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Why Billionaires Travel for Longevity Treatments: The Future of Health & Human Performance | Dr. Mitra Basu Chillar | Mukul Deora | E40
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What are longevity clinics, and why are billionaires travelling across the world for advanced health optimisation treatments? In this conversation, Dr. Mitra Basu Chillar explores the science behind longevity medicine, regenerative approaches, and the future of extending healthspan.
From his 25-year career as a scientist at DRDO to his work in preventive and functional medicine, Dr. Chillar explains how modern longevity medicine focuses not only on treating disease but also on improving energy, reducing chronic disease risk and optimising human health. He breaks down why elite individuals visit European longevity clinics, how evidence-based treatments evolve and why science must continue to adapt with new technology.
The episode also explores:
- What longevity medicine really means beyond living longer
- The difference between lifespan and healthspan
- Functional, regenerative and personalised medicine
- How chronic diseases develop before symptoms appear
- The role of toxins, pesticides and heavy metals in modern health
- Cellular detoxification and improving body function
- Emerging therapies and technologies in longevity clinics
- Why prevention and optimisation are becoming the future of healthcare
Dr. Mitra Basu Chillar shares insights from his experience in defence research, human performance, and modern medicine to explain how we can better understand our bodies and make informed decisions about our health.
Watch the full conversation to understand the science behind longevity clinics, health optimisation, and the future of personalised medicine.