#202 - Enhancing longevity via functional medicine | Dr. Mark Hyman & Dr. Casey Means

#202 - Enhancing longevity via functional medicine | Dr. Mark Hyman & Dr. Casey Means

The hallmarks of aging are various biomarkers that indicate advancing biological age, which leads to a decline in health and eventually to death. But we can boost longevity by understanding aging biomarkers and then taking actionable steps with nutrition, physical activity, and environment. Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Casey Means discuss the hallmarks of aging and the factors that are within our control to not only live longer but also to thrive.


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🎙 What Mark Hyman, MD, & Casey Means, MD, discuss:

(3:57) — The current healthcare system does not address root causes of conditions

(5:23) — We can look at aging as a pro rather than a con

(9:27) – Abnormal aging is a disease, not a consequence of getting older

(12:18) — We can influence our gene control system to counteract biological aging

(14:57) — The foods we eat affect longevity

(21:52) — Consumption of ultra-processed food drives aging processes

(33:51) — Functional medicine is a framework

(50:11) — Traditional healthcare doesn’t empower people regarding their health and longevity

(58:16) — A fasting insulin test is a helpful biomarker

(1:01:26) — Fixing our food systems will take time, but progress is on the horizon

Transcript & Show Notes

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