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Our channel provides longevity, anti-aging and health information. We interview experts in their field to get the latest information in the longevity space. You can also come to our YouTube channel for more information here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFEKx_LchTLy_XwjPToJ3A

  1. Are Mitochondria the Real Driver of Aging? | Dr Luigi Ferrucci

    6D AGO

    Are Mitochondria the Real Driver of Aging? | Dr Luigi Ferrucci

    Dr. Luigi Ferrucci reveals what 60 years of Baltimore Longitudinal Study data shows about aging, inflammation, mitochondria, and the biomarkers that predict your health trajectory.In this conversation, Dr. Luigi Ferrucci, Scientific Director of the National Institute on Aging and director of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, shares insights from the longest-running scientific study of human aging.We discuss why measuring the pace of aging matters more than a single snapshot, how mitochondrial function drives the entire aging process, and why chronic inflammation may be a secondary response rather than a primary cause of aging. Dr. Ferrucci reveals which biomarkers should be in clinical use right now (including GDF-15), what the BLSA data shows about people who age successfully, and the specific lifestyle factors that add nine years of healthy life expectancy.This is essential viewing for anyone interested in longevity science, biological age testing, and evidence-based interventions to slow aging. Dr. Ferrucci brings decades of rigorous research to questions about what actually works and what we're still learning.🌐Links in this video Dr Ferrucci's page at the NIA https://irp.nih.gov/pi/luigi-ferrucciBaltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging main site https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/labs/blsaThe Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA): A 50-Year-Long Journey and Plans for the Futurehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5004590/#longevity #healthspan #aging *Qitone* (10% off: HEALTH10) https://tidd.ly/4jGklry Qitone Esters Powder Seeking Health supplements: 10% discount code Richard10 https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 Life Astaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/ Nuchido Time+ 20% discount of first purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like to support our channel please consider signing up on patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    48 min
  2. Creatine for Your Brain: The Dosing Most People Get Wrong | Dr Dan Pardi

    MAR 23

    Creatine for Your Brain: The Dosing Most People Get Wrong | Dr Dan Pardi

    Dr. DanPardi explains why creatine supplementation may help preserve cognitivefunction during sleep deprivation, aging, and high mental demand, plus thespecific dosing strategies most people miss.   In thisconversation, Dr. Dan Pardi breaks down the emerging science of creatine forbrain health. While creatine is famous for athletic performance, new researchshows it may help maintain cognitive function under stress, particularly duringsleep deprivation, travel, and aging. Dr. Pardi explains the mechanisms: howcreatine acts as an energy buffer in the brain, why it works best under fatigueor high demand, and which cognitive functions respond most consistently(working memory, processing speed, sustained attention). We cover practicaldosing strategies, including why 5 grams daily may not be enough for brainbenefits, the role of loading phases, and the specific high-dose protocolstudied for sleep deprivation. This isn't about cognitive enhancement; it'sabout preservation. If you're interested in maintaining brain performance asyou age, dealing with poor sleep, or supporting cognitive resilience, thisconversation offers actionable strategies backed by research.   🌐Linksin this video Qualia LifeSciences web page https://www.qualialife.com/ Human OSwebsite https://humanos.me   *Qitone*(10% off: HEALTH10) https://tidd.ly/4jGklry Qitone Esters Powder SeekingHealth supplements: 10% discount code Richard10https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrientshttps://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 LifeAstaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15%discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Scienceall 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/  Nuchido Time+ 20% discount offirst purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like tosupport our channel please consider signing up on patreonhttps://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us onYouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    1h 40m
  3. This Dietary Change Could Save Your Vision | Dr Allen Taylor

    MAR 16

    This Dietary Change Could Save Your Vision | Dr Allen Taylor

    Dr. Allen Taylor spent 40 years at Tufts discovering how diet affects vision. Learn why high glycemic foods accelerate macular degeneration and cataracts—and what you can do to protect your eyes. Dr. Allen Taylor directed the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research at Tufts University for four decades, pioneering groundbreaking discoveries about how nutrition impacts age-related eye diseases. In this comprehensive interview, he reveals how high glycemic diets create a "double jeopardy" in your eyes—damaging proteins while simultaneously destroying your cellular cleanup systems. Dr. Taylor explains the cellular mechanisms behind age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, breaking down complex biochemistry into actionable insights. You'll learn about the epidemiological evidence linking Western diets to AMD risk, why blood sugar spikes matter even for non-diabetics, and how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) accumulate in retinal tissue. The conversation covers practical strategies including which antioxidants matter most (vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein), why omega-3 fatty acids support retinal health, and how switching from high to low glycemic foods could prevent 100,000 cases of blinding AMD annually. Dr. Taylor also discusses his current intervention trial testing whether people with early AMD can preserve vision through dietary changes. Key topics: macular degeneration, cataracts, glycemic index, nutrition and vision, eye health, aging, preventive medicine, antioxidants, drusen, photoreceptor health, retinal pigment epithelium, and practical dietary interventions for longevity 🌐Links in this video Dr Taylor's page at Tufts https://facultyprofiles.tufts.edu/allen-taylor The review mentioned by Dr Taylor: Glycative stress as a cause of macular degeneration Full Version: https://tinyurl.com/bdp3u93f Summary Version: https://tinyurl.com/yj2zmx5n *Qitone* (10% off: HEALTH10) https://tidd.ly/4jGklry Qitone Esters Powder Seeking Health supplements: 10% discount code Richard10 https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 Life Astaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/ Nuchido Time+ 20% discount of first purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like to support our channel please consider signing up on patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    1h 1m
  4. Is This The Cause of All Chronic Diseases | Dr Douglas Kell

