010 Dr. David Sinclair – Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To

Harvard Medical School professor, genetics expert, and author Dr. David Sinclair joins the podcast to share his expertise on the subject of molecular genetics and the biology of aging. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. David break down the impact that sirtuins and NAD+ have on our longevity. According to Dr. David, aging is twenty percent genetics and eighty percent lifestyle. Thus, the secret to anti-aging can be found in how we choose to live. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. David discuss the epigenetic clock, hormesis, and the benefits of resveratrol. Finally, Dr. David analyzes Horvath’s Clock and speaks to the importance of measuring age accurately.