
#513 Why We Age and How to Stop It | Dr. Steven Austad
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. Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland 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 12:10 Bon Charge sponsorship 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/ What's your Health %-ile? Take the assessment and discover exactly where you rank: https://www.skool.com/top1health Video on my bloodwork that ranked me #1 at the Longevity World Cup https://youtu.be/2xrxXOVnLzE 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.