#373 NEW Longevity Breakthroughs & The Science of Stress | Kiran Krishnan on Bioactive HERBS and the Myth of Cheap Supplements

Today, I'm joined by Kiran Krishnan, a celebrated scientist best known as the innovative mind behind spore-based probiotics and someone who's made waves in both the practitioner and consumer health spaces. In this conversation, Kiran shares what inspired his leap from the world of microbiome science into the realm of ancestral and Ayurvedic medicine—specifically, his groundbreaking work with novel bioactives derived from the Ashwagandha root. To find out more, visit regenerive.co and use code NAT25 for 25% off. Episode Timestamps: Kiran Krishnan's background and Regenerive overview ... 00:00:30 The promise and problems of herbal/Ayurvedic medicine ... 00:05:31 Ashwagandha: extraction, quality, and toxicity issues ... 00:11:02 Discovery of new Ashwagandha bioactives (ASHx4) ... 00:21:27 Preclinical and human clinical results (longevity, sirtuins, telomeres) ... 00:23:09 Physical and metabolic benefits in aging adults ... 00:48:33 Safety and dosing of Longfara supplement ... 00:57:38 Biohacks and healthy aging habits from Kiran ... 01:04:49 How to get Regenerive and wrap-up ... 01:07:32 Our Amazing Sponsors: Tro Zzz by Troscriptions - This isn't just melatonin—it's a powerhouse! Oblipair gives you honokiol and agarin to enhance GABA binding, while adenosine and cordycepin boost sleep drive and deep sleep. CBD, CBN, and 5‑HTP round it out. Head to troscriptions.com, use NAT10, and get 10% off your first order. NAD+ By Qualia - A groundbreaking formula that can increase NAD+ levels by up to 67%, using three of the most powerful precursors known to science: niacin, niacinamide, and NIAGEN. Go to qualialife.com/NATHALIE and use promo code NATHALIE to get 15% off—and try it risk-free with their 100-day money-back guarantee. Manukora honey - From remote forests in New Zealand, where bees collect nectar from the native Manuka tea tree. That nectar is naturally rich in antibacterial compounds like MGO, plus antioxidants and prebiotics that support immunity and gut health. Visit manukora.com/NAT to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit - you'll get an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Facebook Group