
8. Stem cell exhaustion
9. Altered intercellular communication
10. Inflammation

According to Dr. Mark, focusing on inflammation is the key to addressing these hallmarks. Inflammation, or what he calls “Inflammaging,” seems to accelerate as we get older, and we can measure biomarkers of inflammation that are highly predictive of mortality. Addressing inflammation requires a multifaceted approach that includes diet, lifestyle, and supplements.

The Role of Functional Medicine in Restoring and Reversing Aging

Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that addresses the underlying causes of chronic diseases. It is an integrative approach that combines traditional medicine with alternative therapies. According to Dr. Mark, functional medicine is significant in restoring and reversing aging. By addressing the root causes of aging, functional medicine can help individuals achieve optimal health and longevity.

Practical Ways to Promote Your Longevity

Dr. Mark gives practical tips for daily habits that will increase your energy and performance. These tips include:

1. Eating a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
Eating a whole-food, plant-based diet is the key to a healthy and vibrant life. This diet should include a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

2. Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health and longevity. It helps to keep the body strong and agile while reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

3. Manage Stress and Get Quality Sleep
Managing stress and getting quality sleep are essential for optimal health and longevity. Practicing mindfulness, deep breathing, and meditation can help reduce stress levels, while good sleep hygiene, including reducing screen time and blocking blue light, can improve sleep quality.

4. Consider Fasting
Fasting is a proven anti-aging strategy that helps to promote cellular regeneration and reduce inflammation. Dr. Mark recommends a variety of fasting protocols, including intermittent Fasting and time-restricted eating.

5. Avoid Toxic Substances
Avoiding toxic substances like tobacco, alcohol, and environmental pollutants is essential for optimal health and longevity.

Final Thoughts

As society advances, it becomes more apparent that aging is not just an inevitable part of life. Adopting daily habits, including eating a whole-food, plant-based diet, regular exercise, managing stress and getting quality sleep, considering Fasting, and avoiding toxic substances, can promote longevity. By focusing on the hallmarks of aging and addressing inflammation through functional medicine, we can restore and reverse aging.

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Learn the Top 10 hallmarks of aging, the role of functional medicine in restoring and reversing aging, and the many practical ways you can promote your longevity. Mark Hyman, M.D., joins Dave in Austin to talk about longevity.

Driven by his desire for a healthier, longer life for himself and others, Dr. Mark immersed himself in the latest scientific research on aging and longevity. Through his findings, he realized that the body has an incredible built-in healing system that can be activated through understanding the emerging science of longevity. He also managed to reduce his biological age by 20 years effectively.

He consistently tackles the topic of inflammation and its impact on aging—or “Inflammaging,” as he calls it. “The body only has so many ways to say ouch,” Dr. Mark says. “You have pain. You have inflammation. You have certain things that happen that create all these symptoms, but there’re these common roots. So, inflammation is this common root that seems to accelerate as we age. So, we can measure biomarkers of inflammation that are highly predictive of mortality.”

This conversation covers many aging components, like metabolic flexibility and resilience, mTor, meat- and plant-based protein, nutrition, environmental allergies and food sensitivities, histamine, autophagy, Fasting, DEXA scans, and much more!

In “Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life” (https://youngforeverbook.com), Dr. Mark:
-shares how to unlock the causes of accelerated aging and treat it as a reversible disease.
-gives you practical tips for daily habits to increase your energy and performance.
-teaches you why you age and what it takes to live a longer, more vibrant life.

Get all the links and resources in the show notes: https://daveasprey.com/mark-hyman-younger-1044/.

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