#513 Why We Age and How to Stop It | Dr. Steven Austad

<p>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.</p><p>Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:25 How Dr Austad went from a lion tamer to aging research</p><p>03:20 Why animals life so different lifespans</p><p>07:25 Why natural selection selects for shorter lifespans</p><p>08:40 What limits human lifespan</p><p>12:10 Bon Charge sponsorship</p><p>13:00 Is the first person to live to 150 is already alive</p><p>17:40 How can we make humans live to 150</p><p>21:40 mTOR pathway and lifespan</p><p>25:45 Rapamycin</p><p>29:15 Is protein restriction a viable longevity strategy</p><p>33:10 Is calorie restriction a viable longevity strategy</p><p>36:08 Metformin</p><p>38:20 SGLT2 inhibitors</p><p>40:30 Are billionnaires taking extending their own lifespan seriously</p><p>43:30 Gene editing</p><p>45:15 Can common supplements extend lifespan</p><p>48:20 How to know if aging research is working</p><p>49:20 Biomarkers of aging</p><p>52:20 How AI will transform aging research</p><p>53:30 What should people prioritize to extend their lifespan</p><p>57:30 Stay up to date with Steve’s research</p><p>Dr. Steven Austad website: https://www.stevenaustad.com/</p><p>What&#39;s your Health %-ile? Take the assessment and discover exactly where you rank: https://www.skool.com/top1health</p><p>Video on my bloodwork that ranked me #1 at the Longevity World Cup https://youtu.be/2xrxXOVnLzE </p><p>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.</p>