    MAR 9

    Is This The Cause of All Chronic Diseases | Dr Douglas Kell

    Your ferritin test doesn't measure what you think. Dr. Douglas Kell explains iron dysregulation, dormant microbes, and his controversial theory about chronic disease Dr. Douglas Kell, systems biologist at the University of Liverpool, presents his research on iron dysregulation and its potential role in chronic inflammatory diseases. In this conversation, he explains why ferritin in blood is actually a marker of cell death rather than iron storage, how free iron can trigger oxidative stress through the Fenton reaction, and his hypothesis about dormant bacteria and amyloidogenic microclots. We discuss practical interventions including what iron tests actually matter (transferrin saturation over ferritin), natural compounds like ergothioneine from mushrooms that showed dramatic protective effects in studies, and enzymes like nattokinase that may help address abnormal clotting. Dr. Kell also covers his work on pre-eclampsia, the connection between iron and neurodegenerative diseases, and why he views most chronic inflammatory diseases through a systems biology lens. While his full IDDM (Iron Dysregulation and Dormant Microbes) hypothesis remains contested, the practical information on iron management and oxidative stress provides actionable insights for healthy aging. 🌐Links in this video Dr Kell's page at University of Liverpool https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/douglas-kell DBK Group's web page with all Dr Kell's publications https://dbkgroup.org/ *Qitone* (10% off: HEALTH10) https://tidd.ly/4jGklry Qitone Esters Powder Seeking Health supplements: 10% discount code Richard10 https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 Life Astaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/ Nuchido Time+ 20% discount of first purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like to support our channel please consider signing up on patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    55 min
  5. Why Exogenous Ketones Are the Metabolic Game Changer | Dr Eric Plaisance

    FEB 16

    Why Exogenous Ketones Are the Metabolic Game Changer | Dr Eric Plaisance

    Dr. Eric Plaisance explains how exogenous ketones may provide fasting benefits without dietary restriction - the hormetic effects of mimicking starvation while fed. Plus: ketone salts vs esters, his personal protocol, and why performance claims don't hold up. Dr. Eric Plaisance, Associate Professor at University of Alabama Birmingham, has spent over a decade studying exogenous ketone esters. His most intriguing finding? Ketones may allow us to "mimic a starvation environment when we're not starving" - potentially triggering the same hormetic benefits as fasting without dietary restriction. In this conversation, we explore the anti-inflammatory effects of ketones, the promising research in liver health and cancer, and the practical differences between ketone salts, esters, and MCT oil. Dr. Plaisance shares his personal ketone protocol (including why he takes them before workouts during time-restricted eating), optimal dosing strategies, and why the athletic performance marketing claims don't match the research. We also discuss who should actually consider ketone supplementation versus who should save their money. A grounded, evidence-based perspective on one of longevity's most debated supplements. 🌐Links in this video Dr Plaisance's page at Alabama University https://scholars.uab.edu/2392-eric-plaisance *Qitone* (10% off: HEALTH10) https://tidd.ly/4jGklry Qitone Esters Powder Seeking Health supplements: 10% discount code Richard10 https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 Life Astaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/ Nuchido Time+ 20% discount of first purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like to support our channel please consider signing up on patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    1h 15m
  6. How Coconut Oil Transformed My Husband's Alzheimer's Battle | Dr Mary Newport

