Does longevity science have a branding problem? Dr. Darshan Shah believe it does. In this interview the founder and CEO of Next Health discusses the evolving landscape of health optimization, emphasizing the importance of healthspan over mere lifespan. He shares his personal journey from a traditional medical practice to a focus on functional medicine, highlighting the significance of diet, lifestyle changes, and innovative treatments in enhancing health. Dr Shah also explains the role of Next Health as a self-styled health optimization and longevity center, focussing on proactive health care. He also addresses the need for greater accessibility to wellness solutions.

Recorded at the 2024 Longevity Fest meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, in Las Vegas.

Timeline

This episode is a co-production with Timeline, the Swiss longevity biotech company, which is pioneering a new category of clinically validated dietary supplements called mitoceuticals, to support healthy aging.  Mitopure deliverers Urolithin A which has been shown to enhance cellular energy, muscle strength and the health of our skin. 

Time-line is offering a 10% discount on its Mitopure products - Mitopure Powder, Softgels, Mitopure + Protein and skin creams - which support improvements in mitochondrial function and muscle strength.
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