How Not to Age (Michael Greger)

The Michael Shermer Show # 394

Physicians have long treated aging as a malady, but getting older does not have to mean getting sicker. There are eleven pathways for aging in our bodies’ cells and we can disrupt each of them. Processes like autophagy, the upcycling of unusable junk, can be boosted with spermidine, a compound found in tempeh, mushrooms, and wheat germ. Senescent “zombie” cells that spew inflammation and are linked to many age-related diseases may be cleared in part with quercetin-rich foods like onions, apples, and kale. And we can combat effects of aging without breaking the bank. Why spend a small fortune on vitamin C and nicotinamide facial serums when you can make your own for up to 2,000 times cheaper?

Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of “Blue Zone” regions where people live the longest, Dr. Greger presents simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserve the body functions that keep you feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Brimming with expertise and actionable takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity.

Shermer and Greger discuss: • why we age and die • lifespan, vs. healthspan • longevity escape velocity • how to determine causality in aging science • nutrition fads • the anti-aging industry • Centenarians Diet • Mediterranean Diet • Okinawan Diet • Red, White, and Blue Zones • plant-based eating • exercise, sleep, stress • the Anti-Aging 8 • cholesterol and statins • vaccines • brain supplements • UV protection • alcohol • Alzheimer’s • social ties, friendships, and marriage.

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[fiftypluspersonaltrainingl]

Dr Greger is a rock star in lifestyle medicine. His books have changed so many lives, including my own.

[feelingoffbalance]

I love how carefully he backs up his claims and how he discussess the quality if evidence in detail. We really need people who are this careful.

[hlahore]

Transcript
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:00 - Michael Shermer show, Skeptic magazine, education
00:05:37 - Topics: Lifespan, longevity, health span
00:11:52 - aging and longevity research
00:17:23 - aging, disease, longevity
00:23:01 - Hallmarks of Aging, boosting anti-aging enzymes and hormones, suppressing pro-aging enzymes and hormones
00:29:16 - exercise compliance and longevity
00:34:33 - vaccination, trust in science, errors in institutions
00:39:52 - ventilation, pandemic lessons, future pandemics
00:45:20 - Topics: confounding factors in health studies, red wine consumption, fish and walnut consumption
00:50:26 - plant-based diet, reversing heart disease, observational evidence
00:55:41 - health benefits of plant-based diet, meat alternatives, importance of healthy food choices
01:00:50 - dietary supplements, macronutrients, food industry
01:05:52 - galactose and aging, fermented dairy, oat milk vs dairy milk
01:11:23 - legumes, bean burgers, impossible Burger
01:16:33 - calories in nuts, kidney stones, dinner
01:21:57 - decline in tobacco industry, taxation, changes in workplace
01:27:01 - Topics: - Red wine and resveratrol - Intermittent fasting and time
01:32:20 - multivitamin use, sunscreen, sunglasses
01:37:36 - blue rays, cataract surgery, retinal damage
01:42:56 - population scale, disease statistics, vaccination
01:48:43 - supplements, false advertising, brain supplements
01:54:39 - weight loss medications, bariatric surgery, sleep and its effects on health

[ThisRawLife]

I like how the different interviews Dr. Gregor has done on this new book have all brought up different topics.

[videoartsproductions]

What he mentions about living longer and how it's the small life style things that people do to get them to about 80% of optimal health is probably the most practical thing I've heard from any Doctor when it comes to aging and living longer. It was a very informative talk though he dose talk extremely fast. I'm going to get that book.

[kristinek]

As Chef AJ says, "If it is in my house, it is in my mouth." Keep junk food out of the house.

[robwilliams]

It's obvious that almost NONE of the commenters watched the video. They just said " Hey! isnt that the Vegan guy? I just watched a video on the Carnivore diet, let me tell everyone why hes wrong. 35 years of research pfft! I saw a youtube video and tried plant based for a week, i know better". This video has LOTS of great info no matter how you eat. Give it a listen

[bradstell]

Nutritional science today is like the wild west. Dr. Greger tames it a little for us. Thanks Michael. Keep up the great work.

[Robot_Overlord]

Great conversation. Love it. Ordered his book on audio book

[mike..s]

There are no questions that Dr Michael Greger gives us the best evidence based recommendations. Remember that his organisation - Nutritionfacts - is the only organisation world wide that has the capacity to review every study in the english language within "health by diet and lifestyle" as well as longevity.

[naftalibendavid]

I was hoping you would get Greger on the show. Thanks so much.

[cookie-dough-fox]

I've been vegan, in various forms, since 1993. However, I've followed the daily dozen, after a particularly brutal sinus infection that moved to the back of my eye, for eight weeks now. So far, the pros have been; the tendonitis in my foot when walking long distances has gone; the chronic dermatitis I've had on the palms of my hands has gone; my nasal passages are clear; my chronic constipation which I've had as long as I remember has COMPLETELY gone, and the large cut I received on my thumb last week while chopping vegetables has completely healed...
The only con is that I'm a bit too bloated to run - although am still walking long distances and constantly moving.
I will be forever grateful to this man.

[feelingoffbalance]

Fan of both Michaels, nice to see them together:))

[Mimicry]

Awesome interview, I learned a bunch!

[MarcusP]

Speaking of "loss leaders, " my local Kroger store is selling sweet potatoes for 25 cents a pound.

[audreyfischer]

I have the highest regards and appreciation for Dr Greger. Following his science-based advice on lifestyle including best choices in a whole food plant based diet greatly improved my health— even to the surprise of my doctors. God bless Dr Greger. Christmas time, I gave his book as gifts. Wow— a chance to a longer and better quality of life with an awareness of simple inexpensive diet & lifestyle choices.

[JerryinSEMO]

Two of my favorite people. I’m not a “pure” plant based whole food guy (nor can I be a vegan since I “enslave” a Mal for my service dog) but I do eat real whole food diet that does have less meat and animal fats than before. I do believe if we ate 50% animal protein we would be leaps and bounds better as would the planet and worker’s rights.

Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe, and happy new year.

[lulitmelake]

Great interview, less of sensation and more of substance Thanks

[lindaripp]

Gregor knew his stuff, it appears the interviewer did not study up much. But at least he was not rude

[Besseloff]

Why are so many people triggered by this guest? He seemed pretty undogmatic and reasonable.