    FEB 3

    How Coconut Oil Transformed My Husband's Alzheimer's Battle | Dr Mary Newport

    Dr. Mary Newport shares groundbreaking research analyzing cholesterol profiles across 40 years of studies, challenging conventional wisdom about saturated fat and heart health. We discuss her findings on MCT oil for brain health, the 288 caregiver reports showing cognitive improvements, and practical protocols for using coconut oil and ketones. Dr. Mary Newport, physician and Alzheimer's researcher, joins us to discuss her latest research that challenges decades of assumptions about coconut oil and saturated fat. In this interview, we explore: • Her comprehensive analysis of 26 studies spanning 40 years (984 lipid profiles) showing coconut oil's unexpected effects on cholesterol • The 288 caregiver reports documenting improvements in memory, cognition, and daily function • How medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) may provide an alternative fuel source for aging brains • Practical protocols for incorporating coconut oil and MCT oil into your diet • The controversial history of dietary fat guidelines and the trans fat problem • Why the medical establishment has been slow to acknowledge ketone research Dr. Newport's work began with her husband Steve's dramatic response to coconut oil after his early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. Her research has since expanded to include hundreds of case reports and comprehensive lipid analysis. 🌐Links in this video 🔗 Dr. Newport's website: https://coconutketones.com/ Coalition for Metabolic Health https://coalitionformetabolichealth.org/ Analysis of 26 Studies of the Impact of Coconut Oil on Lipid Parameters: Beyond Total and LDL Cholesterol https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/514 Ketogenic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments: History, rationale, and 288 caregiver case reports https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/5316 Seeking Health supplements: 10% discount code Richard10 https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 Life Astaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/ Nuchido Time+ 20% discount of first purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like to support our channel please consider signing up on patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    1h 37m
  7. The Truth About Hair Loss & Graying: What Works | Dr Alan Bauman

    JAN 26

    The Truth About Hair Loss & Graying: What Works | Dr Alan Bauman

    DESCRIPTION Leading hairrestoration surgeon Dr. Alan Bauman reveals the science behind hair loss,graying, and the evidence-based treatments that actually work—from medicationsto regenerative therapies. Dr. Alan Baumanis a board-certified hair restoration physician who has treated over 30,000patients and performed 14,000+ hair transplants in his 28-year career. In thisconversation, we explore the biological mechanisms behind hair loss andgraying, why you can lose 50% of your hair density before noticing it, and thepractical interventions that work.   We discuss theevidence for medications like minoxidil and finasteride, regenerative therapiesincluding PRP and exosomes, low-level laser therapy, and the role of lifestylefactors like nutrition, stress, and sleep. Dr. Bauman explains genetic testingfor hair loss predisposition, the truth about DHT-blocking shampoos, whetherhair coloring damages follicles, and when to consider surgical options.   Key takeaway:"Time equals follicles"—early intervention is critical because oncehair follicles are damaged, reversal becomes increasingly difficult. Whetheryou're experiencing thinning or want to protect your hair long-term, thisepisode provides actionable, science-based strategies. 🌐Links in this video Bauman Medical website https://www.baumanmedical.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanjbauman/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/baumanmedical/ Seeking Health supplements: 10% discount code Richard10 https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 Life Astaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/ Nuchido Time+ 20% discount of first purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like to support our channel please consider signing up on patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    1h 20m
  8. This Daily Habit Reversed Brain Aging by 10 Years in NIH Study | Dr Henry Mahncke

    JAN 19

    This Daily Habit Reversed Brain Aging by 10 Years in NIH Study | Dr Henry Mahncke

    Dr. Henry Mahncke reveals how an NIH-funded study showed brain training reversed brain aging markers by 10 years, why speed-based training is uniquely effective, and the future of brain health interventions. Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science and creator of BrainHQ, discusses the groundbreaking INHANCE study that used PET scans to show brain training can reverse brain aging by 10 years. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Mahncke explains how their adaptive brain training exercises increase acetylcholine—a crucial neurochemical that declines with age and is depleted in Alzheimer's disease. He addresses common criticisms of brain training, explaining why speed and accuracy training is fundamentally different from memorization exercises, and shares surprising insights including why Tom Brady uses brain training. We discuss optimal dosing (30 minutes daily works well), the role of sleep in brain plasticity, supplementation with compounds like phosphatidylcholine, and whether this should be a lifelong practice. Dr. Mahncke makes the case that we're at the beginning of a "brain health revolution" where maintaining cognitive function should be as routine as physical exercise 🌐Links in this video Brain HQ website https://www.brainhq.com/ The trial on clinical trials https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04149457 Effects of Computerized Cognitive Training on Vesicular Acetylcholine Transporter Levels using [18F]Fluoroethoxybenzovesamicol Positron Emission Tomography in Healthy Older Adults: Results from the Improving Neurological Health in Aging via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise (INHANCE) Randomized Clinical Trial https://games.jmir.org/2025/1/e75161 Seeking Health supplements: 10% discount code Richard10 https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrients https://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAO AX3 Life Astaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nw https://www.choosemuse.com Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US) Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/ Nuchido Time+ 20% discount of first purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERN If you would like to support our channel please consider signing up on patreon https://patreon.com/ModernHealthspan You can also find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

    1h 11m
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Our channel provides longevity, anti-aging and health information. We interview experts in their field to get the latest information in the longevity space. You can also come to our YouTube channel for more information here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFEKx_LchTLy_XwjPToJ3A

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    2021 - 2026
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