The Real Reason You Age (And How to Slow It Down) | Dr. Eric Verdin & Dr. Mark Hyman
Dr. Eric Verdin of the Buck Institute joins Dr. Mark Hyman to explain why aging itself drives most major diseases and what can be done to slow it down.
The gist
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Biological age can be slowed or reversed through lifestyle changes and is 7 times more important to aging risk than cholesterol levels.
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The immune system is the strongest predictor of lifespan, and chronic low-grade inflammation that builds with age quietly drives most age-related diseases.
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Most people eat only 15 grams of fiber daily compared to an ancestral 150 grams, and low fiber intake starves gut bacteria that support immune and mitochondrial health.
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Sleep, exercise, whole foods, and stress management form the foundation of longevity, and supplements should support that base rather than replace it.
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