In this episode of «The Longevity Code», our host Dr. Anna Erat welcomes Dr. David Sinclair to discuss the valuable impact of mitochondria and NAD. As a Professor at Harvard Medical School, he focuses his research on antiaging and longevity.

Key topics in the episode:

0:45 - How Dr. David Sinclair, Professor in the Department of Genetics of Harvard Medical School got into his research field.

3:45 - The current involvement of Dr. David Sinclair.

5:10 - The aging of the mitochondria 

6:34 - Is it possible to increase the number of mitochondria? 

7:00 - The interaction of the mitochondria with NAD and NMN.

8:58 - The difference between NAD and NMN. 

10:12 - Is NMN safe?

11:09 - The solubility of NAD.

12:05 - The categorization of NAD.

14:20 - The impact of exercise on stimulating the mitochondria. 

16:16 - What Dr. David Sinclair does in terms of exercising.

18:19 - Dr. David Sinclair’s vision of longevity 10 years from now. 

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In the fifth episode of «The Longevity Code», our host Dr. Anna Erat welcomes Dr. Eric Verdin, President & CEO of Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Together they discover the changes in aging as perceived by clocks and discuss the extension of health span.

Key topics in the episode:

0:46 - Introduction of Dr. Eric Verdin, President & CEO of Buck Institute for Research on Aging.

4:18 - The history of Buck.

7:36 - The myth of longevity as a megatrend.

13:33 - Diagnostics of aging by clocks and why they differ.

22:33 - Organs age at different rates.

23:09 - Is there an ethical problem in extending the health span?

27:54 - Health is a human right.

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In the fourth episode of «The Longevity Code», our host Dr. Anna Erat welcomes Dr. Andreas Müller to discuss the importance of a diverse microbiome. As a doctor of gastroenterology, Dr. Müller is a specialist in longevity regarding the intestinal system.

Key topics in the episode:

0:46 - Introduction of Dr. Andreas Müller, Doctor of Gastroenterology.

1:58 - What is microbiome? 

4:15 - How can the microbiome be analyzed?

6:00 - The value of the dysbiosis index.

8:02 - Diversity of the dysbiosis is important

9:00 - How to protect the microbiome while taking antibiotics.

11:07 - Can fungi act as supplements for antibiotics?

12:48 - Fasting and its impact on the microbiome.

14:21 - The influence of relaxation on the brain and the gut.

15:22 - Alzheimer’s disease and microbiome.

16:09 - The purpose of fiber.

17:23 - Aspirin in terms of cancer prevention.

18:41 - Dr. Müllers view on fecal transplant.

21:57 - Ozempic usage in terms of weight loss.

24:20 - The side effects of Ozempic medications.

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About the podcast:

Sports medicine specialist Dr. Anna Erat explores the secret of longevity with a rotating cast of special guests who discuss ways to improve lifestyle parameters for a longer and healthier life.

In this episode of «The Longevity Code», our host Dr. Anna Erat talks about epigenetics and genes with Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Szucs, who is a specialist in genomic medicine. In a interesting conversation, they examine the link between DNA and longevity and how genes can play a key role in medical interventions.

Key topics in the episode:

0:44: Introduction of Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Szucs, Professor and Director at the European Center of Pharmaceutical Medicine.

1:26: Nature vs. Nurture: The way of genes and genetic material

2:32: Longevity in terms of maternal line of genes.  

3:57: Longevity begins as a fetus.

4:32: Differentiating genetics and epigenetics. 

6:03: The measurement of genetics

7:57: Does the medication of pregnant women impact fetuses? 

8:32: The impact of the length of telomeres on the lifespan

10:56: Measuring the length and stability of telomeres.

11:44: When does it make sense to look at our genes?

15:27: How important is it to look at DNA regarding prostate cancer?  

18:21: The different aging of organs: what’s the role of genes and pH?

24:18: In which cases is it crucial to do a genetic test?

26:34: What does Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Szucs do to nurture his mental health?

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About the podcast:

Sports medicine specialist Dr. Anna Erat explores the secret of longevity with a rotating cast of special guests who discuss ways to improve lifestyle parameters for a longer and healthier life.

In the second episode, our host Dr. Anna Erat welcomes Oliver Heer, a top athlete sailor who is participating in the Vendée Globe, one of the toughest sailing races. The athletes have to sail 45,000 kilometers non-stop around the globe without any assistance. Because of the unpredictable weather and dangerous routes, the Vendée Globe only allows the most skilled athletes to participate. The insights from Oliver's experiences allow us to dive deep into the fascinating world of Cognitive Health & Emotional Wellbeing.

Key topics in the episode:

1:20 Introduction of Oliver Heer and why he sails the Vendée Globe.

4:15 The qualifications for the Vendée Globe are high due to its dangerous situations. 

5:24 Oliver explains how he mentally prepares for the loneliness at sea. 

8:19 The sleep rhythm of only 30 minutes at once affects his mental state.

11:10 Being alone for 90 days affects the well-being.

13:20 Because of dangerous situations at sea, Oliver reveals his Do’s and Don’ts.

18:08 The brain uses most of the energy, Oliver explains how he takes care of his mental state.

19:40 The training at sea impacts the conscience of well-being on land.

21:40 Quality relationship management, even at sea, is key.

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In the first episode, our host Dr. Anna Erat welcomes

Key topics in the episode:

1:23: How the meeting of experts at the Vaduz Roundtable sparked the concept for the Longevity Center

5:00: Longevity is an emerging field. That is why the Center is bringing experts together and building a method to forge a common direction.

14:18: "Living longer healthy" is the target of the Longevity Center. What that means in practice, and how the Center plans to achieve it.

16:41: Projections show that by 2050 there will be about 2 billion people over the age of 65. What this means for the society and how the Longevity Center is preparing.

19:45: What can everybody do to improve our health status in the midst of an aging population. 

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