Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair

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Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair

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October 30, 2025
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Beyond a Single Blood Test: Why Consistent Tracking is Key to Understanding Your Health

Andrew Huberman and Dr. David Sinclair discuss the importance of tracking health metrics over time. Sinclair emphasizes that a single measurement is insufficient due to natural variations, and long-term data provides super informative insights into one's health.

Health Tracking advice
27:50
Duration: 0:35

Iron's Surprising Link to Accelerated Aging and the Need for Personalized Medicine

Dr. Sinclair reveals new findings that excess iron can accelerate the aging process by increasing senescent 'zombie' cells. He uses this as an example to advocate for personalized medicine, suggesting that what's considered 'normal' iron levels by a doctor might not be optimal for longevity for everyone.

Aging knowledge
26:21
Duration: 1:29

Fasting and Caloric Restriction: A Surprising Key to Extended Female Fertility

Dr. David Sinclair shares groundbreaking science demonstrating that caloric restriction or fasting can significantly extend the fertile window in female mice, even reversing infertility. This research suggests a profound impact of these pathways on the reproductive system, linked to sirtuins.

Fertility knowledge
31:08
Duration: 0:56

Unlock Longevity: The Power of Aerobic Exercise and Muscle Mass for Hormones & Sirtuins

Dr. David Sinclair discusses how aerobic exercise boosts NAD and sirtuin levels, crucial for longevity. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining muscle mass, especially for older males, to preserve hormone levels, sharing a personal story of improved physique.

Exercise advice
29:55
Duration: 0:51

The Body's Remarkable Power: Resetting and Rejuvenating Beyond Previous Beliefs

Andrew Huberman and Dr. David Sinclair conclude by emphasizing the body's incredible capacity for healing and recovery. They highlight how new research reveals that systems once thought to be irreversible can be reset and rejuvenated, promising a future where we can overcome diseases in ways previously unimaginable.

Healing motivation
33:00
Duration: 0:57

NMN Reverses Infertility in Old Mice, Challenging Textbook Biology

Dr. David Sinclair discusses a study where NMN, a fuel for sirtuins, rejuvenated the reproductive system of old, infertile female mice, enabling them to have offspring. This groundbreaking finding challenges the long-held biological belief that female mammals run out of eggs, opening a 'whole new paradigm' in biology.

Biology knowledge
32:04
Duration: 0:56

How NMN Doubles NAD Levels for Anti-Aging

Dr. David Sinclair explains how NMN is used by the body to produce NAD, a key molecule for anti-aging. He shares data from human studies showing that NMN supplementation can double NAD levels within two weeks, along with a personal anecdote about its benefits.

Longevity knowledge
25:22
Duration: 0:39

The Critical Importance of CRP: A Key Predictor for Heart Health and Longevity

Dr. David Sinclair highlights C-reactive protein (CRP) as a crucial, often overlooked, marker for cardiovascular inflammation and longevity. He explains that high CRP levels predict future heart attacks even with normal blood sugar and advises dietary changes to lower it.

Blood Markers advice
28:25
Duration: 1:30