Episode Details

An understanding of the hallmarks of aging is at the heart Dr. Nick Bitz's mission to achieve a long healthy life.  The hallmarks are the functional mechanisms - such as mitochondrial health - that drive the aging process. The challenge is to identify how lifestyle interventions can be implemented to mitigate the decline in biological resilience of the human body.  Dr. Bitz is a Los Angeles-based naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative medicine. He works alongside other medical practitioners, biohackers and scientists - collectively called the Neurohacker Collective -  with the common goal of optimizing our quality of life.  

In this interview we cover:

• The mission to improve people's lives and optimize human performance
• Defining nootropics - cognitive enhancers - and their role in everyday health
• Dr. Bitz's health journey as a naturopathic physician specializing in Ayurveda
• What it means to be 'holistic'
• How dietary supplements can be used as a "tool" for longevity
• Covid, flu and immunity
• The Nine Hallmarks of Aging and why they matter
• Embracing senolytics, a new class of drugs to rejuvenate and regenerate the body's cells
• The "critical" importance of exercise
• The evidence that shows that a lifespan of 120 is "absolutely achievable"
• Panchakarma as a detox therapy
• Meditation, sun salutations and breathing exercises
• Reasons to aspire for longevity

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The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice.  If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.