The Groundbreaking Science of Water Fasting w/ Valter Longo | EP #78
The conversation covers the concept of blue zones, the impact of calorie restriction and fasting on longevity, and Dr. Longo's goals and predictions for extending human lifespan. The podcast discusses the genetic and lifestyle factors influencing longevity, particularly focusing on blue zones and the potential for extending human lifespan through advancements in technology and the Fasting Mimicking Diet. Dr. Valter Longo discusses the benefits of the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and its impact on autophagy, organ shrinkage, and white blood cell count. He also promotes his company, Fountain Life, and discusses caloric intake. The podcast discusses the benefits and potential of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) compared to water-only fasting, detailing its composition, ongoing clinical trials, and the evolutionary benefits of fasting. The podcast discusses the benefits of the Fasting Mimick
Dr. Longo sets a moonshot goal of reaching 110 years healthy, with a potential target of 125 years. He mentions seeing individuals who have lived to 117 years in Italy.
Prediction of extended human lifespan through advancements in technology and science, with potential to add 30 years to life expectancy in the next 30 years.
Dr. Valter Longo discusses the importance of caloric intake and suggests focusing on results rather than counting calories. He mentions the FMD's caloric intake as 1100 calories on day one and 800 calories for the next four days.
“you'll see lots of the ceran saying you know I had three or four brothers and sisters and one made it to 95 one 102 and in fact this was the case for Emma Morano Emma had six brothers and sisters all of them I think made it over the age of 88 which is extremely rare almost impossible to happen in a single family so yeah so I think the the in at least s”
Your call:
openValter Longo: Human lifespan can be extended to over 150 years using advanced technologies and science.
“if we're able to alter epigenetics or alter your genetics and so forth there's there any reason why we can't make it um past 120 past or 150 or greater”
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openUnknown: The FMD will become a popular intervention for health benefits.
“we're moving away from the once a mon effect which is over and over is been very very effective in healthy patient and patient with lots of different diseases uh but now we're moving to once every three months and we'll see what happens but we're optimistic”
Your call:
openValter Longo: FMD cycles can regenerate insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas permanently.
“now essentially uh we have regenerated the uh the insulin producing uh beta cells of the pancreas and similarly we've shown it in in many different systems”
Your call:
openValter Longo: The five pillars of longevity will likely provide a reliable approach to longevity for a long time.