Why We Age: The Secret Trade-Off In Your DNA

Dr. Steven Austad is a biologist and leading expert on the evolution of aging, known for studying why different animal species age at dramatically different rates. Before entering science, he worked as a lion trainer in Hollywood.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 How Dr Austad went from a lion tamer to aging research
03:20 Why animals life so different lifespans
07:25 Why natural selection selects for shorter lifespans
08:40 What limits human lifespan
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13:00 Is the first person to live to 150 is already alive
17:40 How can we make humans live to 150
21:40 mTOR pathway and lifespan
25:45 Rapamycin
29:15 Is protein restriction a viable longevity strategy
33:10 Is calorie restriction a viable longevity strategy
36:08 Metformin
38:20 SGLT2 inhibitors
40:30 Are billionnaires taking extending their own lifespan seriously
43:30 Gene editing
45:15 Can common supplements extend lifespan
48:20 How to know if aging research is working
49:20 Biomarkers of aging
52:20 How AI will transform aging research
53:30 What should people prioritize to extend their lifespan
57:30 Stay up to date with Steve’s research

Dr. Steven Austad website: https://www.stevenaustad.com/

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P.S. This is not professional medical advice and should not be taken as such. The creator of this video is not held accountable for your health. Consult your doctor first.